What convinced me that a capsule wardrobe works? Because once upon a time, I was homeless and learned firsthand how to live with less. Let me explain. February 1st was a difficult day. We had lost our jobs, our home, and said goodbye to very dear friends. We were relocating from the Northeast to a new …
The joy of smelling jet fuel is one of my guilty pleasures. I know it’s bad for you, but every time I catch the scent it’s because I’m at the airport and getting away. There is nothing better than escaping from reality for a few days. As a matter of fact, I begin to relax …
To me, my capsule wardrobe has meant freedom—freedom from stress, confusion, and wasted time. But for others, the very thought of such a small wardrobe translates into handcuffing themselves to their washing machine, or worse, to their local dry cleaners. I totally get it. With only 30 items in your closet and seven days in …
Timeless or time-warp—which one best describes your wardrobe? Do you have bell-bottoms, mom jeans, Working Girl jackets with massive shoulder pads, or stirrup leggings lurking anywhere in your closet? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but they aren’t coming back. If they do, you shouldn’t be the one wearing them. Those things …
There you are, Monday morning—staring at a closet full of clothes, like you’re John Nash deciphering a German war code. You stare…and stare…and STARE, hoping that outfits will jump out at you screaming “WEAR ME!” Since that doesn’t happen, you continue staring until your clothes seem to form one solid mass. That is, until you …
It was the moment every girl dreams of. My husband handed me the credit card and told me to “Go shopping.” Before you become chartreuse with envy, I must tell you, it was nowhere near the Pretty Woman moment I hoped it would be. Before leaving for my big adventure, I was reminded of our mortgage …
I thought I would close out the laundry-theme for this month with a blog about Young Living’s Thieves Laundry Soap. I love it! Especially for those that are allergic to commercial grade detergents and their “natural” fragrances. I mean, really, who knows what “Clean Linen” or an “Ocean Breeze” really smells like in a bottle? …
Some time ago, I went on a work trip with my husband to Turkey. We spent five weeks in Istanbul and used every moment of our free time exploring where East meets West. It was such a wonderful experience and my first trip across the Atlantic. The sights and jewels of the Grand Bazaar, the …
The weekend. It’s what we live for. I can’t wait to sleep in, make a romantic dinner for two, and enjoy a glass of wine with my favorite guy. We went into every Friday night hoping that the next two days would be lazy and loose, relaxing and restful, slow and sedate, tranquil and tame. …
Do you ever turn down spending time with friends because your laundry pile is so high you can’t find the front door? Doesn’t it seem like overnight the laundry gets out of control and holds your precious free time hostage? How do you keep the laundry in its proper place so that you can Nest …
