light & gather

The Art & Aesthetic That Shaped 90s Kid Horror

The air outside is crisp, and the night has started to fill your window. It’s late…
What Does Your Halloween Costume Say About You?

Do you remember when BuzzFeed was full of those addictive quizzes that told you things like…
Halloween Costumes Ideas from 90s Kid Horror Films

The 90s Halloween Girlhood Ok, so nobody asked — but if I had gone trick-or-treating when…
Ryan’s Halloween Starter Kit

When I was a kid, my mother refused to take part in Halloween. She thought it…
The Street That Wasn’t There

Ryan was my best friend in the neighborhood. My mom used to say we were so…
Food + Gather: Soup + Stars — Making the Night Memorable

Now that we’ve set the mood and built a cozy menu, let’s talk about how to…
Food + Gather: Soup + Stars — Cozy Fall Dinner Menu

Since this is the first in the series, I wanted to keep the menu easy, accessible,…
Food + Gather: Soup + Stars — A Cozy Fall Dinner

When I started this blog, it was with the hope of creating gatherings—simple, intimate evenings where…
The Seasonal Sky: Autumn Constellations & the Light of the Stars

Seasonal changes always reveal signs. When summer fades to fall, the air cools and the sun…
Candlelight: A Mood for the Season

I used to set my alarm at an ungodly hour. I’d let it go off an…