Hi! I'm Kali. Where should I start?
Growing up I remember my mom was always, always, always working on projects. Making quilts, crocheting blankets, baking cinnamon rolls + sugar cookies, and sewing halloween costumes for my brothers and me. I was always fascinated to see what she was working on, and I'd spend countless afternoons observing her careful hands and asking to help with my own little (and probably not super helpful) hands.
Fast forward to 13. I was an awkward, insecure girl in middle school. I remember it was at that age that I first discovered DIY bloggers. I followed two of them, and obsessed over their homemade skirts and fantasized about making dresses like theirs. As silly as it may sound, those two ladies changed the world for a 13-year-old girl who was scared to be herself.
I caught glimpses of these women, creating. And though I didn't fully understand the depth or the "why" as a young girl, they inspired me. My mama, and those online strangers. They've stuck in my mind all these years.
I didn't understand the "why" behind their projects and creations until I grew up a little, and started to experience the hustle and bustle of the real world, of life. Each event in my life since has added to that rush (going to college, moving away from home, getting married, becoming a mom), and I've learned more and more why my mama, why these ladies spent hours creating.
You see, I'm a strong believer that creating is an innate desire in all of us. We all have this need, this urge to express our souls in some form- whether that be through art, song, dance, food, writing, or whatever else. Life can get crazy. It can get unbearably difficult. And sometimes in the rush, we can lose a little bit of ourselves. But with all the ups and downs, these outlets have a way of creating a "pause"... of allowing you to step back, breathe, and reconnect with who you are at your core. It may seem just like silly projects to some - but many of you will understand that it really is so much more. I hope that with this blog, I can convey that. Maybe to another 13-year-old girl who like me at that age, needed to see women creating. Something truly beautiful happens when you slow down and make something. Make music. Make art. Make a pretty dress! Whatever it is, it can make a new mama feel human again. It can make an empty nester feel worthwhile again. It can make a teenage girl feel beautiful.
So, friends, here I am. A young wife + mama, trying to stay grounded. Trying to stay connected to who I am at the core. :)
Stick around a while, I'd love to share my creations with you! Xoxo
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