4 Tips to Help You Write That Book

May 10, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Believe it or not, I’ve never written a post about writing. I’ve spoken about reading, and about the act of writing, but I haven’t really shared any tips on the subject. Perhaps this stems from the fact that I’m certainly not an expert. But many of the topics here don’t come from expertise but rather […]

Spring Cleaning-Closet Tips

April 22, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Over the last 6 years or so we’ve moved, bought, sold, rented, and bought again because of the nature of my husband’s job and the desire to fully figure out a city before we decide where to make things permanent. I love our current house and hope to enjoy making memories in it for years […]

Six Self-Love Solo Date Ideas

February 18, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

I didn’t get an early Valentine’s Day post out last week because I’ve been working on a project that’s been pretty time-consuming, but I wanted to write about something self-love-related anyway and it’s never too late to do that. One of my self-love tips is always related to enjoying our own company or getting to […]

How To Take Up Space and Make Space For Others

January 21, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

I typically choose my blog post topics the way I choose my look for the day. I wake up one day and think to myself: this week I would like to write about this… or that. It certainly isn’t as planned as it should be, but unless I’m asked about a particular topic, I tend […]

How to Actually Do What You’ve Been Talking About

January 8, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

One of the things I hear a lot from friends and clients is that they have good intentions when talking about the things they want to accomplish but have a really hard time with the follow-through when embarking on something new. As someone who is pretty goal-driven, I’m not immune to this either. While I […]

3 Ways To Embrace Gratitude All Year Long

November 12, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s probably a little cliche to write a gratitude post in November, but if you’re a long-time reader you know that I don’t limit my talks about gratitude to a specific time of year. And if I’m really being straight with you, I have to admit that it just feels appropriate to write about what […]

Fall Staples With Appleseed’s-The Capsule Wardrobe

November 3, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

This is the 5th and final installment of my fall collaboration with Appleseed’s. Appleseed’s is a great place to find quality staple pieces and that is exactly what you want when putting together a capsule wardrobe. I’ve selected my pieces from Appleseed’s this month with a capsule wardrobe in mind, and I’m very excited to […]

We Had Our Kitchen Cabinets Painted-Here’s How it Went!

September 25, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I don’t share as much home stuff in this space as I probably should. I tend to focus on style, beauty, and life advice- The things I believe help us look and more importantly feel our best. But I’ve loved home decor, art, and small renovations that make your house feel more like home for […]

Three Ways To Embrace the Art of Slowing Down Starting with Your Morning Routine

July 5, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

As things start to speed up I’m embracing the art of slowing down, which is quite the 180 for me. I tend to do almost everything quickly. My husband on the other hand takes most things slow. Often this leads to just a little bit of angst on my part as joint projects often take […]

Freeing up Your Summer Look with Wardrobe Staples

June 7, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

There is always something freeing about summer. Like most of you, I longed for summer breaks in my youth. Back then the only scheduled occurrence was the white truck that slowly crept down my street emitting a melody that, although expected, still induced a panic that sent me rummaging for loose change. The angst of […]