For my smarty pants convenience, I've piled up a list of frequently asked questions to give answers to your burning inquiries + your silly curiousities as well.

When did you start blogging + why?

I began blogging in June of 2010 as a way to spill open all my hopes + fears + passions + epiphanies + worries + questions + more. I wanted + most certainly needed a space to vent + a platform to thrown all instruction manuals in the trash bin + give my heart something worth beating about + inspire others to do the same. Plus, I was looking for a job that involved me working in my pajamas 99% day of the time. Blogging seems like the perfect fit.

I'm wondering how you get your hair to look so silky/smooth all the time.

Awww stop it! OK don't LOL. Although my hair will never be as sleek + gleaming + TV-commercial ready as I'd like, I do have to give credit to my mom for never giving me permission to dye my hair before I turned 18. Surprisingly, by the time I got to 18 I no longer wanted to jump on the painting-my-hair wagon, so what you see is the result of being 100% natural. It also help stay away from over-the-counter hair crap that feels like detergent. I'm a loyal consumer of organic shampoo's + conditioner's, Aveda being my absolute favorite brand.

How you keep the videos coming? I mean I want to do another one, but the ideas are few.

The honest truth? Because I committed to making them every Friday, so I tell myself week in + week out "Mayi, you better be ready to deliver your promise this Friday." It's incredible what social accountability can do LOL.

How do you manage to do all that you do?

Oh boy! I wish I could tell you I have an army on Umpa Lumpas bouncing around my studio helping me out. Unfortunately, that's far from the truth. It's just me + my 10 little fingers here. I think it helps to have inherited my fathers intensity + obsessive discipline, because I'm naturally very self-driven + hyper active. My Life is Messy Planners are also oh so handy to jot down all my crazy ideas + forget nothing. Well, almost nothing, cuz I mess up on occasion, but shh, let's keep that between the two of us (wink).

What video camera do you use? 

I use a Flip Ultra HD, the white one. I love it. 

I would like to use one of your images on my blog. Can I?

I'd love for you to share my work on your blog, that's so kind of you. I only ask that you please give credit to my work + link back. Thanks for your support!

I really enjoyed your {insert name of post here} post. Can I share it?

Of course! I love when others enjoy my posts enough to share them with their friends + network via social media or their own sites. Just kindly note, posts can't be copied in their entirety + I require a link back to the original post with credits for all images. Also, be aware that all layouts + tutorials + collages + printables + videos on this blog are created solely for the site, so please don't reproduce these items without written permission. Thanks for understanding.

I love your whimsical illustration, can you make me a custom character?

You bet I can. Send me the details of your very special project + I'll give you a quote to make it happen. So exciting! I love working with clients one-on-one to transform their crazy ideas into truly unique masterpieces that feel like no other. My hand-painted whimsical illustrations can make their debut in a variety of places including, but not limited to: personal identity (i.e. stationary + notepads + calling cards) + custom invitation suites (i.e. wedding + showers + birthday) + business identity (i.e. logos + social sharing icons + e-book covers + business cards) + designs for licensing (i.e. single images or collections).

Just one little detail to keep in mind, due to the amount of heart + attention required to make these custom wonders, availability is extremely limited. So, as soon as you're ready, send me an e-mail to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to talk about details + pricing. I promise to make my very best effort to accommodate you. Can't wait to hear about your idea!

If I send you a gift will you feature it on the blog?

Aww serioualy? I L-O-V-E getting surprises in the mail. If the gift is a good fit for the blog's aesthetic + content, then of course I'll give you s shout out + say it was a gifted.

I make cool stuff. Can you feature me on your blog?

I rarely, if ever, feature just cool people + products or shops. So, instead of pitching me a generic media kit, I'm interested to hear your story + what makes your heart sing + what empowers you beyond belief + these sorts of things. Bonus points for originality + funny jokes + juicy content + out-of-this-world pics.

If I write you an e-mail will you get back to me?

You bet. I might not be able to get back to you as quickly as I’d like to, but I promise I'll get back to you every time. I pride myself in always being within reach + accessible to my readers. Your interest in me + this blog means the world to me.

You’re cute + smiley. Tell us something about you we would never expect.

I once crossed the Canadian border illegally inside a big trash bucket. Please don't tell my grandma', she wouldn't be proud.

If I send you an interesting question will you add it to this FAQ list?

Sure. Tackle me with your question baby! Send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .