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a cozy corner for girls who can’t stop yapping about their hobbies
Welcome to SakuBloom. From anime to plants to crochet, we’re a crew of hobby-obsessed girls sharing our personal takes, one post at a time.
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We’re brand new, so the archive is still small, but we’re adding posts as we go. check back soon for more!
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5 Studio Ghibli Movies to Watch This Fall
There’s something about the fall season that just calls for a Studio Ghibli marathon. The nostalgia, the slower pace, the feeling of wanting to curl up under a blanket with some tea and get lost in the whimsy… If you’ve…
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12 Hobbies to Try in Your 20s and 30s (When You Feel Like You Have None)
You know that moment when someone asks “so, what are your hobbies?” and your brain just… buffers? Because the honest answer is scrolling, napping, and rewatching a show you’ve already seen four times, and somehow that doesn’t feel like it…
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DIY Candy Corn Plushie: Easy Fall Crochet Tutorial
Okay, so let’s talk crocheted plushies/amigurumis! **All credit for this crochet pattern goes to @wooli.amigurumis. If you’d like a cuddle buddy of your own, you can find this pattern on their instagram and the Ribblr app to follow along.** Where…
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6 Asian Romance Dramas I’m Currently Obsessed With
As a romance girly who isn’t always able to scratch that itch with anime (aka why are they never adults?!), I find myself sprinting, no, running, to Asian dramas instead. They hit the perfect balance of story, drama, and romance…
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3 Beginner Friendly Cat Safe Plants I Actually Own
I adopted two cats a year ago and quickly learned a hard truth: almost everything is toxic to them. This post breaks down the 3 cat safe, beginner friendly plants I actually own and love, including the mistakes, the near…
why sakubloom
sakubloom was born from the lack of visibility in hobby spaces. We spent years looking for other Black women in the spaces built around the things we love, and rarely finding them. So instead of waiting for that space to exist, we decided to build it ourselves. No gatekeeping, just girls who love what they love.
you found your people
Deep into a K-drama or three rows into a crochet blanket? Someone here is just as obsessed as you.
we see you
Hobby spaces haven’t always made room for everyone. We’re building one where women of every background get a seat.
real girls, real takes
No scripted hype. Just honest opinions from people who actually watched, read, played, and grew the thing.
hobbies aren’t extra or weird
You don’t need a big budget or a big collection. Start small, start cheap, start now.
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