Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
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…
24 Days of Cozy: A Quick Little Recap
Happy Holidays, my darling friends! This year… well, my 24 Days of Cozy Challenge turned into more of a 13 Days of Cozy – but honestly? December itself was so much fuller, sweeter, and more wonderful(-er) than I expected. There…
The Ultimate Cozy Girl Holiday Wishlist: Small Business Edition
I would not consider myself a homebody. I love being outside, traveling, going on adventures, and exploring new places. That said, I am very much a cozy girl – and one who loves shopping small businesses and thrifting whenever I…
An Afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Every year, my friend Shanna and I treat ourselves to an afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. It’s been a tradition for several years now, but last year we made it official: rain, shine, or significant others…
5 Ways to Romanticize Winter Even When It’s Gray
Being a winter person comes with a reputation. People love to poke fun the second it snows or on a particularly cold, rainy day (especially in the PNW – “why live here?”). But the thing about winter isn’t the cold…
Support Small Businesses: Best Etsy Gifts Under $25
This year, I made a pact with myself to do my best to shop small during the end-of-year holiday season. I’ve been looking at Etsy a lot, primarily because I know what it’s like to watch small businesses struggle while…
Cozy Night In: My Go-To Movies and Snack Pairings
It’s safe to say that everyone I know is on a bit of a budget these days. Staying indoors and finding ways to use what you already have is top of mind. So, in the spirit of the winter months…
My Cozy Holiday Gift Guide for Homebodies
Though I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a homebody, I would say my life looks very different than it did just two years ago, when I quit my job to travel around the world for eight months. That adventure taught me…
10 Ways to Bring a Little Magic to Your December
December is here, and it’s the perfect time to slow down, savor the season, and add a little teeny tiny bit of magic to your days. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply enjoy the cozy winter season, these…
