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On Becoming Resilient in Your Creativity

How to keep making art after you've been knocked down again and again.

Jul 17 •

How to Make Wonderful Tea at Home

Learn the art of at-home tea: understanding loose leaf, building your tea bar, tea recommendations, and my secret recipe vault. WIth some printable…

Jul 8 •

The Ultimate Gift-Giving Guide for Everything

A super practical and heartfelt guide to the art of gift-giving designed to help you think clearly, choose wisely, and give beautifully, even if it…

Jun 24 •

On Dreaming Big

Having diverse aspirations, what happens when it doesn't work out as you hoped, and advice for people with big creative dreams.

Jun 18 •

Advice for Making Life More Whimsical & Joyful

20 ideas for making things a little lighter and a little more magical

Jun 5 •

How to Make Birthdays Feel More Magical

How to remember everyone's birthday, out-of-the-box party ideas, and becoming the person who gives really thoughtful gifts.

May 22 •

The Dinner Party Directory

So many dinner party ideas, organized by effort. Ranging from Trader Joe's frozen gnocchi to over-caffeinated Martha Stewart.

May 15 •

A Big List of Ways to Make it Feel Like Spring

The season of de-thawing, sidewalk tulips, and outdoor café seating (plus some art for your walls)

Apr 25 •

Becoming the Creative Director of Your Own House

Ideas for turning daily maintenance into creative projects that fuel joy.

Apr 14 •

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