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Meaningful Commonplace Book Ideas for Your Memory Keeping Journal
Collect the little things that matter—quotes, moments, thoughts, and memories worth saving.
Mid-Year Reset: 21 Inspiring Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now
Need a mid-year reset? These 21 thoughtful questions to ask yourself will help you reflect, realign, and move forward with clarity.
Studio Snippets No. 4: Summer Road Trip (July 2025)
I’ve been spending this week with family for the Fourth of July, taking things slow, soaking up some rest, and giving my brain a little breathing room.
Why Art Journaling Your To-Do List Beats Any To-Do List App in 2025
Lately, I’ve been art journaling my to-do lists. It’s not a fancy list app. It’s not neat. But it’s helping me stay grounded and surprisingly, I’m actually getting things done.
Too Old for Stickers? Never! Sticker Journaling for Grown-Ups Who Still Love to Play
I also am a self-proclaimed sticker lover. So combine a love of journaling and stickers and you get sticker journaling! Kind of silly, maybe a little childish, but somehow extremely satisfying and seriously underrated.
From Mental Mess to Positive Mindset—25 Positive Quotes and Self Affirmations That Helped
Not too long ago, I felt like I was constantly fighting with myself in my own head. Every time I tried to make art, start a project, or just, like, exist—there it was. That voice. Telling me I wasn’t good enough. Telling me I’d mess it up. Telling me not to even try. What would people think of me??
Studio Snippets No. 3: Celebrating Summer and Upcoming Shop Launch!
Happy June! In this issue of Studio Snippets, I’m sharing a peek behind the scenes—from early summer slowdowns and shop launch updates to blog highlights, life snapshots, and a new freebie for the summer!
25 Must-Try Summer Journal Page Ideas
Whether you’re journaling from a beach towel, your desk fan’s direct path, or your kid’s blanket fort (same), I’ve got some fun ideas to help you capture the season and make your journal pages feel like summer in paper form.
50 Creativity Quotes for When Your Brain Feels Like Toast — Perfect for Planners, Journals & Doodles
Ever find yourself stuck, wondering where your next big idea is hiding? Yeah, me too. Creativity can be a total mystery sometimes, like it’s playing hide-and-seek with your brain.
Creative One-Line Journaling Ideas for Every Day of the Week
Journaling should not feel like another task on your to-do list.
That’s where one-line journaling comes in! It’s a simple, low-pressure way to stay connected with your thoughts and creativity without needing pages of prose.