This is my favorite spread of the year so far! (Humble much, Hayley?) Quarantine has made me do nothing but create and create (and avoid writing). Yes, if I do lots of other crafts I feel less guilty that I…

Conscious and Creative Notions
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 ...
September 17 to September 25 The second week of my time at Exeter rolled into week three after the reveal of our book workshop project at the end of week two. The Columbia Publishing Course (CPC) ...
This is my favorite spread of the year so far! (Humble much, Hayley?) Quarantine has made me do nothing but create and create (and avoid writing). Yes, if I do lots of other crafts I feel less guilty that I…
This week I’ve been staying at home for my health and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in my community. It important during this time to take care of yourself and your mental health. I’ve been focusing on creating– whether…
Today’s post is a quick bullet journal plan with me where I’m showing three spreads that I’ve created to help me plan and track for my (this!) blog. It’s been effective at helping me plan and I love the visualization…
I am a published author for the second time! My short story “Nerissa” is published in the women’s anthology Not Quite as You Were Told. But what’s even crazier, is that I am the publisher. Yes, a group of writers…
Hello March! My theme for this month is extending beyond the pages. I’m dubbing it minimalist March and giving myself a challenge: 31 minimalist/mindful tasks to complete this month. This month’s spread is quite the opposite of last month’s cozy…
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