Recently, I asked my followers on Instagram to help me choose my next playlist. I love doing these story quizzes because it’s a really fun way to connect with new people and explore different aesthetic and musical tastes. This time, they voted for the playlist I called ‘Dissecting Fairy Tale Creatures’.
Read MoreNot so long ago, I created something I like to call a “to be watched list”. Essentially, it’s a very, very long list of every tv show and film I want to watch this year. It’s a Netflix or Goodreads list written down on paper. A lot of the tv shows written down on this list are period pieces and historical dramas.
Read MoreLast year, I experienced a reading slump unlike any other. I didn’t have any new books to read, and worse, I simply didn’t feel like reading. At. All. It was awful because I’ve always prided myself on being a bookworm, and because of bookstagram, I felt like I wasn’t productive as a reader.
Read MoreThe circus arrives without warning”. If you’ve read the book, you know what this quote means and the excitement it instills – for readers of Erin Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus” and fictional patrons of Le Cirque des Rêves alike. One of my favourite parts about this book was the subtle, magical setting.
It had a soft magic system that only existed inside the circus; no one questioned where the magic came from, only that it was there, and it was enjoyable. Her style of writing was so lovely to read – and an influence on my own prose, I like to imag
Read MoreChristmas is one of the loveliest times of the year. Sitting here typing this, all I can think of is the meal prep, the strenuous dessert-making, the excitement of staying up late, and opening presents at midnight on Christmas morning.
It’s a wholesome holiday, more a time for being with family and friends more than anything; and also for expressing gratitude for the year behind you and wishes for the year ahead. In saying that, I know this holiday can also be the absolute worst!
Gift-giving is, surprisingly, the toughest part about Christmas.
Read MoreBinge culture, the long-term relationship we all have with our Netflix (or other) subscriptions. So much has changed over the last few years when it comes to watching tv shows and movies online. I have noticed it for myself and the way I consume TV and film, and also books.
What I love about online streaming is how accessible and stress-free it is. In saying that, streaming online can also be the absolute worst! Today I’m sharing the pros and cons of binge culture and online streaming. This post is, as always, based on my own experiences. If you’re curious to learn more, stay a while, and keep reading.
Read MoreThe other day, I was thinking about the books I used to read when I was growing up. I wish I could pick the books off the shelf, but I donated a lot of my old books a few years ago. Looking back on the books I enjoyed reading is fun.
It helps me to reflect on the literature that shaped me as a young girl. How what I read ultimately influenced my taste in literature and my love for creative writing and preference for storytelling, my own, and by other creators of film, tv, and books
Read MoreI mean it literally when I say I like to use music as a crutch. Most of the time I can’t do anything unless I have my earphones crammed into my ears. I listen to music to help me stay focused, inspire my imagination, to brighten my mood, and, occasionally, to also set the tone for the day or any activities I’m doing.
These days, one of my favourite activities to do is create my aesthetic music playlists. I like to think of them as modern-day mixtapes or records.
Read MoreI can never get enough of quotes. My dream is to be that friend in the group who speaks when the room is silent and fills the empty void with a poetic verse or phrase from memory.
Or, if I’m lazy I’ll keep the quotes written down in a notes app on my phone for just the occasion. I’ve also considered turning some of my favourite quotes into daily quote cards for motivation.
Read MoreEvery space in my bedroom has its purpose. My desk is where I work and blog. My bed is where I sleep or relax. My cozy nook is where I read, write, and draw.
The last of these has become my favourite spot, a place for me to channel all my creative thinking and energy into something I am passionate about. You know how kids have clubhouses or tents made out of bed-sheets and chairs? I think a reading nook is the equivalent for grown-ups…at least to me.
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