In the quiet days between the hanging and the reception, I found myself again—in rituals, routines, and the sacred stillness of becoming. This is a raw, intimate glimpse into my self-care after my art installation.
How I’m Prepping for My New York Art Show on a Shoestring Budget
Preparing for this art show on a budget isn’t about making everything new and perfect—it’s about honesty, grit, and showing the true evolution of my work. My studio is messy. My supplies are thrifted. My frames are held up by community support. But this is real. And that’s what I want to share: proof that you don’t need perfection or big funding to make art that matters.
Fragments of Becoming: The Stories Behind the Art
I didn’t just paint these pieces—I lived them. This is the cost of becoming. These are the stories behind the artworks in my debut New York show, offered in color and confession.
Snapshots of Becoming: A Summer of Healing and Homecoming
Last summer, I was a ghost in pearls—dressing up heartache and calling it healing. But this year feels different. I’m not on the sidelines anymore. I’m rebuilding my life through quiet rituals: frozen yogurt on warm nights, brushstrokes on watercolor paper, blog posts published in defiance of doubt. This isn’t a glow-up made for Instagram. It’s a slow, sacred return to self—one small moment at a time.
Growing Pains and Glowing Up: A Glow-Up Journey After Depression and Heartbreak
There’s a side of the glow-up no one talks about—the quiet kind, the gritty kind, the kind that happens in the shadows when no one’s watching. This is the story of becoming—not just more beautiful, but more whole—after heartbreak, depression, and a season that nearly swallowed me.
Inside My Closet: A Style Diary of Healing, Growth, and Self-Expression
Part personal essay, part digital lookbook—this post traces my journey of rediscovering myself through fashion. From thrifted designer finds to outfits that helped me glow up after depression, I’m sharing the wardrobe that helped me reclaim my confidence, femininity, and sense of self. If you’ve ever seen style as more than clothes, but as healing—this one’s for you.
5 Soulful Rituals to Reignite Your Creative Spark (When You Feel Stuck)
A heartfelt guide for artists and creatives navigating burnout. Discover 5 intentional rituals to return to your craft, your passion, and your inner spark.
The Sunday Loaf: A Sweet Potato Loaf and the Art of Soft Survival
On a quiet April Sunday, I baked a sweet potato loaf not for perfection, but for peace. A tender reflection on grief, survival, and soft hope.
How to Romanticize Your Morning Routine When You’re Struggling Mentally
A gentle guide to rebuilding your mornings from the ground up. This post is for anyone struggling mentally, searching for rhythm, softness, and a reason to begin again.
How to Romanticize Your Life (Even When You’re Depressed)
Romanticizing your life isn’t about perfection—it’s about choosing softness in the middle of the storm. This post explores small rituals that helped me feel human again during depression.