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Stylebook – the best $5 I’ve ever spent
It’s the most I’ve ever spent on a mobile app. Five whole dollars. I have probably bought a couple of apps for $.99 or $1.99 at some point, but never more than that. Why would I spend extra money on apps when there are so many free (and pre-installed) ones? Honestly, that is pretty crazy…
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my “love people, use things” aha moment
If you’ve listened to The Minimalists podcast, then you may be familiar with their sign-off phrase: “love people, use things: because the opposite never works.” Like me, you might have even read their book. I came across minimalism relatively recently when I was trying to organize our home in preparation for my daughter’s arrival. I…
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my 3 biggest takeaways from The Psychology of Money
This book helped me understand, accept, and start repairing my relationship with money (and luxury shopping). takeaway #1: wealth is what you don’t see “Wealth is the nice cars not purchased. The diamonds not bought. The watches not worn, the clothes foregone and the first-class upgrade declined… Wealth is an option not yet taken to…
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time to start a new life with intention
It’s a tale as old as time (or just me?). Girl shops. Girl has a closet (plus maybe a couple of suitcases) full of clothes. Girl meets boy. Girl and boy expect baby. Girl finally starts thinking about things like the future and setting a good example. You know, the small stuff. shopping was my…
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my one baby essential (spoiler: buying is not a strategy)
A couple months into parenthood, I felt like I’d taken and flailed in a crash course on newborn care. I did some homework after finding out I was pregnant, of course. Other than hospital classes, I read books, consumed articles and listicles, and watched YouTube videos… Most resources and recommendations seemed straightforward enough. Some were…
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getting personal… my unicorn baby
This is how it all started. Yes, this blog is about style, luxury and intentional living, so you might think this an odd place to start and obviously off-topic (and I’d agree with you). Even so, I am sharing my story for anyone who need it. what this article is about This is about my…