I know I might be in the minority on this, but I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. Every year growing up, my dad would buy me a big bouquet (usually tulips because they’re one of my favorites) and would even send them to me throughout college, up until I met Austin and had a new Valentine. Because of this, a holiday that can be frustrating and lonely for so many has always been precious to me. I know all too well that this is not the reality for most, and the significance of what my dad did every year is not lost on me.

I LOVE skincare. There’s just something about it – it’s a fantastically interesting science experiment that makes my skin glow & smell like roses. I always come home from the beauty store with handfuls of new samples to test, and a new appreciation for the dedication and passion of the skin care community.

It’s no secret that I am smitten with the east coast. With its seaside towns, brownstone-lined cities, and rich history, this little corner of the country is brimming with charm and personality. Austin and I stumbled upon Concord shortly after moving to Massachusetts, and although we visit at least once a month, it never seems to lose its magic.

Can a book be cozy? I think so. Sometimes I’ll discover a new novel and set it aside until the weather turns colder, just because I know it’s meant to be read under a blanket with a hot cup of tea in hand. When we get into the later months of winter, I can think of nothing more wonderful than snuggling up and getting lost in a new book. Here are a few titles that I can’t wait to crack open on a chilly winter’s evening.

First & foremost, I’m so grateful you’re here. I’ve dreamt of starting a blog for years now, but always stopped short because all the fears we’re all too familiar with would come flooding in: I could put in all the work and this could fail, I could run out of content in a month, I could be laughed at, judged, written off. Or the long list of “not enoughs” – I’m not skinny enough to be a blogger, my hair’s not long enough, I don’t have the right clothes, house, car, lifestyle. At this point, as you all probably feel after reading that list, I would sit depressed staring at google searches for website platforms & affiliate programs feeling overwhelmed & underqualified.