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…

Conscious and Creative Notions
Making scrunchies is an easy scrap buster project and fun to boot. I recently got this gorgeous Reformation (100% silk) dress second hand for my brother's wedding. I just love the fabric and pattern! ...
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 ...
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…
I love fresh starts. But the start of a new year can be toxic. The rush to get fit and achieve every resolution you’ve set for yourself with the first WEEK of the new year is exhausting and frankly terrible…
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…
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