You’ve probably noticed how little I’ve been posting lately, and it’s not because I’ve given up on this blog. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, I’ve gone further into my writing. Readers who follow me on …
Life as of Late
That Time I Went to Japan And Tried on a Kimono
After a few months of thinking about it, I decided I wanted to share my experience trying on a kimono, the traditional Japanese ensemble that dates back to the 8th Century. Now, I’m not one to …
Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Well, it finally happened. My roses bloomed! It was naive of me to read into the situation too much, to fret that it was doomed to fail without reassuring that over time, I would learn, try …
The Magical Feminism of Janet Hill’s Paintings
There are few artists on Etsy who have made an impression on me over the past few years. If you’re at all familiar with the site, you’d know how easy it is to get lost in …
Why I’ll Never Be a Perfect Girly Girl
I eat food off the floor. There, I said it! Be it a dusty cheerio or a wet strawberry, I do not possess the germaphobic tendencies that seem to paralyze others from picking salad greens off …
A Collection of Quirk – What I’m Watching/Doing/Reading
If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you already know how much entertainment I consume. But it’s often not the kind you would expect — no, no Game of Thrones episodes here (seriously, I haven’t seen …
The Joy of Growing Up Without a Body Image
I grew up a tomboy. Overalls were the height of style, unruly hair was a constant companion, and I was always awkward, knocking my shoulders into doorways and stubbing my toes on bed frames. I was …
The Lost Flowers of Kyoto
I love taking pictures of flowers, so it’s no surprise that a stroll through the Kyoto Botanical Gardens was one of my favorite days touring in Japan. I spent hours wandering among the most beautiful and …
A Jewel of a Vintage Shop
Some people have an innate skill for curation. They see a particular item, and they’re able to showcase its unique brilliance — transforming a piece that was once forgotten into an elevated and desirable object. This …
On Feeling Reborn and Revived in Spring
This year was not an unusually dark winter. However, I still struggled with it. The first week of the year started with a big disappointment, and from there I curled back into my little den to …