I'm Lona (rhymes with Donna) -- and Crayolona is where my love of color, history, and nostalgia happily collide. I rediscovered coloring during the early days of COVID-19, and what started as a simple creative comfort quickly turned into something much bigger. The real spark came when I stumbled across a box of Crayola "So Big" crayons from the mid-1980s -- the very same kind I used in kindergarten. Holding that box again felt like opening a time capsule, and from there, collecting, researching, and storytelling naturally followed.

I'm a lifelong history buff with a soft spot for art, pop culture, and the small, joyful details of childhood. Crayolona grew out of that curiosity -- part collection, part research project, and part celebration of the creativity we often outgrow but never really lose. Here, you'll find explorations of Crayola history, vintage and modern finds, thoughtful reviews, and the stories behind the colors and products that shaped so many of our early memories.

Whether you're a fellow collector, a nostalgia lover, a creative at heart, or someone who simply misses the feeling and smell of opening a box of brand-new crayons, I hope Crayolona feels like your kind of place. (For the record, my favorite color is the long-retired Torch Red, and I'll never pass up a good antique store or thrift hunt.)

If you'd like to keep exploring along with me, I'd love for you to follow Crayolona on social media, where I share daily moments of motivation, collecting, coloring, thrifting, and crayon curiosity. You'll find behind-the-scenes looks at my collection, quick reviews, vintage finds, and plenty of colorful nostalgia on TikTok, Instagram, and X. You can also subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date on new posts, special finds, and projects happening here on the site. However you choose to join in, I'm so glad you're here -- and I hope Crayolona brings a little extra color to your day!