Hila Goddard

Elopement, vow renewal, small and modest, big and royal; however you envision your special day your dress should help you feel like the bride you want to be. If you're looking for an affordable wedding dress many Etsy makers would love for you to check out their creations! There are unique finds on Etsy that are hand made and can't be found anywhere else. It's easy to find responsive sellers that can help with customizations and requests. The pride a small business feels when you choose their design for your wedding day is incomparable. Many makers will go above and beyond to satisfy your personal requests. Check out these Etsy recommendations for The Dress

Museums are special to me as an artist & former Met guard. There are many museums in NY, these are my recommendations to see in New York City, and things that will help you feel comfortable on your Museum Day.

There are so many memorable things to do in the city, everyone who has lived here or spent time in NY can tell you something unique to see. These are just some ways to have a great time in the 5 boroughs that may lead you to others.

Long Island has so many gorgeous natural spots, fun parks, historic places and quaint villages to visit.

Navigating the art world online can give you countless opportunities to connect and be seen, and inspiration to create more work! This list can help you find a new artistic community, source of inspiration, call for artists, or place to sell/ share your work and keep your creativity in motion.

Here is a smattering of books that I enjoy and find valuable as a visual artist.

Solutions to help you make, store & document your art without breaking the bank. Small/Home studio recommendations in particular.

Garlands are super easy home or holiday decorations that can help you customize your space. Making your own DIY garlands can be a fun way to bring personality to your home! These garlands of various styles are great throughout the seasons to add a bit of interest to your home decor.

Jewelry design supplies, inspiration, advice and more for creating strung bead and other types of beadwork accessories.

Support the creative in your life with gifts that help them create!

When you want to give something different, these gifts for friends & loved ones can show your care & support.

Encouraging wild birds to visit your outdoor space is a comforting and rewarding pastime. If you're looking for a gift for those who love these little characters try these suggestions!

Nighttime is a magical time, especially under the moon and stars. Whether daytime is too hot, you're more of a nocturnal person, or you like a darker aesthetic your garden can be your sanctuary dusk till dawn. Night blooming flowers, fire pits and lanterns create a cozy garden for night owls. Here are some recommendations for enjoying your firefly evenings, star gazing and pre dawn tea in your yard or patio space.

Helpful tips to encourage & protect wildlife. Natural advice to reduce unwanted pests like mosquitoes and flies.

Items and Apps to help you and your family stay hydrated

Aquariums can make beautiful, relaxing additions to your home and provide a calming hobby. Most importantly they are homes to the creatures you place within. Learning how to create a stable, healthy environment for aquatic pets will help you enjoy your aquarium with peace of mind! 🐠

Rabbits need their greens and vegetables daily, this list is for you and me to keep track of what's safe & healthy for our buns. Timothy Hay and timothy hay pellets are always our rabbits priority foods, so these greens are meant for a nutritious snack or treat in addition to their main diet. Always check with your buns' vet to make sure you're giving them the best choices.

Jasper is a free range Poland Dwarf house rabbit, and the bravest guy I know. These are the products we rely on for keeping him healthy & some helpful information as well

Don't fill your cart in vain, these sites definitely take Afterpay for online shopping and some in store too.

Can't hurt to have more game suggestions! These games don't require an initial purchase to play & some are available on Mistplay so you can earn rewards too!

Check out these apps if you're interested in finding hiking trails & campsites, last minute tickets to events, places to visit & stay with your pet, or activity groups to join in your area. If you want to plan your garden, find parking, look at the stars, identify a rock, or just keep track of your time in outdoors these apps can help you in all your adventures!

If Adult Swim was a playlist... Musicians that utilize animation to boost their musical experience are uniting visual art and music in a really fun & accessible way. I love the dynamics and creativity animation can add to a music video, as well as seeing the story as the songs play. Here are some of my favorite animated music videos for visual and audio sensory enjoyment!

The 1980's provided us with many danceable beats. Want to sing along for some voice practice too? Let's do this.

This list is for people who have trouble sleeping without background noise. These apps, playlists and musicians may help you feel a little more comfortable at bedtime.

🌙✨ If you are having trouble drifting off to sleep try these listening guides that can help calm and relax you for improved rest. I hope you will feel better 🌌

Take care of yourself so you can keep making art!

If you're interested in learning these fiber crafts what I've learned is what works for you is your best choice! These are my suggestions to make learning these relaxing, useful, potentially lucrative fiber crafts easier.

Crochet projects and components to customize, these patterns allow you to use basic stitches to exercise your creativity. Whether you're a beginner or just want something relaxing to work on for crochet therapy try out some of these patterns. I'll keep adding patterns as I discover them.

Use your skills to give back with these resources for donating to different charity organizations!

Black is associated with sophistication, elegance, and affluence. It makes for striking silhouettes or stimulating line work visuals. It is the absence of color, darkness, the embrace of night and its shadows. Black reminds us of the sublimity of the macabre & occult, and often our heaviest emotions. For those who appreciate shades of onyx, jet, obsidian, pitch and ink here is a bit of achromatic inspiration.

Red is the passionate, vibrant, exciting first color of the rainbow. Let your eyes drink in these scarlet, crimson, cherry and cranberry hues.

A gallery of orange, the color of citrus, good vibes, spices, sunsets, and fire. Bring warmth into your life with this juicy hue.