found a few fun things recently! first is this exclusive dunkin tin—i’m obsessed with the design and it’s already the new favorite piece of decor in my craft space. ☕️🍩 i also picked up a handheld sewing machine as a gift for a friend! he doesn’t have a full setup yet, so i’m hoping this is a f

it is officially finished and it turned out exactly how i pictured it! from a thrifted bedsheet to a fully finished anthea dress, this practice run gave me all the confidence i needed for the final version. i took my time on the neat finishes we talked about and i’m so happy i added the yellow b

celebrating a successful weekend for kiki’s 8th birthday fundraiser! since i know not everyone could make it out to the eagle, i wanted to share a recap of the handmade items that were the biggest hits. it was great to see such a good turnout. the $10 ticket price went directly to the rescue and

assembling the anthea dress and i’m getting so excited to see it finally come together! i’ve been focusing heavily on the construction for this practice version, and i’m honestly so proud of the neat finishings. i did have to add some length to the straps (about 2 inches) to adjust the fit, but

i’m officially tackling my first dress from scratch! since i’m planning to wear a fancy version of this to a summer wedding, i’m starting with a “wearable muslin” to test out the fit. my cat has been the primary supervisor for the entire process, mostly by making sure the fabric doesn't float a

market prepping is in full swing! i’ve been busy at my cricut making these new "tell ur cat i say pspspsps" decals for kiki’s 8th birthday fundraiser. 🐈‍⬛ i’m so happy with how these turned out—i made them in four different colors (pink, purple, white, and black) so there’s a vibe for ev

i’ve been busy in my crochet corner working on something extra special! 🧶 i’m making a batch of handmade catnip toys to help celebrate kiki’s 8th birthday fundraiser for bajah’s cat cafe. swipe to see the progress! i’ve got a fresh catch of colorful crochet sardines and i'm officially introd

i was browsing the target dollar spot and found the most precious "secret garden" stationery kit for only $5! i’m a sucker for a good snail mail moment, and this set comes with everything you need to send some serious happy mail. pretty happy with the value for the price. it comes in the

my mom has a massive mini monstera (rhaphidophora tetrasperma) with so many vines, but one of them recently started dying off at the root. she gave it to me to see if i could save it, so we’re officially on a rescue mission. i chopped the healthy parts into 12 cuttings total—swipe to see them al

manifesting more hauls like this one because the prices were actually insane. i’ve been hunting for some specific valentine’s day vibes and i absolutely hit the jackpot with these clearance finds and a few treats from shop burning love. some of my favorite steals were the clear glitter heart bag

spent the 14th doing some v-day shopping with my bf and we found the cutest things! 💌 it was such a fun little date run and we definitely checked some things off my wishlist. at target i had to get this matching pot holder and towel set for the kitchen. it perfect matches the vibes in my kitchen

decided to skip the crowded bars and whip up these chocolate strawberry mudslides at home with some friends instead! it was the perfect boozy dessert for a cozy night in, and honestly, it’s basically a fancy milkshake for adults. the combination of chocolate ice cream and strawberry syrup gives

i wanted to make something a little more unique than the classic chocolate or strawberry vibes for valentine’s day, so i went with a homemade butterscotch brown butter cheesecake. the brown butter gives the crust and the filling such a nutty, deep flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet butt

i kept seeing this habit punch card trend all over my feed and it finally encouraged me to sit down and make my own version! 🎨 i’ve been wanting a more tactile, creative way to keep track of my progress this year without relying on another digital app. i hand-painted these using gouache for that

starting the day with some love! i’ve found a few ways to make breakfast feel extra festive for valentine's day using all the heart-shaped things. first is a heart smoothie bowl topped with plenty of granola. my sweet kitty was very interested in supervising the process for this one, as you

the most aesthetic valentine’s drink i’ve ever seen! i found this "berry in love mudslide" at laura’s bar and grill in smithfield, ri and i’m still thinking about it. it’s a dessert lover’s dream: it has a pink heart-shaped straw, strawberry crunch around the rim, and it’s topped with a