From Compost to Calm: Lessons Learned in My Garden This Season

Garden Lessons: From Compost to Calm and What Truly Matters

As the leaves begin to hint at a change in season, I find myself reflecting on another year spent with my hands in the dirt. It’s easy to get caught up in the endless to-do list of gardening – the planting, the watering, the weeding, the harvesting. But this year, I’m focusing on the quieter … Read more

The Art of Small Joys: Finding Happiness Without Breaking the Bank

Finding Joy in Small, Affordable Luxuries: Anya's Guide

Life can feel like a constant juggle, right? Between creating art, paying bills, and just trying to keep up, it’s easy to feel like genuine moments of joy are reserved for big vacations or fancy purchases. But lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how small, affordable things can bring a disproportionate amount of happiness. … Read more

Art as Ritual: Finding Your Calm in Daily Creation

Art as Ritual: Finding Your Calm in Daily Creation

Remember that feeling when you were a kid, and you’d just… draw? No pressure, no expectations, just pure joy in making marks on paper? Somewhere along the way, for many of us, that simple act got buried under to-do lists and grown-up responsibilities. But what if I told you that bringing that childlike wonder back, … Read more

Unlocking Your Inner Artist: How Mindfulness Fuels Creative Flow

Unlocking Your Inner Artist: How Mindfulness Fuels Creative Flow

Hey everyone! Ever sat down to create something, feeling a rush of inspiration, only to have your mind immediately jump to your to-do list, that weird thing your cat did, or what’s for dinner? Yeah, I’ve been there. More times than I can count, especially back when I was juggling client work with trying to … Read more

More Than Just a Vibe: The Ancient Roots of Your Creative Rituals

More Than Just a Vibe: The Ancient Roots of Your Creative Rituals

Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my own creative rituals – you know, that special setup I have for painting, the way I brew my tea before starting a new design, or even just the specific playlist I put on. It feels personal and unique to me, but it got … Read more