Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been deeply fascinated by tiny objects. Growing up with limited resources, I relied entirely on my imagination for play. Toys were few and far between, but my mind was endlessly abundant. I turned to the world around me—twigs, leaves, scraps of paper—and soon discovered that the power to play was already in my hands. My playhouse could be as tiny as an ant pile or stretch as far as the entire backyard. There were no rules, no price tags—just imagination, wide and wild.
Some of my fondest memories are rooted in the backyard soil, where I would shape anything I needed out of clay. I made miniature furniture with delicate legs, tiny plates and pots for make-believe feasts, even little vehicles and tools for my dolls. Each item was handcrafted with care and purpose, even if they only lasted a day. In those moments, the dirt beneath my nails and the sun on my shoulders felt like magic. I wasn’t just playing—I was inventing a whole world from the ground up, one tiny object at a time.
That sense of wonder never left me. The joy of play, I’ve come to realize, is a fountain of youth. It keeps your spirit fresh, your heart curious, and your creativity alive. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this space was created for you—to explore, to craft, to dream in miniature. Because when you play, you don’t just remember your childhood… you keep it with you.
Shine bright!