The best of ​​Dandelion Seeds

Your favorite illustrated essays, all in one place.

Hello there!

Before we kick off a new year of illustrated essays, I wanted to take a moment today to look back — at the five essays you loved most from the past year.

I hope this will give you a chance to read any stories you might’ve missed, and if there’s someone you know who might enjoy Dandelion Seeds, I also hope this post will make it easy to share with them — so you can pass on the illustrated essay goodness, all in one place.

One quick note: Dandelion Seeds officially turned one last week, and to celebrate, I’m giving away three paintings I’ve created, each one from a different illustrated essay.

Anyone who signs up for a paid subscription will be entered into the giveaway, as will all current paid subscribers. I’ll choose three winners at random this Friday, January 19th, so there’s still a few more days to enter and receive one of these originals:

Now, onto the stories that you loved most!

Until next week,
Candace

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1. Pockets Full of Walnuts

On the moments we’ll hold onto.

2. The Dutch Word for Gift

On small kindnesses.

3. Like a Garden in the Winter

On glimpsing our essence.

4. Blue Skies and Tailwinds

On finding blessings in unexpected places.

5. Home is a Window Seat

On the lessons I’ve learned from 30,000 feet.