Twig + Finn

I am Bridgette Richards, the creative force behind Twig + Finn, and I am incredibly excited to launch Twig + Finn out into the world! It is my hope that this will become a place where great design meets everyday life and provides fun, meaningful products, that have a purpose beyond mere decoration.

Prior to launching Twig + Finn, I had been working as a Graphic Designer/Art Director/Creative Director. What I loved the most about my job were the little moments when I was able to be truly creative, on my own terms, pushing myself to move beyond the easy solution and see what came of it. Placing my ideas into the distiller of Executive Board meetings, being forced to dumb things down and make unnecessary changes, in an effort to satisfy a room full of non-creative, self appointed critics, got old...REALLY old!

About six months ago I hit my limit. I reached the point where I just couldn't do it any more. One day, out of the blue, I quit my job. When I left, I had not prepared a "Plan B," there was no exit strategy, I was just done. For a few months I tried to figure out what next, but every time I read a job posting, I just felt sick to my stomach. I had absolutely no desire to re-enter the design world. I didn't want to turn on my computer, I was burnt out.

One day I sat sketching on my couch, doodling really. I was just letting my mind wander, with no thought for what my future would hold, when this little bear came to me. Timid looking, he seemed to say "Everything is going to be okay." I realized then, that beauty lies in simplicity, and that the journey of my life was made up of a series of small steps, interspersed with a few giant leaps.

I continued to sketch this little bear and named him Finn. Finn was patient and helpful as I made refinements and worked out his form. He could see that I was finding joy again in the creative process and I could feel it too. Soon other friends showed up and came to play and ideas began to fill my mind. My creative drive was back!

So here we are...ready to meet the world and continue to add to our circle of friends. Taking one step at a time, toward what we believe will be a beautiful, satisfying, lovely life!