When I started this blog, I wanted to publish a #zerowastewednesday blog post every week. That really didn’t pan out because I lived in Spain for a year and I expanded the focus of this blog to include my writing…

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 ...
When I started this blog, I wanted to publish a #zerowastewednesday blog post every week. That really didn’t pan out because I lived in Spain for a year and I expanded the focus of this blog to include my writing…
I live in a stunningly, magical place that has only one true nightmare: monster sized spiders. Everyone has their fears I suppose, and I wouldn’t call my fear of spiders paranoia, but prudence. At the moment, I live with my…
May 2018 I went to Seville to catch my bus to Morocco when I went over the late April puente. After returing from Africa, I got to spend some time in Seville but only for a handful of hours; I…
I actually love this recipe! And like most chapstick, it lasts for ages. I probably only need to make it once or twice a year. Or make a double batch to last the whole year. See how easy it is…
This is my first time using and creating a bullet journal. And I already love it! I’m convinced of its usefulness in tracking, organizing, and journaling. I feel like journaling is something that you don’t see a lot of in…
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