Book Club
Rose Daughter – A Retelling of a Beloved Fairytale
Tale as Old as Time I love the old fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. In college, I found Beauty by Robin McKinley and it
Inspiration
April’s Creative Inspiration
If social isolation has you feeling a bit uninspired this month, I hope you’ll find a creative spark here to get you making, writing, posting,
DIY
How to Make Ordinary Glass Jars Beautiful With Chalk Paint
Chalk paint and Mason jars seem like a match made in heaven, don’t they? I see them everywhere, and they’re just so charmingly vintage-looking. I’ve
Recipes
Delicious Beef and Cabbage Bierocks Made Easy
I fell in love with bierocks my freshman year of college. A couple of fellow students offered me a ride home through the ride-share board.
Book Club
Steal Like an Artist – My Favorite Creative Textbook
Most of my favorite books are fiction, but this little, charming, easy-to-read textbook from my design classes is one of my favorites. It’s nearly spring,
Inspiration
Creative Inspiration for March
Whatever kind of project you have in mind, I’ve got creative inspiration for you, including a love-inspired color palette and writing/drawing prompts. Whether you’re writing,
DIY
Quick and Easy Hand Warmers for Valentine’s Day
Hand warmers are a fantastic alternative to candy for your favorite Valentine. They’re especially precious in my corner of the world, where winter is still
Recipes
How to Make My Favorite Soft and Light Whole Wheat Bread
I know what you’re thinking. Homemade whole wheat bread is heavy, and better used as a doorstop than served at dinner. I used to think
Book Club
The Blue Castle – An Unlikely Love Story
It’s February, the traditional month for celebrating love. L. M. Montgomery is one of my favorite authors, and when I stumbled across this story it
Inspiration
Creative Inspiration for February Projects
Whatever kind of project you have in mind, I’ve got creative inspiration for you, including a love-inspired color palette and writing/drawing prompts. Whether you’re writing,
DIY
How to Make Pretty Paper Snowflakes
Puddle-free Pretty Why paper snowflakes? Winter is cold and slick and treacherous. But it’s also stunningly beautiful at times, and I love the sparkly blanket
Recipes
Fiesta Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa
Did you know January is national soup month? I’m a big fan of soup any day of the year, but when I was planning all