How to Tell if Something is an Original or a Print
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How to Tell if Something is an Original or a Print

So, you're standing in front of a piece of art—maybe at a gallery, a thrift store, your grandma’s attic—and you’re wondering: Is this the real deal? Or just a really convincing print? Let’s break it down…

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Presentation = Perceived Value Pt. 5
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Presentation = Perceived Value Pt. 5

How you show something to the world instantly affects how people value it. The vibes matter. The container matters. The energy you wrap it in? That’s part of the product. Let me paint the picture…

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April Color Palette
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April Color Palette

April color palette 🌸🌺🐦🍊🥐 For the last 16 months, I’ve been creating color palettes for the month, simply based on a reflection of my mood and what I’m inspired by at the time of creating it. Enjoy!

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Spring Clean It Like You Mean It!
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Spring Clean It Like You Mean It!

Ah yes, spring cleaning season. Ngl, I love it. And with the astrological madness this month (like both the lunar eclipse and Mercury stationing retrograde on the 14th, and the upcoming partial solar eclipse on the 29th 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨) the decluttering, shedding, and cleaning vibes couldn't be more prevalent.

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March Color Palette
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March Color Palette

March color palette! 🐦🦂🐷🦐🐍 It’s about this time when I’m really over winter LOL! I’m calling in bright blue skies, yummy warm colors and fragrances, and sweet spring desserts.

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Repeat After Me
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Repeat After Me

The collective energy is also goin' through it, so I figured some affirmations would be a solid resource for today. If this is supportive for you, save the email and return to it when you could use a reminder or two (or 25).

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So You Want to Be More Creative
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So You Want to Be More Creative

Whether you're wanting an outlet to process shit, to use your phone less and hands more, or to try something new, creating is a great way to achieve any and all of those things. Remember: creativity isn't reserved for those who are ~inherently artistic.~ Read that again. It doesn't ask for perfection, it asks for participation. I think the fear of being “bad” at creating, well, anything, holds people back from some really great shit.

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February Color Palette
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February Color Palette

February color palette! 🍒🍬🍈🍇🩰 Every month, I share a color palette consisting of shades and hues I’m currently inspired by, influenced by the season, holidays, etc. Enjoy!

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I Needed This (Maybe You Do Too)
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I Needed This (Maybe You Do Too)

I've been needing a pick me up. A kiss on the forehead. A flow of inspirational bits to remind me how good things are. Today, I'm going to spread what I've been surrounding myself with, which is—maybe cliché but I don't care—inspirational, loving, and attentive messages. Some of these were sent to me by dear friends, some I found floating around online, now all curated for you. Take what resonates and leave the rest. <3

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I don’t want to hear your resolutions…
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I don’t want to hear your resolutions…

I’m going to say it, and I’m not sorry: I don’t want to hear your New Year’s resolutions… They’re a scam. We’ve been sold this idea that January 1 is a reset button where we’ll suddenly become these highly disciplined, sparkly new versions of ourselves.

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January Color Palette
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January Color Palette

January color palette! 🐫🧇🫑🥚🧊 Every month, I share a color palette consisting of shades and hues I’m currently inspired by, influenced by the season, holidays, etc. Enjoy!

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December Color Palette
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December Color Palette

December color palette! 🍒🫕❄️🌲☃️ Tis the season for hot chocolate, endless bows, and birthday cake (for your favorite Sagittarius girlie 😉). Enjoy!

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Style Personality: Quirky
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Style Personality: Quirky

Today, we’re going to focus specifically on the traits of those who have a quirky personal style. One thing comes to mind: delightful. People with quirky style tend to be kind-hearted and compassionate, often caring deeply about their loved ones, friends and family alike…

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A Note + Cute Things
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A Note + Cute Things

We're tender. We're still processing. We're seeking community and support as the countdown begins. I want to start by saying: you are loved. You are appreciated. You have people (and ancestors) in your corner and will be next to you as this next chapter unfolds... 

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November Color Palette
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November Color Palette

November color palette! 🌝🦩🍄‍🟫🦥🦢 Tis the season for mashed potatoes, colorful sweaters, and leaf piles. Enjoy!

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On the topic of: HOME 🏠✨
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On the topic of: HOME 🏠✨

What does your home say about you? How does your home make you feel? I hosted a housewarming party earlier this month. While looking around, a few guests pointed out how my home decor matches me. “It doesn't look like it was all just bought at Ikea or Target.” No shade to Ikea or Targét. but, damn straight it wasn't! It's been years of collecting and refining…

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The Autumn Edit 🍂
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The Autumn Edit 🍂

Here's a style guide and mood board for this fall. Because aesthetics are important. ;) Take the inspo you like and leave the rest. Let’s dive in!

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On the Topic of: Accomplishments
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On the Topic of: Accomplishments

The feeling of accomplishing something monumental is hard to put into words. It doesn’t feel like I took the last stride over the finish line. It’s more of a mixed bag of sensations: energized, exhausted, lost, proud, sad, happy.

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October Color Palette
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October Color Palette

This month's color palette comes with a fairytale that accompanies the palette graphic. It's, like, kind of the cutest thing you'll ever read. Enjoy!

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The Grass is Greener
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The Grass is Greener

There are plenty of reasons why a highly manicured lawn has been on the “I don’t give a fuck” list. Among the reasons are the expectations that ~proper society~ has about yard aesthetics and maintenance. You familiar with #lawniarchy? Slash...ever thought about WHY we’re so obsessed with keeping an immaculate lawn?

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