A latte with beautiful heart-shaped foam art held by an individual outdoors.

You, My Friend

have come to the right place

You’ve arrived in a space designed for women who live full, demanding lives — and are ready to reclaim a little of themselves in the process. Purple Paper Heart is an online journal dedicated to the everyday practice of tending to your own life: your energy, your identity, your growth.
Here, you’ll find thoughtful reflections, grounded insights, and modern takes on what it means to care for yourself in a world that constantly asks for more.
It’s a place for women who are building lives with intention — not perfection. Women who want to feel present in their own days again.
Strength doesn’t have to be loud. Care doesn’t have to be dramatic. Growth doesn’t have to be a reinvention.
Growth happens in the small, ordinary moments you choose yourself. This is where that practice begins.

The meaning in the name

Purple

It’s soft, intentional and maybe even a little mysterious. It’s the color of royalty and invokes a quiet strength.

Paper

It suggests something handmade, delicate and personal.

Heart

It’s vulnerability with intention, like a love letter written with care or a message meant to be kept close.

Close-up of a vibrant tulip bouquet held by a woman in a white sweater.

My Favorites for September

TV Show

K-Pop Demon Hunters

Drink

Hot Chai

Food

Green Onion Pancakes

Animal

My cat Rocco

musical group

BTS

Hobby

Shopping at Homegoods

Why I Love What I Do

You’ve spent years loving others. Now it’s time to love yourself with the same devotion. You’re not selfish. You’re sacred. And I’m here to remind you of that—every step of the way.