My weekly flower pickup + arranging is one of my favorite rituals. Over the years, flower shopping, arranging, and keeping my arrangements alive each week has become a hobby of mine and so therapeutic, too! Having fresh flowers around the…
Magical Sedona
Sedona has a special place in my heart because not only is it gorgeous, it has this incredible healing energy. If you look at photos of Sedona next to images of the terrain of Mars, you might not be able…
Baby Registry: A vetted list of clean + organic products
I am writing this post 19 months in and can vet every single one of these items for baby. What I realized pretty early on is that babies don’t need much and this is a list of essentials. Most are…
Lashify: DIY Lash Extensions
I’ve always been a lash fanatic. Having fluttery lashes at all times just makes getting ready so much easier, and so much more glam. Amiright? I have tried it allll when it comes to lash enhancements…eyelash extensions at the salon,…
DIY Luxurious Scalp Mask
This stuff is like a spa date in a bottle. I set out to find the most impactful scalp treatment ingredients to make my own and it does not disappoint. If you have dry scalp, psoriasis, or just want a…
All Gussied Up 2.0
Hi, hello! Long time no see. I am so excited and energized to be back here, giving this blog some love for you. I started this blog in 2009 as a creative outlet while I was in college, and there…
Why I ditched oils for my skin
Storytime: a little over one month ago, I was laying in bed, nursing my baby, on my phone, and stopped in my tracks when Dr. Stefani Kappel’s reel popped up about how if you have dry skin or want to…
The sun, your skin, and sunscreen
Well, hi. Just in time for summer, this post is all about the sun and your skin. This is a topic that I have researched extensively – it is a topic of one of my early days’ blog posts too…
Pregnancy Nutrition: Taboo Edition
First things first: I am not a doctor and I am not giving medical advice. However I AM sharing my journey and what has worked for me. Please do your own research, and take what you like and leave what…
Self-love journal prompts
Regardless of your relationship status, you already have the perfect person in your life…YOU! I thought today, of all days, would be the perfect time to share some self-love prompts to promote self care regardless of your status.
My positive birth story
Well hello!! I am here, after several months off to soak in my newfound motherhood. And yes, I will be back from here on out with a regular posting schedule. <3 Today I have the most special story to share…
Surprise! I’m pregnant!
I have always wanted to be a mom. It’s been my biggest and most real dream. The only solid, big dream. I have other dreams and plans, but being a mom is something I’ve known since I was 3 years old. And I’ve been obsessed with babies my whole life. Always playing with baby dolls as a small child.
