This Saturday is Market Square Day in Portsmouth, NH — and all signs point to a whole lot of rain.

It’s easy to feel defeated when you see a soggy forecast. Events like this take so much effort already, and the idea of your lovingly displayed art under plastic sheets… it can feel like a bummer.

But here’s the thing:

We still show up.

On a night hike in Costa Rica, we got absolutely drenched. Soaked to the bone.

Rain jackets? Futile. Shoes? Wet for days.

And yet — it was still amazing.

We laughed, we squished, we found frogs and glowing mushrooms in the forest. We were there.

Rain doesn’t have to ruin everything. Sometimes it makes the memories more vivid.

This week, I went to a birthday picnic held under drippy trees and twilight mist — a little chilly, but somehow cozy and enchanted.

Sometimes the story is the storm.

And after the storm, after standing all day with damp socks and a grin that says “I’m fine, really”…
there’s this.

A blanket. A cat. A soft, earned kind of exhale.

So if you’re nearby and feeling brave — come say hi under the tent.

And if you’re curled up at home with tea and a cat of your own? You can still be part of it.

I've updated my online shop with a few things for the weekend, including some that don't typically make it to market — tees, mugs, art-tile-coasters, and a few original pieces, too! 

If you're so inclined to celebrate the rain with us, use code YAYRAIN at checkout for a little bonus thank you - valid through Monday.

Thanks for being here, rain or shine.

With soggy love,

— Lindsey

Angry Gato Designs
silly art for serious joy