A quiet, restful birthday
Not only is today one of my favorite holidays (happy 420 friends), but it’s my birthday! My plans for the day were thwarted so I pivoted to a relaxed day […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Letting my inner child dress me
In my ongoing quest to figure out who I am anymore and what I want from my life, I recently decided to dress like I’m at Craftcation every day (except […]
Clearing room to puzzle
My brain had stopped finding joy and calm through puzzling in the lead-up to my big trip to Craftcation earlier this month. I just couldn’t focus on a puzzle and […]
Weird, cringe, and free
This last year has been one of transformation. From the point of ultimate burnout, I felt like a phoenix being reborn. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure […]
First FroYo of the season
The weather was finally warm enough that we wanted frozen yogurt today. We picked up our favorite peanut butter flavor and it was just as good as we remembered. Mama […]
A peaceful sight
My day started with this gorgeous, peaceful scene from the opposite coast. A dear friend sent me this photo he had taken recently in New York. It was a beautiful, […]
The fun of vendor trading
Part of what I most enjoy in selling homemade goods is trading with other vendors. Mama and I did this a lot when we made embellished bustiers. I enjoyed getting […]
Gifting culture of crafters
One of the best parts of Craftcation is the generous spirit and gifting culture of crafters. Not only did everyone come open to learning and teaching, but people brought an […]
Crafty stickers for Mama
These awesome crafty stickers were among the Craftcation Pop-Up Shop treasures I brought home. I gifted them to Mama today and she loved them! The peacock sticker is comprised of […]
Pop-Up Shop treasures
The Craftcation Pop-Up Shop is a glory unto itself. As a newbie, it was overwhelming in the best way. Like an entire craft fair condensed into a lovingly curated and […]
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