The word for the year: 2017

The word for the year: 2017

Last year, I talked about how I would summarize my resolutions and intentions for the new year in one word. The word I’m choosing for 2017 is COMMITMENT. It’s a big word, reserved for important relationships.  Its synonyms are: devotion, promise, fidelity, faith and dedication.  It feels like the right time to make promises again—after […]

Have a magical 2017!

Have a magical 2017!

A few weeks ago, I was listening to the story of celebrity chef Jose Andres and how he built his business.  Jose Andres is a James-Beard award-winning chef with restaurants all over the United States.  He started his career as an apprentice at El Bulli in Spain. In the podcast, he shared the story of how his […]

Favorite things: inspiration

Favorite things:  inspiration

Here’s a list of 10 inspiring things I read, listened to and did this year: 1. Bullet journaling—I tried it but couldn’t make it stick. However, the Bujo layouts opened my mind and showed me that planning can be both beautiful and functional. 2. Journaling with prompts—This is the first time I’ve ever used prompts in journaling which allowed me to look […]

10 things I’m loving now: November 2016

10 things I’m loving now: November 2016

1. A peep into private lives, precious jewels, lush locales—you won’t be able to stop at just one episode in this series. 2. I discovered this charming cafe, adjacent to a garden and garden supply center.  An oasis in the city. 3. A movie about happiness, with a rockin’ soundtrack and insane animation 4.  Another fun Instagram […]