What March Unfolds
nature entering the room.
March always arrives softly.
Not with loud declarations of spring, but with hints — a petal here, a longer stretch of evening light there. The air begins to loosen. Windows open a little wider. The hills of Southern California begin whispering green again.
This month I find myself leaning into small rituals and beautiful details that make everyday life feel a little more poetic.
Thrifted Treasures
Most days you can find me wandering through thrift stores, slowly combing through racks and shelves like a quiet treasure hunt.
I come in with little to none expectations
But somehow the right things always find their way into my hands.
These are some of my finds this month.
Thrifting is less about consumption and more about continuation — giving objects another chapter.
Florals
Even the smallest bloom feels like a celebration after winter’s quiet. When I walk outside, I find myself stopping more often — noticing petals, branches, the way light touches.
Almost weekly I bring a few stems home.
They end up in simple vases, kitchen island, coffee table, bedside, bathrooms. Nothing arranged too carefully. Just nature entering the room.
Florals always remind me that beauty doesn’t rush.
What I’m Wearing
My outfits lately have been simple, layered, and comfortable.
Eyelet cotton top, Loose denim. Barn jacket. Trench coat.
A cashmere sweater tied around my waist or over my shoulders.
A vintage scarf wrapped around my neck or my bag.
Style for me has never been about trends. It’s about expression — a quiet way of telling the story of who you are without speaking.
I love mixing thrifted pieces with modern ones, textures from different eras finding harmony together.
Fashion, in its best form, feels like art you can wear.
I wrote about it here
I thrift about 95% of my closet. On the rare occasions when I receive a PR package from a brand I truly love, or when I decide to splurge on something especially cute, I make an exception. Most recent purchase was this eyelet purse from Anthropologie I couldn’t resist it, I think it was missing from my spring outfits.
shop my closet - ** I add mostly secondhand finds from poshmark, Etsy, Ebay, Depop.
What I’m Reading
There is always a book nearby.
Right now I’m halfway through Katherine by Anya Seton, a historical novel and I truly cannot put it down. The story follows Katherine Swynford in medieval England — a sweeping romance filled with court intrigue, devotion, and resilience. The writing pulls you so deeply into another century.
Because I source books, I’ve collected quite a few this month. On my coffee table which is always changing weekly. right now I have been flipping through Antiques at Home by Barbara Milo Ohrbach 1989 —a beautiful book that celebrates living with antiques in a warm and personal way. It reminds me that a home becomes meaningful through objects that carry stories.
A Vineyard Garden 1991 by Molly Chappellet is beautifully written and photographed on creating a soulful garden in harmony with nature, filled with wildflowers, stone paths, and seasonal rhythms—something I love because it feels less like gardening and more like living poetically with the land.
Linens and Lace 1990 by Tricia Foley is a timeless celebration of romantic interiors filled with soft textiles, heirloom linens, and quiet domestic beauty—something I love because it captures the poetry of simple living and the elegance of everyday home rituals.
I also recently picked up a vintage parenting book from 1967 titled Let’s Bring Them Up Sensibly by Mae Garden. I’m always drawn to older books like this — there’s something thoughtful and grounded about the wisdom found in earlier generations.
And of course, there are always a few poetry books nearby — the kind you open randomly and read slowly, letting a few lines linger with your afternoon tea.
In the Word
This year I began a Bible-through-the-year reading plan. I started on January 1st and, by God’s grace, I haven’t missed a day.
I’ve been learning so much about the character of God and feel deeply moved by the history of the beginning of time. The Bible is truly a fascinating book if you’ve never read it. It is alive — the scriptures seem to leap off the page and teach in ways that nothing and no one else can.
The way everything is woven together feels like threads of wisdom running through generations.
It has become a well I return to again and again whenever my soul feels thirsty.
I’ve also been attending a weekly women’s Bible study where we are studying women from the Old Testament. So far we’ve learned about Eve, Jochebed, Abigail, Leah, Ruth, and Huldah.
Taking time to study these remarkable women each week has been incredibly rewarding and moving. Through their stories I’m learning more about the character of God and the strength, faith, and courage these women carried in their lives.
Skin Food
Lately I’ve been drawn to skincare that feels simple and nourishing.
Two products I’ve been loving are The Aloe Serum and The Attar Balm from Monastery.
The Aloe serum feels light, refreshing, and deeply hydrating. I press it gently into my skin every morning, while taking in deep breaths.
The Attar balm is deeply richer calming and floral (jasmine). I reach for it on the nights I take a hot bath. It’s a rich botanical concentrate that melts into my skin, leaving it soft, nourished, and my skin feels fed by morning.
The new Biome Balancing Cleansing Oil by Le Prumunier has been such a treat. I’ve only recently got it and am quite enjoying it. I already have the Plum Beauty Oil and it’s probably one of my favorite oils. Handcrafted from sustainably sourced plums, this indulgent oil is an excellent source of nourishing vitamins and antioxidants.
These small moments feel soothing in the most beautiful way.
Perfume
Lately I’ve been paying more attention to scent.
Fragrance has a quiet way of becoming part of memory — the scent of a room, a scarf, a page in a book, or the warmth of skin after a bath. It lingers in subtle ways, tying moments together.
Recently I’ve been enjoying the LIIS discovery set, and I truly love it. Each scent feels unique and different in its own way, like small moods captured in a bottle.
I really enjoyed Choux Choux ( notes: Citrus Peel, Fresh Cream, Vanilla Beans, Fleur de Sel, Caramel, Sandalwood, Cocoa) and
Bo ( notes: Elemi, Tobacco Leaves, Redwood Pine, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Vanilla Beans) all through out the winter.
Lately I’ve been reaching for Lucienne (notes: Pomelo, Lemon Zest
Magnolia, Dragon Fruit, Waterlily Sea Shells)
Floating (notes: Bergamot, Peach, Wild Orchid, Crisp Linen, Sequoia Wood) which feel especially beautiful as the days begin to soften into spring.
If you’re looking for a new perfume but aren’t quite sure which one to commit to, I highly recommend starting with a discovery set. It allows you to experience the entire line and see which notes unfold best on your skin and last throughout the day.
Twisted Lilly has some great sample sets you can try aswell!
Here are some of perfumes I really liked this past year.
Fragrance is such a personal journey, and sometimes the most beautiful scents are the ones you discover slowly.
The Nostalgic Table
Lately I’ve also been busy packing orders from my shop, Olga’s Abode.
My Vintage Mystery Boxes — The Nostalgic Table have been finding their way into homes all over, and the orders have been flooding in every day. I feel incredibly grateful each time I wrap one.
Each box is carefully gathered and gift-wrapped by hand.
I offer three sizes:
• Petit (2-4 items)
• Classic (5-8 items)
• The Collector (9-12 items)
Every piece inside tells a story from another time. No two boxes are ever the same.
Inside you might find old paper ephemera, vintage textiles, beeswax candles, small glass objects for the home, beautiful forgotten pieces that once belonged to someone else’s everyday life.
Unwrapping one feels a little like opening a small gathering of forgotten treasures — perfect for the nostalgic soul, the homemaker, or the dreamer who finds meaning in the past.
I love imagining these pieces finding their way into new homes and new stories.
Choosing What Grows Your Garden
I recently read something that stayed with me:
If it makes you happy,
soothes your soul,
grows your garden —
choose that.
Maybe that’s what March is about.
Choosing the things that nurture life slowly and intentionally.
For me, that looks like:
reading the word of God
being inspired by old books
thrifting forgotten treasures
arranging simple flowers
wearing clothes that feel like art
reading beautiful books
caring gently for my skin
wrapping small boxes of nostalgia for others
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once.
It unfolds.
And maybe we are allowed to unfold a little too.
Warmly, Olga
