Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity. Colorful fabrics, patterns, sewing machines, and my mother’s eye for beauty and attention to detail shaped the world around me. I watched the joy her work brought to others, and in turn, the joy it brought to her life. My mother, Monina, is the creative matriarch of our […]

As I grew under Tammy’s guidance, the call to go deeper became impossible to ignore. The questions, the curiosity, the quiet invitations from within, they were all getting louder. I spent two years as a seminarian at One Spirit Learning Alliance, studying teachings, rituals, and spiritual practices from many of the world’s major traditions. I

I believe that the spaces we create, whether for a celebration or an ordinary Tuesday, shape the way we feel. Color, texture, light, and story all have the power to lift our mood and calm our nervous system. That’s why dopamine decorating, the practice of surrounding yourself with things that spark joy, energy, and belonging,

There’s something quietly powerful in picking up a piece of loved clothing, a beautiful curtain panel, an oversized men’s button down, and saying, “Let’s breathe new life into you.” This act of transformation isn’t just about the stuff, it’s about our inner selves, our nervous systems, our stories, and our rhythms. For those of us