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Rather than an exhaustive list, I’m sharing my favorite books I read in 2025. These are books that stuck with me over time (the first few were read over the first couple months of the year), books that answered questions I’ve been pondering or provided some form of comfort or insight. Everything is connected, and
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This year felt pretty jam-packed. Starting in May, my summer was filled with trips, and I spent the fall recovering from all that activity. Here are some of the biggest parts of my year: 1. Ankle surgery (and so much physical therapy) I started off the year with a much-needed surgery on my ankle. After
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Every year, I write a post looking back on my freelance work from the previous 12 months and setting intentions for the new year. Need writing or editorial support? Let’s chat. I’m currently lining up projects for 2026 and eager to expand my active client list. ____ This year got off to a slow start.
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Last year, biographies held my attention. I’m always eager to learn, but biographies are especially helpful when I find myself navigating the difficulties of life. Reading about other people’s lives and how they handled challenges and setbacks helps me feel less alone. This year was a tough one. The following books kept me company. Astrid
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A semi-regular series sharing my recent projects and bylines. Meet the Colorado Duo Creating Intricate Collages Using Pressed Flowers (5280) Originally pitched about a year ago to the now-defunct 5280 Home, this article has been a long time coming. I’m so glad it’s finally out in the world. It’s all about Flower Press Studio, a
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This is the beginning of a semi-regular series sharing recent projects and bylines. I’ll be publishing these posts whenever I have a small crop of new published works to share. Alpine House Made with Beetle Kill Pine (Dwell) My first byline for dwell.com, this assignment was dropped in my lap (love when that happens). I
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I’m already deep in the stacks for 2024, but here’s a look at my favorite reads from 2023. They’re presented in the order I read them, not order of importance. The Road to Character by David Brooks The driving question of this book is: How do you foster virtue? Over the the course of 10
