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    Books are one of the anchors of my life. Here you’ll find what I’m reading, my 75-book challenge progress, annotation systems, and the little routines that make reading part of everyday life.♡
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    Creativity keeps my hands busy and my brain happy. This is where I share polymer clay creations, behind-the-scenes from my Etsy shop, and the hobbies that bring color and curiosity into my days. ♡
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    The small rhythms that make life feel a little softer. Music discoveries, journaling, seasonal reflections, and the cozy everyday moments that shape a thoughtful life. ♡
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Showing posts from August, 2015

limited edition fall collection

Today I released the limited edition fall collection set in my Etsy shop!  I'm super excited about this collection.  Fall is my favorite time of year and I just love how these clips turned out! I will be releasing these for individual sell, but right now I have the full collection on sale for $25!  If pur…

week 34 2015 | PLANNER DECORATION

School starts this week!  I love back to school time!  I'm so much more productive when no one is home during the day...  I missed being on a regular schedule && routine.  Plus, back to school time means FALL is coming soon! This week's layout was inspired from the "Happy Place&qu…

POHS update

I haven't done an update on my POHS in quite some time, so I thought I'd do that today.  It has escaped my mind because there hasn't been much to talk about really.  Which thinking about that, means I actually should be shouting from the rooftops and being grateful! If you're unfamiliar with P…

Car Organizing & Care Tips | YOUNG DRIVERS

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #1stImpressionsCount #CollectiveBias Meet Cinnamon!  She is a Scion XB and she is my baby.  I love this car more than I've loved any car in my life.  She's beautiful and fun to drive.  That's …

week 33 2015 | PLANNER DECORATION

A planner group that I'm in is doing a "sweet treats" theme this week.  I don't usually partake of the themes in the group, but this week I had to!  I've had these silly sweet treats stickers for years and years!  They will randomly make an appearance every so often. This week was…

new releases || AUGUST

I've decided to start a monthly post where I share with you the new releases in my etsy shop.  I have kept my etsy shop fairly separate from my blog, but I'd like to post announcements here.  Liiike.... I was able to get my supplies for a 50% discount and I'm passing that savings onto my lovely cust…

Workout Motivation Tips

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerInProtein #CollectiveBias I've been out of shape for a very long time.  I blame church ladies... No seriously hear me out, aha!  My mother died in April of 2000 [ I was a teenager ].  Up until th…

a blog, a playlist [july 2015]

One of my favorite ways to listen to music is to find playlists on the Google Play Music service.  I like to find random mixes.  I found this one when finding playlists to listen to while on a road trip this month.  I'm a sucker for most 90s music anyway, but these 2 genres in one playlist is awesome. HOWEVE…