a messy shelf full of props, travel finds, thrifted treasures, pottery i've made, and a whole lot of white jugs. when you’re a photographer working from home, every corner becomes part storage, part studio.

real life, exactly as it is.

a few notes from around my kitchen this week. an espresso machine in a new spot, dog treats left on the counter, one too many vintage cutting boards, and the coffee currently getting me through my mornings. real life, exactly as it is.

every month i write myself a few intentions.

some are new. some keep returning because i still need the reminders.

nothing groundbreaking. just simple ideas that help me shape how i want to live, work, and create.

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a reflection on pottery, perfectionism, and the uncomfortable experience of being bad at something creative for the first time. picking up a my imperfect ceramic pieces became a small lesson in letting go, starting again, and learning to appreciate the quirks along the way.

a few intentions lately: slowing down, trusting my instincts, moving through life with more intention, and making space for what actually feels good and true to me.

a few things that tend to gather on my desk in the morning: coffee, notebooks, photographs, a camera, and a good pen. a reflection on writing, creativity, and beginning the day slowly and with intention.

a little creative exercise in making ordinary objects feel beautiful. little arrangements, favourite things, soft light, and a reminder that play still matters.