Finding comfort in creativity, pets, and imperfectly being human.

Hi, I’m Abby 👋 Welcome to Abby’s Creative Escape. What started as a personal outlet for my anxiety and burnout has grown into a passion project where I create cozy, inspiring designs to bring comfort and joy

Hi, I’m Abby.

I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember. For years, it felt like I was carrying invisible weight — always thinking, always worrying, always trying to keep up.

But creativity… and later, rescue pets… helped me find my way back to myself.

Drawing, writing, crafting cozy spaces — these little moments became my escape.
And the animals who entered my life gave me comfort, purpose, and reasons to smile on days I didn’t feel strong.

This site is my way of turning that healing journey into something meaningful for others.

(it only took 6 years but I did it!)

The pets that changed my life

Max

My anxious but loving rescue pup. He came from the Amish, already hurt as a baby, living in a horse barn. I didn’t bond with him at first — he upset my cat Buggy — but over time, he became my shadow and my heart.

Tank

My dad’s little wild child. He chose my dad from day one — crawling up the cage, melting into a purr when scratched behind the ears, then taking a nap on his chest. They picked each other.

Bandit

My sweet tuxedo girl with a gentle soul. She was one of the first shelter pets I ever adopted, and she showed me the beauty of giving overlooked animals a second chance.

Why I created Abbyjuli.com

I created this space to be:

✨ A soft place to land
✨ A creative escape
✨ A comforting home for fellow anxious hearts
✨ A resource for rescue-pet lovers
✨ A place where vulnerability is welcome and celebrated

I don’t have everything figured out — but I’ve learned that healing doesn’t have to be loud.
Sometimes it’s slow, quiet, and cozy.
Sometimes it looks like watercolor prompts, pet stories, and gentle blog posts.

And that’s what I hope to share here.

My Mission

To inspire comfort, creativity, and compassion through storytelling, art, and rescue-pet advocacy.
My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, raising a shy rescue pet, or rediscovering your creative spark.

A Few Things I Love

Cozy lattes and rainy mornings
Rescue pets with big personalities
Digital art and soft pastel palettes
Blogging about life, healing, and creativity
Creating safe spaces — online and in real life

My Values

Mental Health Matters – I openly share my journey with anxiety and burnout, and I believe in creating designs that comfort and encourage.

Visit the Anxiety Talk

Here is where you can find my personal stoires, mental health prodcuts to make your day and a chat I created for creatives who also suffer with mental illnses

Pet Love – I’ve studied pet therapy and animal psychology, and I love including pets in my work

Join the cozy paw

Creativity Everywhere – From digital art to photography, I believe creativity should feel like a safe, joyful space.

Why Support Me?!

Unique Designs from a independent artsist
Use of Print on demand to ensure high quality each time
designs created to spark conversations around mental health, pet rescue and more!

*** A third party might print your items but I double check everything before hand before your order gets sent out! 🙂

I’m furthering my education through Udemy with certifications in Pet Therapy, Art Therapy, and Animal Psychology. These programs help me combine mental wellness with the healing power of pets and creativity—supporting both humans and animals through my work and art

Shop with Purpose

When you support Abby’s Creative Escape, you’re not just buying a product—you’re joining a movement for mental wellness and pet rescue. I believe in using creativity to spread kindness, one design at a time