I am a former elementary school teacher turned small business owner from northern Virginia. Since leaving the classroom I have started getting in touch with my creative side. love traveling to new places, creating, and learning about all kinds of things! This is a blog about things in my life that bring me joy and focuses on my creative projects and adventures I have along the way, while running my business.

I am blogging to share and document the projects I am accomplishing and the skills I am learning. From using new power tools to filling business taxes, and from traveling to other countries to designing and building my own furniture, I want to share what I’m learning. I focus on sharing the skills I learn, so that others can learn from what I am successful (and not successful!) at.

This blog is for all of you out there who love being creative and learning new things, without necessarily breaking the bank along the way. One project I am particularly proud of is my icebox/planter pallet wood coffee table – you should check it out! I hope by sharing my joy that I can bring a smile to your face as well!