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At Happy Little Card Store, our days are filled with creativity, color, and love — and some of that love comes wrapped in fur, with wagging tails and happy paws. Our dogs, Lucy, Rosie, and Penelope, are more than just pets; they are part of our family, and sometimes, the best coworkers we could ever ask for when painting! Following you everywhere, dogs have a way of filling a home with joy. When we’re working on a new painting or making a meal, they’re always close by — somet

Carrigan Nelson and Mary Jane Milici When life brings unimaginable challenges, sometimes it also brings the most unexpected blessings. That’s what happened when Carrigan Nelson  reached out to Mary Jane Milici , offering friendship and support. What began as a message between two young women living with serious illnesses grew into a bond that is truly one of a kind. Mary Jane and Carrigan understand each other in ways that few others could — from hospital stays and the daily

At Happy Little Card Store, our family has always believed in finding light — even on the hardest days. Painting has been a part of our healing, our hope, and our way of staying connected through every season of life. Our daughter, Mary Jane Milici, lives with MELAS disease, a rare mitochondrial disorder that often brings difficult days. But even when she’s feeling tired or sick, painting, creating art, playing a board game, or doing crafts can brings peace. It’s a quiet remi

Decorate with our Little Ghost Boo! print for Halloween! There’s just something about Halloween that makes it one of the most beloved...

The Zilian / Milici family all together! At Happy Little Card Store, family isn’t just important—it’s everything. Our story began around the kitchen table. There, paints and brushes transformed into moments filled with laughter, love, and connection. The heart of our story is our daughter, Mary Jane. She lives with a progressive, incurable disease called MELAS. Watching her health slowly decline is never easy. However, one thing remains constant: we still have her here, and t

Mary Jane Milici is a fighter of MELAS disease. It’s hard to imagine that something as joyful as the Happy Little Card Store could come...

The word happy  is small but powerful. By definition, it means feeling pleasure, contentment, or joy. But happiness goes beyond a...

Faith on canvas with churches and crosses. At Happy Little Card Store, art and faith often meet on the same canvas. Many of our most...

In a world dominated by texts, emails, and social media, you might wonder: why do people still send greeting cards? The answer lies in...

There’s nothing more joyful than celebrating the union of two people in love. Whether you’re attending a traditional ceremony, an...

A hand-written thank you card means the world! In a world of quick texts and instant messages, receiving a handwritten card in the mail...

At Happy Little Card Store, every product begins with something deeply personal: a piece of original art. We believe that art should not...

This summer, we were able to make one of Mary Jane Milici’s biggest dreams come true—a “Bucket List Trip” to France. Mary Jane lives with...

Our Happy Born-day pillow painted by Geri Zilian. There’s something magical about surrounding yourself with art. At Happy Little Card...

Art and painting are not only beautiful; they also hold incredible potential for healing. Engaging in creative activities can be a...

Mary Jane Milici meets each day with determination and a smile on her face. If you’ve ever received a card from the Happy Little Card...