February 2024: Desperately Seeking Softness

Wrap me in all the pretty things so I can hide from this ugly world

I bought myself a bouquet on Friday and, as the blooms open up, it’s been a daily sprinkle of happiness since.

My Instagram explore page has become overrun with satin bows, cascading fabrics, and tapered candles. At first, it was showing me images of frilly cakes and ribbons because I had been looking for ideas for hosting a low-key birthday gathering at…