In my previous post, I shared the exciting news that my family and I recently moved to County Wexford, Ireland. The journey to get here has been long and winding…Cover image used with permission from Chelsea Lane Photography.

I’ve been envisioning this moment for the past several months, and it is even more idyllic than I could have imagined. I must confess something very exciting…

In honor of the official launch of The Cozy Cottage, I’ve written an extra special and playful blog post! You may have seen the trend on social media wherein your astrological sign is matched to specific activities, experiences, places, objects, or even personas.

Here’s the beautiful truth — creativity is accessible to everyone and in fact we are all of us creative beings!

For me, writing isn’t solely a fun, creative form of expression. It’s also a refuge as well as a space for processing deep, complex emotions.

This week I’m writing to you from Atlanta, Georgia. I’m taking a short summer trip to visit some of my dear friends…

In addition to being an avid reader, I also thoroughly enjoy storytelling through film and television. Today I went to see 28 Years Later with a friend, and it got my creative wheels turning!

Even in my own life, my habit of keeping a diary has fluctuated. Still, every time that I return to journaling my appreciation for it grows.