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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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J. Crew Inspired Layers + Easy DIY Shorts

When I think about fall fashion, I think about layers. Lots and lots of layers. Then I think about...

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Pretty Pumpkin Round Up

I love seeing all the fall pumpkins on neighborhood doorsteps this time of year, even if most of...

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Birthday Banana Bread Hearts

I’ve been slowly, but surely, building a fine collection of over-ripened, spotty bananas...

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Conquering the Full-Size Scarf

I’ve always liked scarves because of their high coziness factor which gives them an...

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Calling Cards

Sometimes A lot of the time I will get into conversations with people about my blog (it’s...

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Cookie Break Kit!

One ordinary morning, I came into work, sat down at my desk, and was floored to find a beautifully...

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4 Ways to Wear Boots This Fall

This season, I decided to invest in a nice pair of boots. After trying on dozens of different...

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Playing Hostess

Last Friday, I took the day off to spend time with my visiting family. We had no special plans, so...

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Warm Pumpkin Bread

My family came down from Oregon this weekend for a super short visit (pictures of all the walks we...

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How To: Lush Lashes in the Blink of an Eye

Although I don’t wear much makeup, there is one thing I need to have on before running out...

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