The new year presents a great time to take stock of what you own and declutter. I love to regularly declutter spaces in our home; it always makes me feel much more at ease. This process can feel overwhelming, so I am organizing it into bite-sized tasks that can be done daily, several times a…
Happy New Year: Reflections and My Word for 2023
Happy New Year! 2022 was a wonderful, full year. Harrison and I started out the year newly engaged and began wedding planning in January. We enjoyed a spring break trip to Miami and the Keys, and I had a low-key bachelorette party in May. We soaked up the June sunshine in southern California, and came…
Book Thoughts: My Fall and Holiday Reads
I am sharing the books I’ve read since my last post! The first two books here can be read any time, but I’d recommend saving the others for next fall and holiday season. Happy reading! The Midnight Library by Matt Haig If you like Emma Straub’s This Time Tomorrow, or watching It’s a Wonderful Life…
Christmastime in New York City
H and I just got back from a Christmasy trip in the city! It was fun to see all the sights, lights, and festive decorations. I am highlighting everything we did and saw below; it was a fabulous time. Stay We stayed at Motto, a newer Hilton hotel in Chelsea, and loved it. The rooms…
A Sustainable Way to Wrap Gifts
This year, instead of buying new wrapping supplies, I decided to use materials I already had. I saved paper grocery bags for a few weeks and wrapped all my Christmas gifts with them, along with some white-and-gold string and labels from seasons past. I wasn’t sure how it would go with the paper bags and…
Our Full Wedding Gallery Is Here, & the Photos Are Beautiful
H and I got married on a beautiful, warm day this fall – October 22, 2022. A few weeks ago, I shared the story of our dreamy October wedding weekend. At that time, I had the preview gallery, but yesterday, our photographer Sara Bill sent us the full gallery. I am so excited to share…
