Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 01

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 01

I'm thrilled to be hopping on the beautiful bandwagon that is Get Messy: Get Messy is an art journal challenge where a gang of crafty vixens are sharing art journal pages we have created to practise our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire....

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Hi! Things have been winding down a little, post-birthday celebrations, but the month of birthdays isn't over just yet! Today is my beautiful friend, Ashley's, birthday and I can't wait to celebrate with her. My three-day-long party was a blast, and I'm so grateful...

Mary’s Mailings

Mary’s Mailings

Mail is wonderful, and I'm sorry it's been so long since I shared what's been in and out of my mailbox. But I want to thank you for all the beautiful missives, especially how considerate it was that so many of you remembered my birthday. Tomorrow I'm headed to DC to...

Oh, Internet

Oh, Internet

Time for the monthly internet round-up of things that have made me laugh or think enough to share. I hope you enjoy it! And feel free to add links in the comments. + Amy Poehler blowing confetti + Nonconformity & the creative life + Charles Bukowski's top 10 tips...

Even At 25, You Gotta Start Sometime

Even At 25, You Gotta Start Sometime

Last year for my birthday, Michelle sent me a video of her singing "The Middle", but she changed the words to "It just takes some times, Mary girl, you're in the middle of the ride. Everything will be just fine. Everything will be alright." It was the most important...

How To Date Yourself

How To Date Yourself

Friendship is an extremely important part of life, and not one that should be taken for granted. Over the past few months, I've had the pleasure of spending real quality time with many of my friends, who I'm extremely grateful to have in my life. Recently, though, it...

50 Things To Do In Baltimore

50 Things To Do In Baltimore

Recently, I was asked what fun things there are to do in Baltimore and as I went to write out a list, I realized that it would make way more sense as a blog post! So whether you're planning a trip to Charm City for the first or twentieth time, I hope you can find some...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

This is one of my favorite times of year. It's really starting to feel like Summer, we just celebrated Flag Day, and my birthday is in a few days. Speaking of which, I really hope you can come celebrate with me on Saturday! (And if you want to get me something for my...

Guest Post: Shanti Free Bird’s Travel Tips

Guest Post: Shanti Free Bird’s Travel Tips

I was really excited when Marta found my blog and expressed interest in doing a guest post for me. She has tons of experience with travel, and I know most of you, like me, have wanderlust. I think you're really going to enjoy what she has to say. Meet Marta: I have an...

Baltimore’s Street Art

Baltimore’s Street Art

I absolutely adore seeing new street art in the city. Sometimes the art itself is new, like this mural from Open Walls in Station North. It's in an alley, so it's difficult to get a shot of the whole thing, but it's so bright and happy. I love it! Sometimes they're...