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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.

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Happy hands

{fresh Essie manicure} I read somewhere that the owner of one of my favorite restaurants has just...

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Sauteed brussels sprouts with bacon

My family never ate brussels sprouts while I was growing up, so I never had the same averse...

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Office Talk: Neon Mouse Pads

I posted about wearing neon last week, and now I can’t get enough of it. These chic leather...

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To Taupe It All Off

The last time I wore this skirt to the office, someone on my team asked me why I was wearing...

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The bird and the bees: A honey lesson

My office manager Muriel is awesome for a few reasons. Here is just a short list: 1) She is French....

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Have a dreamy weekend.

Somehow, everyday this week felt like a frenzied race against time, so I’m happy the weekend...

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Office Talk: What’s the meanest thing anyone’s ever said to you at work?

When I was 17, I worked weekends (the only days my parents would let me) as a Starbucks barista....

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Do or Don’t: Neon

The other day I was at World Market with Nathalie and saw slap bracelets in a jar by the register....

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Brights + Stripes

Yesterday, Alan started his new job as a developer (he is stoked!), and this month I’ll have...

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Mickey’s brain teasers

I don’t drink much (though I do like going places and ordering fancy drinks) so I never knew...

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