Writer. Photographer. Creative.

10 ideas to make your bedroom feel fresh & clean for spring

Hello, my friends! I don’t know about you, but I love it when my space, especially my bedroom, feels nice, fresh, and clean. And since it’s almost spring, it’s the perfect time to do this. …

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walking in a winter wonderland {snow photography}

Hello, my friends! I have one last wintery post for you before spring arrives. We got a whole ten inches of snow this morning and I wanted to share its beauty with you all! I …

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quick & easy soft pretzel recipe

Hello, my friends! Today, I’ve got another recipe post for you: easy and homemade soft pretzels. I have many memories of making these during COVID with my mom and siblings. They’re delicious, and so much …

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DIY nature art: mandalas, acorn monograms, and more!

Hello, my friends! Winter is often a cold and dreary season, isn’t it? Especially when there’s no snow on the ground which makes it even less motivating to go outside. Well, let’s change that today! …

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blogging 101: why i switched from wordpress.com to wordpress.org, blogging tips + a free blog planner

Hello, my friends! I haven’t done a blogging post before, but I have had many fellow bloggers and writers ask me why I switched from wordpress.com to wordpress.org. Even though there are plenty of articles …

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a family vacation at lutsen mountains

Hello, my friends! Goodness, it’s been a while since I’ve missed a post! It was nice to have a break, though. As you can tell from the title, we went to Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota …

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a chapter of my latest project: finding violet

Hello, my friends! Recently, I participated in a challenge called Crazy Writing Week (more about that in my monthly review!) in which I wrote 26,550 words in one week. Let me say by the end …

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welcome to my room {pastel bedroom tour}

Hello, my friends! Ahh, I am so excited about this post. My room has been in the works for months now, with little random projects being finished early in December. But it’s finally finished and …

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my favorite cheesecake brownies recipe

Hello, my friends! I’ve been making cheesecake brownies for. . . well, since I was around 9, I think! I shared a recipe for normal cheesecake last summer, but cheesecake brownies are really good but …

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my 2023 bullet journal set up

Hello, my friends! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Now that it’s officially 2023, I decided it’s time to try a new layout for my bullet journal. I’ve been bullet journaling since last year, and I’ve found that …

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hello, 2023 {a year in review}

Hello, my friends! It’s almost 2023. o.O Goodness, that feels weird to say, doesn’t it? In a way, it does, but also. . . 2022 was such a massive year for me and when I …

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christmas goods {2022}

Hello, my friends! Today, I’m going to show you all of the lovely gifts I got for Christmas this year. As I’ve said in past posts, the term ‘haul’ annoys me so we’re going to …

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listen to the angels {a christmas short story}

Hello, my friends! In celebration of our Savior’s birth, I recently wrote a short story titled Listen to the Angels. I had a lovely time writing it for you all, and for me. There is …

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christmas-ing 2022 {tree hunting & decorating adventures}

Hello, my friends! I am super excited about today’s post and I had a blast making it for you guys! Every year, the day after Thanksgiving, my family goes and rings bells for the Salvation …

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know the novel: part three {words written}

Hello, my friends! Welp, I’m done. I survived NaNoWriMo, and finished my novel, haha. I’m planning a post for next with all of our Christmas festivities (or the beginning of them!) and decoration ideas, but …

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christmas penpal inspiration + envelope art

Hello, friends! So many of you enjoyed my last penpal post, Autumn Pen-pal Inspo, and asked for another, so here it is! I’ve already started my Christmas envelopes, some for letters and others to send …

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25 things i’m thankful for today

Hello, my friends! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all are having a wonderful day! I don’t know if I am because I’m scheduling this post ahead of time, haha. Anyway, in celebration of the holiday, …

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the last bit of autumn {a variety of photos}

Hello, friends! Here I am on a Tuesday posting, and yes, I’ll also have a Friday post. 😉 I’m going to start posting twice a week for the next few weeks (probably until the New …

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know the novel: part two {within the WIP}

Hello, my friends! I’m currently taking a break from typing away at my novel crazily to write this blog post for you all! Normally, I’d have all my posts scheduled ahead of time, but this …

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an adorable puppy photo shoot

Hello, my friends! I hope you’re all having a lovely day and enjoying the wonderful weather! A bit ago, before all the leaves fell and every changed to looking bare and brown outside, I took …

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