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I’ve officially been a full time entrepreneur for three whole years! This journey began when I began to feel a growing dissatisfaction with my job, coupled with a growing desire to be my own boss—specifically, to be in charge of my time, and how I made money, and who I worked with. (I was also wildly stressed and completely burned out. You know. Ripe for change.) From idea to action
A.K.A. what your typed words are actually saying I’m a designer by trade. I design websites and I design systems and I design my whole life, actually, from the stretch break I’m taking at 3 o’clock this afternoon right down to the lavender essential oil that will kiss my forehead before I go to sleep tonight. A thing I’ve realized is that we all spend a lot of time online.
I’ve posted this recipe once before. But it simply begs to be mentioned again. Because if your summer recipe repertoire does not include this…you’re missing out on an extremely tasty staple (that happens to be incredibly good for you). You’ve bought garden vegetable cream cheese from the grocery store, right? It has little specs of green and red, and tastes vaguely like it might have derived from vegetables at some
I have a new theory. The objects in our possession are not just objects. They are anchors. They keep us moored to an idea, or an identity, or a history, or a habit, or perhaps something else. Look around the room you’re in, and see if any objects bring to mind a thought you weren’t thinking five seconds ago. I just looked at the time: I’ve been writing for an
When it comes to my home decor, there are two things I feel very strongly about: I love vintage. Choosing vintage furnishings & accessories allows me to create a style that is exactly my own, from a combination if different eras. As an added bonus, the vintage goodies have proven to be well-made (how else would they have lasted this long?) and I’m doing good for the environment by using
“When people say, ‘You really, really must’ do something, it means you don’t really have to. No one ever says, “You really, really must deliver the baby during labor.” When it’s true, it doesn’t need to be said.” ~ Tina Fey, Bossypants Today’s post is on a topic I’m quite passionate about, one which has been nagging at me for quite some time. You see, I write a blog. (Duh.)
I’m terrified of putting nail holes in walls. It’s not because I live in a rental (although, the idea I’m sharing today is also great for apartments). I own my house, and the prerogative to take hammer to wall is all mine. No, I’m more afraid of changing my mind. It took me four weeks to pick a shade of white to paint the TV room, for Pete’s sake. What
Remember This is a periodic blog series of thoughts, quotes and inspiration that I want to remember—and you might, too. Things I’ve learned about life so far, and don’t want to forget (like my human brain has a tendency to do). You can view the introduction to the series here. True, pure beauty is a worthy pursuit. You won’t find true beauty where “they” tell you to look. Chasing shallow
I love summer. I live in Minnesota, where the seasons change drastically from one to the next…and summer is the one where I come alive. The sun comes out, the air gets warm, and when everything around you is blooming, vibrant and lush, it’s easy for that energy to rub off on you. I’ve written a lot of posts celebrating summer over the years. Today, for your reading pleasure, I’ve collected some
Snapshot is a periodic series about what’s going on in my life right now—what I’m eating, reading, doing, loving, and my favorite links from around the web. Homemade popsicles! Blend a cup of coconut milk (from the can) with 1-1/2 to 3 cups of your favorite fruit, then pour into popsicle molds. Hellooooo, summer. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. The new (and amazingly well done) series on Hulu
