Hila Goddard

The holidays can be a busy season so take some time to relax with these free crochet patterns! These patterns range in skill level from easy to intermediate. They can help you make your home feel cozy and bright, be given as gifts, or used to package gifts. Happy Crocheting!🦌

Autumn is my favorite season, but sometimes the temperatures vary as much as the colors of the leaves! These are my top wardrobe must haves for layering so you can get out, enjoy the weather, and leaf gaze in comfort 🍁

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. Whether you are a local or visiting from elsewhere these are my recommendations to check out when you have the time, and are just some ways to have a great time in the 5 boroughs that may lead you to more!

If you like to laugh then you've probably seen these clubs on many comedy specials before, now visit them yourself if you're in town! Visiting a comedy club is the perfect thing to do on a dreary weekend night or on a first date in NYC, enjoy an evening of laughs while lifting and partaking of spirits!

Origami is a general term for the Japanese practice of paper folding which also includes Kirigami. It is a practice that ranges from relaxing to challenging and can be enjoyed in various ways. With Origami you can add embellishments to gifts, sculpt eye catching forms, take a moment of mindfulness, or create useful household items with paper. These are the supplies my husband uses for his origami creations and we recommend to everyone!

Over the years I've purchased a great deal of jewelry making supplies from small businesses on Etsy. These are my most recommended shops for their variety, uniqueness, quality & reliability, plus some I hope to purchase from in the future

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.

There are many gifts that can make college & dorm life easier or more fun while giving you peace of mind that you've helped support your student's needs away from home. These recs have you covered with a variety of affordable gift ideas you can put together for one great gift basket that won't be too much to bring when moving in or to send as care packages when you want them to know you're thinking of them while they're away at school.

If you have a creative in your life & you are looking to find deluxe + affordable gift ideas I've got your back, start a creative project of your own that shows your support with these gift basket suggestions! I'm a trained visual artist primarily focused on acrylic painting and these are the gift recs that would make my day and I bet they will impress your painter giftee too!

Support the creative in your life with gifts that help them create! I'm a visual artist, particularly focused on acrylic painting and multimedia drawing, and these are my top suggestions for art related gifts for your beloved artist 🖌️✨

Sharing your house with a happy cat makes it a more loving home ❤️🐈‍⬛ These items are what I use in my domicile to make it a place where my cat Beeps and I feel safe and comfortable without breaking the bank or sacrificing aesthetics!

The evening through the early morning hours are the best times of day to spend outside when summer heat is in full swing, but biting insects can take away from enjoyment of your activities. For a more comfortable season try these remedies to avoid bites and treat sensory discomfort. Happy Summer!

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

If you like original visual art but also want a choice of how the designs appear within your domicile then you're in the right place! I have added my work to Threadless and when you choose a piece you can also choose how it's displayed! From hoodies, make-up bags and couch pillows to framed wall pieces, my art is available in your choice of format. All of these designs are my own and if you'd like to see more of my art in it's true form, including acrylic paintings and sculptural pieces, please scroll down to visit my website & Instagram page for updated posts. Thank you for being here and supporting artists! 🖼️✨

Throughout human existence Spring has inspired artists to create mesmerizing works detailing the arrival of the season in its natural beauty. For creatives from Ancient to Renaissance eras, from Impressionists to Contemporary artists the subject matter Spring provides is as abundant at the season's rains and flowers. Enjoy this gallery of perspectives from artists around the globe and across time regarding the season of rebirth, renewal and new life. Most examples are available to purchase as prints from the included links.

An artist needs a place to play freely and express their ideas without judgement, that's where the sketchbook comes in! Whether you are using it as an artistic journal or to produce your finished pieces these are my suggestions for sketching and drawing pads in various sizes, media styles and bindings

Jasper is a free range Poland Dwarf house rabbit, and the bravest guy I know. I brought him home at 6 weeks and he will be 8 years old this year! Learning how to care for him and his kind has been great a journey so far and I love understanding what things make him safe, happy and healthy. These are the products we rely on for our rabbits' care

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.

My husband and I met years before we could close the gap between New York and California, but throughout the ups & downs of distance and life love prevailed. Here are some helpful tips that helped us stay connected and have fun over the miles 💞

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!

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

The allure of experiencing new places is always exciting but if you can cut out the hassle of packing, plane rides, and travel stress you get a uniquely comfortable adventure with your intrigue! These livestreams may not replace real world experiences but they have provided me with comfort and enjoyment while broadening my mind as I make art, cook meals, and relax. Put on your favorite loungewear, grab a snack and curl up with these live cameras across the globe!

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!

Anime gives us great characters, story lines, and visuals, but also some great soundtracks! Music is important to enhance the emotions and depth of scenes from animated shows and to help bind them to our memories; the openings and closings of anime series become iconic and often stand out in fan's minds. Listening to these tracks on the go and at times when viewing isn't an option may bring comfort and enjoyment. These are the songs and soundtracks from various anime that I have enjoyed listening to the most and recommend to your ears as well!

Check out these options for when you want to take a spring break and get comfy. Great gifts for Mother's Day or for a downtime wardrobe refresh these pajama and lounge wear sets & accessories are perfect for spring!

Take care of yourself so you can keep making art!

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.

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.

These stitches are eye candy that may help inspire your next crochet project!

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!

The Riverside and MoVal areas are vibrant cities full of fun things to do and sights to see. Here are my favorite spots that I've visited and some I hope to visit in the future.

While you're out leaf gazing take a minute to view some autumn blooms and see what the flowers have to say. Make your decor & arrangements for fall gatherings more mindful by understanding the language of flowers! Floriography is the use of flowers to communicate messages covertly and has been a popular practice throughout the world for centuries. In Victorian times, when expressing open emotion was greatly frowned upon, floriography was introduced as a means to share true feelings. With influences from Asia and Africa Victorian flower language spread from the UK throughout Europe. The practice remains popular in certain countries to this day. This guide will explain the meanings behind popular fall blossoms so you can make extra mindful seasonal wreaths, bouquets, and floral garden additions!

Floriography is the language of flowers! It has been developed over centuries and used throughout the world into modern day. During the demure Victorian Era of England expressing romantic & personal sentiment was considered uncouth, but of course humans need to express themselves and will find ways to do so! Floriography was already an important part of cultures across Asia, the Middle East and parts of the Americas at this time, it gained even more popularity as the restrictive social environment of England required new methods of acceptable expression. Communication through sending bouquets became popularized in England, spread throughout Europe and America, and the practice bloomed into a full vocabulary. Check out the meanings & symbolism of these common Springtime blooms to give special sentiment to bouquets, garden plots, and gifts!

Various cultures have assigned meanings to flowers, the most often referenced are the Victorian 'Language of Flowers'. Floriography, or flower symbolism, is still popular today and is used by florists, artists, lovers and friends. Each month has a flower or two, and each flower has a meaning. Whether you want to send a bouquet or buy yourself a plant make it more meaningful with a birth flower.

In our neurodivergent household we have a variety of texture and taste preferences to satisfy. Here's what we are snacking on to keep ARFID at bay.

If you are interested in stocking your kitchen in order to enjoy fresh Japanese cuisine & tasty bites between meals you may find this list helpful! These ingredients, snacks, and staples can help you create delicious meals and enjoy the flavors of Japan in your own home. Included are also some recipes & information to get you started with Japanese cooking at any skill level.

If you're looking to add a delicious side or dessert dish to your Thanksgiving feast that no one else may have thought of or brought these unique recipes may be for you! These easy recipes focus on air fryer cooking and also include stovetop, oven and no bake recommendations that may become new favorites for your holiday 🦃🍁🍂

So here's the story from A-Z the 90's are still alive on Ebay & Etsy. This is a time capsule you can open right now full of Christian Riesse Lassen art, a real Delia's catalogue to peruse, 90's jewelry trends and colors that make your eyes pop! Whether you are looking for a theme party outfit, a gift for a friend who wants to time travel, or just to reminisce - prepare for the nostalgia bomb. My inner child and I are psyched to recommend these radical retro and vintage 90's / Y2K jewelry pieces and accessories!

Whether you had these items on your birthday list as a kid or you're just curious about toy chests of the past walk this path of most nostalgia with me

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

Did you know that over 80% of Etsy sellers are women? Supporting small business on Etsy shows your support of women-owned small businesses! These jewelry and accessory makers who sell their creations on Etsy are giving magic, beauty, innovation, and joy to the trinket loving world. I have nurtured my Etsy jewelry obsession over the years, even my engagement ring and wedding bands came from small businesses on Etsy! These are the shops that I have made my favorite purchases from or I intend to purchase from in the future. Please keep supporting genuine small businesses on Etsy by reporting scam shops or items & check out these unique artisans for your next ooak jewelry purchase or gift!

When purchasing jewelry one can make a difference by looking to sustainable and ethical brands that work to ensure that their impact on the planet and human quality of life remains positive. Recycled and locally sourced materials, ethically sourced or lab grown stones, solid not plated metals, working with small artisans, inclusivity, transparency in pricing, giving back, fair trade and ethical labor practices are all essentials to making jewelry ethical & sustainable. For more information about sustainable jewelry and brand options check out these recs!