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all kinds of potions for a prettier pout

the very best0

2022 was a year that I will look back on as one of the very best. We returned to so much of life as we know it – to full-time in-person school, to work travel, weddings, and trips to visit … Continue reading

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it’s a big one0

This month, I turned 40. It felt only slightly momentous and more like just another day. Another day to be grateful for what I have, what I have accomplished and hope for what’s to come. Entering this new decade, I … Continue reading

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2022 will be the year0

Photo by Dominika Roseclay I’m aware of how dangerous that sounds, given the current climate and all of our high hopes for 2021, but if nothing else…2022 *will* be the year I turn 40 (gulp). Although I’m trying not to … Continue reading

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on unmasking and opening up0

I have moved on from languishing to a near-constant state of overwhelm. The world has definitely turned back on. While I am filled with hope and optimism (and relief), there was a simplicity in how we lived our life this … Continue reading

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joy in unexpected places0

On the last day of 2020, I wish that I had some profound lessons to share.  The one thing that I know for sure is that these past nine months have forced me to slow down and appreciate the big … Continue reading

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hello summer?0

The news is so heavy this week. I’m feeling powerless, but went back and re-read this post and I’m slowly trying to make a list of action items, starting with diversifying my social media feed. In privileged quarantine life, we … Continue reading

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hitting the wall0

Coming into Week 5 has been a challenge. Something about celebrating the Easter holiday in isolation and diving headfirst into yet another week of the juggle-slash-struggle had me feeling very fatigued and little bit hopeless. It’s almost Friday and we … Continue reading

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quarantine chic0

My routine has simplified considerably over the past few weeks, but there are a few emerging heroes helping me to look pulled together for homeschool and conference calls (never. ending. conference calls.). The first is this brow butter from saie. … Continue reading

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a little beauty bouquet2

In an effort to slow down, be more present and stop conforming to things that do not serve me in 2020, I’m fully embracing comfort over speed. I will say, however, that when those two things intersect, I’m calling it … Continue reading

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by the chimney with (self) care0

I think stockings are my favorite christmas tradition. Growing up, they were always a small Christmas in and of themselves – filled to the brim with treasures: often a new book, wished-for beauty treats, much-needed winter accessories, and always scratch … Continue reading

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