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Ready to Write

It has been a while since my last post, but I am so happy to be writing here tonight. This hiatus has been my longest since I started blogging back in 2012. To be frank – the stress of the … Read More

Fifty Days of Summer

From today (July 17th) until the end of Labor Day Weekend (September 6th), there are a little over fifty days left in what most consider the summer season. I do not know about anyone else, but this period seems to … Read More

Year of Challenge: Reviewing the Results

Major shout-out to anyone who kicks off their full plan for the year ahead in January. I am usually not one of those people, but I am committed to purposeful growth, even if it takes me a bit longer to … Read More

RCD x EAC

I am thrilled to be featuring a small business that is close to my heart this evening! My cousin, RYAN, launched her own digital art shop in the midst of the chaos that is 2020. That fact alone is one … Read More

Gift Guide: Female-Owned Brands

Sharing my final gift guide of the season today! This guide features products from female-owned brands – many of which I have shopped from for years. #1 BLACK SLINGBACK PUMP I first discovered SARAH FLINT through one of my favorite … Read More

Gift Guide: Black-Owned Brands

My second holiday post is full of bright gift picks! All of the gift recommendations in this list are from Black-owned businesses. I am super excited to purchase items from these brands for myself & for others on my list. … Read More

Gift Guide: Queer-Owned Brands

Today is my first day sharing holiday gift guides! As I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, BAD ON PAPER, I heard a summary of exactly why this activity is making me feel even happier than usual. Becca … Read More

Autumn To-Do List 2020

This weekend I felt happier than I have in a while & I want to extend these good feelings. Time continues to feel out of whack, but I find these short lists helps me savor the season I am in … Read More

A Romantic Weekend in Hudson

Steph & I planned our first visit to Hudson, New York this winter as our main Christmas present to each other. In this quaint upstate town, there are plenty of places to eat, shop, & relax during a weekend getaway. … Read More

Thanksgiving 2019

This holiday has already been filled with glasses of bubbly, a family dinner at our favorite restaurant, & snuggles with babies. After several weeks of intense stress, I am feeling my body finally start to relax in the suburbs. My … Read More