the artist's journal and spirit of miamese
Dedicated to the meaningful moments, people, places, and everyday elements inspiring the flow, shaping the stories and miamese designs. Welcome to a special place. Feel free to stay and browse as long as you'd like.
Select an image and discover inspiring surprises.
Select an image and discover inspiring surprises.
listening, the wind is whispering
the miamese stories and cherished moments
"Mia's writing is beautiful. She has a unique combination of quiet grace, amazing creativity, and what I sense is unwavering strength." —Stephanie K., subscriber
the seed and spark
Begin with a tap on the doors for the artist's discovery of miamese.
from here to there
creating a ripple effect
Doing what we can to make a positive difference in our community and beyond. In that spirit, miamese is proud to take part in supporting nonprofit organizations committed to the issues we care about. We welcome you to join us.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. —Dalai Lama
- Art for Healing Foundation brings the healing power of art to hospitals and wellness facilities, transforming public and patient areas into inspiring environments that encourage a sense of serenity and hope for patients, their families, and healthcare providers.
- Carole Robertson Center for Learning provides comprehensive education and development programs to more than 650 children and their families in the North Lawndale and Little Village neighborhoods of Chicago. Their mission is to educate, enrich, and empower children and families to lead productive, fulfilling lives. The organization is named in memory of Carole and the three other children killed (Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair) in the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that enables them to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities and the world.
- Dreaming Zebra Foundation encourages children to embrace their individuality, to express themselves creatively, and to follow their artistic dreams.
- StoryCorps captures, shares, and archives stories of a diverse range of Americans for future generations—to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
- The Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Their resources and initiatives are collaborative, and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing.
- Women for Women International supports marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war. They bring women together in a safe space to learn life, business, and vocational skills. By providing access to life-changing skills, they help women move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.
- Ladies Who Launch supports, celebrates, and educates women entrepreneurs throughout the world.
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants, rhinos, and other animals. Their efforts embrace all measures that complement the conservation, preservation, and protection of wildlife including anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness, and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need.