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  Shopping mindfully makes a difference.I know I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but I'll say it anyway ...Buying handmade gifts makes th...

It’s said by people who know these things that citrine is a powerful manifesting stone.And I know it to be true.I was told ... if you need to make...

Meet Bernadette. Our new home.3ish years ago I was a yoga teacher living in the Bay Area. Believe me when I tell you I did not think home ownership...

I’ve been thinking a lot over the last couple days about the offerings we put out into the world.Let’s be real here. It is not easy to put yourself...

Things I’m into lately ...VINTAGE: I’ve long been a hard core thrift store shopper. I love old things and I love the hunt, the joy of discovering ...

Thanking my past self for all the hard work she put in. Seriously that girl did me solid.Overcame addiction. With help. Lots of help.Studied art. E...

As a kid, I was a voracious reader.  Though I don't have the same long stretches of time to read as I used to, it's still so important to me.  I do...

    Hi there! I’m Dawn, maker + creator of elevate. After majoring in art in college, not seeing a clear path forward, I put creativity aside ...