Musings: 10/22/2026

it's 6am and I'm musing 

where has the year gone?

I really want to lean back in to traditional blogging

I've never loved talking on camera or having to overthink content

and honestly, I overthink it so much that I just don't post

like, 

at all.

andddd I have so many fire things sitting in my camera roll collecting dust because of it

so, following this post I'm going to post everything I haven't and try to be more consistent

and maybe if I can do it here,

I can do it anywhere.

this year has been f u l l.

and I mean that in the best possible way

life has progressed in ways I've always hoped for and prayed about

excited for the months and year to come

Musings: 9/19/2026

 my safe space

Musings: 6/21/2026

the first day of summer

and the first day of me tapping back in with myself

writing to remember who I am,

where I am,

 and what's most important.

I have goals that I want to accomplish in this life

and the only person standing in the way of that is me.

that's a hard pill to swallow,

but a necessary one.

I'm ready to rise to the occasion

to reintroduce myself to the world

in the light that I hold within

not just a light that I painted myself in

...

to a new chapter

(SIDE NOTE: Happy Father's Day to all of the phenomenal men out there holding their families down and lifting their little ones up. We see you and we love you.)

Musings: 3/26/2026

life is so unpredictable.

who would've thought,

after all these years,

that things would play out in this way.

certainly, not me.

the possibilities are endless,

and that is such a fun thought.

it could all be so simple,

 if you let it.

( SIDE NOTE: much needed spa day at Balian Springs. your girl is happy! )

Musings: 7/27/2025

 I have a lot of leo's to celebrate this year

the feeling that life is about to get really, really good

debating where I want to escape off to before the year is out

Musings: 6/7/2025

it's peony season :)

11:11

playing around with table settings as I plan to do a lot of al fresco dining this summer. 

I love all of my new sticker designs. excited to release them into the world!

"Dance Tonight" x Lucy Pearl. yep.

march marked the 10-year anniversary of my very first art show. what a ride it's been to be able to fulfill my childhood dream of becoming an artist.

change your outlook, change your life.

...please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

rooftops. 

live music. 

flights.

the "let them" theory.

( SIDE NOTE: So happy my plans for the Roots picnic got cancelled this year! )

 

Here's To You, 2025

This year feels so newwwww!

Last year I committed to not living the same year over again. 

That meant removing any expired behaviors, beliefs, people, places and things that no longer served me and the vision I have for my life. 

The goal for this year is the same. Less removal, more forward progression and elevation. Continued growth. And doing things that make sense... for me. 

Excited to see where the year will take me.

( SIDE NOTE: gearing up to write a letter to my future self again. ;) ) 

 

Life lately...

1. juvenile and the tiny desk band

2. miami 

3. ny

( SIDE NOTE: 

1. I love a good deep dive, date night conversation card game

2. if you love me you'll buy me flowers )

Musings: 6/23/2024

 cooking breakfast on slow sundays is probably my favorite thing as of late

been visiting more museums

and trying new restaurants that make my foodie heart smile :)

released two new bookmarks today

I hope you guys love them

just been doing really good lately

and grateful to be in this headspace

Musings: 1/31/2024

 this year is off to an amazing start

a reminder to never underestimate myself and my abilities

Musings: 1/7/2024

 a creative, educated career woman with a high IQ. + fine.

a win, win. 

everything with intention

far removed from any chaos and it feels stupendous

in tokyo, a palm reader told me the year is mine. and I claim it to be true. 

can't wait to see what life is like in six months/ the end of the year.

making plans

making plans ;)

Musings: 6/18/2023

 finding comfort in vulnerability

truly opening yourself up to feel all of the things

regardless of the outcome

feels like a bit of a superpower

so many people are afraid to peel back that extra layer and truly expose 

their heart

I find comfort in knowing that I am capable

and unafraid

Musings: 5/18/2023

you can lead a horse to water...

( SIDE NOTE: I set some goals for myself last year and I’ve been knocking them out left and right. Put it down on paper and make it plain. )

The Glass Is Already Broken

 "You see this goblet?" asks Achaan Chaa, the Thai meditation master. "For me this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. If I should tap it, it has a lovely ring to it. But when I put this glass on the shelf and the wind knocks it over or my elbow brushes it off the table and it falls to the ground and shatters, I say, 'Of course.' When I understand that the glass is already broken, every moment with it is precious."

source

Musings: 7/27/2022

the ability to maintain my lifestyle regardless of who's in my life is very very important

I will never allow myself to be controlled by someone because I need them to survive

mama ain't raise no fool

A Whole New World

 it's been a while since I've written musings on here

life has gotten so busy

I'm still riding a high of participating in Washington DC's 10th Annual Art All Night Festival and completing my very first mural for the Xtra Selfie Museum in Pentagon City mall - both of which have been on my bucket list for years now. 

I'm extremely proud to have crossed two items off back to back

it's so surreal how you can compile a list that sits for years and years, and within a matter of weeks start knocking away at it. it's an amazing feeling. and one that I hope I'm able to rediscover again and again.

it's important that we extend ourselves grace. this is your daily reminder. 

I want more for myself 

and the only way to truly attain that is to get it for myself.

End of Year Recap: 2020

 2020,

you beautiful crazy mess, you.

it feels cliche to say, but this year taught me more

it toughened me.

I laughed (somehow),

cried

and a part of me died.

but the rest of me lived to see another day 

and that is something I will never take for granted again.

I found immense success in my business endeavors

profit from my website alone increased 2,582% from the year prior.

my highest grossing year yet

and more than all of the years I've been in business

... combined!

but more importantly than that, I grew more connected with my TRIBE community 

and the outpouring of love was felt.

my products were featured in multiple monthly subscription boxes, 

two mobile bookshops

a brick and mortar store in DC

and I worked on new collaborations that excited and challenged me.

I set goals and crushed them - set new goals and reached them.

proud of the woman that I show up as 

each day more powerful than the last

and I have no plans of slowing down.

2021 feels promising