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Hey there! It's so nice to meet you! I'm Sam the creator and founder of Brooks Beach. Brooks Beach is an online space for normal girlies to romanticize their lives. I'm an artist and photographer living in Southern California. I'll share weekly blog posts that cover everything from personal stories to business ideas. It's a space to feel good, garden, have date nights with romantic partners and get togethers with friends, and lots of tips and tricks.  So cheers to building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

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Thoughts on Chat GPT Taking over Instagram I think I might be the only person who has noticed this, but Chat GPT is taking over Instagram, and it’s driving me crazy. But a lot of the creators I used to follow are using chat gpt to write their captions. I’ve verified this by asking if […]

Thoughts on Chat GPT Taking over Instagram

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Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood Decorating a small space on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or personality. Here are some quick and creative ideas to help you transform your small space without overspending: Multi-Functional Furniture Ottomans with hidden storage Sofa beds so you can host friends Thrift […]

Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood

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Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood

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The One Where We DON’T Make Ourselves Smaller

My parents made some mistakes when I was growing up. But they also did lots of things right. And one thing that they did very very right is that my mom never taught me to be smaller. She never taught me to take up less space. In fact, when I was actively trying to make […]

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8 Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Ideas: Apartment-Friendly Themes and Outings

8 Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Ideas: Apartment-Friendly Themes and Outings Galentine’s Day is such a fun day to celebrate whether you’re in a committed relationship or not! My girls, gays, and non-binary baes deserve to be celebrated and I’m so excited to pamper them a little bit this year! But hosting galentine’s day can sometimes feel […]

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How to Set-up a DIY Popcorn Bar

How to Set-up a DIY Popcorn Bar I love to set up an interactive element anytime I’m hosting a get together and setting up a DIY Popcorn Bar is a fun, easy, and fairly inexpensive one! 1. Choose Your Popcorn Base Plain popcorn: Air-popped or lightly salted for versatility. If you want to buy pre-popped […]

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Adulting has turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined it would be when I was a little girl. But it has also turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm embracing the dichotomy and sharing the good, bad, and embarrassing here. We're trying our best.

Creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside

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