• happy new year creativestay goal setting inspiration
    EAST COAST INSPIRE TRAVEL

    New Year, New Goal

    Happy 2017 everyone!!! I can’t believe how fast this past year went by. A weird, crazy year to boot. I’ve been putting off writing this post because I’m still working through it all. Last year I…

    January 11, 2017
  • merry christmas creativestay
    LIFESTYLE

    Merry Christmas from CreativeStay!

    Wishing a very Merry Christmas to you and yours (if you celebrate this holiday!) I’ll be spending the day with family, watching White Christmas, and eating some very yummy Persian food. Hoping you’re all…

    December 25, 2016
  • lettering calligraphy DIY class suzy lee
    CRAFT CREATE

    Practicing Lettering & Calligraphy with Suzy Lee

    There are so many resources online for fostering creativity and new skills (like this blog!), and it’s clearly something I’m passionate about. Sometimes, though, taking a real life, in-person class to learn something new is the…

    December 12, 2016
  • pinecone ornament DIY creativestay holiday crafting
    CRAFT CREATE

    Pinecone Ornament DIY for the Holidays

    This is my absolute favorite time of year. It also tends to be the craziest. With work, preparing for the holidays, and now that weather is a factor… it’s a whole thing. So flying…

    December 9, 2016
  • dram apothecary creativestay 2016 holiday gift guide indie creative diy christmas
    LIFESTYLE

    CreativeStay Holiday Gift Guide: 2016

    I’ve always loved finding the perfect gift for someone. I worked at a gift shop during and after college, and to this day, help most of my family (and friends who ask!) sort out…

    December 2, 2016
  • 5 things brooklyn creativestay writing
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1. Feeling settled into my home, neighborhood, job. Having some semblance of a routine. Finally beginning to get comfortable. 2. Visiting Alex’s folks for Thanksgiving and offering to make them a Persian meal. Not knowing…

    November 30, 2016
  • brit co maker monday online classes sale creativestay
    CRAFT CREATE

    Brit + Co: Maker Monday Sale

    Maker Monday: a holiday sale event made for the CreativeStay crowd. This event, hosted by Brit + Co, is offering a large variety of courses and kits for creative folks like us. I’m currently working on…

    November 28, 2016
  • thanksgiving diy hostess gift creativestay crafting gift wrapping
    CRAFT CREATE

    Thanksgiving DIY Hostess Gift

    For the past few years, I’ve spent Thanksgiving with Alex’s family. And in true CS fashion, I have showed up with a gift in hand each time. Today I’d like to share the fun way I…

    November 25, 2016
  • holiday mood board, creativestay, crafting, gifts, a beautiful mess, diy
    CRAFT CREATE

    Holiday Mood Board: 2016

    I am so happy to have the holidays right around the corner– this has been a long year, and I think we’re all due some festivity. This also means it’s time for my 2016 holiday mood…

    November 23, 2016