—also known as Miss K to my students.

Welcome to my little home on the internet, where I share my (sometimes messy) journey to personal and financial freedom through my creativity.

As a Special Ed teacher-by-day and an artist-by-night, I create perfectly-imperfect, illustrations in Austin, TX.

On the blog and my Youtube, I talk honestly about how I live creatively on a teacher’s budget and what it looks like to redesign a life you love, both inside and outside the classroom. Sharing real life lessons for creative living, teaching, entrepreneurship, sustainable art-making, and thrifting, all focused on making the most of what you already have and creating more freedom with your money, time, and energy.

You’ll find:
Creative living & teaching through simple, sustainable DIY and cozy decor
Creative growth & personal development with simple routines, habits, and mindset shifts
Creative entrepreneurship with practical ways teachers and creatives can make extra income

Life doesn’t always hand us what we planned. My superpower is seeing the potential in every challenge, forgotten item, or blank page and helping you do the same. My goal is to inspire you to solve everyday problems in simple and sustainable ways, by making the most of what you already have. You don’t need a big budget to create a beautiful life.

So grab your art supplies and a cup of tea. Let’s create freedom together, one cozy project at a time!