hi! I'm Molly.

I've always been drawn to colorful textured things like these poms and pipe cleaners. Several years ago at work, I covered a wooden block with them to keep on my desk as a sort of self-made sensory fidget (it was called leafy child, and I have no recall on why 😂). Friendly fluff guys somehow evolved around then, and unbeknownst to me, it was the beginning of an era of sorts.

At first, I made these to give away to people I met when I traveled. Over time, the fluff guys worked their way out of my travel bag and into my everyday life, and I try to keep a little pouch of them with me wherever I go. When I'm getting low, I know it's time to make more, so as to avoid the sad instance where I wish I had one to give but am out. Sometimes I'll feel God specifically highlight someone to give one to, but most often, I give them away when I feel a spark of connection, recognizing something sweet, silly, or kindred in their spirit.

I wish I had a photo of every person I've given one to, to help me remember the connection, but have held back, because I've felt that asking to photograph them could somehow cheapen the moment. There are some, though, that I have a photo or video from, and I'm sharing just a handful here. I've been inspired by the impact these little guys have, and plan to have an indefinite friendly fluff guy factory chez-moi.