Art as a Lifestyle

05/07/2026

I have not given myself time to be creative in a long time... I tend to prioritize the dishes the laundry, the never ending little messes my tiny tornado whips up around our small apartment... it feels never-ending. Today felt different. While doing flower studies inspired by a book on flower studies isn't making groundbreaking masterpieces, it is giving my brain a break and my soul some inner-piece. The quiet breating of a sleeping nugget, birds chirping outside, the scratching of my brush pens on watercolor paper... bliss. For now the mess can wait...

Take a moment mamas, you deserve it.

10/24/2025

10/20/2025

While our Wicks and Witches event did not get to happen as planned, you can still mix up some amazing fragrances inspired by Dia de Los Mu***os! Check out the combinations I curated specifically to capture the essence of the holiday. Set up a time to mix up your new seasonal favorites by visiting the .bookshop and clicking on the link on the website! Happy mixing!

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Wicks and Witches is fast aproaching this year (Saturday, October 18th) and our theme this year is Dia Los Mu***os! We have a community ofrenda set up next to the fragrance bar that is open for anyone to add to! Learn a bit about what makes this celebration so special and remember your past loved ones, beloved pets and even historical/famous people you admire. Participation is welcome whether you attend this years afternoon event or not and the Ofrenda will be up through November 2nd at the conclusion of the celebrated holiday. Snacks, costumes, facepainting and of course candlemaking will all be available for everyone in the family so get your tickets now! Links are on the .bookshop website and on our facebook event! Hope to see you there!

08/31/2025

The candle bar is in it's new home with the .bookshop and it truly is our most magical location yet! September 1st marks 7 years since we purchased Candle-ology from when she closed down Moynihan Gallery on 8th street downtown. We moved the bar into a gigantic space at the Holland Town Center in 2018, moved in January of 2020 into survived the pandemic and had 4 awesome years there, moved again into the bookshop last September after realizing that as a new mom I wouldn't be able to keep up with parties, and here we are, along for the ride with the magical and talented Bluestocking crew! What a journey! Cannot wait to see what the future holds!

08/30/2025

Today is the Grand Re-opening at the .bookshop and I will be available (with baby and my awesome mother in law) for candle making hopefully (baby permitting) between 12 and 4! Stop in and try a scent combo!

06/06/2025

Shroomie Shroomies Everywhere! It's been a long time but here we are! Trying to get in the mindset that little steps are still progress as I navigate having a 6 month old (she's crawling guys, send help! yikes!) And still trying to do something creative/for my business... amirite? Finally did some things I've been working on! Find my full collection of shroomie stickers live and in person at .bookshop as well as my NEW page along with custom pet portraits, and my page where you can order my shroomies wholesale!

Let me know what you think and which one is your favorite!

04/26/2025

While I will be at home with the baby today- there is absolutely NO REASON why you should miss out on all the magic of at The Bluestocking Bookshop today!