self care

Self-Love Hacks: Buy Yourself Flowers! #SorryNotSorry

So, self-care. It seems like it’s the buzzword of the moment, doesn’t it? But by engaging in moments of slow presence, self-awareness, and gratitude, our mood increases while that cortisol decreases. It’s as simple as buying yourself a bouquet of flowers. This is something I have done for years, single or in-a-relationship. Because guess what? We’re focusing on the relationship with YOU, not him or her or them

Monday Musings: Volume 6

The leaves are changing, the pumpkin spice hype is real, and there is Halloween decor in the dollar section at Target. It’s officially #sweaterweather. Or for everyone else — happy Autumn! With Fashion Week in Paris just beginning today, my birthday month, a new job, and a new perspective on life have all brought soContinue reading “Monday Musings: Volume 6”

How To Meditate: My Routine & How to Feel (& Give) More LOVE in 7 Days

“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there – buried under the 50,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day.” ― Deepak Chopra I was just like you once. I would hear people talk about meditation and how it was this wonderfullyContinue reading “How To Meditate: My Routine & How to Feel (& Give) More LOVE in 7 Days”

Monday Musings: Volume 4

Cheers to a new week, everyone! Wow, almost added a smart ass comment after that rarely optimistic statement (lol). Honestly though, I’ve never felt so compelled to share what has been feeding my creative soul lately, especially with regards to the music. This is music that has given me so much more life–literally–than I haveContinue reading “Monday Musings: Volume 4”

27 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

We all had that life plan. You know the one. They asked us a few times in grade school and we would write it down, hide it away, and open it for a serving of nostalgia after graduation. But how many times does it really work out that way? If I had to guess, lessContinue reading “27 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self”

Monday Musings: Volume 1

Hi, there. I believe it’s productive and grounding to recognize the power of images for a creative. Whether it’s a masterfully-styled editorial shoot in a glossy magazine, an unfiltered image of our landscapes, or an image on Instagram from another person’s take on what style means to them, these muses ground me and inspire me.Continue reading “Monday Musings: Volume 1”