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  • My Winter Reading List

    January 19, 2026 / 2 Comments

    My last few posts have all started with “My,” and I’m sorry – I just can’t help it. I have so many goals and plans for the year, and I’m itching to dive into them. I originally wanted to call…

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  • My Fall Bucket List 2025

    September 18, 2025 / No Comments

    Autumn is almost here, and with it comes one of my favorite traditions – making a Fall Bucket List! 🍂 This year I’ve kept it short and sweet with just 12 things, and I’m so excited to jot them down…

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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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  • Winter Evening Self-Care Ideas for a Relaxing Holiday Season

    December 4, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, Tripsiders! Every season has its ups and downs, and for me, there’s always a lull when I step away from my usual routine. It often takes me a week or two to find my groove again. Lately, I’ve been…

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  • My Sewing and Knitting Goals for 2024

    January 12, 2024 / 3 Comments

    Hello, my adventurous friends! I’m diving into 2024 with the same enthusiasm I had in 2023 for knitting. In case you missed it, I started knitting in October 2022 and really got into it when I decided to knit my…

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  • How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    August 14, 2023 / No Comments

    These are my favorite jeans. Which was a huge problem when I stuck my entire foot through a tiny hole and ripped it down the leg. UGH. This is why I’m sharing today’s post on How to Patchwork an Old…

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  • 37 Years Around the Sun & 37 Things You Didn't Know About Me

    10 Free Sewing Patterns for Summer

    June 19, 2023 / 1 Comment

    With Summer just around the corner, I’m determined to get at least 1 dress drafted and made before July. I love sewing in the summertime because I like summer clothing more than I do any other season. Making sun dresses,…

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  • How to Shop For Vintage Sewing Patterns at the Thrift Store

    March 27, 2023 / No Comments

    You can find a lot of amazing “finds” at the thrift store. I do most of my kitchen, decor, and book shopping there. It’s also a great place to pick up well-loved hobbies, for a great price. When I first…

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  • Handmade Goals for Winter 2023

    January 9, 2023 / 1 Comment

    This past October, I took up knitting in my spare time. I was expecting to be rotten at it because I grew up crocheting. However, once I got the hang of it, it slaughtered my anxiety! All my stress seemed…

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  • Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year

    Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year

    December 17, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello, my friends! I mentioned last week that Shanna and I had an adventure, to see the PNWB’s Nutcracker. I also mentioned that we got to check off another holiday bucket list by Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year!…

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Hello, love bugs! I’m Alli, a travel obsessed PNW native with a love for culture, style and earl grey tea. Can’t wait to share my adventures with you!

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