The softest yarn that doesn’t split: I’m knitting a Wayfarer scarf out of Blue Sky Alpacas Techno. A new source for crafty needs: rubber stamps, washi tape, handmade art, craft books. Beach essential: sand-resistant, cute colors, big enough to accommodate you and a friend The Presidents of the United States when they were young and […]
A year ago today
…I started this blog. I remember how excited I was and then how overwhelmed I became after reading books on increasing your website traffic. I have since then put those books aside and just focused on making this a place where I can learn, experiment and even play. I still alternate between wondering if I’m actually […]
14 ways to fall in love with your job again
It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day and the internet will be bursting with stories about love—mostly romantic or about best-friendship or the tender feelings a mother has for her child. I’m here to talk about a different kind of romance. It’s not sexy or sweet. It’s about your love for what you do […]
Change
You might have noticed something new about this website—a fresh logo, font, home page, a whole new look. It’s been thrilling to watch it take shape in January, to see my vision come to life in this space. This is the best kind of change. It brings about feelings of joy and excitement, as if […]
10 Things I’m Loving Now: January 2016
Reading: Rising Strong by Brené Brown, Quiet Power Strategy by Tara Gentile, Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold and David Roberts, Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed The freshness of a new year is reflected in a shiny new planner. My favorite is from Muji but here are 16 gorgeous ones to drool over. Most […]
How do you want to FEEL this year?
I turned to a page in my life coaching notebook and saw these five words: HAPPY. FULFILLED. CALM. AFFLUENT. SUCCESSFUL. Unfortunately, I’m finding myself feeling anxious, annoyed and agitated. It’s only the first week of the New Year and already it seems like my core desired feelings have gone on vacation to a sunny beach somewhere and […]