BEAUTY, CONFIDENCE AND THE FUTILE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
I’ve recently come to an enlightened conclusion: beauty as a concept is truly messed up. That it changes by season and culture, geography and social media fad makes attaining it a full-time, exhausting job. As I write this, I’m thinking about
ASK ME ANYTHING: THE RANDOM ONES
Dear reader, Have you missed me? I certainly have missed being here. While I am struggling to be consistent with this blog, which I truly love but can’t seem to commit to, I am grateful to be alive and still paying
THE P. PROJECT: IN LIVING COLOUR
I think I’m going through something. I’ve spent the last few years committed to neutrals – from my closet to my spaces – but I’m suddenly finding myself needing a bit more colour in my life. I just ordered a
THE J. PROJECT: A NO-FUSS BALCONY MAKEOVER
I’ve been lying in bed all day battling the cramps and trying to get myself to work on this post, because I committed to uploading fresh content this weekend and by God, I’m going to do it – even if
WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM BINGE-WATCHING RHOA
I have a confession: for the past two months or so I’ve spent a lot of time watching reality TV. Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) to be exact. I’ve never been very big on reality TV; I just dabble in
THE 50/50 FALLACY AND OTHER LESSONS ON MARRIAGE
I was having a conversation with my husband the other day and I realized we’ve been together almost 11 years now, nearly 7 of them married. It still amazes me, considering I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d get
WELLNESS: LIFE UPDATE + FINDING BALANCE
Heya! How’re you? I can’t believe we’re already in December! A part of me feels like the entire year just flew by, another part feels like 2021 has had 18 months and so much has happened this year I just
ASK ME ANYTHING + WE UPDATED OUR LIVING ROOM (AND I CAN’T GET OVER IT)!
Heya! How’re you guys doing? Me? Adulting is really showing me dust. The past few weeks have been difficult. I’m oscillating between total confusion and startling clarity. My sleep schedule is messed up. The other day I started crying at
THE MAXIMAL MINIMALIST: EMBRACING A LITTLE SCARCITY ISN’T ALL BAD
I’ve been thinking about minimalism for a while now and have done my fair share of reading and watching shows like The Minimalists on Netflix and listening to podcasts on the beauty of a life with less, like this one
35 LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM WINGING IT IN LIFE
I celebrated my birthday a week ago and it felt like a huge milestone. I’m not a planner. I’m a professional procrastinator and have specialised in the art of winging it, so I didn’t have the vision board with the
ASK ME ANYTHING: ON INTERIOR STYLING
It’s been about 3-4 months since my last home styling project. I thought I’d be missing it really badly by now, but I’m still enjoying my indefinite break and feeding my passion for interiors by arranging and rearranging things around
SIMPLE SAFARI: A TRAVEL-INSPIRED LIVING ROOM UPDATE
Quick! Pick one: bush safari or beach holiday? I’ve always been more of a beach girl. I love everything about the ocean: from calming ripples to crashing waves, the wonder of its depths and its endless horizons; the promise of