In no particular order (mind you), these are in fact the best books I read this year. I read a grand total of 37 books this year. More than average, I grant you. But less than all the avid readers…

Conscious and Creative Notions
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 ...
September 26 to September 30 The Final Four Days As the end of the course approached, my heart was racing. Anxiety was building and the new normal that had come to comfort me was about to be ...
In no particular order (mind you), these are in fact the best books I read this year. I read a grand total of 37 books this year. More than average, I grant you. But less than all the avid readers…
It’s the holiday season and that means (Bing Crosby music on repeat) and all the winter florals! The last spread of the year and I decided to try my hand at watercolors again. Watercolor just takes time and I never…
Dryer balls have become a popular replacement for dryer sheets which is a step in the right direction. Traditional dryer sheets are single-use and don’t decompose since they are made out of plastic. Learn how to easily make your own…
I want to start off by saying, I am damn proud of myself. I wrote 40,000 words in the month of November which is no small feat. And if I do say so myself, they are some quality words. When…
The idea of this month’s bullet journal spread was created out of pure necessity and lack of time. I would consider all my bujo spreads to be pretty minimalist anyway, always drawing up something that can be easily recreated. I…
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