Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from DesignPod

As we close out the year, I wanted to send a holiday message that feels a little more us — creative, personal, thoughtful, and just a bit unexpected.

This year at DesignPod has been full of creativity, collaboration, and growth… but what I’m most grateful for is you — the clients, partners, colleagues, and supporters who make this work meaningful.

You trusted us with your brands.

You shared your ideas and challenges.

You collaborated, encouraged, questioned, brainstormed, and created alongside us.

DesignPod exists because of the people who believe in it — and in me.

Thank you for being part of this year’s story.

A Little Holiday Fun:

The DesignPod “Sprinkle Joy” Cookies

If you know me, you know I love sprinkles — unapologetically and enthusiastically.

Sprinkles make everything more fun, more colorful, more… alive.

So here’s a simple cookie recipe from my kitchen to yours — the one I reach for whenever I need a boost of creativity, comfort, or joy.

DesignPod Sprinkle Joy Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup softened butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 2 ¼ cups flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (or more — I don’t judge)

• Optional: white chocolate chips for extra magic

Instructions:

1. Cream butter + sugar until fluffy

2. Add egg + vanilla

3. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine

4. Fold in sprinkles (the more the better)

5. Scoop onto a baking sheet

6. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes

7. Cool… or don’t. I support warm-cookie energy

Warning: making these may cause sudden bursts of happiness and/or creative breakthroughs.

A Holiday Wish From Me to You

My hope for you this season is simple:

Moments of rest.

Moments of joy.

Moments of inspiration.

And moments where you feel proud of everything you’ve built this year.

From my family to yours — Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and cheers to a creative, bold, and beautiful year ahead.

Thank you, truly, for being part of the DesignPod journey.

I can’t wait to create even more magic with you in 2026.

God Bless and Warmest Wishes,

Jess

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