CURRENT FAVES + ROUTINE STAPLES + WHAT’S IN MY CART The Sephora sale started today (20% off for Rouge members) and I figured it was easiest to include all in one place! My cart currently has a lot of the Patrick Ta items below (thanks to TikTok, of course) but also a lot of re-orders…
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2022 Holiday Gift Guides!
It’s that time of year again — and my favorite post to create ever — even though I never know when to stop! I’ll be continuously adding to this, so please let me know if there’s anything you’re looking for. If you hover over, you’ll see prices as well. Scroll for all the categories. I…
List of Chicago Favorites *Continuously Updated!
Now that I’ve lived here for SEVEN (!!) years, it feels like it’s time to finally make a comprehensive list of all of my favorites. One of the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis in my messages or Q&A boxes is “where should I go when I visit chicago” or various…
30th Birthday
Every year I sit down to write this post, but this year feels especially different and especially special. I always wondered how I would feel when I turned 30. How my mind would shift. How I’d learn to speak my truth, live my truth, and embody myself. Everyone always says when you turn 30 you…
I launched a candle!
You read that right — I launched a candle with Flores Lane! This is easily one of my career highlights, as collaborating on a candle has been a dream of mine for a LONG TIME, and it’s available NOW! As someone who loves both self-care and interior design, I’ve recognized how important combining the two…
2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES!
Here they are! 2021 Gift Guides for all of the special people in your life. I worked super hard to compile a large variety across various categories, so I hope you find what you are looking for (including for yourself, hehe) and love it! Unfortunately, many of the brands I work with are not linked…
29 Things – Birthday Reflections
It’s that time of year again — birthday reflections! I wondered if I should even write one this year, since 29 is kind of a ~random age~ but when I truly thought about how much this year has taught me, I realized how much I’d love to have this as not only a memento for myself,…
Raising a Glass to Iowa Wineries
Lately, I’ve (literally) been filling my cup with things that make me happy. I’ve been trying to take on more experiences; activities that stimulate my senses and expand my knowledge and it feels so good. I’m all about the little things, the simple pleasures, and really savoring those moments. Having a great glass of wine…
Ultimate Holiday Self-Care
We’ve made it to the holiday season! While this time of year is full of celebration, love, and cheer, it can also be really stressful for a variety of reasons — and it’s okay if you feel that way. During the holidays we give so much to others and focus on their needs and happiness….
Gift Guide Part 2: Small Businesses + Promo Codes and Cyber Sale info!
This year more than ever, supporting small businesses is SO important. My gift guide includes a wide diversity of retailers, price points and businesses, but I also wanted to dedicate another post for that as well, especially as many small businesses are not connected to RewardStyle (LiketoKnow.It). There’s a saying that when you give to…
Sedona Recap + Guide
As Will and I were preparing to celebrate our one year anniversary, we knew we wanted to plan something special. Besides seeing my family in New Jersey, it would be the first trip we would take together as a couple, and we knew we wanted it to be somewhere in nature. Fresh air, grounding, and…
2020 Holiday Gift Guides
A list for everyone in your life, all sourced from a variety of retailers, at various price points — including some really great stocking stuffers! Truthfully, I want everything on this list myself – haha! Hope you love it and it helps bring you some ideas + holiday cheer. FOR THE COZY HOMEBODY FOR…
My New Apartment Essentials
For those who don’t know, I am OBSESSED with interior design. I follow a ton of home accounts on Instagram, and I like to say it’s my way of making a vision board and manifesting for the future. It’s something I’ve honestly loved ever since I was little, playing the Sims and watching trading spaces…
28 Things I’ve Learned by 28
WOW. This birthday feels different. I can’t even exactly place how or why, but it just does. I feel like the last year was the most maturing year of my life. Not only do I now understand who I am, but I own it fully. I feel like I’ve finally reached a sense of security…
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Summer is (still) here…and I’m hanging onto it! In the summer, I honestly crave smoothies all day long, which means I’ve tested out a few new combinations. I found some frozen coconut packets at the grocery store and was inspired to make a tropical smoothie and viola! It turned out SOO good, so creamy, so…
Strawberry Banana Protein Popsicles!
Whenever summer hits, I’m constantly craving ice cream and cold, sweet treats, and I know I’m not alone in this! This is a craving that dates wayyyy back to our childhood, and nostalgia was exactly what drove the interest in me making this recipe for you today. When I was about five years old, I…
Simple Homemade Superfood GRANOLA! (GF, V friendly)
Granola is one of those things that once I open a bag, I can’t stop until I eat every last crumb. Can anyone else relate? I can’t even begin to tell you how many times my sweet tooth has gotten the best of me, losing a fight to granola that truthfully, isn’t the cleanest. SO,…
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VLOG: Get Ready with Me!
From Undone to Done! A few weeks back (pre-quarantine) I recorded myself getting ready for the day. I’ve wanted to create and share a video like this for so long! A few bumps got in the way of me sharing it sooner – but here it is!
Stove-top Protein Oatmeal (GF, DF)
As soon as the temperature drops, I find myself craving warm, soothing foods. Comfort foods for me include warm spices (like cinnamon and turmeric) and also grains like oats and rice. I took a bit of a break from oats for a bit to often make my cauliflower oats (which are also amazing) because I…
