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Three image banner left to right shows November 2025 calendar illustrated with sunflowers, a group of women having tea among tea towels, tote bags and greeting cards, and two hands holding the Wildflorals 2025 spiral-bound calendar.

Hand-illustrated by Connecticut artist Kerstin Rao

What Customers Say

“I LOVE Kerstin's calendar! I have hung up in my office and it makes me happy every time I look at the art.”
- Jasmin F.
Artist Kerstin Rao is sitting at her easel, using a yellow colored pencil to add detail to a bouquet of roses.

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We are passionate about excellent craftsmanship, working with local mom-and-pop businesses, and supporting local charities.

Our loyal customers share our values and come back for more.

- Kerstin Rao, Artist & Owner of Vivid Cottage

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The Artist at Work

Treat yourself to a 'moment of Zen' with this short, time-lapse video of artist Kerstin Rao at work. It's a feeling of wonder to watch the drawings emerge from the blank paper!

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“Confession - I believe in leading with heart in everything I do. I was a teacher for 34 years in classrooms in Connecticut, Minnesota, New York, and Kentucky - even in Denmark! When I retired, I worried that I wouldn't make an impact any more. I was wrong. So many stories have come back to me about my cards cheering people up when they are sick, or coping with a loss, or celebrating a milestone birthday or a new child. Little sunbeams of joy flying around the world - that's how I see the mission of my art. Thank you for being part of spreading the love!”

- Kerstin Rao, Artist & Owner of Vivid Cottage

Artist Kerstin Rao is smiling at the viewer, holding a carved heart with gold paint inside, with palm leaves in the background.
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