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    • United States
      • California
      • Colorado & Southwest
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    Everything I Want to Make for Spring

    March 6, 2025 / No Comments

    Last year was a bit of a wash when it came to sewing. To be honest, I don’t regret the first five months of the year. Those were spent traveling around the world—from England to Australia! After I came back,…

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  • 4 Weeks and No Social Media: A Check In

    February 25, 2025 / No Comments

    Well hello, dolls! Welcome to my latest social media break check-in. I first shared my goals and thoughts when I started, followed by a two-week update. Now, four weeks in, I’m reflecting on what I’ve been up to, what I…

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  • My Car Was Declared A Total Loss

    February 20, 2025 / 2 Comments

    What an adventure 2025 has been—and not one I ever want to experience again, nor would I wish upon anyone. This is an unusual post for me, not something I would normally write. But I feel the need to, because…

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  • My Latest Thrift Haul: Finds, Mistakes & A Hack for Next Time

    February 10, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, my darlings! 💕 Know what’s been a while? Me, talking about my latest thrift finds. Why? Well… Or maybe it’s all three… with a little identity crisis sprinkled in. Either way—we’re here! And I’m amped about it. Let’s talk…

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  • Two Week No Social Media Check In

    February 6, 2025 / No Comments

    The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and a social media break felt like the only way to catch my breath. With everything happening in the world, the constant flood of information—some of it questionable—became overwhelming. On top…

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  • How I’m Saving Money this Year

    February 3, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello darlings! I don’t know about you, but last month was rough. To start, my car was declared a total loss halfway through (more on that later), and dealing with my insurance company—after having just paid for the next six…

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  • Doing the Impossible: Taking a Break From Social Media

    January 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, darlings! Life has been a whirlwind lately—scratch that, a full-on tornado! The past two weeks have been a rollercoaster of anxiety, and at the heart of it? Social media. Let’s talk about doom-scrolling. It has completely taken over my…

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  • Goodbye, Goals! Embracing Intentional Plans for the New Year

    December 31, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, Darlings! Let’s start with some honesty: I can’t say, “I can’t believe it’s the end of 2024,” because, let’s be real, I absolutely can believe it. And for 2025, I’m throwing out the idea of traditional resolutions and huge…

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  • New Year’s Eve Night In Self Care

    December 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Is your head spinning yet? Yesterday, I shared outfit ideas for a night out on New Year’s Eve, and today, we’re diving into cozy vibes for a night in with self-care. Why the switch? Well, girl, I think I might…

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  • New Years Eve Night Out Outfits

    December 28, 2024 / No Comments

    Not going to lie—I have no idea what my New Year’s plans are yet. Should I go out and try to find someone to kiss at midnight? Or should I stay in, throw on my coziest PJs, and eat grapes…

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