happy gallery wall

November 7, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I call this my happy wall because it makes me just that. Out of everything in our home, this space probably sparks the most joy. I first started this project almost three years ago and thought it was time to share an update, as I’ve continued to grow and expand my collection of prints, DIY art, and photos. […]

don’t give up – free printable

October 14, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Years and years ago I read this quote somewhere, and it has stuck with me ever since. For me, it’s especially personal – pursuing a creative field comes with a lot of rejection and no step by step instructions for success. It’s my favorite quote and one I come to time and time again, so I […]

home additions

April 14, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

It’s crazy to think we have already lived in this space for almost 2.5 years. A little tidbit about me: I have never in my life lived in one residence for more than 3 years. But since it doesn’t look like we’re moving into another space anytime soon (hello exorbitant living expenses in California!), we’re […]

diy pom pom garland

December 12, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

I have been wanting to make a pom pom garland for a while now, so yesterday I spent my time watching Gilmore Girls being productive by plopping down on the couch with yarn, a fork, and some scissors. I followed this simple tutorial and used a serving fork (larger than a regular eating one) to […]

DIY Pennant

September 23, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

I’ve probably mentioned here that I’m not a naturally gifted crafter. But I strive to be. I love to make things, and I love to make things that are free. I’ve been seeing pennants popping up online that aren’t sports related : ones that include inspirational messages or song lyrics or anything else of the […]

our gallery wall

March 3, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

I’m so excited to finally have my collected photos and prints up on display as a gallery wall! This little wall of happy boosts my mood every time I look at it (which I often do, as it’s straight across from my spot on the couch). There are a lot of tutorials for putting up […]

things that make me happy

February 28, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

reading and finishing a really great book. putting up our gallery wall (whitney’s rhino mask will go in that empty spot). picnics every saturday. getting back into an exercise routine + sunshine. also: booking four commercials in one week, buying our first car, getting my stolen bike back (CRAZY RIGHT?!), and finally getting to play […]