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My Ideal Home: A Lush, Whimsical Sanctuary
What does your ideal home look like? If I could design my dream home, it wouldn’t be about trends, minimalism, or perfection. It would be warm, eclectic, whimsical, and alive. A sanctuary that breathes and grows with every moment. Traditional at its core, with hints of preppy charm, a little boho, academic sophistication, and playful… Continue reading
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September Whispers
Crisp air in the trees, shadows stretch a little long, summer whispers, gone. Continue reading
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It’s September!
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit! It’s September 1, and I’ve got my spicy cinnamon and apple candle burning away, filling the house with that warm, cozy scent that instantly makes me feel like fall has arrived, even if it’s still hot and humid outside. There’s something about that mix of spice and sweetness that just feels like… Continue reading
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The Last Weekend of August 2025
There’s always something kind of bittersweet about the last weekend of August. It feels like standing in a doorway, you know what I mean? You can still feel summer, but fall is hovering right outside, waiting to step in. The days feel like they’re slipping away a little faster, like the season is quietly packing… Continue reading
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The Photo That Started It All
Back in 2007, I finally treated myself to a digital camera. I’d been saving up for it forever, and when I got that little Fujifilm FinePix A600 digital camera in my hands, it felt like holding a tiny key to a secret world. I still have it, and yes… I still use it. That camera… Continue reading
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Why I’m Obsessed with Marion Stokes
Okay, I just have to talk about Marion Stokes because… wow. She spent over 30 years recording television. Every single day. News, talk shows, commercials,you name it. I absolutely love what she did!!! What she created wasn’t just a bunch of old TV shows, it’s this living, breathing archive of culture, society, technology, and human… Continue reading
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She’s All That and MBTI
I’ve always loved the theater scene with Laney in She’s All That. Even though it’s a little silly, I actually feel energized watching her and the other actors express themselves so freely. She’s fully in her own world, doing her art her way, and it’s so INFJ. Intense, creative, and completely authentic. And yeah, she’s… Continue reading
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A Cozy Friday Night In
It’s a cozy Friday night, and I’m curled up in my jammies with a pumpkin spice latte I made at home on my new espresso maker (Thanks Dad!) Making my own lattes feels like such a win! Saving money, tasting amazing, and filling my space with that warm, cozy pumpkin spice aroma. I’ve got a… Continue reading
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Staying Optimistic
How are you feeling right now? How am I feeling right now? Honestly, I’d say hopeful and optimistic. I’m really focusing on a few areas in my life that matter most to me right now: my health, fitness, my finances, and my creativity. It feels good to put energy into things that make a real… Continue reading
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The Power and Paradox of Noticing: An INFJ Perspective
I’ve always noticed the things most people don’t. The tiny shifts in someone’s tone, that half second hesitation before a word is spoken, the invisible rhythm in a room the second someone walks in. These details, so easily ignored, are like neon signs to me. My brain maps them without me even thinking about it,… Continue reading
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Unspoken
Silent presence hums, a flicker between the lines was it meant, or not? Continue reading
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Television Memories
What TV shows did you watch as a kid? Some of my best childhood memories are stitched together by TV theme songs and commercial breaks, especially the shows I watched curled up next to my mom. Those evenings felt like a ritual: snacks on the coffee table, a blanket we tug-of-war’d over, and reruns that… Continue reading
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Hearing the Magic Behind I’m Still Standing
As a musician, I’m always fascinated by the layers that make up a song, the tiny details that often go unnoticed in the full mix. So imagine my excitement when I stumbled across this incredible YouTube video that deconstructs one of my all time favorite Elton John songs, I’m Still Standing. In this video, each… Continue reading
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Spinning Through Time: Ballroom and English Country Dancing
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. The last thing that genuinely got me excited? Attending the McMenamins History Ball. I’ve always loved ballroom dancing for the elegance, the music, the way it feels like moving through a story. This event was everything I could hope for and more. On top of… Continue reading
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Inspired by You’ve Got Mail: A Day of Cleaning and Fall Prep
It’s a super hot day today, which feels funny because September is just around the corner. Even with the heat, I found myself reaching for comfort and inspiration, so I curled up and watched my favorite movie, You’ve Got Mail. There’s just something about that film that never fails to make me feel warm inside!!… Continue reading
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New Video: A Pause, A Return, & New Creativity
I took a few weeks away from social media and YouTube to pause, reflect, and recharge. Now I’m back!! I am ready to create, share, and explore ideas with authenticity and joy. Pauses aren’t setbacks; they’re preparation for what comes next. Here’s to creating again, fully and intentionally. Continue reading
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Breath of Ink
Ink becomes my breath, between the dust and the stars I dissolve in thought. Continue reading
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Bracing For Fall
When I was little, every season in Washington carried its own kind of magic. Summer was blackberry stained fingers and stubborn sunsets that lingered long after bedtime. Spring was cherry blossoms scattered across wet sidewalks, tulips rising out of soggy earth. Winter was snow on the Cascades, holiday lights against dark evergreens, breath curling white… Continue reading
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