Change your words, change your world. It’s a phrase that’s oft cited by a mentor of mine, and it’s so true. The way we speak to ourselves and others has the power to shift our perspective out of patterns that no longer serve us and into ways of being that usher into our lives an abundance of […]
In the midst of traveling, working, and life-ing, I’ve also been quietly but steadily planning our wedding. I might be jinxing myself by saying this, but everything seems to be falling into place nicely! My biggest roadblock hasn’t been any single external variable but rather my own tendency to procrastinate—so I’m lucky to have plenty of patient […]
We’ve been back stateside for just over two days and I’m still shaking off my trip to India. There’s the epically long flight to recover from, and the 13-hour time difference, plus the bout of traveler’s tummy that has me down three pounds and counting. But bigger than those things is the dust storm kicked up by […]
Yes, you read that headline right! On Sunday morning (less than 36 hours from now!) I’ll be boarding a plane to India. I’m headed there with the amazing team from JAIPUR Living. Together we’ll tour the facilities where their gorgeous loomed rugs and textiles are produced, taking in plenty of the cultural sites while we’re at […]
On Saturday I was one of nearly 3 million Americans who joined the Women’s March on Washington. I didn’t want to go. I’d had a long week. I’m easily overwhelmed by crowds. And frankly it sounded much more appealing to stay home on the couch with my kindle and my cats. But last November I […]
Last month I shared with you guys the dreamy accommodations I enjoyed on my weekend in Santa Barbara—remember this post on the fabulous Belmond El Encanto?—and promised I’d be back with my tips on what to see, do, and eat in this charming getaway town. So here they are, all the juicy details on how to pack […]
If you ever have the extremely good fortune to meet Erin Loechner, founder of Design for Mankind, two things will happen. First, you will wonder to yourself, “How can someone possibly be this nice? It must be an act. It’s definitely fake. NO ONE is genuinely this nice!” Then, almost as soon as you’ve completed the thought, […]
Happy New Year! How did you ring in 2017? I had the loveliest day yesterday, intentionally filling it with all the things I’d love more of in the coming months. We woke up early, went for a long walk, cleaned house, took in a yoga class…basically the perfect mix of connection, organization and productivity, and […]
One of the funny byproducts of getting older is that the meaning of the holiday season has changed for me. When I was a kid I’d spend months planning my requests from Santa, but now I couldn’t tell you a single material object I’d like to find under the Christmas tree. Rather, I’m so grateful for […]
It’s Friday and we’re wrapping up gift guide week with my favorite roundup of all! For anyone on your list who could use a reminder to slow down, reflect, and practice some self care, these soulful finds will do just the trick. From an aromatherapy candle to a new book of essays by my favorite wordsmith, […]
Just when I think that life can’t get more hectic, it somehow does. This past fall was my busiest season yet! Sneaking away for time off gets harder and harder, yet also becomes ever more important in maintaining sanity. Even a few days without work can make all the difference for keeping my stress levels at bay—not […]
You know all those bold, beautiful images you see in magazines, blogs, and your favorite Instagram feeds? They may look like they came together effortlessly, but the truth is that styling photos is as much an acquired skill as capturing them with a camera! If you’re a creative, an entrepreneur, or a marketer—or maybe you’re […]