I’ve been creating and making for as long as I can remember, but I’ve been sharing my work online for the last 5 years. I found myself with more free time during the Pandemic when my company allowed us to work from home. I started sharing my home as a way to build community. What started as small DIY projects and home updates quickly turned into a passion for building, crafting, and designing spaces that feel thoughtful and lived-in. Today, I create DIY, home, and craft content. Everything from woodworking and home renovations to seasonal crafts and creative projects, always with an emphasis on making things feel approachable and achievable.

My go-to is the Surebonder mini glue gun. I’ve been using a version of it for over 10 years at this point! It's reliable, heats consistently, and holds up through everything from delicate felt projects to more heavy-duty builds.

I’m inspired by everyday life, seasonal changes, travel, traditional crafts, and the idea of creating things that feel meaningful rather than disposable. I think form and function both serve a purpose, but when you can bring them together, that's the best. I love the problem-solving aspect of making, especially when a project evolves as I go. The hardest part is knowing when to stop tweaking and call something “done,” but I’ve learned that imperfect and handmade is often where the magic is.

There are so many incredible makers. I feel like I stumble upon a new one every single day! I recently became very obsessed with stained glass and love the account @hicoboci_stainedglass. Their pieces are so whimsical and intricate!

When I feel burnout creeping in, I step away from creating for content and make something just for myself. I’ll switch mediums, revisit an old technique, or work on a project that doesn’t need to be shared. Giving myself permission to create without pressure usually reignites the spark.

I fail all the time! Some of my favorite projects started as failures, for example, that one time I tried to renovate my entire house, and it went HORRIBLY wrong, and somehow, I have made a career out of it! I’ve learned to pause, reassess, and problem-solve instead of scrapping everything. Those moments have taught me flexibility and reminded me that mistakes are often just part of the creative process, not the end of it.

Start before you feel ready and don’t wait for perfect tools or skills. You learn by doing, and every project, successful or not, teaches you something. Choose projects that excite you, invest in tools you can trust, and give yourself grace as you learn. It is really about the journey, not the destination.

I am super interested in creating my own product line to make community and crafting more accessible to EVERYONE. And I really want to sign up for a cabinet building class!