self love – simple + good

Seven Steps for Staying Home

We’re in a weird time, y’all. But I don’t need to tell you that – I’m sure you’re just as affected, if not more so, by the recent events attacking not only our nation, but our world. Personally, I realize I’m holding onto a lot of fear about how all of this is going to…

pivoting with purpose

There are three hats hanging by the large mirror propped up against the wall in our bedroom: One, bought in Texas by my aunt several decades ago, a reminder of my past and the ties it holds to my future. The other, my token Wild Woman brown suede wide-brimmer, bought last summer in an attempt…

cutting out what holds you back

There’s a large green hedge that sits at the corner of our office entrance. Over the winter months, it grows a little unruly: some branches sticking out further than others; its tiny, prickly leaves poking any stray arm that crosses its path. On a clear day, you’d pay no mind. But on a rainy day,…

go viral on yourself

There’s been a lot of talk at home over the last two weeks about “going viral.” Like, how does it happen? How do you maintain it? And most importantly, how do you guarantee that it happens again? I wouldn’t be surprised if a few of you out there have recently seen a video of a…