Quilts have been a part of civilization for centuries, dating back to ancient communities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Not only do they provide added warmth and comfort during the colder months, but many are “patched” together as family heirlooms, gaining squares with each generation. If you’re hoping to start your own family quilt or want …
Birthstones are beautiful gems for all to enjoy, with garnet being the essential choice for those born in January. According to the Gemological Institute of America, this bold birthstone forms through a combination of silicate minerals, with red being the most common color. This gem is believed to bring abundance, health, wealth, and happiness. (We’ll take …
After being jolted awake by our alarms (read: hitting the snooze button once or twice) and dragging ourselves out of bed, there’s nothing quite like that first cup of coffee to truly get the day started. But as you may realize from the difference between organic coffee and mainstream brands, not all cups of joe …
There’s something so thrilling about a new, blank planner. So many possibilities! Such organization! A new me! However, my track record with keeping one is abysmal (RIP to all the planners I’ve only filled out ⅓ of the way). Instead, I jump from one organizational “tool” to the next—Google calendars, whiteboards, even the backs of junk mail …
Many of us follow a pretty typical education trajectory: elementary school, middle school, high school. Some of us go on to college or university, and others go even further, earning higher degrees and making careers in academia. No matter how far your formal education journey takes you, learning doesn’t have to stop there. We can …
The pressure to be flawless, beautiful, and thin has been omnipresent my entire life — sort of like an IV drip of societal and media messages that continually fed me headlines, articles, and images about being thinner, staying young, looking better. Since my teen years, I have always thought I needed to lose 10 pounds, …
My mornings are sacred to me — sipping coffee, sitting in the sunlight while listening to gentle music. I’m surrounded by my cat and two house rabbits, and not yet immersed in the chaos of the day. A comfy place to sit is a must, and I have recently been redesigning my living room with this …
Anyone else feeling ready to leave the gray days of interior decorating behind? Want to make a bold move that speaks to how you’re both grounded and ready to live fearless and free? Bring on the green velvet sofa. 💚 Green is the new gray, a go-to for anchor pieces that can range from a …
I’m a sucker for unassuming places. Maybe it was because growing up my parents preferred road trips as our way of travel, even when this meant spending more than 20 hours in the car with four children—and a dog. My siblings and I were privileged enough to see a lot of the western United States …
Travel season is upon us! And by that, we mean every season can be travel season if you’ve got the right luggage. If you’re looking to upgrade your travel gear (or gift an upgrade to a loved one!) consider choosing sustainable luggage from these eco-friendly, fair trade collections from the best luggage brands we could …