vida – LYDIA HERRERA

Christmas 2025 - 86

Although there was no holiday stress (until the last day—because all I wanted to do was sit and enjoy the... Read more...

A QUIET CUP IN KYOTO: THE CAFÉ WORTH TRAVELING FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Hidden in the historic streets of Higashiyama, % Arabica Kyoto offers a holiday-season escape defined by warmth, stillness, and the beauty of slow living. Read more...

WHY I'M FINALLY MOVING FORWARD

A personal reflection on why I’m finally stepping into the purpose God placed in my heart. After years of hesitation, fear, and waiting, I’m moving forward with lydiaherrera.com—my name, my... Read more...

WHY I DON'T CARE TO BE ONLINE

A quiet confession about why I’ve resisted being online—and the deeper truth that keeps calling me back. This is a reflection on purpose, solitude, and the quiet pull to bring... Read more...

45 DAYS

A quiet return after forty-five days—just me, my books, and the desire to write a life that leaves light behind. I’m not here for popularity; I’m here to offer something... Read more...

Brown butter chocolate chip cookies

Growing up, I loved baking, and I still do. When I was eating a little less carelessly, I found this simple recipe. I will share it with you, and please... Read more...

It’s been 5 months!

What is wrong with me? I’ve had this blog open for 5 months and I’ve not invited anyone over. I’m on MailerLite.com prepping my first RSS feed emails to then... Read more...

Valentines Earrings

Earlier this year, I got this material to start prepping earrings for this past Valentine’s… but ADHD 🙄. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year. So, here we go... Read more...

LYDIA HERRERA FASHION (part 2)

I searched as best I could for some of my past handmade items. I could only find these at the moment. I have a few laptops, desktops, and phones that... Read more...

LYDIA HERRERA FASHION (part 1)

I remember playing with my fashion plates as a little girl. That’s one thing that stands out from my childhood. So I grabbed this for my daughter immediately when I saw it. Why... Read more...

San Antonio ♥️

We went to San Antonio this weekend… well, before I talk about that, I want to mention—I could really spend my life writing. (Random.) But “life gets in the way.”... Read more...

I’m still up

I opened up this website 10 days ago, and I think it’s time to expand. I need my own app! It’s almost 3AM, and I’m thinking big things—devotional sign-ups, Google... Read more...