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10 Ways to Romanticize Your Weekends Without Spending Much
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually means to live a full and whimsical life, especially when you’re not flush with cash. My friend recently told me she’s been trying to find little ways throughout her week to find her whimsy and she’s even been challenging her kids with the idea. It’s been so fun to hear about. For me, the challenge has been romanticizing my weekends on a budget and honestly?…
What I Actually Make for Dinner When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking
There are so many nights I come home from a long weekend away and completely forget to meal prep for myself before I leave. Ideally I’d love to be the person who always has a few handmade frozen meals waiting…
Beginner Sewing on a Budget: Where to Find Cheap Fabric, Machines and More
This post is pretty near and dear to my heart. I started learning to sew on a very strict budget, primarily because I was young and didn’t have money of my own yet. Once I started babysitting and earning a…
Simple Ways to Power Down When the World Feels Like Too Much
It’s no secret that we are all a little more anxious than we used to be. The political climate, the actual climate, the job market, the cost of everything, and then the endless scroll of content on top of it…
Spring Garden Update: Dollar Tree Seeds, Raised Beds and Big Pollinator Dreams
Hello, my lovely friends, from the garden! 🌱 This year in particular has been such a delightful little adventure for me. As many of you may know, my life has drastically changed over the last year. One big change is…
What I’m Reading This Spring: My April Book List
Even though it’s spring in the PNW, we’re being constantly gaslit every day. Will it be nice and sunny with blue skies and birds chirping? Or will it be January but in April? Either way, I have so many plans…
The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Amsterdam
After writing my blog posts on My Solo Trip to Amsterdam: First Impressions + Where I Stayed and Solo Female Travel in Amsterdam: What I Loved, What I’d Skip & Why I’d Go Back, did you really think I would…
The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash
This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…
My Cozy Sewing Room Setup Featuring a Vintage Kenmore and Intentional Goals
I’m so excited to finally share my sewing machine setup with you! A special thanks to Natalie from Natalie in the Northwest for the idea, because I probably would have never thought of this without her. Sewing truly is one…
My Spring Wishlist for the Garden, Kitchen and a Few Little Luxuries
My days have been filled to the brim despite losing my job in September. I have kept myself busy between yoga teacher training, revamping the backyard for a spring garden, family time, and blogging. Honestly, my days have been flying…
20 Things to Do in Seattle This Spring (A Local’s Guide)
Spring in Seattle is always something I look forward to. It marks the end of our long and tough winter season here in the PNW and honestly, nobody appreciates it more than a true local. This year I’m particularly excited…
