My Cozy Creative Life
A collection of personal updates, studio happenings and everyday life. The good, the bad and the messy.
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When Opportunity Knocks… Open the Door! ~ Oprah, Ina… and Me??
Usually when opportunity knocks, we fail to open the door and allow that chance to happen. We tend to fall under the mindset that if it sounds too good to be true, it IS too good to be true. And… Continue reading
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Reflecting Back on 2024
As December comes to an end and a new chapter is on the horizon, I find myself, like many reflecting back on the last 12 months and over analyzing how it went. Each and every year I lose perspective on… Continue reading
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New Year, Same Me?
It’s that time again: A complete reset to life that comes in the form of New Years. A blank slate to fill up with lists and to-dos for the year. I for one refuse to set myself up for failure with… Continue reading
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The 8th Wonder of the World: Casile Soap
Growing up I was blessed to have great-grandparents who played and active and large role in my life. I learned so much from them both and I will be forever grateful for that. One of the things I learned was… Continue reading
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My Life as a Maximalist
Minimalism vs Maximalism… what does that mean? These two terms have become fashionable once again. Minimalism was made popular in the 20th Century as more and more people opted for a simpler way of life. They wanted their life experiences… Continue reading
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My Top 5 Bloggers/Creators That Inspire Me
Inspiration can be found all around us. You can find it in a picture, a color, nature, a particular scent and even in a person just to name a few. No matter what your medium of creativity is, you have… Continue reading
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Resurrecting the Lost Art of a Handwritten Note
I have noticed that as a society progressing and evolving with technology, more and more gestures with a personal touch are becoming a lost art. Such is the case with handwritten notes or cards. In the day and age of… Continue reading
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Welcome to: She’s In Her Element!!
Welcome to She’s In Her Element.. a place where I will share my handmade home one day at a time!! My name is Shawn-Marie, but everyone just calls me Shawn. I am a Northerner with a Southerners Soul born and… Continue reading