impetus inaction: Curiosity, Creativity, & Liminal Spaces

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~ impetus inaction ~

A blog on curiosity and creativity

Somewhere between action & inaction, and inspiration & absence, creativity plays out a bit like hide & seek—not the game itself, but the spirit of it, where stray ideas try to sneak past in moments of quiet, unfocused reflection. This blog is where I try to catch some of those thoughts in motion.

Promotional flyer for 'The Fox & Thistle Liminal' with text and graphics about a 2026 Fortnight Calendar.

the Liminal

Our studio newsletter

The Liminal is a creative almanac exploring art, design, and sustainability. It weaves seasonal inspiration with upcycling projects, verse, and reflections on the natural world.

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Poems, Lyrics, and Rhymes

Tracking somewhere between striving and surrender

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Reimagining the Calendar

Discover the story behind our Fortnight Calendar and Offhand Cards in a Q&A with Sarah Swartz at The Paper Nerd.

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Image with words across that say: Offhand cards for Common Situation. A series of five images from the public domain. Clockwise from top left, medieval marginalia musicians, fool on a banquet table, Elements de la geometrie de l'infini cover, a peacock in full display, and personified typeset spelling the words 'Each Our Own'.

Goodbyes, Asides, & Otherwise

Our collection of correspondence cards walks a fine line—offering solace to the giver—and clarity, confrontation, or something in between to the recipient.

Are you ready to mix up the card giving experience?

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scatterings...

Half-filled notebooks, unfinished pages, and one-offs

...this section is a slow burn through sketches, scraps, and fragments gathered in one space...

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A Year in Light

See our article on Medium exploring the function and philosophy behind our unique Fortnight Calendar—touching on light, shadow, lunar cycles, and how shifting our perspective on seasonal transitions can support mental well-being.

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Vintage-style black and white illustration of a person with center-parted hair and a scarf, holding binoculars up to their eyes. Reflected in the lenses is a starry sky with two vivid orange flames burning in each scope. This image represents Fox & Thistle Studio’s recurring series, “The Doomsday Hintercast.”

The Doomsday Hintercast

A grim chronicle of collapse—natural, ecological, and societal.

From vanishing species to scorched lands and fractured systems, this series documents the mounting toll of crises on Earth.

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Black and white illustration of a vintage teapot with a handle and lid, with a mouse balanced on top.

Kettle & Crumb

Seasonal Recipes from Fox & Thistle's Kitchen.

*originally featured in our monthly newsletter, the Liminal.

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Toulouse-Lautrec
The inspiration behind our design pays homage to the renowned painter and pioneer of Parisian nightlife.
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Fox & Thistle Studio seamlessly blends curiosity, creativity, and sustainability. Rooted in the idea that simplicity speaks volumes, our essence is embodied in the paradoxical, insightful, and endlessly playful nature of finding and creating.