A Visit to Charleston & Sullivan’s Island

Last week I went with my family up to Charleston South Carolina to see my aunt and uncle and watch my cousin graduate. It was such a fun trip, and definitely worth the 12-hour drive! I only had two days to explore downtown Charleston and Sullivan’s Island between different family events, but it was so lovely to wander around this historic area. If you know me, you know I love old houses, so Charleston was pretty much a dream.

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My June Goals

Better late than never right? It may be the 11th, but I still wanted to get my goals for the month written down in blog post form, so here I am! I did fairly well with the goals I set for May, although there was definitely room for improvement. I’ve been finding an overarching theme in my goals lately- consistency. I’m not a naturally consistent person. I tend towards grandiose spurts of motivation followed by creative burnout and difficulty accomplishing tasks. Recently I heard a quote that resonated with me: “Don’t rely on motivation, rely on habit.” Habit building is something I want to focus on this month, and I’m finding that it is the most effective way for me to increase my productivity and positive self-development. Read on to see what habits I’m trying to put in place this month!

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DIY Scrunchies: 2 Different Styles

Summer Accessories

Last year I started making little scrunchie hair accessories to sell in my Etsy shop, and they’ve become one of my favorites things to sew. They’re quick and easy projects as well as a great way to use up that surplus fabric you might have laying around if you’re anything like me! Today I’m sharing my tried-and-true method for making scrunchies with two different variations. Read on for a list of materials as well as the video tutorial!

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