Bells & Whistles

The more crystals and bells in my house, the better. I can hear the crystals ring like bells and see the bells' jingle flitter like light refracting off the crystals. It brings so much joy and happiness to my home. In what felt like an intuitive decision, I hung a strand of bells on my … Continue reading Bells & Whistles

Book Love: Folk Art Techniques

My personal artistic style is messy, dreamy, and intuitive. I very rarely sketch out ideas or work with a final image in mind. This might be why I'm compelled to buy every art-technique book out there, because the process is so foreign and fascinating. I LOVE folk art, and folk design, from all regions of … Continue reading Book Love: Folk Art Techniques

Everything is Coming Up Bagel Salt!

Avocado toast. Put it on! Fried egg sandwich? Add it! Roasted vegetables? Sprinkle that stuff all over the place. I'm talkin', Fishs Eddy's Everything Bagel Salt. Your culinary world will never be the same. There's something about this particular mix of sea salt, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds that's just extra everything. I've … Continue reading Everything is Coming Up Bagel Salt!

Hygge-based Gratitude

Every morning for the past few years, I’ve jotted a quick note of something I’m grateful for. It helps start the day on a positive note, and puts my mind somewhere cozier. This year, I decided to focus each month with a theme. Get really specific. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents, “The Little … Continue reading Hygge-based Gratitude