I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I decided to adopt a couple of plants from a local supermarket. Somehow I got caught up in the houseplant trend and was inspired to add a little greenery to my small space. I wanted to give it a try, even with my past history of having a brown thumb! Little did I know how exciting, but also frustrating...

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The first half of this year has been a whirlwind of so many transitions and changes that I did not always know how to adjust to (- still figuring out some too haha). I just graduated college and am moving onto a similar, but different season in life as I head to grad school. It's exciting to almost be doing what I'm interested in doing for work in...

Spring is right around the corner, which means spring break is either here or will be in a few weeks! Even if you're not traveling to somewhere bright and warm, planning a staycation can be just as fun. Plus, it's so much more college-budget friendly! Home is for the homebodies!  If you want to stick true to the "stay" part of staycation, here...

  The last time I made a self-introduction post was about two years ago, so re-introductions are a bit over due! I go by "Jem" here on arise + create, which is short for Jemima (my name). I am currently a college student getting ready to graduate and continue onto more school. I have been a blogger for about five years, but not writing as consistently...

Even though I missed Valentine's Day by a few days, the topic of love is still relevant in everyday life. This led me reflect on how I live and take the time to love others well, especially when asking the question, "Am I too busy to love others well?" In the past semester, I would have answered after some thought, "yes". We love because...

Today I thought I'd share a simple art DIY that uses supplies you may already have at home! I'm not sure if this idea has been posted before as a craft-hack, but I know it is handy for me when I decide to have a mini-art project day from home. If you give this hack a try, comment below and link your work of art. There is also a Pinterest friendly...

I don't know about you, but I have a true sweet spot for 80s music. Throw some praise and worship in the mix,  and I will for sure make a playlist out of it. Today, I thought I'd share a few throwback tunes that I enjoy listening to and you might too. What throwback era of music is your favorite?...

It's a new year, and also a new chapter for this space of three years... welcome to arise + create! arise + create is a space that is mainly focused on three things: living, believing, and making. I realized one of my frustrations when figuring out how to blog and what to blog about was due to not having a clear focus. The space I created when...