Hi, I’m C.C.
Here I am with some of my kids at our mini farm in CT.
I’m a birth doula and a writer with a BA from Georgetown University and an MFA in fiction from NYU. I’ve published a children’s book and am working on my first novel.
Thanks for visiting!
Princess Pinecone and the Wee Royals was inspired by a story my mom used to tell me before bed. It aims to teach your little one the importance of empathy, forgiveness and kindness.
The book is a high-res facsimile of an entirely hand embroidered children's book– the only one of its kind! The original took my friend Irem Yazici more than 1,400 hours to stitch.
Available now on this website, Barnes & Noble, Anthropologie and a few select female owned and operated shops such as RAC, Land of Bebe and Over the Moon.
Proceeds from the book helped fund four (!) school kitchen gardens with Grow It Yourself, a social enterprise focused on food sustainability. All ongoing book profits are donated to The MOTHER LOVERS, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis in the United States.
“This is a touching and original tale, illustrated beautifully with intricate embroidery.”
— Frances Hedges, Deputy Editor, Harper’s Bazaar, mother of Cassie
What people have said…
“A whole world of tiny stitches and tiny creatures. My kids love this book.”
— Sean Feeney, owner of Lilia Ristorante and Misi, father of Biella, Conor and Declan
“It's beautiful and completely charming. The personalized note to Clementine was such a special touch!”
— Annabelle Moehlmann, founder of Land of Belle and Land of Bebe, mother of Clementine
“This children's book is the best kind of anytime story.”
— Alexandra Willkie Pasanen, Senior Buyer at Maisonette, mother of Rosie
“C.C.’s new book is pure magic!”
— Petra Palumbo, designer and founder of Petra Palumbo
“Both beautiful and delightful, just the escapism we all need at the moment - children and parents alike.”
— Amber Guinness, Founder of Arniano Painting School, Cook and Author
“Looking forward to reading this with my family for years to come.”
—Sarita Pitt Francis, founder of Sarita Francis Interiors, mother of Sita, Nelson, Peter and Beatrice
“I love the intricacy of this book– beautiful and brilliant.”
— Samantha Andriano, Senior Editor, T: The New York Times Style Magazine
