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Dear Creative Kindred,

Welcome to this cozy little corner of the internet, where inspiration, creative chaos, and mom-life beautifully collide. I’m so glad you’re here!

This blog is a peek behind the curtain—a place where I share the stories, sparks, sketches, and sometimes the spills that come with being a designer, creator, and mother. It’s a celebration of the in-between moments: the coffee-fueled brainstorms, the color palette obsessions, the half-finished mood boards, and the tiny hands tugging at my sleeve mid-design.

Whether you’re a fellow creative, a curious client, a multitasking mama, or simply someone who appreciates thoughtful design and storytelling, you belong here. My hope is that you leave each post feeling a little more inspired, a little more connected, and a lot less alone in the messy magic of making things and motherhood.

Thanks for joining me on this colorful, ever-evolving journey. Let’s make something remarkable together.

With creativity & caffeine,

Holly K

Editor. Mother. Creator.

A Letter From The Desk Of Holly K

The Bathroom Boost
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The Bathroom Boost

Every home has that one room—the one that gets put off until the very end of renovations. For us, it was the kids’ bathroom. By the time I got around to it, the bath toys were more like lonely shelf accents than everyday essentials. With my kids getting older, I knew it was time to say goodbye to the rubber ducks and bright plastic colors, and hello to something more universal, timeless, and them.

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