After a rough year, I decided to create more balance in 2022, which includes spending more time with my family. I recently spent a long weekend in Manhattan with the hubby. We haven’t travelled much in the past 2 years, so this was a much needed break from the everyday hustle and bustle. Our trip started out with me losing my wallet in the airport. Thankfully, I had my ID in hand when this all happened, so we were able to board a much later flight and didn’t miss out on any planned ... READ MORE »
1st quarter look back at goals
The first quarter of 2022 has just closed. I wanted to look back at my plans for the year and update you on my progress. At the beginning of the year, I shared that I wanted to have more balance for this year. We are 3 months into the new year and this time has been largely a success with a few areas of growth and opportunity. FAMILY AND FRIENDS: I’ve spent alot of time reconnecting with family and friends and it has been fulfilling. While we have experienced more losses, we have also ... READ MORE »
Updating your home for spring
Are you interested in updating your home this Spring? Here are some easy and budget friendly ways you can update your home. When Spring arrives, I always like to update the inside of my home with some seasonal decor. You don't have to spend a lot of money or time to update your home during this season. Here are some Spring decor ideas that you can use in your home. SPRING DECOR IDEAS on a budget ADD A POP OF COLOR Bringing in a pop of color is a great way to transition your home to ... READ MORE »
10 Books to Read in 2022
HOW MY LOVE FOR READING BEGAN Reading books was a major part of my upbringing. My father was a linguist and devoted a lot of time to ensure that we had books to read on a regular basis. There was a library in our home with shelves of books from the floor to ceiling, which were on all 4 walls. I remember sitting on the floor of our library on summer days getting lost in books. I also have fond memories of my dad handing us catalogue mailers several times a year and allowing us to order ... READ MORE »
Tips for creating a successful routine
Hi Everyone! We are almost 3 months into the New Year! I think this is a great time to delve into my routine and how I structure my day. My focus word for 2022 is "balance," you can read all about it here. It has been important for me to create a routine that will help me achieve balance. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing some of my simple tips that have helped me thrive thus far. TIP #1: THE WHY Figure out the why of your daily routine and how it aligns with your overall values. It's ... READ MORE »
Closet Update: Part 2
Hi Everyone! I wanted to update you on my closet's progress. I shared the closet plan in my previous blog post "Closet Plans." The closet was originally supposed to be installed by Christmas. However, we experienced some delays that moved it to February. I decided to do the demo myself to save some money. I started with taking out the old shelves, filled nail holes, patched up the walls, and then painted. Take a look at the highlight reel of my process on Instagram: Closet Plans ... READ MORE »
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