Journal of Stories and Poems

Addictive Ritual of Warmth
Addictive Ritual of Warmth
Most of us have our own warming morning ritual, intentionally or not.  Warm water, coffee, tea… we all get our fix on something. Unless you go straight for green juice…... Read more...
Jingle Bells or Jingle Blues ?
Jingle Bells or Jingle Blues ?
Jingle Bells or Jingle Blues. A personal reflection on Christmas spent far from family, motherhood, distance, gratitude, and the quiet melancholy that sometimes accompanies the holidays. A gentle reminder that... Read more...
Mugs, Memories, and the Versions of Ourselves We Outgrow
Mugs, Memories, and the Versions of Ourselves We Outgrow
I bought my very first mug in Canada about 15 years ago. I was an paid intern then. For the first time in my life, I was earning enough money... Read more...
The language of Earrings: A story of identity and glimpses of beauty.
The language of Earrings: A story of identity and glimpses of beauty.
As a French expat in Mexico, I discovered a new language through earrings: a quiet way to express mood, identity, and beauty without speaking. This is the story of how... Read more...
Bloom Anywhere: The story behind the Damiana Earrings
Bloom Anywhere: The story behind the Damiana Earrings
A tiny desert flower inspired a pair of earrings and a reminder that softness can carry immense strength. Discover the story behind the Damiana earrings and why they were designed... Read more...
Wear Waves of Light
Wear Waves of Light
Some stories begin loud.This one began in the quiet. In one of my early morning escapes to the beach, chasing the sunrise the way some people chase clarity. I go... Read more...
No More Drama at Airport Security
No More Drama at Airport Security
Traveling with perfumes, ceramics, candles, or artisanal souvenirs? This guide reveals what airport security actually confiscates and how to keep your travel treasures safe. From the truth behind liquid rules... Read more...
a woman writing on the beach and holding notebooks
The Poetry of Living - A new beginning
When you choose to surround yourself with beauty, something inside you softens. Your breath deepens. Your pace slows. The everyday begins to bloom in quiet, subtle ways.  This is where... Read more...