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Monday Diary: 5 Lessons I Learned in My 20s

May 25, 2026 No Comments

I am excited to enter my 30s! As I enjoy my last week as a 29-year-old, it’s only natural to reflect on the past decade and some of the lessons I have learned. I look at the 20s as the trial-and-error decade; it’s where you make mistakes but learn from them (hopefully). It is where you finally evolve into who you are as a person, work towards building the foundation so that you can thrive in your 30s. I am genuinely an optimistic person, but I am also realistic. Growing into an independent and confident woman took a lot of self-work and awareness. It took a lot of moments of disappointment and anxiousness, but also perseverance and drive to know it will all work out. I am proud of the woman I am and still becoming. Here are five lessons I learned in my 20s.

Lifestyle

January & February Favorites

March 8, 2026 No Comments

New year, and new favorites to share! Last year, I started recapping everything I used and loved during the month, which became one of my favorite posts to write. It made me think about the changes I made to my routine, what older items I was gravitating towards, and it was satisfying to share items that made me happy or improved my makeup routine, etc. Here’s everything I loved in January and February.

Books, Lifestyle

The Books I Read in 2025

January 19, 2026 No Comments

Sharing what I read during the previous year is always my favorite post to write. I love discovering new books that will change you, make you think, and are exciting, romantic, or so good that you know they will live rent-free in your head.

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5 Things to Do to Start 2026 Right

December 30, 2025 No Comments

Here we are! The end of 2025 is in sight with less than two days left. I think we can all agree that this year was, to put it mildly, interesting. Some of us may have lost a job, a loved one, ended a relationship, moved away from family, or struggled with other personal situations. While there may have been some not-so-favorable moments, there may have been good ones, too. A promotion, welcoming of new babies, a dream purchase, or even reaching a goal you set for yourself last year. I look forward to putting the year to rest and forging forward. Here are five ways to help start the year right.

Holiday

Last Minute Holiday Gifts Under $50

December 18, 2025 No Comments

Christmas is officially one week away! Crazy how fast this month is going. There is nothing like last-minute shopping, trying to finalize those last gifts. I’ve put together some gift options under $50 to help you fill any gaps in your Christmas shopping.

Fashion, Holiday

A Very Meshki Holiday

December 10, 2025 No Comments

If there is one brand that I am loving for the most fabulous holiday looks, it is Meshki. The holiday season is the perfect time to end the year on the most glamorous note. It is okay to be extra this season and surprise everyone with the most jaw-dropping looks.

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November Favorites

December 3, 2025 No Comments

November is the month of gratitude, coziness, and that perfect ‘in-between’ feeling before the big holiday rush. It was a month where I really leaned into comfort and found a few little things that truly enhanced my everyday life. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference, right? From a ridiculously warm sweater to the music that I listened to while I worked on the blog, these are the items and moments I enjoyed. Let’s talk about my November Favorites!

Holiday, Monday Diaries

Monday Diary: Holiday Activities I Look Forward To

November 30, 2025 No Comments

And just like that, December is here! I am a sucker for this time of the year. So much excitement in the air: the tree to decorate (if you haven’t already), the holiday dinners to attend, the catch-ups with friends, and, of course, the act of giving as we curate the best gifts for friends and family.

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide

November 28, 2025 No Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With that, it is also time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family now that Christmas is a month away! In this guide, some items will be perfect for the homebody, for him, her, and the beauty lovers.

Monday Diaries

Monday Diary: Practicing Gratitude

November 23, 2025 No Comments

We are officially a few days away from Thanksgiving! For some, it is not their favorite holiday for one reason or another, family drama, or not a fan of the food, etc. For others, they use this opportunity to give back to the community or to reflect on what they are truly most grateful for. This is the season of thanks, but what does it really mean to be grateful? How can we extend our gratitude beyond this season and into our lives every day? I break down three ways we can start practicing gratitude together for a more fulfilled life.