Meet the Woman Behind the Tiara

“I believe whimsy is a form of wisdom. And joy—especially after 45—is a quiet rebellion.”

Hi, I’m Kate, a 51-year-old stay-at-home mom of five grown kids, rediscovering who I am now that the lunchboxes are packed away and the minivan’s finally made way for a slightly smaller vehicle.

This little corner of the internet is where I wear tiaras while baking sourdough, write fanfiction while listening to David Hodges, and decorate fairy gardens with dollar-store flowers like it’s a sacred ritual. Because honestly, it is.

I’m here for long dresses, Anne Shirley-level imagination, and late-night reruns of Fringe with popcorn in hand. I believe being a grown-up doesn’t mean giving up wonder. It means finally having the power to live it out loud.

Here, you’ll find:

• Old-fashioned romance and new ways to feel beautiful
  
• Sourdough, jam jars, and handmade headbands
  
• Fairy lights, colored glass, and everything sparkly
  
• DIYs, nostalgia, and encouragement for women over 45 who want more! More joy. More creativity More fun
  

This blog is my love letter to the girls we were and the women we still get to become. I’m so glad you’re here.

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