CREATIVITY

I have been writing and keeping some version of this lifestyle/craft blog for the past eleven years, and I have learned what I want this space for.

Easter 2020 in the midst of a viral pandemic that’s sweeping the entire planet. I made bunny masks, ate pierogis, and made special deliveries.

I customized the inside of a store bought card and made it perfect for our 1 year anniversary.

This map from grafomap.com showing where we had our first date is now a framed piece of art in my home. I die!

My recap on how I participated in The 100 Day Project with the hashtag #ARZ100haikus in the spring of 2018.

We’re stuck inside with nowhere else to go & be but home. Welcome to QUARANTINE. It’s scary and confusing, but I plan to USE IT. Here’s how…

Here we go, December Daily 2019! I’m prepped and ready with my supply kit on wheels!

February’s spread in my memory keeping album for 2019 using all the Ali Edwards.

Sweet notes from my high school classmates written to me on Valentine’s Day 2002.

Intro page + January spread in my memory keeping album for 2019 - inspired by Ali Edwards.

A peek into my album’s intro pages & prep supplies, and why I’m so fired up for December Daily 2018.

In this post I share my thoughts on CREATIVITY as SELF-CARE, a topic I was ask to reflect on for a panel discussion.

Info + details on the 30 Days of Lists album for March 2018 I constructed inside of a mini, mint Happy Planner™ hard cover.

I got a pineapple tea light holder at a thrift store in TX, spray painted it gold, & made it modern DIY home decor.

I made this DIY heart sweater with red fabric paint for Valentine's Day and I’m obsessed!

I use an empty tissue box as a paper-scrap ‘catch all’ and my workspace has never been neater!

Introducing my one little word™ for 2018: LIMITLESS.

How I did this simple DIY decor project & my thoughts on doing projects ‘just because’.

My batch of colorful, modern pumpkins for Fall 2017.

My sister and me painting pumpkins and realizing our differences.

That time my 6th grade dreams came true & I was Selena for Halloween.

A few shots from the black&white beach photoshoot baby girl announcement I did back in 2014.

A behind-the-scenes look at a New Year’s DIY photoshoot I created on may own.

Introducing my one little word™ for 2017: REFRESH.

Reflections on my one little word™ for 2016: BIG.

These painted & reupholstered dining chairs have been my favorite home decor DIY yet!

I felt inspired to paint hands one day. I then designed a printable & gave them paper manicures.

A list of five fun wall calendars to jazz up your home office & while keeping you on track.