This Lamp Saved My Life. So Did These 3 Things.

Decadent young woman, after the dance, Roman Casas

Let’s just be honest from the start. This page is the result of a depressive episode and some strongly worded advice from my therapist to start taking my creativity seriously again. So here we are, in a space to discuss my favorite things, aesthetics, and culture.

I’m thinking a bit of art and style, a lot of escapism, and a consistent reminder that beautiful things will still happen—even if you’re too depressed to get out of bed right now. Above all, you can be assured this is a safe space (unless you don’t like the combination of black & navy together or refuse to mix metals).

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And without further ado, here are 3 things that made me feel something this week:

These sandals reminded me that i know how to dress myself

I actually got myself these silver cage sandals from Theory for my birthday two years ago. As a July baby, I pictured them with sundresses and outdoor dinners. Well, I wore them once, hated the outfit, and exiled them to the back of my closet.

But this week, while trying to pull together a look for a casual, creative event, I paired them with my favorite Madewell wide-leg, medium-rinse jeans—and suddenly they made sense. The problem wasn’t the shoes. It was user error. From the Poshmark chopping block to the front of the shoe shelf they go. I’ve already planned three more outfits around them.

A little reminder to hold my vision lightly and embrace the unexpected. And yes, we LOVE a shop-your-closet moment.

This show is better than xanax

A lovely Sunday morning spent with the queen.

This is not a drill—you need to get yourself to a Roku immediately. I recently discovered that every season of Martha Stewart Living, going all the way back to 1993, is streaming on Roku TV, and it is pure serotonin.

I’m still on season one, savoring every perfectly framed shot of the original influencer in her prime. Talk about peak lifestyle content. When I grow up, I want to be Martha in the nineties. Definitely more to come on this one.

These flowers made me cry

It’s flower season, and if you want major inspiration, look no further than @punipetals. I attended her most recent arranging pop-up, and it was genuinely magical.

As someone whose usual floral routine involves Trader Joe’s and mild delusion, I was shocked by what I managed to create. And okay, I promise this isn’t just an excuse to show off—but come on. My baby is a star.

The florals and greenery selected for the Sculptural Arrangements workshop—textural, unusual, impossibly chic.

She offered tips (chickenwire > flower frog; feed your arrangements simple syrup to make them last!) and light structure, but was otherwise hands off, preferring to discuss the ephemeral nature of flowers and her adorably heady ethos of arranging. The airy indoor-outdoor layout, filtered light, and communal tables felt like the kind of creative sanctuary I didn’t know I needed.

For two hours, we dropped into flow state and walked away with clear heads, calm nervous systems, and plenty of compliments as we carried our arrangements to the car.

The spring air makes this kind of tactile, organic experience feel especially necessary right now. 10/10 would recommend—a grounding way to connect with nature, beauty, and yourself.

If you liked this, you might like what’s coming next. I’m working on moodboards, a surprisingly emotional DIY, and remain in search of the perfect butter yellow bag. Subscribe if you want your inbox to feel less like a to-do list and more like a beautifully lit lifeline.