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Writing tips & personal essays about love (& loss), travel, food, beauty & style. Plus my fave how to's that make everyday life easier, simpler—& more fun.

Weddings and Parties

How to Throw a Hygge Party

“A hygge theme would be nice,” my sister Sophie said when I asked her what kind of...

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Relationships, Work

How Vision Boards Helped Tea Drops CEO Sashee Chandran Make Millions

Yes, millions. And a feature in the January 2019 issue of Oprah Magazine....

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Travel

Mendocino CA Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Stay & What to Eat

Here's how to spend a perfect weekend in Mendocino CA, the sleepy coastal town "plucked out of a...

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Travel

Scottish Slang and Sayings: How to Talk Like a Local

Do you know what a fish tea is? How about a burd? Keep reading to brush up on your Scottish slang...

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Design

How to Tie a Tiffany Bow

This post has been updated with new text, pictures and step-by-step instructions.   The thing...

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Travel

What to Do in New Orleans: A Travel Guide

Earlier this month, James and I spent a long weekend in New Orleans, James’ favorite city in the...

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Fashion

My “Where-Did-You-Get-Those-Pants?” Pants

The other day, I was walking down the street, when someone started following me. The footsteps...

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General

3 Dainty Necklaces

For a long time, my jewelry of choice were tiny little rings. Then one day over the summer, while...

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General

Living in Mexico City: A Travel Guide

One of the best things about our recent trip to the CDMX was seeing my cousin Melany, who gave us...

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General

Things To Do in Mexico City: A Travel Guide

This past Christmas, my boyfriend James surprised me with a trip to Mexico City (aka Ciudad de...

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