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    CRAFT CREATE

    DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas: Good Vibes Jar

    A dear friend of mine celebrated her birthday last week, and I needed to pull something together, fast. I struggled for a couple of days before inspiration hit: a good vibes jar! This gift…

    October 1, 2015
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    CREATE WRITE

    The Writing Process: Reworking Old Stories

    I have always identified myself as a writer, some days more rightly so than others. I’ve just always felt a deep connection to reading and writing. Before I could read, I followed my mom around,…

    September 24, 2015
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    CRAFT CREATE

    Temporary + Tactile Mood Boards

    Inspiration takes many forms. Personally, going on adventures with people I love, capturing special moments (in both pictures and words), and working on CreativeStay are some of my top methods of staying inspired day to day.…

    August 12, 2015
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    Renegade Craft Fair: Saturday

    The Renegade Craft Fair came into the city this week. It’s always a fun affair: the opportunity to discover new makers and meet old favorites, usually on a beautiful, sunny San Francisco day. Every…

    July 22, 2015
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    INSPIRE WRITE

    On Reading Murakami.

      My entire life, reading has been a constant. Before I could read, I would follow my mom around the house, clutching books to my chest, begging her to read them to me. (Thanks…

    July 20, 2015
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    Father’s Day Gift Ideas

    I don’t know about you, but I usually feel stumped when it comes to thinking up father’s day gift ideas. My dad isn’t the easiest guy to shop for, and when you factor in…

    June 19, 2015
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    Writing Short Stories

    “One more nice thing about short stories is that you can create a story out of the smallest details -an idea that springs up in your mind, a word, an image, whatever. In most…

    June 4, 2015
  • CRAFT

    Crafting a Goodbye Card.

    Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to know amazing people– those with infectious energy and an untenable spirit. A dear coworker of mine, Jules, is one of those people. This Sunday, Jules is actually taking off…

    May 1, 2015
  • WRITE

    #The100DayProject Challenge

    I love being inspired, planning projects, and jumping into something new. I’m not, however, too good at following things through. That’s why #The100DayProject really caught my eye. This 100 day challenge is meant to inspire…

    April 30, 2015