Magic in the Ordinary

Why I Love Fiction

So... apparently most of the books I've read this year so far have been fiction. I love both fiction AND nonfiction but today I decided to have a little chat about the power of fiction

Why I Think You Should Get A Houseplant

I’m pretty sure houseplants are good for everyone. 🌱
They are scientifically proven to clean the air and add calm to your life. So why don’t more people have them??
Because we don’t want to be plant murderers! 😭
A houseplant is meant to bring calm and sometimes plant divas can just add a bit more stress.
Today I’d like to share a few tips about how to approach your new hobby of growing greenery indoors:) if you have any tips, please DM my insta @jacquelinerosegold so I can share those tips with others (and use them myself)!
Also! At the end of this episode I share a few of my favorite plants for inspiration!
Happy Growing!

Building REAL Community on Instagram

Is it possible to build deep, meaningful relationships on Instagram? Tati and I would say YES! 
Today I chat with Tati, a fellow writer who I met through Instagram, and talk about how to build actual community on this platform. Some of the points we make are: 
1. Pick a focus for your insta account (but don't limit yourself)
2. Avoid FOMO (Celebrate others) 
3. Remember people are real people (say hello to them) 
4. Limit your time (Set a timer) 
 
We talk about how prayer has been a key piece of making this platform a way to build relationships with others. 
 
For writing tips, beautiful art, and creative quirky posts check out Tati's account: @citlalinossio and for more about books, art, and magic in the ordinary check out my account @jacquelinerosegold
 
Till next time! 

The Joys of Paper Friends

What should you have paper friends? (aka lots and lots of books)
Today, my friend Caitlyn and I chat about books. Its mostly laughter which pretty much sums our friendship up! 
Find Caitlyn on instagram @chmpszonka or @hearttosacredheart . She is also the editor at https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com which is a beautiful website about healing and growing. 

Museum Going Tips

It’s no secret - I love art museums. There are delightful little treasure troves which contain beauty from a plethora of eras as countries 💖
Here are a few tips to get the most out of your time at an art museum! I talk about focusing on one section (overwhelm can easily happen in museums), bringing a sketchbook (you look cool and it can help deepen your appreciation of art while building your skill), asking museum workers about their favorite pieces, and bringing friends!

Goals?

How are your New Years Resolutions going? What books have you read so far this year? Time for a sit down chat about goals, books, and life 😊

Why You Need a Ball Gown

Ok friends,
Today I want to share a few reasons I love dressing up. You’ve probably heard that dressing is shown to boost your productivity, but today I’m discussing what wearing formal wear can do for our character and our world. (We gotta talk more about beauty at some point, I love this topic!!)

Iconography- What it is and what its taught me:)

Today I’m giving a brief introduction to this ancient Byzantine art tradition, and I’m sharing 5 ways that this has changed me both as an artist AND as a person.

3 Things Nathaniel Bowditch Taught Me

Who is Nathaniel Bowditch??
This incredible linguist-mathematician sailed the high seas during the late 1700’s! This seafaring historical figure has inspired a love of languages, has taught me its possible to make your own wind for your sails, and that happiness can be chosen ❤️

What is time?

🕰 ”What then is time? If no one asks me, I know. If I want to explain it to someone who does ask me, I do not know.” ~St Augustine
I want to challenge is all to take a minute, not just to ask what time is, but what we can make of it ⏳