Home Favorites for a Little Vintage Charm
Pretty glass, romantic layers, and a little candlelit drama—these 12 Amazon home favorites bring vintage-inspired charm to your everyday spaces.
Best Days, Wild Bees, and a Full Heart: Banff at the Rio
I went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Santa Cruz’s historic Rio Theatre expecting adventure. I left with a full heart, questions about the limits I place on myself, and a renewed love for bees. Six films opened windows into other people’s worlds and helped me rediscover parts of my own.
Kiss of the Basilisk Series Review: Spice, Secrets & Forbidden Romance
Dangerous basilisks, royal secrets, and forbidden attraction take center stage in Lindsay Straube’s Split or Swallow series. Explore this spicy romantasy world with a spoiler-free overview of Kiss of the Basilisk, Between Two Kings, and the prequel Kneel Before Me—plus reading order and links to all three books.
Take Yourself Somewhere Interesting
You don’t need company to make an afternoon worth leaving the house for. Wander through the Tannery’s artist studios, meet the makers, and give your curiosity a little time to lead. A solo art date for Santa Cruz Open Studios.
Give Your Shadow a Chance to Speak
How well do we know ourselves if we only acknowledge the parts we like? Shadow work invites us to meet the anger, fear, jealousy, and hidden needs we often silence. Through honest reflection and gentle journaling, we can explore how our past shapes our present—and make room for a fuller understanding of ourselves.
Prime Day Gifts Worth Giving: 6 Finds for a Cozier, Smarter Home
A little luxury, a thoughtful gift, a very good find. These six Prime Day picks bring cozy comfort, better coffee, and everyday convenience to your holiday list—with a few temptations for yourself.
A Little Something for Every Nightstand
The long-awaited return of Sarah J. Maas’s ACOTAR leads this nightstand edit, with dragons, dangerous romance, and a twisty thriller for whatever mood finds you tonight.
Splitting the Bill Doesn’t Mean I Value Myself Less
I go into a first date expecting to pay my share. But a post linking makeup to who pays made me question the rules: why should how I show up depend on who buys the coffee?
Staying In Looks Good on You
Two inviting throws, a little skincare, Wicked nails, and something fun in the glass. Six Amazon finds for an evening worth staying home for.
Witches, Demons & Dangerous Devotion: 5 New Books for October
A demon bargain. A deadly kiss. A grim reaper worth falling for. These five October releases bring witchy dark romance, gothic secrets, and supernatural attraction to your spooky-season reading list.
Come Over. I’m Making Something.
Something in the oven. Someone at the kitchen counter. A very good reason to stay awhile. On the pleasure of feeding people you love, with a pot roast recipe worth staying in for.
Is This Delicious?
A lingering glance. Warm sun on your skin. A blush that gives you away. When your life is saturated with eros, ordinary moments can feel electric. But is someone adding something delicious to your life, or giving you a hit of something you’re starving for?