Sharing my New Year’s resolutions here on the blog has become an annual tradition! I was hesitant at first, but publishing them in this space forces me to put them into writing and also helps me to stay accountable. The best part is that I can look back at the end of the year and … More 2019 New Year’s Resolutions
This post is a little different from my normal posts, but I jotted these thoughts down in a notebook and wanted to give them life in a more public place. Enough is a beautiful place to live. No more than you need, and no less than you need. It’s the land of goldilocks where everything … More Thoughts on Enough
Happy December everyone! It’s hard to believe that we’re already a good part of the way through the month. In the past I’ve gotten swept up in the chaos of the season, but this year we’re trading in a few traditions for new ones that feel better. As I get older, it’s easier to see … More Four Things On My List for a Feel-Good December
If you know me, then you know that I live for the month of October. Ever since I was little I’ve been enamored by Halloween and I always feel like a little kid when this time of year rolls around. There’s magic in the air in the fall and New England is the perfect place … More A little October Inspiration
This past year has brought about a lot of personal changes, and one of the biggest has been my diet. In the past, I’ve cut out meat and dairy for short periods for purely health reasons, but this year I’ve gone fully vegan for deeper reasons. In the process I’ve gotten lots of questions about … More Why I went Vegan
I recently shared some highlights from our Nashville trip, and as we head into Labor Day I wanted to share a secondary post about a theme that kept popping up during our visit. While we were in Tennessee the topic of boredom and the importance of doing nothing kept bubbling up to the surface. On … More Embracing Far Niente
One of our New Year’s resolutions was to travel more within the US, and we’re making good on that goal. Kyle and I both have our travel wish lists on the fridge, and Nashville was an overlapping destination. We’ve heard great things from friends that have visited so we decided to head there for a … More Summer trip to Nashville, TN
If you know me, you know I’m always on the hunt for beautiful home accessories, even if I’m not in the market right at that particular moment. I thoroughly enjoy browsing to see what’s available, and when I find pieces that I love I add them to my Pinterest board for the future. Personally, I … More Favorite Light Fixtures of the Moment & the Importance of Lighting
(photo credit: @bloguettes) It’s July 1st, which means we’re 6 months into the new year! I always like to take this half way point to re-evaluate my goals for the new year to see what’s working, what isn’t, and to adjust or totally scrap if necessary. In life, my aim is to always be a … More The second half of 2018
The wonderful thing about living in New England is that there are SO many interesting places to visit that are just a short drive away. In high school I used to visit Providence all the time to hang out on College Hill (by the Brown University & RISD campuses), but never spent any time exploring … More Itinerary for a Day in Providence, Rhode Island
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