A cluttered art studio with paintings, art supplies, and painting tools scattered on the floor and tables. There are hanging plants and a window with white curtains letting in natural light.
A woman with curly brown hair, glasses, and a beige top smiling at the camera in a cozy room with plants and wall decor.

Why I Built to Stay

I’m Kristin Holloway — poet, artist, and maker of magic. This idea was born during my darkest season. After surviving a traumatic childhood, deep grief, divorce, and the unraveling of who I thought I had to be, I began creating as a way to come home to myself.           

Built to Stay is a love letter to every version of me who didn’t give up. It’s also for you — if you’re searching for meaning, magic, or a soft place to land. You’re not alone here.