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Ashley's Overgrown Shelf
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Blog
Freebies
Shop the Shelf
Manga Snacks
Cozy Color Palettes
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About Me
Contact Me
Newsletter
Blog
Freebies
Shop the Shelf
Manga Snacks
Cozy Color Palettes
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About Me
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What Your Favorite Book Trope Says About You
Bookish Humor Ashley Bexar 5/7/25 Bookish Humor Ashley Bexar 5/7/25

What Your Favorite Book Trope Says About You

Enemies to lovers? Found family? Grumpy x sunshine? Your favorite book trope says a lot about you, maybe too much. Here’s what your go-to trope reveals about your personality (and your emotional stability).

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What Kind of Fictional Man Do You Secretly (or Not So Secretly) Simp For?
Personality Quizzes Ashley Bexar 5/7/25 Personality Quizzes Ashley Bexar 5/7/25

What Kind of Fictional Man Do You Secretly (or Not So Secretly) Simp For?

What kind of fictional man are you hopelessly simping for? Brooding antihero? Sunshine himbo? Cinnamon roll with a dark side? Take this unhinged quiz to find out your fictional type, and yes, you will feel called out.

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5 Lazy Plant Care Tips That Actually Work (From a Plant Parent Who Forgets to Water)
Plant Guides Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Plant Guides Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

5 Lazy Plant Care Tips That Actually Work (From a Plant Parent Who Forgets to Water)

Need easy plant care tips that don’t require a horticulture degree? Here are 5 lazy hacks to help you keep your houseplants alive; even if you forget they exist sometimes.

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The 5 Stages of Falling for a Fictional Character (Send Help.)
Bookish Humor Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Bookish Humor Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

The 5 Stages of Falling for a Fictional Character (Send Help.)

From “he’s not even real” to “spiritually married,” these are the five painfully relatable stages of falling in love with a fictional character. Warning: emotional damage ahead.

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Junji Ito Starter Guide | Where to Begin (and What to Save for Later)
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

Junji Ito Starter Guide | Where to Begin (and What to Save for Later)

New to Junji Ito’s horror manga? This starter guide breaks down where to begin, what to skip (for now), and which stories are best for different fear levels; from spirals and sea creatures to Satan and short stories.

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Kowloon Generic Romance Vol. 1 – Retro Romance with a Sci-Fi Twist
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

Kowloon Generic Romance Vol. 1 – Retro Romance with a Sci-Fi Twist

Kowloon Generic Romance blends slow-burn romance with mystery and subtle sci-fi. A visually stunning manga set in an alternate Kowloon, it explores memory, identity, and complicated chemistry. I rated it 4/5!

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Dissolving Classroom by Junji Ito - A Polite Descent into Madness
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

Dissolving Classroom by Junji Ito - A Polite Descent into Madness

Junji Ito’s Dissolving Classroom delivers a grotesque yet clever short horror manga featuring toxic apologies, satanic guilt, and a wildly chaotic little sister. A quick, unsettling read that earns 4 out of 5 stars.

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Moody Meets Mid-Century: Shop This Cozy Amazon Living Room
Amazon Finds Ashley Bexar 5/3/25 Amazon Finds Ashley Bexar 5/3/25

Moody Meets Mid-Century: Shop This Cozy Amazon Living Room

A cozy mid-century living room design using all Amazon finds; think burnt orange velvet, fringe details, rich greens, and vintage-inspired charm. Shop the full look and recreate this eclectic space at home!

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Low-Light Queens: Plants That Thrive in Shade
Plant Guides Ashley Bexar 5/3/25 Plant Guides Ashley Bexar 5/3/25

Low-Light Queens: Plants That Thrive in Shade

These low-light queens are perfect for adding greenery to your darker corners; no sunny window needed.

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Soft Lemon Cookies & Creepy Manga: A Cozy Chaos Pairing
Manga Snacks Ashley Bexar 5/1/25 Manga Snacks Ashley Bexar 5/1/25

Soft Lemon Cookies & Creepy Manga: A Cozy Chaos Pairing

Soft, buttery lemon cookies baked during a creepy manga read? Absolutely. This cozy chaos pairing of citrus sweets and unsettling stories is the vibe you didn’t know you needed.

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Dark Academia Desk Vibes: Build a Moody, Bookish Workspace
Cozy Chaos Decor Ashley Bexar 4/29/25 Cozy Chaos Decor Ashley Bexar 4/29/25

Dark Academia Desk Vibes: Build a Moody, Bookish Workspace

If your idea of productivity includes stacks of old books, flickering lamplight, and the constant suspicion your desk might be haunted; this one’s for you.

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10 Moody Manga Picks for Cozy Chaos Readers
Manga Picks Ashley Bexar 4/28/25 Manga Picks Ashley Bexar 4/28/25

10 Moody Manga Picks for Cozy Chaos Readers

10 moody manga picks for when you want your reading corner to feel haunted, chaotic, and a little overgrown. From Junji Ito to Tokyo Ghoul; these are the cozy chaos must-haves.

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How to Create a Boho Book Lover’s Plant-Filled Nook
Cozy Chaos Decor Ashley Bexar 4/26/25 Cozy Chaos Decor Ashley Bexar 4/26/25

How to Create a Boho Book Lover’s Plant-Filled Nook

Create your dream cozy reading nook filled with plants, books, boho textures, and soft chaos energy. Easy decor ideas for cozy book lovers and plant fanatics.

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Customize Your Kindle: DIY Insert Designs for Clear Cases + Cozy Manga Vibes
Freebies Ashley Bexar 4/26/25 Freebies Ashley Bexar 4/26/25

Customize Your Kindle: DIY Insert Designs for Clear Cases + Cozy Manga Vibes

Free cozy chaos downloads ahead!

Grab printable Kindle inserts, cozy chaos goodies, and other freebies and stick around for more monthly moods, manga spirals, and plant-fueled chaos.

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Cozy Chaos Shelf Tour: How I Styled My Overgrown Shelf
Home Decor Ashley Bexar 4/26/25 Home Decor Ashley Bexar 4/26/25

Cozy Chaos Shelf Tour: How I Styled My Overgrown Shelf

A cozy chaos guide to styling an overgrown shelf — with plants, manga, memories, and just a little bit of intentional spiraling.

Here’s how I built my current shelf setup (and how you can make your own cozy corner too).

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Monthly Mood Board: Spiraling into Cozy Chaos (April–May 2025)
Monthly Mood Boards Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Monthly Mood Boards Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

Monthly Mood Board: Spiraling into Cozy Chaos (April–May 2025)

Dark corners. Haunted plants. Manga that makes you question basic shapes. This month’s mood is pure cozy chaos, and I’m spiraling into it willingly.

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Plant & Panel Pairing: Tomie by Junji Ito + Purple Passion Plant
Plant & Panel Pairings Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Plant & Panel Pairings Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

Plant & Panel Pairing: Tomie by Junji Ito + Purple Passion Plant

A soft, fuzzy plant paired with an immortal, manipulative manga girl? Yep. This pairing is all drama, all beauty, and just a little toxic; exactly how Tomie would want it.

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Why Uzumaki by Junji Ito is the Creepiest (and one of the Best) Manga I’ve Ever Read
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

Why Uzumaki by Junji Ito is the Creepiest (and one of the Best) Manga I’ve Ever Read

Uzumaki is the kind of manga that quietly crawls under your skin…and stays there. Here’s why Junji Ito’s masterpiece is still my all-time favorite horror manga.

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How to Style a Cozy, Slightly Haunted Manga Corner (Vintage Vibes + Plant Chaos)
Shelf Styling Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Shelf Styling Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

How to Style a Cozy, Slightly Haunted Manga Corner (Vintage Vibes + Plant Chaos)

Create the ultimate manga reading corner with cozy lighting, vintage finds, chaotic plants, and maybe a dinosaur or two. Here’s how to style your own haunted reading nook!

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