Answer the questions below to see if I can guess your outfit. Have fun!  1. How comfortable are you right now?  A. Very B. Medium C. Not very  D. Not at all E. A little comfy  2. Where are you going today?  A. Just staying home B. I might pop to a store, but mostly I’m staying home  C. I’m going to a restaurant D. Work  E. A party with friends  3. What do you like about your outfit?  A. It is soft B. It is casual  C. It is stunning D. It is professional  E. It is breathable  4. What do you hate about your outfit?  A. Nothing  B. I’m ok with it  C. It is not comfortable D. It is not my preference  E. I’d rather wear pants  5. What accessories are you wearing?  A. Slippers, bathrobe, or none B. Earrings, jacket, or socks  C. Necklace, wrap, heels D. Tie, loafers, handkerchief  E. Bangles, sandals, or shades 6. What does your hair look like?  A. Not brushed B. Just down, but brushed C. ...

 Here we go again! Last day’s guess seemed pretty hard (the second one, that is) so here is another hint. You are holding it right now! Yes, right now!  Now for today’s:  1. What color is it?  Literally any color I’m the world.  2. What materials does it require?  Lots of things, depending on what you are making! But when you Google this particular project, they will have instructions and a list of what you’ll need. 3. What shape is it?  Any shape in the world, though you’ll need molds to make them that shape.  Guess! Love you guys! 

 I suppose today it is bi-daily, but it was a big success and I had a little extra time, so why not? The first one was pretty easy. This one is harder.  Here are the same hints: 1. What color is it?  Usually black  2. What materials does it require?  Something that you probably have close by  3. What shape is it?  Most commonly a rectangle!  Guess! Love you guys! 

 The perfect cute, cozy, and casual outfit. Pull together old odds and ends from your wardrobe, and you’ll have a super chic look. No accessories. Simple. Cute.  Blue sweater.  Sparkly leggings, black.  Black faux fur boots.  Then, mousse your hair till it is nice and poofy. O my goodness! Ahhh! Sorry, stink bug just crawled out of my sweater. Still an amazing outfit though.  Add some blush and mascara and you’re ready to go! Bye! 

 I think a cute little post like this would be a fun new tradition, which I shall call the Daily Guess. Which I’ll try to give you daily. Just guess which craft I’m thinking of from the hints below, and say in the comments. I’ll reply if you got it right. Ok, here are the hints.  1. What color is it?  Varies 2. How many materials does it require?  Just one 3. What shape is it?  Mostly animals, sometimes boats, but at the beginning it is just a square  Ok, guess soon! Love you guys, and look for another one tomorrow! 

You should definitely photograph your pet, even if you’re not that into taking pics. Here are a few tips and some of my own photos to help you take the best shots of your furry friend!  1. Photograph her in her element.  Pets will be much more compliant if you let them sit and lie where they like. My dog spends most of her time on her pillow, so that’s where I’ll take the most pics.  2. Use treats. Photograph them doing tricks, or make them look towards the camera, with their favorite treat. Also use it as a reward when the photo shoot is over.  3. Add filters. A little bit of soft lighting never hurt anyone!  4. Lastly, add a caption that captures the moment perfectly. Look below to see my own pics! 

 Welcome! Take this murderous quiz. . . IF YOU DARE!!! I’m just kidding. Kind of.  So, are you inquisitive like Poirot? Or tricky like Judge Wargrave? Or perhaps you are the first one dead in And Then There Were None? Find out below just how long you last, based on your answers. You’ll also find out which character you are! 1. You get an invitation to an exclusive cruise trip down the Nile. You: A. Decide to go B. I’m too smart for such trickery C. Sneak aboard, unnoticed D. Nervously, go, so you do not offend the person who invited you.  2. You are in a big mansion. All around you, people are being killed, one by one. You: A. Examine the bodies B. Pull out a weapon C. Hide and watch D. Try to save the survivors 3. Someone got murdered on a train. You want to question the suspects. You: A. Question them thoroughly B. Empress them with my smarts, and wheedle the truth out of them C. Ask them each, in turn D. Ask them politely  4. What weapon do you choose? A. My brain...

 Here are a few photos I took today to give you some inspiration and ideas. 

Are you bored? Are you in need of some serious awww-ing? Google the following dog breeds to see some of the cutest pictures of all time. Tell me your favorites in the comments! I really like the Chi Poo!  1. Yorkiepoo      Yorkie poodle  2. Puginese    Pug Pekingese  3. Chi Poos    Chihuahua poodle 4. Chow Chows      5. Chusky      Chow Chow husky  Have a lovely day! 

 Happy Sunday everyone! If you’re looking for things to do right now, look no further than this post! 1. Catch up on chores with family members. I know this might not sound fun, but if you listen to an engaging audio book or podcast, it will go by in a flash! Make it a competition to complete the most jobs among the family members, and host an awards ceremony at the end.  2. Game marathon! Let everyone pick a game, and blare some music! 3. Cook dinner together. Serve it in a “restaurant” in the dining room, and either wait on your kids, or have them wait on you!  4. Have a movie night. 5. Read some Bible. Worship doesn’t have to end after Church!  6. Solve an escape room or murder mystery! 7. Do a puzzle together. 8. Make crafts together! A good family friendly craft and cup monsters, which you can find a blog post for on the Cool Christian Crafter! 9. Read together. Let everyone pick a book, and sit on the couch to hang out. 10. Mix up some drinks. Like lemonade for...

 It is hard to have both an aesthetically pleasing room, a clean room, and a functional room, but we can make it work. Listen to a podcast or some music, grab a trash bag and a roll of paper towels, and get cleaning!  Pull back your curtains and tie them in place with a rubber band or scrap of ribbon. See how open your room is?  Making your bed is quick. Wash sheets and pillowcases if they need, and here’s how to make a pretty bed.  Before: Throw everything on the floor. Start with the fitted sheet, tucking it into the mattress. Put the second sheet on, and then your pillows.  Roll up your extra blankets on the foot of the bed. Put your largest blanket over the rest of the bed, and fold it back right in front of the pillows. Pick up all dirty clothes and put them in the laundry. You can fold them later.  Straighten up your nightstand. Put a jar on it as a catchall, so if you are writing in bed, throw your pen in there. Once the jar gets full, empty it out a...

I read the comments from my color quiz, and it seems like the results were successful. . . 😏😏😏 So I shall attempt to use my quiz magic once more and guess your favorite animals!  1. Which adjective do you prefer for an animal? A. Beautiful B. Cozy C. Wild D. Scaly 2. Which feature do you like best on animals? A. Graceful features like tails and wings B. Fur C. Eyes D. Legs or lack of legs 3. What animal name do you prefer? A. Lydia B. Doug C. Aslan D. Slimey  4. Where would you keep your animal? A. Outside in a pen B. Inside C. I’d let them roam free D. Inside, in a cage 5. What color do you prefer? A. Purple B. Yellow C. Red D. Black 6. What hobby do you have? A. Running, riding, or something of the sort B. Writing and reading C. Karate or some form of self defense D. I like to research things and study hard for school 7. How would you describe yourself? A. Romantic B. Cozy C. Fiery D. Nerdy 8. Why do you like animals? A. They are unique and beautiful  B. They make ev...

 Who doesn’t love the Disney Movies? Here are party ideas for all of your favorite movies, including Encanto and the Little Mermaid.  Encanto: For our Encanto themed room, we got lots of plastic flowers to drape along the doorway and bookcases.  Make a card that says, “let’s be clear (insert birthday person’s name here) runs this show!” Have charades where you act out a specific character from the movie Make a candle by wrapping a paper towel roll in printer paper and adding some sparkly card stock flames Make a scavenger hunt to find Encanto themed items around the room Make dares for good measure  Make Isabella’s flower out of poster board. Cut out shapes that look like circles with tabs on the end out of poster board. Make around seven large ones, eight medium ones, and ten little ones. Fold one large shape on top of the other until it bends 3D. Continue layering petals, then spray paint Use pink and yellow streamers for the colorful Madrigal house Print out a pic...

It’s a new year, and that means new trends! Here are some of the best new craft trends I’ve rounded up to inspire you!  RESIN CRAFTS: this is a huge and popular craft where you can make just anything by mixing some chemicals and pouring them into a mold.  UPCYCLING:  This means you turn something old into something new. You can repaint and upholster an old chair, add some fringe to a faded jacket, and sequin up your dirty sneakers. DOT PAINTING: This is super easy and you’ll see in my INSPIRING ART PROJECT post, I use the same technique. Just squeeze different color paint in dots all around a canvas, and wipe with a paper towel or sponge to complete your painting.  DISCO CRAFTING: You know those mirror tiles that line disco balls? Well, you can get some and use them on potted plants, tables, chairs, and practically anything to decorate your room. And when the light hits it, WHOO BABY!  FASHION DESIGN:  Making your own clothes is super in. And, since I love ...

 Simply pick your random preferences below and I’ll guess!  1. Pick a drink. A. Lemonade B. Iced tea 2. Pick an animal. A. Dog B. Cat 3. Pick a book genre. A. Rom Com B. Mystery 4. Pick a name. A. Alicia B. Susan 5. Pick a color A. Pink B. Purple 6. Pick a hobby A. Painting B. Writing  7. Pick a hair color A. Red B. Brown 8. Pick a writing implement A. Pencil B. Pen  Scroll for results! If you answered more: As. You are a morning person! You are bright, chipper, and a bit extroverted. Bs. You are a night owl! You are a bit more cold, and slightly introverted.  Love you all!!!! ❤️🥰😍🤪😜😛😋😉😝💕

These are fashion hacks for any occasion! Read and enjoy!  How to wear sneakers: My rule of thumb is that you must be wearing pants in order to pull off sneakers. Preferably, jeans. Denim and sneakers work well together. So my ultimate sneaker outfit is black leggings, baggy shirt, DIY beaded bracelets, denim headband, and hoop earrings.    How to wear boots: Boots can work with the sneaker outfit if they are casual and high. But for more formal boots, here’s what I would wear. Black tights, black pencil skirt, and a top that matches the boots. Curly hair works well with boots too.  How to wear a dress: It really depends on the dress. A casual dress should be paired with tights, high boots, and a sequined jacket to spice it up. A formal dress should be worn with high heels. A V neck dress would need a big necklace to go with it, and possibly a matching headband. A long sleeved dress needs a wool sweater if it is pretty casual. A casual sleeveless dress or a strap dre...

 Who doesn’t love a little redecorating? You can brighten a space with textiles, colors, and unique pieces. Mainly I’m going to be talking about how to incorporate colors into your spaces.  I’ll have a couple of posts on the subject, so look out for the next one!  First let’s talk about redecorating the bedroom based on a black and white color palette that screams minimalism! To start thinking about redecorating, simply pick two colors. Let’s use black and white as an example.  Then, pick a color in between the two. Gray. Now you have your three colors, the first two as mains and the in between one as an accent. The focal point of a bedroom is the textiles on the bed. Pick a patterned black fabric (or whatever your first main color is) for the pillows. Then, for the blanket, pick a textile that is mostly white with a bit of the gray accent. Then drape a solid color blanket over the foot of the bed.  Paint the bed frame black to match and tie in all the textile c...

 It’s so cold out!!! If you are anything like me, then you know the magic of curling up under an afghan by a roaring fire with a murder mystery novel. Here’s how to make that blissful time happen: The Outfit: Cozy robe Pajamas Fuzzy slippers I stole from my mom’s closet A Scrooge style night cap  The Book: Here are the best books to read under a blanket by a fire Daisy Darker (my fav murder mystery) Anxious People Elenor Oliphant The Collected Stories of Dostoevsky  And then there were none (for after you read Daisy Darker) The Atmosphere: Pick a cold day. Snow is preferable  Large couch or bed covered in pillows and blankets A table must be accessible for setting your tea and book down You’ll need a fire nearby for warmth, or light a scented candle to have a similar effect Add a little classical music if you wish Happy reading! God loves you and so do I! 

Crafting is something I can’t live without. My room is decked in watercolor pictures, my closet is filled with hand-sewn clothes, and even a few books I’ve written have taken their place amongst my shelves. Simply saying, I MUST CRAFT. But I’ve been feeling bad lately. My trash can is filled with crumpled balls of paper, some sheets of plastic, and the usual debris. What is that doing to the environment?!?! I also care a lot about the environment, seeing as I’m a vegetarian and try not to buy any animal tested makeup products. (ELF products all the way!!!!) But now that I’m super into crafting, I feel like the plastic, paper, and styrofoam I don’t use are going straight into the dumps and landfills. So I compiled a list of environmental ideas to help me be more environmentally conscious. And maybe you’d like to try these out too!  Painting: .You know that cup of water you use to rinse your brushes in before switching paint colors? Lately, I’ve been reusing the same plastic cup, so ...

 You know when the conversation is kinda lagging (awkward silence)? These quotes will make those crickets evaporate and hopefully start an interesting discussion. I also have little notes below about when you can say the quotes for max laughs. Have fun!  From Eric: Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of a deceased mind.  Say this whenever someone is loudly talking about something, or bragging  From Anna Karenina: At his usual time, (insert name of person here) got up and made his toilet for the night. For when someone excuses themselves at the dinner table  From The Tempest: He receives comfort like cold porridge  For when someone is upset, or for when someone is eating porridge 😜😂🤪 From Eclipse: (Someone else) Did you fall down again? (You) No, I punched a werewolf in the face  For when someone asks you if you fell down From The Portrait of a Lady: Money is a horrid thing to follow but a charming thing to meet For in any awkward money-relate...

 I have lots of favorite books (basically anything not written by Tolkien), and you might remember my quiz on which of my favorite animals you are, so I made a little recreation. Take it below, and answer honestly!  1. You’re about to read a great book. What are you wearing? A. A formal gown B. Something cozy C. Shirt and pants D. Silk pajamas E. Warm slippers 2. What genre of book do you reach for? A. Romance B. Action C. Science Fiction D. A classic E. Realistic Fiction 3. What emotion do you want to feel while reading your book? A. Hopelessly Romantic B. Terror and a bit of disgust  C. Enchantment, and an unwillingness to put the book down D. Pensive E. Sad. But a happy sad.  4. What can not happen in a book you like? A. Science Fiction elements B. Romance C. Dead animals D. An easily understood plot that doesn’t make you think E. Unrealistic characters 5. What are you ok with in a book? A. Love B. Death C. Science Fiction elements D. Complexity E. Depth  6. ...

As an artist, one needs to know how to appreciate the ordinary things, as well as the objectively beautiful ones. If someone was a photographer, they might spend their whole life waiting for the “perfect” sunset, instead of appreciating that droplet of water, that small flower, that’s right by them. If you want to draw the perfect picture of the perfect moment, you could waste a whole lot of other moments waiting. So it’s time to stop waiting, and it’s time to get drawing.  Here’s a list of ordinary things you can draw, either from these pictures or from your imagination, or from your own home.  1. Notice the way the sun looks, or the sky, at any given moment. Draw your inspiration from that.  2. Draw what you love. Draw craft supplies, writing tools, whatever makes you happy, and that will show in your art.  3. Draw family members. Or dogs. Parents, friends, siblings. Sketch their portraits and hang them on a special wall, making a family tree.  4. Seasons chan...

Can you believe my poor baby had to wear a cone? At least it’s cute. I think I remember her toppling over when she was in it.  This is just a classic moment of my life.  Let’s play a game of “spot the dog!” Can you find her?  Me on every Saturday Morning when I have to get up early.  Hope you liked these! Love you all, and have a wonderful day!   

Skinny Dog  Fluffy dog  Mangy dog  Puff dog  Just thought you might like to see these! Love u all!   

 The weather outside is frightful, but the crafting is so delightful. . .  So, it’s getting colder, and you might find yourself cooped up inside. And you might get bored.  Here are a few ideas of super fun things to do when you can’t go outside, that are unique and interesting. I promise you, these ideas will make you want to be bored! 1. Write a play. Not just any play - make some sets, sew some costumes, and have a friend video you. You can even hold auditions for family members, siblings, and friends to be cast as parts.  2. Reading marathon! Much better than movie marathons, if you ask me. Blare some music, make a comfy nook in your room, and grab a pile of your favorite books. Hello, Dostoevsky! 3. Create your own world. Make a map of your imagined place, create the creatures out of cups (see my cute cup monster blog post), and even write down your own language. Very Tolkien-esque.  4. Hold a family competition. Maybe a not boring board game. Or you can mak...

I love making my own clothes. It’s a freeing way to express myself, and look ADORABLE 🥰. Lately I’ve been working on some winter outfits. There’s a black silk sarong skirt, a billowy poncho, a navy blue sweater dress, and a couple of faux fur scarfs in the works. To keep track of my ideas, I make little sketchbooks. Here are my designs:  This is a puffy vest with bat sleeves, a frilly back, a collar, and a special chain necklace.  This is a Victorian style dress with long sleeves, a mermaid frill, and a long zipper.  This is a mini romper with army style sleeves and color and a thin zipper.  This is a poncho with hoody laces.  This is a vest with a robe style neck and frilly sleeves.  This is a mini vest with flamingo sleeves and bat wings.  This is a flounce skirt with pockets and frilly zippers.  This is a bolero jacket with a flouncy, peplum bottom and long sleeves.  Let me know in the comments which one I should make next! Love you all!...

 Btw I think the weirder you are the cooler you are.      I took a similar quiz with my friends once, and I was the weirdest of the group! 😜 So I got inspired to make my own. Just answer some questions below!           1. What’s your favorite color? A. Red B. Purple C. Green    2. What’s your favorite time of day?  A. Morning B. Midnight C. Noon    3. What’s your job? A. Office Job B. Writer C. Designer    4. What’s your favorite? A. Novel B. Fox C. Candle     5. What’s your favorite school subject? A. History B. Science/Math C. Art    6. What best describes your personality? A. I try my best B. Bubbly C. I don’t know?    7. What book have you read? A. To kill a mocking bird (for school) B. Chronicles of Narnia C. I read lots of Steven King  8. What’s your favorite movie genre? A. Comedy or action B. Other C. Romance or drama  9. What’s your favorite type of...

 We all get bored sometimes. But remember - boringness is the enemy of imagination! So read these funny facts to brighten your day, and give you some inspiration!  . The planet Uranus was first named George        I can just imagine someone looking through a telescope, spotting Uranus, and saying “Look! There’s George!”  . One time, a person in an airport wore nine pairs of pants and sixty shirts to avoid extra fees!           That would have looked pretty funny. Hey, I wonder if the guy was named George too! 😂 . Once, Dolly Parton lost a Dolly Parton lookalike contest!         The judge was probably named George.  . Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.  . The millennium falcon was inspired by a burger.     Also, the asteroids from the same movie were actually potatoes. . Once, a guy hired someone to hit him every time he tried to check his phone at work. The slapper was payed...

 Want to see what I’ve been up to lately? I have a few half-finished projects I’ve been meaning to complete, and so why not complete them together?  One of my recent posts was about my latest fashion projects. Today I visited the fabric store and here’s what I got: Some gold trim for my cousins’ outfits, some pretty blue fabric for a winter sweater, and some black and blue Shibori dyed fabric for a dress for my grandmother. I’m also in the process of hemming this train for my purple prototype dress. I’m debating adding a belt. Check out the half-finished dress below and vote in the comments for or against about the belt issue.  Please help me by voting in the comments. I really can’t decide!!!!! 😱 I’ve also been into mosaic glass tiles and modge podge glue adhesive. I made an impressionist glass painting, and am working on a craft bag. It’s literally a bag that says craft. But you don’t get to see it because it is UGLY. Feel free to say it’s not any second here. No? *awk...

 So, I read. A lot. If you want to hear about my favorite books, basically type BOOKS into the search bar and 110 of my 111 results would probably show up 😂. But if you want to read more, I have some tips. Read books you like, not books you think you should like. Fun books will engage you more than, say, Proust. But if you like Proust (and there’s nothing wrong with that), definitely read that. It’s all about the books you like.  Though, if you have to read something for school, make sure to complete the assignment even if it’s not as enthralling as Dostoevsky (one of my fav authors.) Illustrate your own books. If you are more the artsy type, illustrating your books will help you really soak in the meaning. Make sure you aren’t doodling in a library book or any book that doesn’t belong to you!  Read whenever possible. Skip TV and read. Read, read, read. And lastly, think of reading more as a reward instead of a chore. (This comes naturally to me #booknerd, and so after I...

 Just chillin. . .  Satisfying, right?  Love you all! 

 I just finished this cool red poncho that has an intricate neck detail. Instead of doing the traditional over and under hand stitches, I looped the needle to the side of the fabric, went under, and folded the fabric over. The finished result was a cross between a braid and pie crust. I ended up flipping the poncho to the side so that the pretty stitching was in front and the fold went to the side. Now I’ve started a lavender dress as a prototype for my cousin’s dress, except this one I’m totally keeping. I think my cousin will love the fabric. It’s a silky, luscious fabric that drapes beautifully, and reflects the sun.  I’m making this dress as sort of a formal ball gown, and have just pinned it on the mannequin. It has a long train in the back to hide the simple a-line and give it a bit more flair. The front is a sweetheart neck line, with cool darts reaching the back.  Can’t wait to show pictures! Love you all. 

I know it’s hard to believe, but if you take this quiz I can determine what you should wear for your next outing.  I know everyone is different and beautiful, so if you don’t find options that match your style, let me know in the comments and I’ll give you a personalized look as soon as possible!  1. Which color most accurately matches your skin tone?  A. Tan B. Pale white or cream C. Medium brown D. Dark brown E. Light brown  2. Where are you going for your event?  A. Out on the town! B. Just hanging around with friends C. Fashionable party D. Restaurant E. I’m going to a relaxed, yet chic event  3. What’s your hair color? (Natural hair color, not dyed) A. Brown B. Blonde C. Black or dark brown D. Not listed here E. Something unusual  4. What’s your eye color?  A. Green  B. Blue C. Not listed D. Unusual color (or colored contacts) E. Brown 5. What color dominates your wardrobe?  A. Black B. Blue C. Rainbow D. Pink and sparkles E. Yellow...

 We all need a burst of sunshine, so here are some cute and funny animal pics, with some hilarious captions, that I can guarantee you’ll love.                                                           You ain’t no goat!            Gimme, gimme!  I’ll just nap here for a minute Why, hello there baby 😉 Sleep time  Are you going to pet me anytime soon?  Oh, carrots? For me? You shouldn’t have  Dog burp  I’m tired and angry and don’t know how to express myself!!!!  Yeah, I know I’m cute.  Hope you enjoyed! God loves you and so do I!