We’re officially in mid September, which means that fall is in full swing. The weather may disagree, but in my heart, it’s fall! I love this season for many reasons. The cozy vibes, holidays, and cinnamon scented things to name a few. There’s something so soothing about putting on a moody playlist, lighting a candle,…
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My Summer Travel Must Haves
If you know me, you know that I love to be prepared. I’m the type of person that starts planning my suitcase a month before a trip. I love the ritual of having an abundance of time to assemble all of my products, outfits, and other trip essentials. Preparation and organization are honestly some of…
On Finding Inspiration in an Oversaturated World
Lately, I’ve been feeling like I have absolutely zero creativity. Maybe it’s the summer heat that’s making me feel a little sleepy. Maybe it’s the constant flow of content we’re surrounded by in this day and age. Or maybe it’s a little bit of both. All I know is that every time I sit down…
Sunset Thoughts and Summer Musings
Introspection isn’t unusual for me. I am an introvert after all. There’s just something about summer introspection that always feels a little dreamier. Like I’m looking at everything through the hazy pink lens of a summer sunset. The air is warmer, the pace feels slower, and everything has an air of fresh possibility. I think…
How Many Plants Make a Garden?
How many plants make a garden? Because you’re looking at the proud new owner of not one, but two live plants. As someone who normally gravitates to the eternal simplicity of the fake plant, this is a big deal. It’s not that I’ve had anything against live plants, it’s more that I haven’t had the…
Learning to Give a Little Grace
Something that I’ve grown to be pretty good at is, giving people the benefit of the doubt. Life is crazy, people are messy, and things aren’t always what they seem. If I encounter someone who is particularly brusque, I can usually come up with possible reasons for their demeanor. “It’s because they are having a…
Embracing the Embarrassing
One of the habits I’m trying to break in this new year is fast forwarding through embarrassing moments in the movies and tv shows that I watch. I don’t know if it’s the shows today or if I’m just overly sensitive, but the amount of second hand embarrassment that I get while watching tv is…
Starting Something New
One of the greatest paradoxes of my life is loving the outcome of trying new things, and simultaneously being terrified of the process. It’s probably the fact that I’m a perfectionist that makes trying new things so difficult. It’s not that I’m afraid of starting, it’s more that I’m afraid of being bad at it. …