Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
Little Summer Inspirations: Roses, Handmade Shorts and Provence Dreams
Summer! ☀️ It’s almost here and I couldn’t be more overjoyed about it. This week we’re supposed to hit an unexpected heat wave in the PNW and, as you know, I’m thrilled and I’m probably the only one. That’s okay,…
My Summer Bucket List and I Cannot Wait
Summer is on the way and I could cry. This means we’ve made it! We survived Winter through Spring and now we’re rewarded with my favorite season of the whole year! And what better way to celebrate than a Summer…
Redefining Success at 40 and Why Slow Growth Is Not Giving Up
At the beginning of this year, I told myself I was choosing slow growth. What I neglected to do was sit down and define what that actually meant. I was tired of hustle culture. I still am. Tired of feeling…
Little Things I’m Excited About This Week
We’re going with a very old-school prompt this week, friends. I don’t know – the world feels so heavy all the dang time these days, and I hope you don’t mind. I’ll get back to my full-fledged blog posts next…
My Default Coffee Order
Normally, I’m a tea drinker. You all know this – I’ve talked about it endlessly. I love my tea, especially blends from The Tea Spot (yes, I’m an affiliate and yes, I adore them). They’re women-owned, US-based, and have the…
My Winter Reading List
My last few posts have all started with “My,” and I’m sorry – I just can’t help it. I have so many goals and plans for the year, and I’m itching to dive into them. I originally wanted to call…
My Winter Bucket List for 2026
What’s at the top of your Winter Bucket List? Despite Winter being my least favorite of all the seasons, there’s something to be said for all the fun, easy-going, and relaxing activities during this time of year. I may not…
My Blogging Goals for 2026
As you know, it’s a new dawn, a new day – a New Year! Which means it’s that lovely time to chat about my blogging goals for 2026. To do that, I want to start with what I learned last…
My Blogging Planner: The Day Designer
I don’t usually write posts just to talk about products, but this planner has been part of my routine for so long that it felt like time to finally write about it. I’ve been using the Day Designer for years,…
A New Year & A Big Personal Update – Welcome to 2026!
Holy smokes, friends… welcome to 2026! Every year I say, “How is it already New Year’s? I can’t believe we’re here!” – and this year is no different. Except this time, I feel lighter. More hopeful. More ready. 2025 was…
