Let this post serve as a public service announcement from your host here, Mandi Sadler. I had a lovely, long conversation this afternoon with a friend of mine who wants to be a writer. Specifically, she wants to write a… Continue Reading
This year, I searched and searched for a planner that fit my needs. It was an impossible task. I could never find one with months and days, notes and blank spaces, to-do lists and monthly goals… the list of… Continue Reading
As a self-titled creative whirlwind, I maintain a very interesting artistic journey. I feel the urge to create something new almost every day, yet my interests shift between various colors, mediums, and ideas so quickly that I can barely keep… Continue Reading
Many recent events have really brought me to long for a fairy tale I thought I had. Being a big idealist sometimes, I pictured my future perfectly planned out. If one little thing didn’t pan out, it was alright! I… Continue Reading
One day when the weather was beautiful, I took myself, my dinner, and my sketchbook out the park out near my apartment My mission: sketch my very favorite local beauty, the Mockingbird. I have very little sketching experience, although I’ve been… Continue Reading
Welcome to my world. In a time when lasting happiness is hard to come by and tears come more easily than real smiles, I have retreated into what little things I can. I delve into my little hobbies, trying desperately… Continue Reading
This day, I felt inspired by travel. By flying across the world. By how easily we as humans can pack up, leave town, and leave all our troubles behind us– or so we believe. Unfortunately for me (and everyone else),… Continue Reading
One day this week, I spent a good part of the afternoon playing with watercolor washes. I chose to embellish this one with an intricate piece of Celtic knotwork. I thought the process was almost as beautiful as the finished… Continue Reading
“Change anything about your life that cannot be accepted. Accept everything about your life that cannot be changed and move on with your big dreams!” ― Israelmore Ayivor
This weekend, I found myself in the company of my beautiful and loving best friend Bethany. Even though I felt overwhelmed by all the upcoming changes in my life, I was so excited to see her. Bethany is one of… Continue Reading