About

“Life is about taking what's given to us 

and creating something wonderful.”
― Belinda Jeffrey, One Long Thread 

Me: Mimi + Crisenberry = mimiberry

Creativity brings joy to people of all ages, yet when we age, it often gets put into figurative closets along with toys, artwork, and memories of childhood. I created this blog while raising my children and saw the joy that came when they let their imaginations soar. Seeing their joy inspired me to see possibilities in the free item left on the side of the road and the blank walls in our home. When life was filled with never-ending responsibilities that never were fully finished, it was also rewarding to bring something into existence and feel a sense of accomplishment and success.  

I was grateful when friends and family asked me how I did what I did to our piano, pallets, furniture, and home projects, as those questions inspired me to create this blog. Being helpful brings me as much joy as creating, and providing how-tos to minimize others' learning curves made the creative projects even more worthwhile.

Now, I am utilizing my creative energy for different endeavors. Although I still do the occasional furniture, drawing, or house project, as my children are older, I now have the privilege of counseling individuals and couples (www.MimiCrisenberry.com).

I have chosen to keep this website active for the how-tos and free printables it provides. As my time is currently better spent elsewhere, I apologize in advance for not responding to comments or creating new content. I hope that this site helps you in your creative pursuits and helps you find the joy that comes from trying new things and acting on inspiration.