Archive - Handpicked by Alex Steele

Also in here: silver, linen, marble, letterpress

Jul 30 •

Deep Dive ~ Shop over 30 brands

And support Handpicked with each click

Jul 30 •

Turning 35 + a magnificent dress

Also in here: my oil pastel era, icebergs, + 2 songs that make me cry

Jul 23 •

Hot dad jeans & hugging elephants

Also in here: the weird gift I want for my birthday

Jul 16 •

Deep Dive ~ Answering your Q's

Including my choices with garments and how I feel about my value as a woman in my church

Jul 10 •

One-minute painting, the cutest pillow, and a prayer

Also in here: two sneaky Mean Girls references

Jul 9 •

Ask me anything

Also in here: sunscreen, more s'mores, a new painting!

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Balloons, dahlias, and the best s'more hack

Also in here: Sezane on eBay + two ice creams

Jun 25 •

Fun run and hot take

Also in here: #1 nail polish, my bday dress, and i want some tough questions

Jun 18 •

I started a YouTube channel (!!?)

Also in here: couscous salad, crochet dresses, and A'ja Wilson

Jun 11 •

A handful of dad gifts

Also in here: Eleanor's 11 envelopes and a strawberry dress

Jun 4 •

May 2025

What reminds you of your childhood self?

Also in here: the baseball hat of our dreams + painting progress

May 28 •

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