Welcome to Custom AF Life.

I’m Anna Fielder. I’ve spent my life navigating multiple worlds-small family business roots, corporate training, thousands of creative passions and projects, and hands-on experience in about every industry you can think of. I’m a licensed hairstylist, a former bar owner, a medical advocate, a project manager, carver, builder, wood worker, art therapy practitioner, business/mental health and life coach. I’ve worn a lot of hats, but at my core, I’ve always been an artist who loves to learn and share.

Beyond titles or roles, I have a brain and body that thrives on the Big 5 C’S. Creativity, Curiosity, Constant learning, Coffee and a little sprinkle of Chaos.

That SAME brain and body actively work against me most days, doesn’t recognize itself in a mirror, and feels more like 3 Feral Raccoons hoola-hooping in a human suit than anything else. But apparently this is just what the human experience is gunna feel like for me for a while. To say the last 4 years have been full of ups and downs is an understatement. But in the spirit of staying positive we are going to focus on the growths! This year we are looking to curate more of that growth through intentional exploration of our everyday life, designing and creating better experiences and spaces for our happiest future selves.

Whether it’s woodworking, sewing, designing, painting, art therapy, reinventing furniture, building art installations or learning a new skill. My hands and mind are always busy bringing ideas to life. Usually with my, equally as creative sidekick husband, Shane, along for the ride.

“To have and to hold. And not be an idiot”

That was in our vows to each other on our wedding day… And we take that shit serious AF. As long as we’re not idiots and we keep creating, we’re gunna have the best time.

Personally I’m on the journey of learning that life, like art, is an evolving process. A MESSY AF. FUN AF. INFURIATING AF. BOLD AF.

EVOLVING AF PROCESS.

As an autistic, ADHD creative, I see the world a little differently. Always searching for new ways to blend structure with imagination. I wear many hats, but the common thread in everything I do is the drive to design a life that feels true to who I am.

This blog is about that journey of finding my way again, navigating a more authentic unmasked life, and building community through creativity and healing. Whether you’re an artist at heart, a fellow multi-hyphenate, or just someone looking for a fresh perspective, I hope this space inspires you to embrace designing your own life in a way that’s custom AF.

What You’ll Find Here

*Creative projects, DIYs, and behind-the-scenes process

*Problem-solving through design and hands-on work

*Mental health growth practices that keep me sane

*Insights on juggling multiple passions and responsibilities

*Looking at life through fresh eyes, with curiosity and adaptability

*Venerability. And a lot of it.

This is my space to create, share, and explore no limits, no rules, just the joy of making and figuring it out as we go. (Maybe with this blog we will answer the eternal question… Can you organize a feral raccoon??? Probably not, but it’s gunna be fun to try;)

Welcome to Custom AF Designs Life.