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Hey, I’m Christie!

Writer, Creator, Dreamer

I find inspiration in everyday moments — a line from a book, a walk through the woods, a meaningful conversation, or the beauty of the changing seasons.

I believe in the power of handwritten letters, well-told stories and the simple joy of slowing down long enough to notice.

Penrose House is my invitation to you to do the same.

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Our Philosophy

We believe that life is richer than it first appears.‍ ‍Most days hurry past unnoticed yet tucked inside ordinary moments are small wonders waiting to be discovered.

—A robin greeting the morning, light resting on a windowsill, the familiar comfort of a favorite teacup, the peaceful joy of a garden after rain.

Penrose House exists to help you notice them.

Not because every moment is extraordinary, but because ordinary moments become extraordinary when we truly see them.

We believe wonder can be cultivated.

The more we pay attention, the more beauty we discover. Wonder isn’t something reserved for childhood or rare adventures. It lives in everyday life, waiting to be noticed.

We believe stories begin with noticing.

Every letter, illustration, photograph, and writing companion begins with one real moment that was almost overlooked.

We believe everyone can notice.

You don’t have to be a writer. You don’t have to be an artist. You simply have to become curious about the world around you.

Thank you for being here.

I hope Penrose House becomes a place you return to whenever the world feels too loud — a place that reminds you there is still beauty to discover, stories to collect, and wonder waiting in the smallest moments.

“There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice.”

— F. Scott Fitzgerald