As published on Thought Catalog. Please check out the post here. I lost my mom on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 at 4:00am in the morning. My mom and I were so close that we could often feel when the other was in distress. Yet, this morning, I woke up at my own apartment, brushed my…
Classic Bad Art Home Decor – On Sale Now on Etsy!
Are you a fan of bad art? Are you looking for that one special piece to hang up in your house that when guests come over they say, “ugh, where did you even find that?” If so, you’ve come to the right place.
“Every Day Is A Reminder That You’re No Longer Here.”
This article has originally been published on Thought Catalog * Every day is a reminder that you’re no longer here. When I have a funny story to tell, you’re no longer here to listen. When I have a question about filing my taxes, or how to deal with a grumpy client, or help deciding which…
“Margaret Mary’s”
After my mom passed away, I wanted to express my grief with others in a positive light. Thus, the “Margaret Mary’s” were born. These photo boards are made from straight wood that are painted and mounted with colorful backdrop. They come in a variety of sizes and can be either hung up on a wall…
Artwork:
introducing: the faces of my existence. These are just some of my favorite pieces featured below: Marge and John. These paintings were done by memory only. I wanted to play up the features I saw in them most: fun, innocence, color, etc.
Introducing the “Gold Side of the Moon”
This particular piece of art is one I am SO proud of. Inspired by mom’s sudden passing, this is the first piece in my newest collection about looking on the “gold side” of every dark moment. The dark side of the moon is often thought to be mysterious. The unknown can be frightening to anyone…
Meet the “Creepy Sprouts” Collection
Arriving soon!
An Open Letter To My Dad on His First Birthday Without My Mom
I know today is hard. I know that, at the core of everything, the only wish you feel like making tonight as you wave your hand above the birthday cake, is that mom was still here with us to celebrate. I wish she was too. I wish it could be like the olden days, where…
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: 3 Dating Habits We’ve All Had (But Secretly Hated)
As published on Thought Catalog. If you were to know me about ten years ago when I was just 16 years old, you would have probably thought I was the shittiest person in the world. I’ll be the first to admit: I strung guys along. Not a ton of them – really there were only…
I’m Starting To Forget What It Was Like To Love You
As published on Thought Catalog. There was a time when I could outline the frame of your face just from memory. I could picture the scar etched below your left eye, the patch of hair that grew in, tough, apart from the rest of your body. I was able to keenly describe the melody of…
What To Do When You’re On A Date, But Don’t Want Him To Ask You on Another
As published on Elite Daily. I’ve been on my fair share of horrible dates. Around 99 percent of them were spent feigning interest in the latest call of duty, or learning about how some guys make their livings off playing professional beer pong. (Still confused by how that’s a thing.) Despite how over-the-top, exaggerated and…
9 Scenarios All Women Suffering From Resting B*tch Face Can Relate To
As published on Elite Daily. My name is Courtney, and I suffer from a little complex known as RBF, or as some of you may know it, Resting Bitch Face. Let me be the first one to tell you that living life with such a complex has its problems. I’m often viewed as being negative,…
