The work
of our hands
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! -Psalm 90:17
Jessica
Handwork
Jessica grew up in Georgia and married at twenty. She and her husband Mike settled in northeast Georgia, put down roots in Toccoa, and became part of Grace Fellowship — a community that became the heartbeat of everything that followed.
Through the years, creativity and calling wove themselves together. What began as a love of books and handmade things grew into a bookstore, a mission partnership in Albania, and a studio where women discover their own voices.
Running Ash-Ling Booksellers, supporting Big Heart Studios in Albania, and making art whenever the morning light is right.
Big Heart Studios,
Albania
To honor the dignity of those that we are in relationship with through Big Heart Studios, all financial partnership for the studio is quietly coordinated through this personal site — not promoted through the studio itself.
Big Heart Studios is a mobile creative art studio in Albania and in Northeast Georgia — bringing artistic resources to those filled with hidden creative talents, encouraging God-given abilities and building community through art classes and shared creativity. Every partner makes the work possible.
Every gift matters
Monthly partnership sustains the studio through the whole year — artist stipends, supplies, space, and the slow faithful work of relationship.
Living and learning,
together
The same heart for creating and community — lived out here in Toccoa and there in Tirana.
Workshops & Retreats
Seasonal workshops and creative retreats. These gatherings cover watercolor, collage, book arts, mixed media, and more — welcoming beginners and returning makers alike. Profits support the ongoing work of Big Heart Studios in Albania.
Big Heart Studios
We spend part of each year living in Albania, walking alongside the beautiful community there and helping nurture creativity through Big Heart Studios — a place that brings artistic resources to those with hidden talents and shares the love of Christ through gentle encouragement and shared making.
Together as Family
It is with responsibility we carry the joy the Lord has given us in being allowed to work our family businesses together.
Bible Studies
A small-group online Bible study focused on faith, creativity, and living with an open heart. Sign up for the journal to be notified when it launches.
Shop Art
Original paintings, prints, and small works — each piece made slowly, with intention.
Family Businesses
[ash-ling] Booksellers
Independent bookstore, comics shop, bar, and community hub in Historic Toccoa — new & used books, collectibles, local events, and a genuine gathering place.
Visit the store →Hanco Exterminating
Family-owned pest and termite control serving Northeast Georgia since 2002. Personalized, eco-conscious solutions with the care of neighbors.
Get a quote →Hanco Lawn & Landscaping
Lawn care and landscape maintenance across Northeast Georgia — the same hometown craftsmanship, outside the walls.
See the work →Booger Baits
Outdoor gear and apparel for hunters and fishermen who know who they are — bold designs, honest personality, built for the field.
Shop the gear →