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IndyCraftivist ✨ Concierge Tailor
✨ IATSE Member
✨ Hoosier with a Jezebel spirit
✨ Upcycled Rebellion:
Thoughtfully Made
Whimsically Designed

Applying principles and elements of design and costume construction, we create costumes and accessories for both private and commercial clients.

Happy when I saw this yesterday, I stopped dead in my tracks. “In order to be magnetic, you have to be able to be rep...
08/24/2026

Happy when I saw this yesterday, I stopped dead in my tracks. “In order to be magnetic, you have to be able to be repulsive.” I don’t think I’ve ever heard it stated so clearly.

There are people who are on the fence about me. They think I’m too loud or too much. They have opinions about where I work or the high esteem in which I think of myself. The older I get the easier it is for me to walk away. A decade ago I may have tried harder, shrank myself to be more palatable. I’m getting so much better at saying “this opportunity, person, client, job or whatever isn’t for me” and walking away before the situation becomes toxic.

If there are rooms or spaces you no longer see me in, this is why!

Thank you to everyone involved in Feast of Lanterns the organizers, the volunteers and the sponsors. Year after year you...
08/23/2026

Thank you to everyone involved in Feast of Lanterns the organizers, the volunteers and the sponsors. Year after year you put on an amazing event. The vibe is always immaculate.

I’d also like to thank everyone that stopped by and said hi. From the friends that came by for a hug to the guy who complimented how well my banner was made. I even had a guy come and ask me how to say my name. I’m gonna do another intro video soon, apparently a lot people don’t know the correct pronunciation 😂

And a very heartfelt thanks to everyone who made a purchase, which supports my dream!

08/23/2026

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All set up Feast of Lanterns I
08/22/2026

All set up Feast of Lanterns I

08/17/2026



I’ve been going through a lot recently, but who hasn’t? I’m moving at the end of the month. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since the pandemic and also it’s something I dread. I’m also applying to a job that is slightly outside of my comfort zone. I’ve had numerous well meaning friends say something along the lines of, “I’m done striving, I’m just looking for smooth sailing till retirement.” Or sometimes it sounds like “that’s a lot of work, it won’t be easy, I wouldn’t do it.” It started me wondering if I have over imagined my next step.

Usually, to help myself feel better, I listen to inspirational audiobooks. Last night I was listening to The Obstacle Is The Way, by Ryan Holiday. He was telling a story about Amelia Earhart. About how her first mission was just for show, she knew it and she still said yes.

“She said yes, because that’s what people who defy the odds do. That’s how people become great at things, whether it’s flying or blowing gender stereotypes do, they start. Anywhere. Anyhow. They don’t care if the conditions are perfect or if they are being slighted because they know once they get started, if they can just gain some momentum. They can make it happen!”

Here’s your reminder that you can do hard things. You can create a life that looks different than everyone else you know. A life you’re proud of, that works for you, and that you don’t need to escape from. I’m saying this to you, but I need the reminder myself.

08/11/2026

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If you follow me on Threads, you know I’m moving AND it’s been a crazy couple of months. I’ve struggled to find a plac...
08/10/2026



If you follow me on Threads, you know I’m moving AND it’s been a crazy couple of months. I’ve struggled to find a place that felt affordable. I’ve struggled with trying to prove my identity to a bot, gotta love technology. I had a family emergency that allowed me to reconnect with my family.

Now I get to pack up my house. A place that’s been my safe haven since I returned to Indy. The place I inherited my mom and my brother’s worldly possessions. A place that never was conducive to sharing. A place I should have left earlier, but it was affordable. I’m both excited for the next place and feeling overwhelmed with packing and moving.

I’m hopeful about setting up my new studio! I’m excited about what the future holds! I can’t wait to see what emerges.

Happy Monday y’all! Go chase those dreams!!!

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