February is slow and cold but it’s also the time for lovers (Valentine’s Day) and coziness. I tried to capture the essence of the month in my theme for this month. Roses are relatively easy to draw and my brush…

Conscious and Creative Notions
It feels like my feed was filled with two options this holiday season—a Ralph Lauren Christmas or a Little Women Christmas. It’s not a surprise that I’d fall into the later category. These trends ...
My mother and grandmothers are master gardeners, having a presence with plants that is humble while having a deep unassuming knowledge. I've been loving having my own garden the last two years and am ...
This DIY craft is perfect for beginners and a great scrap buster project. It’s quick and easy to sew and makes a great gift! Especially for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Anyone with glasses, ...
Ambling out to the kitchen in the summer mornings, I grab my cup of coffee and gaze out the back door’s window to our garden. As the aroma from my drink drifts up and I suppress a yawn, the birds are ...
Today marks a year that I moved out of the Pink Apartment, lovingly named for the pink carpets, pink counters, and, what used to be, pink walls. In August 2021 I got the keys and gave the whole ...
February is slow and cold but it’s also the time for lovers (Valentine’s Day) and coziness. I tried to capture the essence of the month in my theme for this month. Roses are relatively easy to draw and my brush…
I have been using a safety razor for three years now and I could never go back to using a disposable razor. Besides being way better for the environment and your health, it shaves the best of any razor. It’s…
I tracked all of my finances last year, writing down every single item I purchased and tracking my income. As a visual person, I really appreciate my past self for doing the work to track everything. And writing it down…
Winter is the time to slow down and take care of yourself. Especially your skin! Cold, dry air can make your skin itchy and parched. I’ve come up with three budget-friendly moisturizing scrubs that you can try this winter. With…
My inspiration for my theme this month came from one thought: January flowers? And the answer, snowdrops. And the best news, they are super easy to recreate. I learned how to draw them quite simply with three dropping petals. So…
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