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07.29.25 | Watercolor Practice
Trying out a few watercolor techniques turned into a page of doodles, and while it’s giving first-grade results, it’s the trying that counts. *nervous chuckle*
Trying out a few watercolor techniques turned into a page of doodles, and while it’s giving first-grade results, it’s the trying that counts. *nervous chuckle*
07.17.25 | Earring Declutter
A little box of cards for prompting self-care suggested that I declutter a space. I’ve been meaning to organize my earrings for a while, so I bought a spinning stand and made it happen. The reflection that followed was a moment of gratitude for the growth of my little collection. I really love beautiful and fun earrings, so I had gathered many over the years. A couple of years ago my home was broken into and the culprits made off with the majority of my jewelry among other things. Shortly after, my friends surprised me with a lovely gift comprised of a few earrings selected by each of them to jumpstart my collection. It was a moment that I felt very seen and cared for. I’ve continued adding to it since then, and I’m grateful for every little pair.
A little box of cards for prompting self-care suggested that I declutter a space. I’ve been meaning to organize my earrings for a while, so I bought a spinning stand and made it happen. The reflection that followed was a moment of gratitude for the growth of my little collection. I really love beautiful and fun earrings, so I had gathered many over the years. A couple of years ago my home was broken into and the culprits made off with the majority of my jewelry among other things. Shortly after, my friends surprised me with a lovely gift comprised of a few earrings selected by each of them to jumpstart my collection. It was a moment that I felt very seen and cared for. I’ve continued adding to it since then, and I’m grateful for every little pair.
07.16.25 | Hidden Patterns Coloring Book
My sister always finds me fun new things to try with colors and art. This hidden patterns coloring book from Lifelines reveals the sort of shading that makes me feel like the expert artist that I am not. I loved watching the patterns emerge and seeing the final product.
My sister always finds me fun new things to try with colors and art. This hidden patterns coloring book from Lifelines reveals the sort of shading that makes me feel like the expert artist that I am not. I loved watching the patterns emerge and seeing the final product.
07.05.25 | Painting with a Twist
Bob Ross’n with my sister and my cousin at Painting with a Twist. I am not a natural, but I am trying to embrace all of my happy little accidents.
Bob Ross’n with my sister and my cousin at Painting with a Twist. I am not a natural, but I am trying to embrace all of my happy little accidents.
06.30.25 | Potter's Wheel
Tried Adult Wheel Night at Quiggly’s Clay House. One of the best things I've tried so far. Hadn't thrown on the potter's wheel since high school, and it was just as enjoyable as I remembered. Already looking forward to next time.
Tried Adult Wheel Night at Quiggly’s Clay House. One of the best things I've tried so far. Hadn't thrown on the potter's wheel since high school, and it was just as enjoyable as I remembered. Already looking forward to next time.
06.29.25 | Hosting My First Poetry Book Club Meeting
First time hosting my Pages & Poetry Book Club meeting at Bibliobar. We had a small but mighty crew for our first meeting. We read lots of sad poems and a few happy ones, and connected in that special way that book clubs and poetry allow—looking forward to the next time.
First time hosting my Pages & Poetry Book Club meeting at Bibliobar. We had a small but mighty crew for our first meeting. We read lots of sad poems and a few happy ones, and connected in that special way that book clubs and poetry allow—looking forward to the next time.
06.28.25 | Car Craft with Liam
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. Painting is always fun, no matter what your canvas is. Today, it was little wooden cars, and we had a great time making our own.
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. Painting is always fun, no matter what your canvas is. Today, it was little wooden cars, and we had a great time making our own.
06.27.25 | Sand Art with Liam
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. We had lots of fun making our sand art, and we even had a bit of science talk, like why does the glitter take longer to fall than the sand, what is course and what is fine, and what is sand? Perfect for kids, fun for adults too.
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. We had lots of fun making our sand art, and we even had a bit of science talk, like why does the glitter take longer to fall than the sand, what is course and what is fine, and what is sand? Perfect for kids, fun for adults too.
06.25.25 | Adventure Challenge Book
Finally tried a few challenges from my Adventure Challenge book, which I bought in January of this year. In my defense, I’m a teacher; I work 12-hour days, and I was wrapping up my MFA. Now that I have some time back, I can’t wait to dig into more adventures.
Finally tried a few challenges from my Adventure Challenge book, which I bought in January of this year. In my defense, I’m a teacher; I work 12-hour days, and I was wrapping up my MFA. Now that I have some time back, I can’t wait to dig into more adventures.
06.12.25 | Art House Exchange
This Dallas event for creatives to interact and be inspired is hosted so deep in Dallas that I almost didn’t attend. The drive was well worthwhile for the chance to connect with other creatives, especially writers (who seem especially hard to find in the wild).
This Dallas event for creatives to interact and be inspired is hosted so deep in Dallas that I almost didn’t attend. The drive was well worthwhile for the chance to connect with other creatives, especially writers (who seem especially hard to find in the wild).
06.08.25 | Lifelines' Lamp Craft
Tried this fun craft with my sister, Kerissa. We poured and blended colors over tiles, then arranged them inside our panels to create a beautiful stained glass aesthetic for our lamps.
Tried this fun craft with my sister, Kerissa. We poured and blended colors over tiles, then arranged them inside our panels to create a beautiful stained glass aesthetic for our lamps.