Author: Amanda Westlake
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Living Faithfully: Beyond Templates & Traditions
In life, we have seasons. The season of Oh Beloved One (a blog and magazine I started when I was… Read more.
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The Art of Dressing in Chapters
I have always had a penchant for fashion. And, yes, like all of us at the age of 8 or… Read more.
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My 2026 Word is “Hearth.” Here’s Why.
Hearth the floor of a fireplace. the area in front of a fireplace.”they were sitting around the hearth” used as… Read more.
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26 Things I Love about Life – A Birthday Post
Year 26 is a way bigger deal than I anticipated. After all, I’ve always loved the all-powerful quarter, which I… Read more.
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A Soft Girl’s Guide to Vans Warped Tour
Black shirts, fishnet tights, friendly banter embellished with insults and cuss words—the Vans Warped Tour is perhaps the last place… Read more.
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The Memory Jumper’s Companion: 6 Prompts to Explore Your Past
One reason I enjoy writing is because I get a way to untangle thoughts in my brain: contemplations on what… Read more.
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From Ballet Flats to Bridal Heels: A Shoe Memoir
When was the last time you cleaned out your shoe rack, beloved? As a thrifting junkie, shoes were something I… Read more.
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The Root of It All: Hair Loss, Vitamin D, and Letting Go
What makes you feel like you? Maybe you’re better at focusing on the fact that you are a soul, rather… Read more.
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Spring-Themed Issue: Your Flower Personality Quiz Awaits
Wallflower is such a fun personal project! It’s like a diary or a collage. I decided I’ll start theming the… Read more.
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this book saved my life: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
It’s been two years since I stumbled into a Barnes & Noble and bought this book as a gift for… Read more.