books ⋆ lifestyle ⋆ botanical beauty
Flowers have always lured me with their magic. What many people might briefly acknowledge as an inanimate “thing from nature” or even think, “oh, that’s pretty,” but then move on, I see an entire world, a life force, a miracle. Beauty so powerful it makes my heart flutter. Flowers are life, love, beauty, sex, and […] Read more…
I read so many amazing fantasy books this year! Many of them I cannot mention yet because they were advanced copies of books coming out in 2018! : ) However, I wanted to put together a short guide of my absolute favorite 2017 releases that I’d recommend as gifts for those who love fantasy (two […] Read more…
If you follow me on YouTube then you’ve seen my series of holiday gift guides this month, but I wanted to post about my bookish gift recommendations here too! I split the videos into three parts (natural lifestyle books, more lifestyle books + card decks, and books for fantasy lovers). This post will cover what […] Read more…
It is a very special day for faeries everywhere! The Faerie Handbook is released today – which means a very happy book birthday to one of the most magical books released this season. The Faerie Handbook: An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects by The Editors of Faerie Magazine, is an exquisite […] Read more…
I love to read every day of the year and fall is an especially lovely time to get lost in the pages of a book. DAW chose a perfect time of year to release this 10th anniversary deluxe edition of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I mean there are red leaves on […] Read more…
I’m starting a new series and calling it Wishful Wednesdays! I might include decor, beauty, books, or even travel related things. Who knows! I’m kicking it off today with my dreams of creating a cozy reading nook. Whether you’re obsessed with reading or want to read more often, transforming an otherwise useless corner, alcove, or […] Read more…
Hello Lovlies! It’s day TWO of my holiday gift guides! Today I am sharing some of my favorite books in the natural beauty / lifestyle / decor categories. Any of these would make an excellent gift for your friend, sister, mother, daughter, girlfriend, wife, etc! Perhaps someone in your life (or yourself) loves all things […] Read more…
Today is day ONE of my holiday gift guides. Christmas is just two weeks away and I have created three gift guides to share with you. Today’s guide features fiction (mainly YA Fantasy and Sci Fi – my favorites). Tomorrow’s will be a bookish guide featuring nonfiction books in the natural beauty / lifestyle category and the […] Read more…
My September Favorites video is up! If you’d like to head over to YouTube (and subscribe if you haven’t already) then you can watch here. A mix of skincare, beauty, books, and entertainment! There are several skincare and beauty items I loved during the month of September (and continue to use and love). Pacifica Quinoa Sensitive Face […] Read more…
It is hard to believe that half the year is over already! I like to take a little bit of time in the beginning of July to take stock of the year so far, realign my goals for what I want to accomplish in the second half of the year, re-balance. Beauty-wise during the month of June I […] Read more…
I received Herbal Goddess from Storey Publishing when it was released in April and finally got around to it a few weeks ago (not for lack of interest but because my to-read stack is always towering). I’ve really been taking my time absorbing all that it has to offer because it is packed full of useful knowledge, tips, […] Read more…
You know when you find a book or blog or film that just really fits your soul, and you think yes, this is me. When I hold the book Botanical Style, Inspirational decorating with nature, plants and florals by Selina Lake in my hands, that is how I feel. This book is soul food for […] Read more…