Ode to Green

Honestly, I've never really liked the color green... 😬 I've always felt a little odd about this because I work with color a lot for my job, and I've always wondered if and when my dislike for green would affect my work. But honestly, I've just always gravitated more towards blues, pinks, and neutrals! What's …

literally just a bunch of autumn accessories to get you pumped for fall

I know it's August, but I can't help myself - I've already started looked at Fall decor in local stores and online; dreaming of cozy knit sweaters, crunchy leaves on the ground, and pumkin spice lattes at Starbucks (only have to wait one more week)! I thought I would share with you what decor items …

inspiration for your summer table

Summer is here!!! And honestly, the food is one of my favorite things about summer. Hot dogs, fresh berries, corn on the cob, and basically anything cooked on the grill - there's nothing better. The close second to dreaming of all the Summer meals is dreaming of the perfect Summertime tablescape... Here are some of …

book club: marley and me

This charming book came into my life unexpectedly last year while cleaning out my uncle's apartment after he passed away. There was barely anything in his apartment because he had lived a transient lifestyle for years before, and had only moved into the apartment shortly before his passing. The book was tucked in a closet …

small steps for big environmental impact

This graphic is from Package Free, a company with tons of great earth swaps and information. Making an environmental impact doesn't have to be a big, daunting task! It's as easy as making small changes in how you live your everyday life. Thankfully, there are now a lot of good resources and companies committed to …

i’ve actually found a conditioner bar to love

One of my many sustainability quests is to go plastic-free in my daily beauty and wellness routine, which means I have tried MANY shampoo and conditioner bars. Funnily enough, the Lush shampoo bar that I have written about in a past blog post is still one of my favorite shampoo bars, but the Lush conditioner …

my dream spring shopping list

Happy Spring! Flowers, honeybees, soft colors, and new growth; Spring style is by far my favorite. Here is my dream Spring shopping list! I hope it inspires you and brings you joy. Real Touch Lavender Fake Peony - 22" Tall Providence Woven Picnic Basket - Set for 4 Bee Straw Coasters, Set of 4 Christina …

my favorite lemon recipes

Lemon Blueberry Muffins image source These are the lemon blueberry muffins I shared about on Instagram and MY GOODNESS they are amazingly delicious. The recipe is super easy too, so I would add this to a "must try" list. When I made them, I decided to make the tulip liners (purely because of how pretty …

a guide to plaid and checkered patterns that no one asked for

First of all, I've never used the term "check" when looking at any of these patterns, but it turns out that "checked" or "checkered" patterns are much more common than plaid, which is the blanket term I've always used for the following designs. We will get more into the differences between plaid and check in …

the wondrous world of paper making

One of my goals for this year is to select a different creative skill each month, and spend the month learning the craft through watching videos, reading, taking courses, and experimentation. I have the habit of becoming enthralled by the idea of a craft project, buying all the tools needed to do it, and then …