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The Joy Our Dogs Bring: Love, Laughter, and Healing Hearts
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
nicolezilianmilici
Nov 31 min read
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A Friendship Like No Other
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
nicolezilianmilici
Oct 221 min read
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Painting the Bright Side
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
nicolezilianmilici
Oct 131 min read
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Why We All Love Halloween
Decorate with our Little Ghost Boo! print for Halloween! There’s just something about Halloween that makes it one of the most beloved...
nicolezilianmilici
Sep 301 min read
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