Explore how the Christian season of Epiphany continues beyond January 6, shaping worship, visual symbolism, and daily faith practices. This Carrot Top Studio blog post reflects on Epiphany as a season of light, revelation, and ongoing discovery that offers insight for clergy, worship planners, and creatives who value visual connections, liturgical seasons, and meaningful spiritual rhythms.

Discover why orange clergy stoles have become powerful symbols for Gun Violence Awareness and Every Child Matters observances. This Carrot Top Studio blog post explores the history and meaning behind the color orange in worship, how chaplains and clergy use orange stoles as visual witness, and why these stoles matter in moments of remembrance, lament, and hope. Learn how color helps tell the story when words fall short.

Explore how simple symbols—like a deer, evergreens, and shared tables—can tell powerful stories of faith and memory. This Carrot Top Studio reflection looks at the role of visual symbolism in everyday life and worship, and how intentional imagery helps carry sacred meaning, connect generations, and deepen our understanding of God’s presence through art and design.

Explore how public domain art can enrich Advent and Christmas worship with timeless beauty and meaning. This Carrot Top Studio guide highlights carefully chosen works—from illuminated manuscripts to Renaissance paintings and expressive modern pieces—that churches can use for bulletin covers, projection screens, devotionals, and teaching. Discover how sacred art opens the imagination, deepens the story of Christ’s birth, and helps congregations engage visually with the season.

Celebrate the unity of the global church this World Communion Sunday with meaningful worship visuals. From clergy stoles featuring wheat and grapes to altar textiles inspired by cultures around the world, discover creative ways to make the Lord’s Table come alive with beauty and symbolism. At Carrot Top Studio, we design Communion stoles and liturgical art that help pastors, clergy, and congregations visually express themes of belonging, reconciliation, and hope.

Discover the beauty of Ordinary Time in the church calendar with Carrot Top Studio’s newest collection of green clergy stoles. Explore how this season of spiritual growth, faithful ministry, and slow transformation is reflected through meaningful design and visual storytelling. AND there’s a bonus freebie for those that read all the way to the end!

In this deeply personal faith reflection, Carrot Top Studio’s founder shares how a life rooted in Christ has been shaped by community, creativity, and God’s steady presence through every season. From childhood prayers to ministry in Haiti, from laundry room worship to launching a liturgical art business—this story testifies to God’s grace woven through both extraordinary and ordinary moments. A meaningful read for anyone seeking encouragement in their spiritual journey, creative calling, or role in faith-based service.

Discover the beauty and depth of Ordinary Time through handcrafted clergy stoles that reflect themes of creation, spiritual growth, and everyday faith. At Carrot Top Studio, we embrace the creative freedom this liturgical season offers—designing green stoles rich in symbolism, texture, and meaning. Whether you're preaching on discipleship, justice, or the sacredness of daily life, our Ordinary Time stoles are created to visually support your message and ministry.

Discover the story behind the Carrot Top Studio 21st Anniversary Stole, a green clergy stole inspired by symbols of faith, community, and hope—bees and honeycomb. This handcrafted liturgical stole honors the often-overlooked season of Ordinary Time and celebrates 21 years of sacred visual storytelling at Carrot Top Studio. Whether you're looking for meaningful vestments, church anniversary gifts, or inspiration for your ministry, this blog post weaves together faith, art, and tradition in a way that resonates with clergy and creatives alike.

Celebrate 21 years of faith-inspired creativity with Carrot Top Studio. In this reflection on art, ministry, and the movement of the Holy Spirit, we share how our handmade clergy stoles and liturgical art have grown from a single idea into a creative calling. Discover how Pentecost themes of wind, fire, and renewal continue to shape our studio—and how a big move to Wisconsin marks our next chapter.

Step inside Carrot Top Studio for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video tour! Explore the creative workspace where faith and artistry come together to design unique clergy stoles, inspiring artwork, and meaningful faith-based products. See the materials, tools, and process that bring each handcrafted piece to life. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or art enthusiast, this inside look at Carrot Top Studio will deepen your appreciation for the craftsmanship and spiritual storytelling behind our work. Watch now and discover how creativity and faith intertwine in every stitch and brushstroke!

Discover the beauty and symbolism of our Easter stole collection, designed to reflect the themes of resurrection, renewal, and hope. Each stole is crafted with thoughtful details that honor the joy of Easter Sunday and the liturgical season that follows. From vibrant colors representing new life to meaningful imagery like crosses, lilies, and rays of light, these stoles are created to inspire both worship and reflection. Whether you're a pastor, priest, or church leader, explore how these vestments can enhance your Easter celebration and visually proclaim the message of Christ’s victory.

Reportedly people remember 10% of what they hear, 20% of what they read, and 80% of what they see and do. How are you including the visual in worship?

Follow along with the creation of an out-of-the-box request for Carrot Top Studio. Typically a custom request is for a stole for clergy, pastors, and chaplains but this time Jenny Gallo applied those skills and techniques to create a Communion Table cloth.

Are you a patron of the arts? Does that sound like something that is just for the affluent? NO! Anyone can be a patron. Read my experience with patrons and a bit of encouragement for you to get in on the action. Artists need you!