I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with the incredible Kelly Wynne. During this interview, I opened up about my personal journey and the challenges I faced in finding my true path as a creative entrepreneur. From my unexpected pregnancy to my struggles with miscarriages. I share my experiences of surrender and how I discovered that allowing myself to "just be" led to a healthier and more authentic way of living. I hope my wisdom gained through unlearning old ways of being serves as an inspiration to you all. Finding the Path to Creative ..read more

Even though reflecting on my life is something that I value, right before my birthday every year, I get a little frantic about it. How is it possible to have time pass so quickly? Have I done enough this past year? Have I accomplished enough? Is this what midlife is all about? Am I going through a midlife crisis in my own way? Am I any wiser? Instead of ruminating and spiraling, I decided my energies would be better spent drafting a list of lessons I have learned (and continue to be reminded of) that may offer insight and wisdom to others.  This exercise is not just about personal growth ..read more

Disclaimer: While the accommodations for this post were gifted, all opinions shared here are solely my own. I believe in providing genuine feedback to my readers and maintaining authenticity in my content. Your trust is important to me. As the end of summer break approached, our family of four embarked on an adventure that seamlessly blended relaxation and activity. Our destination? The enchanting Alisal Ranch – a place where nature's beauty and cherished togetherness become one. Let's relive the treasured moments of the only road trip we took this summer and bask in the magic we found there ..read more

I’ve got 2 free printables to share with you inspired by this YouTube video. Feel free to print out the one that’s already filled in for you or the one where you write your own in the colored bubbles. If you care to share on social media, please tag me so I can get more ideas! DOWNLOAD THE PRE-FILLED ONE DOWNLOAD THE BLANK ONE ..read more

Well hello there - it has been a while since I’ve blogged. I kept thinking I would come back to it. And then I didn’t. And now I think the time has come! What are the creative activities you enjoy most right now? Have they brought you a sense of flow and lightness for a while? Or is it a new hobby you've recently picked up? Lately all I want to do in the studio is paint and PLAY. Do any of the quotes on this journal spread resonate with you? Instead of fighting this feeling of desiring to play all day, I shifted my perspective recently and decided it was ok to operate in playful flow for ..read more

Have you ever purchased something and wondered how you ever lived without it? That’s exactly how I feel about my craft organization and storage unit - the DreamBox from Create Room!     The DreamBox gets my creative juices flowing in so many ways: Having my tools and supplies out of my way and organized in designated shelves gives me a fresh slate to start working on new projects. My DreamBox is organized in rainbow order. Just looking at all those pretty colors fills me with so much happiness and inspiration!      Having my supplies displayed in the DreamBox ..read more

This post is sponsored by Rodan + Fields. All opinions are my own. My creative partners and I really appreciate your continued support. Big change (even amazing joyful change) means it’s time to up the self-care. With two incredible children and one small business to take care of, it’s easy to let things fall by the wayside. But one thing I’ve learned over the years is to make time for those few moments alone, whether it’s a 5-minute meditation, quick stop to get a manicure or going for a short run. Even small moments of self-care can make all the difference in my ability to enjoy family time ..read more

This post is sponsored by Office Depot, all opinions are my own. Thanks for your continued support. When I was looking for ways to organize my workflow for my small business, I knew I had to go back to the days where I did most of the planning on paper. For the multiple projects I have going on, it’s important for me to find creative solutions to help me stay organized and make the best use of my time. When putting together content for workshops (which happen to all be online right now), I use binders and file folders. When I was little, I used to play “office” and shuffle papers around. Lucky ..read more

I’m teaching at Workshop Week 2021 where you can get access to over 35+ creative workshops from your favorite artists (including me) for FREE!  Workshop Week is June 7-11, 2021, and it’s being hosted by Becca from The Happy Ever Crafter.      You’ll learn bullet journaling, mixed media, handlettering and more from some of the best creatives! Click here for the entire schedule of teachers and classes.  Registration is FREE and is now open NOW so go ahead and click this link to save your seat! Classes will be streaming from June 7-11 and you’ll have access to each of ..read more

One of our favorite family activities is going for (socially-distanced) walks around our neighborhood or even along the beach. It’s nice to get out of the house, breathe some fresh air and do a little exploring and observing - you never know what you might find!  Last year, when I was researching car seats and strollers, I knew I wanted somewhat of an upgrade to what Jack had. I always found it easier to carry him in a carrier and then when he was big enough, to just take him for walks (and runs) in a jogging stroller. Juniper loves going for long walks now too. Now that she’s four and h ..read more