Analog Living

Oh, a gallery wall project as a spring goal? Yes please! I've had a collection of frames sitting around for years just waiting for their moment, and this is finally it. The plan is to fill up an entire wall in my living room — different sizes, different shapes, all the things — and I want it to feel warm and fun and so very me.

One tip from this article that I thought was clever: arrange everything on the floor first, trace your frames onto kraft paper, then tape it to the wall as a guide before you hammer a single nail. No more walls full of accidental holes!

Can't wait to get started! 🖼️

So here's something I haven't done in way too long: adult coloring.

I was really into it for a while back in DC. There's something about sitting down with a good coloring book and a fresh set of colored pencils that just... hits different. No screens. No notifications. Just you, some intricate little design, and the very important decision of whether this flower petal is going to be purple or teal. (The answer is always teal, by the way.)

Winter-bound? There are kits: Crochet, macrame, & decorating beautiful cakes. I always want to learn those new things. There are so many ways to keep your hands busy that aren’t doomscrolling. Pick up a hobby kit & turn the cozy season into something actually creative. Check it out here.