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Hey there! It's so nice to meet you! I'm Sam and I'm an artist living in Southern California. Here you'll find a little bit of everything that brings joy. We are taking awesome photos on our phone, obsessing over plant boxes, having adventures, and learning how to have relationships filled with joy! So cheers to building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
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When I was in high school (middle school?) there was this guy on Tumblr who posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can’t remember his username now, but oh my god I was obsessed with his posts. When he didn’t post I felt physically sad. I am trying to channel that energy into my own posts. […]
good books
date nights
cozy blankets
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A hundred million years ago I decided I was going to write a blog, and then I never did. Then I decided I was going to become an instagram influencer. And I never did. Then I decided I was going to do Tiktok… and you guessed it, I never did. And all the time […]
5 Reasons to go to on a Farmers market date I’m not-so-secretly obsessed with farmers’ market dates. When we drive past one happening Jeff just knows to stop! And it’s not just about the food (which is phenomenal, by the way); it’s about everything I get out of going – health, community, sustainability, and believe […]
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One of the questions I get fairly regularly is what art products I’m using. Most of the time it’s what printer and what paper I’m using. So I am compiling a list of all my favorites here. Almost all of the links are affiliate links. So at no cost to you if you make a […]
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I was reading a Better Home and Garden article that called lifestyle blogs a quaint relic of the past. And I wondered for a minute if that was true. With the ability to quickly consume content via social media – especially tiktok videos – it seemed possible. But I love curling up with a cup […]
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Can I tell you a secret? Most of the photos you see on my social media were taken on my phone! Even some of the photos on my website were taken with my phone… like the one right here. This guide walks you through how I take photos on my phone, and the tricks I use to make sure they flow seamlessly with my professional camera!
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Adulting has turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined it would be when I was a little girl. But it has also turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm embracing the dichotomy and sharing the good, bad, and embarrassing here. We're trying our best.
Creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside
Meet Sam
