One of my favorite things about a new season’s arrival is switching out my candles. I always delight in bringing the aroma of each season into my home, and I think fall has some of the loveliest scents – pumpkin, spices, cider, cinnamon, apple. When looking for new candles this year, I explored Bath &…
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My New Week Day Routine
A year ago, I shared my morning and evening routines. Since then, life has changed quite a bit. My boyfriend H and I moved in together. I switched from being a full-time first grade teacher to a part-time fifth grade English teacher (thus dedicating afternoons to my blog and writing). We adopted a dog, Cleo….
The Perfect Tea for Every Time of Year
I have been a devoted tea drinker since my mom first shared some of her green tea with me when I was in high school. It was love at first sip! Since then, I have started and ended every day with tea, and I love all kinds. Drinking tea is a soothing, meditative experience for…
This Lovely World
On Earth Day this past Monday, I wrote about 10 ways to love the earth. But I did not forget about our planet after Monday. In fact, I have been thinking about it more frequently. I have been watching Our Planet on Netflix. I have been paying attention to the brands and businesses making initiatives…
What to Do When Anticipating Spring
It was raining and sleeting yesterday. Today it feels bitterly cold. I’m all about embracing the season at hand, but once it’s March, I crave warm weather. Spring break and beach vacations are suddenly so near. Here’s a few ways I’ve been surviving this (hopefully) last blast of super cold weather: A hydrating facial This…
Everyday Spring Looks in Rose Tones
My favorite colors have always been light blue and white (which, I know, is not really a color), but recently, I’ve become enamored with pink. This feminine color feels perfect for transitioning to spring, and brings to mind new buds and blooms. Wearing pink reminds me that winter is ending, and soon the earth will…