A warm kitchen scene with a frying pan on a stove and afternoon light streaming through a window

Papa

He was just Papa. Always had some house project going on. Always heading to the market after a full day of work. He taught me how to cook, how to show up, and h

Personal Stories·Mar 06, 2026
Gouache painting of a birthday cupcake with a candle beside a journal and coffee

Focus, Happiness, and a Birthday

As another birthday arrives, I reflect on the direct correlation between focus and happiness. What we focus on will ultimately become our life.

Personal Stories·Mar 13, 2023
Gouache painting of a tidy living room with an organized bookshelf and morning light

A New Year. A Renewed House

With 2023 here, nothing makes a bigger impact than simplifying our home. A guide to decluttering and renewing our living space.

Personal Stories·Jan 06, 2023
Gouache painting of a worn rocking chair on a sunlit porch

Mama

A tribute to the woman who took me in, who loved me unconditionally, and who changed the course of my life forever.

Personal Stories·Aug 09, 2022