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A Couple of January Challenges

Ah, the month of noobs curling in squat racks and #Whole30s ruining happy hours everywhere … kidding, I’m all for anyone getting their resolution on for however long they can—something is better than nothing and all that. I don’t do resolutions other than declaring my year’s intention, but I did sign up for a few…

2019 is the Year of Vulnerability

Yup. Gettin’ real real up in here. 2019 is the year of vulnerability: being vulnerable by asking for what I want and accepting the consequences  being vulnerable by being who I am and not playing into stereotypes or bad habits being vulnerable by being direct and straightforward and not attaching value to others’ reactions to…

Final FGF of 2018 | Feel Good Friday 122818

You’ll have to forgive me for indulging in some good ole fashioned nostalgia because this year was a freakin’ doozy. SO many amazing trips, the year split by a big move, the most perfect scenario of moving next door to my little brother … the most amazing people in my life … 2018 is GOOD…

Easy / Sick | Feel Good Friday 122118

It’s the second-to-last Friday of 2018 and my heart is so full. I am just so happy and grateful and lucky and life is fun and crazy. One of my Sunday texts from a friend put it best: “Insanity turned to normalcy pretty quickly, eh?” And so it did. Last weekend’s adventures were easy—so much…

Some Normie, Some New Brands: Christmas List 2018

Because it took two months to pick a birthday present (this Heist leather bar necklace & fringe cuff), I started this list in November—and also because, well, I maybe went a little overboard shopping for the house and need to curb my spending stat. We’ll just rely on the promise of Christmas gifts to keep…

Bridal Shops Are Weird | Feel Good Friday 120718

Things I am Grateful For that Ultimately Add Up to an Amazing Best Friend Finding the perfect wedding dress! Check that one off the maid of honor list. A freezing cold dip in the adult kiddie pool with champagne The ridiculousness that is trying on wedding dresses Getting caught in a rainstorm and running around…

Always Ahead of the Game: Living Coral, Pantone Color of 2019

“Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019 But see, because I’m usually ahead of trends, I already have “living coral” stripes in my bedroom and as accents all over the place. And I have to agree: it is…