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Making Time for Creativity: New Artwork in the Midst of the Holiday Hustle
šØ Lately, Iāve been letting go of perfection and just playing with my new artwork, and itās been so refreshing! Between the contract...
Rachael Soucie
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Organized Holiday Chaos
These simple, but sweet baubles are fun to create and look at. Happy Holidays, indeed! The holiday season is in full swing, and life has...
Rachael Soucie
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Finding Inspiration Amid Chaos: My Life and Art This Week
This week has been a whirlwind of life, creativity, and, of course, a bit of chaosājust the way it seems to go in a house full of my...
Rachael Soucie
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places: My Creative Journey Over the Past Few Days
The past few days have felt like a whirlwind of inspiration and creativity, with a touch of serendipity. Thereās something magical about...
Rachael Soucie
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Behind the Scenes at Oceaneās Echo: From Cozy Pet Hoodies to Coastal-Inspired Totes
As the founder of Oceaneās Echo , thereās nothing quite like the mix of creativity, a touch of New England flair, and even a bit of...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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š±āØ Help Me Choose A New Cell Phone Case! āØš±
Iām launching some new cell phone case designs, and I need YOUR help! šØ Iāve created nine unique, vibrant designs, each one featuring my...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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From the '80s to Art: Meet the Maker Behind Oceane's Echo!
šØāØ Hey there, new friends! I'm Rachaelāchild of the '80s, Mainer at heart, and New Englander for life. š¤š As you can see, Iāve fully...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 20, 20241 min read
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Why Handmade Matters: The Art and Soul Behind Every Piece
In a world of mass production, thereās something truly special about owning items that are crafted by hand. Whether itās a piece of...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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The Creative Rollercoaster: Embracing the Ups and Downs
As a creator, I make every attempt to immerse myself in some form of creativityāwhether itās drawing, painting, making jewelry, or...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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šØ Embracing the Unexpected in Watercolor šāØ
Lately, Iāve been diving into watercolor, experimenting with different styles and techniques. As I mentioned before, not everything turns...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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World Mental Health Day: A Reflection on the Invisible Battles We Face
Today marks World Mental Health Day , a day dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for mental health care. But for many of us,...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Work(s) in progress
Hello everyone! šø I've been busy preparing for the upcoming craft fairs, which sometimes means focusing less on my personal creative...
Rachael Soucie
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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The Journey of Oceaneās Echo: Combining Creativity with Strategic Vision
Oceaneās Echo is more than just a brandāitās a culmination of years of creativity, passion, and strategic thinking. My journey began at 7...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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šÆ From Research to Reality: A Full-Circle Moment šÆ
As someone who has spent years conducting UX/CX research on various platforms, Iām now experiencing a unique perspective: becoming a...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Privilege, Luck...and Misjudgment
Today, like many days, I found myself reflecting on the sheer privilege of living in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. I...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Overcoming Self-Doubt and Trusting the Creative Process
As a creator and artist, Iāve learned that one of the biggest challenges isnāt necessarily the technical skills or the time it takes to...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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The Beauty of Transformation: From Caterpillar to Butterfly
At Oceaneās Echo, we draw so much inspiration from nature, and this season has gifted us an incredible opportunity to witness one of...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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A Creative Journey
Have you ever been hiking and felt the urge to veer off the path? No? Guess itās just me and my āI wonder what will happen ifā¦ā sense of...
Rachael Soucie
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Hi. It's me. That (un)acquired employee.
āI am so, so sorry, Rachael.ā Iām no stranger to M&As in my industryā¦and what happens to many of the acquired employees. Hi. Itās me....
Rachael Soucie
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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