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…
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…
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 Intentional Spring Wardrobe Reset
This year, I’m approaching spring differently. It’s a new season in a year that’s been interesting, to say the least. A lot of families are feeling the financial burdens in their lives right now. The job market is insane and…
Homemade Pizza Night: A Simple Valentine’s Day at Home
This is kind of a funny little blog post for me because I never celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s not because it’s an absurd holiday (though… maybe a little). It’s mostly because no one really knows what they’re celebrating, which is…
Little Things I’m Excited About This Week
We’re going with a very old-school prompt this week, friends. I don’t know – the world feels so heavy all the dang time these days, and I hope you don’t mind. I’ll get back to my full-fledged blog posts next…
My Default Coffee Order
Normally, I’m a tea drinker. You all know this – I’ve talked about it endlessly. I love my tea, especially blends from The Tea Spot (yes, I’m an affiliate and yes, I adore them). They’re women-owned, US-based, and have the…
How to Slow Down After the Holidays: 9 Cozy Winter Ideas
We’re finishing up that dreamy, in-between week where time feels completely fake. The week where everyone suffers from time blindness, and all we want to do is lie down and veg for a few days before starting in on our…
An Afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Every year, my friend Shanna and I treat ourselves to an afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. It’s been a tradition for several years now, but last year we made it official: rain, shine, or significant others…
5 Ways to Romanticize Winter Even When It’s Gray
Being a winter person comes with a reputation. People love to poke fun the second it snows or on a particularly cold, rainy day (especially in the PNW – “why live here?”). But the thing about winter isn’t the cold…
