I wanted to write a mini reflection for my blog post this week which is quite different from some of the content I usually produce. But I can’t ignore this any longer. This time is unprecedented and bizarre. It’s full…

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 ...
I wanted to write a mini reflection for my blog post this week which is quite different from some of the content I usually produce. But I can’t ignore this any longer. This time is unprecedented and bizarre. It’s full…
Quarantine has allowed me to continue making zero waste/low waste sewing projects and crafts. Today’s project is a quick and easy one to create! Even though I won’t be traveling any time soon, I wanted to use some of the…
Quarantine has continued to allow me more time to create and this month’s bullet journal spread really embraces all the whimsy of making art at home! It’s messy and full of florals, of course. This month is unique (as is…
If you’re like me you might be feeling a lot of different things. (Like ALL the things during this time of uncertainty.) One thing I didn’t expect to feel is guilt. It’s such a complicated and toxic feeling to be…
Happy spring cleaning! I have severe asthma caused by allergies; strong-smelling cleaning products and fragrances really bother me so I have to be careful about what I use to clean my home. Vinegar has been used to clean for centuries…
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