A bag I reach for constantly, leopard jeans I wear twice a week, the best book I've read this year, and a Costco dip that's changed my snack life. May favorites from someone who's pretty selective about what makes the list.

I slowed my shopping at Everlane around 2019. Not because the quality slipped (though it did) but because they union-busted their customer service team. The Shein acquisition isn't a surprise because they stopped being ethical and sustainable long ago.

A seasonal bag is a different calculation than an investment piece. You want something good, you want it to look right for summer, and you don't want to think too hard about it. Here are seven I'd actually buy.

I admired the Maison Margiela Tabi flats for a while but could never justify the price. Then Steve Madden released their version for $120 and I had to see if they were worth it.

Quince is one of the best value options out there for wardrobe basics, but it takes some trial and error to figure out what's actually worth buying. That's why I do these in depth try-ons and reviews (so you don’t have to)!

I've been seeing the Gerard Darel 24H bag everywhere, and when it arrived in khaki green suede, I understood immediately why people love it — and then I surprised myself by loving it too.

Humankind is made up of mothers and their children.

I spent over $1,200 at Sézane this spring. Seven pieces, all natural fibers, and more hits than I expected from a single order. A few things did not fit quite right but the ones that worked really worked. Here is everything...

A candid low buy update covering the first three months of 2026. What I bought, what I sold, and what I actually think about buying less.

Spring dresses for your Mother’s Day photoshoot and beyond. Feminine, floaty styles including sustainable investment pieces and accessible options, many on sale now.

Nine practical ways to photograph your children for social media while protecting their privacy. From silhouettes to overhead shots, these techniques are beautiful and intentional.

A real Mother's Day gift guide — things I've actually bought and loved, plus what's on my wishlist right now. No fluff, just the good stuff.

“The more you let your mind wander, the better you are at having organized personal goals, being creative, and making patient, long-term decisions… Mind-wandering allows ‘more extended trains of thought to unfold, which allows for more associations to be made.’”

My rule has always been: no logo-forward bags… the Coach Ella made me break that rule and I don't regret it.

I’ve been MIA for my mental health, this is what been on my mind and how I am shifting things for the better.

What a copperhead snake taught me about storytelling.

Looking for Sézane style but shopping on a budget? I’m sharing affordable alternatives that offer a similar look for less.

A video roundup of things I’m finding really chic right now: winter color combos, accessories, shoes I’m trying out, plus a few beauty and home details that feel especially good this season.

Motherhood emptied my creative well, but grief and a deep desire for my child led me back to my craft.

Seven questions I am thinking about as we head into another new year.