At 35, I’m starting to seek professional help to keep my skin looking young, clear, and firm. Between YouTube and the good people at Sephora I’ve done a pretty good job, but I do have some redness and bumps that have been bothering me and so I decided it was time to step it up [...]
I’ve come up with a plan to create a comfortable and inviting living area in my condo, but first I need to get my desk out of the way. Maia and I decided to have an exciting girls' night at IKEA to look at their closet organization systems and pick up a few decorative pieces [...]
A few weekends back we got lucky with a gorgeous, sunny pacific northwest weekend and took the opportunity to try a new hike in the Cascade Mountains. I've done a decent number of the easy-to-reach day hikes along the I-90 corridor and was excited to find a new stretch to explore. It did NOT disappoint. [...]
When I bought my first home this year everyone asked me how it felts to be a homeowner. My reply was always, “it won’t feel real till something breaks.” Well, something did break and now I have to figure out how to fix it. In this vlog, I consider my options for my first home [...]
For me, the goal of mixing prints and patterns is to create a unique and visually interesting combination. Visual interest can be created through thoughtful use of shape, scale, or color.
For most of my life I have been a one handbag kind of woman, but in the last 18 months I have gone from one handbag to five. Not a big collection, but definitely a change for me. It’s been fun and I've picked up some great bags. Here are the pros and cons of each bag and my thoughts on if I'd repurchase them.
It’s now been several weeks since I finished the Whole30 program and the reintroductory period. I waited to write about my experience because I wanted to see how things went once I'd returned to a "normal" diet for a few weeks. Let's just say I won't be eating Oreos again anytime soon.
I've been thinking of doing the Whole30 for over three years and finally committed to doing it in January of 2021. Hers's what i did to prepare.
There are so many products out there and having the input of the internet can really guide you in a positive direction. Lucky for me, most of the new brands and products I tried this year have been great. Here is my “Best of 2020” list.
Setting goals for the new year is fun, but most of the time we try to make too many changes or new commitments too quickly. Here's the simple process I use to help identify and prioritize my goals each year.
All signs point to a very cold winter. I’ve decided to get myself a new wool winter coat to help keep me warm and fill a major gap in my wardrobe. Here are some of the coats that have stood out to me as I’ve researched my options.
At the beginning of August my younger sister and I piled into a car with my dad for a four-day adventure in South Dakota. Say what you want about the risks, I wasn’t about to sit out the one trip he’s insisted on since I was in the 7th grade.
Rainy Day Rags 