Amanda Domagala

I read a lot this year. Some were great, some not so great… But here are some books that I would absolutely recommend you add to your TBR list!

As an artist I feel like I am one of the easiest people to shop for, but let me help you shop for the creatives in your life! Whether you want to get them some practical that they can use for their craft, or something that will just fill them with joy, here are some fantastic options that will help you win the holidays in the art world.

Enough with the basic clothes and chocolates! It's time to get something that your gift recipients will really love! Whether it's for your best friend, or the weird Uncle that you don't know at all, here are some easy gifts that will help you win the holidays. Now get started on your shopping before it's too late!

Vancouver is bustling with Asian cuisine, you will never run out of fantastic food to try. Whether you're looking for some comfort food or something a bit more fancy, here are some of the best spots to get Asian food in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We can all agree that Fall is the best time of the year, and we want to enjoy it as much as we can. But we can also agree that everything costs way too much nowadays… that won't stop us from having fun though! Here are some ideas and tips on how to get the most out of the fall season while being conscious of your budget!

The best feeling in the world is being curled up in bed, wrapped up in fleece blankets with a hot drink in hand. All you need is some entertainment to keep you company. Here are some awesome, easy going shows to watch while you drift off to sleep. Enjoy and good luck not getting hooked on one of these awesome series!

My hair is one of my toughest battles, but after years of experimentation I have found a working wavy hair routine. From shampoo products to diffusers, here are my go to products that give me the best results for my waves! Try some of these out and see how they can enhance your hair routine!

You work so HARD so you better TREAT YOURSELF! Here are some cool things that might not have the most impactful relevance to your life, but it will sure enhance your wellbeing! Come on you deserve it! Younger you would definitely be proud of you for getting these. Big money means it's time to make some big “pointless” purchases!

So you want to take a crack at acrylic painting?? PERFECT! Acrylic paint is great for beginners as it is vibrant, opaque, and very easy to create with! Here are some things that you can get to give you a great start with acrylics. Have fun and happy painting!

I know we all want glowing clean skin, but in reality who's got the time? But here are some products that I've used over the year that are so easy to use and really make me feel like I've got my skincare routine figured OUT. Keep is simple, keep it consistent.

it is finally fall so here are lots of art stuff that have been making my creative life so productive! these are my fav things that keep me going when im pulling long nights finishing up projects (while also watching gilmore girls)

As much as we would like another gift card, or another pair of socks, here are some things you can count on to really make your birthday one of the best days of the year! TREAT YOURSELF! also… this may be my birthday wish list :)

Having a creative friend can be one of the greatest gifts in the world, but sometimes it's not easy to figure out what to give them when it comes to the gift department. Whether you have a painter friend or a bookster friend, here are some ideas on what to wrap up next time you want to give your artistic friends something special! Or if you are one of my friends… just get me anything off of this list!

Back to school can be a really exciting time to buy a whole bunch of new things, but here are some things that can really enhance your college experience. Whether you are living in your dorm or commuting, these are some essentials to help you survive campus.

If you are going to do work while the wind rustles the leaves around, you better have the most coziest cutest trinkets to accompany you. Here are some of my fav things that accompany me while I drink my morning hot chocolate and get stuff done!

Sometimes you need to go out to get some work done and a cafe is the best place to do it. Whether it's flipping the pages of a new mystery book, sending that list of emails you've been avoiding, or starting to draft your thesis, here are some amazing cafes in Vancouver, Canada to get your head in the game - with an outstanding cup of coffee.

Books you can read to help you unlock your creativity. Because sometimes you just need a little bit more motivation to really get things going in your artistic practice.

If you want to start journaling, these are the best supplies to help you fall in love with creating and expressing yourself through art! Whether you want to just write in a book, or paint to your heart's delight, this list will give you all you need to your artistic flow started!