I’ve been considering a capsule wardrobe for ages but never bit the bullet because it seemed like too much planning. I recently started to feel like I didn’t have any clothing I love, which I know isn’t true. As I started taking inventory of my closet, I decided to give a fall capsule wardrobe a…
Best Relationship Advice After 10 Years Together
I can’t believe that Joe and I have officially been together for ten years. We just celebrated five years of marriage (and took a trip to Pismo Beach!). We went back to our wedding venue on our exact anniversary (June 24th) and took photos with our wedding photographer, Nikkels Photography. I feel like our ten…
10 Ideas For Birthday Self-Care
Since my birthday was last month, I thought it would be fun to share self-care birthday gifts you can give yourself. I mainly went for solo activities but most of these can be done with a friend or group as well. I hope you enjoy these 10 birthday self-care activities you can treat yourself to…
Spring + Summer Bucket List Ideas
Dress (similar) | Headband | SandalsI can’t believe we’ve almost made it to summer! Honestly spring and summer feel pretty similar in the Bay Area. We’ve been enjoying upper 70’s and low 80’s temperatures recently and I can’t complain. Since we’re still technically in spring (and other parts of the country are just starting to…
10 Things to Do in Spring in New York City
It’s been a minute since I’ve shared New York City recommendations on the blog. However, I couldn’t resist after spending a magical week in the city last month. I visited for work but happened to be there during peak bloom. It was a last minute trip that was absolutely serendipitous. New York City is stunning…
Sephora Spring Sale Picks 2022
The Sephora Spring Sale is one of the most anticipated shopping events! Beauty Insider members can score up to 20% off. The Sephora Spring Sale is the best time to pick up beloved and new products, especially as brands release tons of products in the spring. Before I get into my recommendations, let’s go through…
Books: Q1 2022 Reading List
Are you looking for some books for your 2022 reading list? I hope my book list inspires you to dive into some books in the coming months! I read 22 books last year(!) This is HUGE for me. I’ve never been a big reader…until recently. If you’d like a post on how I got into…
11 Fantastic Self Care Ideas To Boost Your Mental Health In 2022
Are you in need of some self care ideas to boost your mental health in the new year? These are some great ways you can implement self care into your daily life. Self care is more important now than it has ever been before. If you’re anything like me, you are feeling burned out from…
Year In Review: 2021
Welcome back to my annual year in review. While 2021 was anything but normal, this year felt promising. I know we’re still in the midst of tragedy but I feel like we are learning and evolving. This is the fourth year I’ve reflected on my past year (check out 2020, 2019 and 2018). MILESTONES Joe…
Christmas Recipes: Best Holiday Sweets 2021
Baking season is upon us! It’s time to bust out your favorite Christmas recipes. I’ve been enjoying getting into the kitchen recently. I love baking cookies, cinnamon rolls, bread and more over the holidays. I shared what I was baking last year. It seems like a fun thing to do this year as well. I…