6 Budget Beauty Dupes Under $15 That Rival Luxury Brands
6 budget beauty dupes under $15 that rival luxury brands — from a baked blush that mimics Hourglass to a lip glaze that outshines EADEM. Tested and approved.
Elevated Halloween Decor
Moody, witchy, and never cheesy — 20 pieces of Halloween decor built to last year after year, not just one season.
What’s in my makeup bag at 47.
A real, unfiltered peek into my everyday makeup bag — the $30 case that looks just like the $100+ designer version, plus every product inside and why it earned its spot (including a few I won't be repurchasing).
Mini Tiramisu Cups — My Go-To Make-Ahead Dessert for Hosting
Easy tiramisu inspired cups made with pound cake, espresso, and vanilla bean cream — no eggs, no alcohol, no stress. Make them the night before and dust with cocoa right before serving.
My Nighttime Skincare Routine at 47 — And the Product That Gave Me Instant Results
I turned 47 last week and my skin has never felt better. Here's my full nighttime routine — and the Paula's Choice product that gave me baby skin after two uses. Everything is from Amazon.
Everything I Ordered During Amazon Prime Day (Beauty Edition)
My honest Prime Day beauty haul — skincare, makeup, and hair products I'd been eyeing for months, finally ordered at a discount. Restocks I swear by and a few first tries I'm excited about.
Enchiladas Suizas — The Recipe I Make When I Want to Feed People Well
A creamy roasted poblano and tomatillo salsa verde, shredded chicken, and Monterrey cheese — this is the enchiladas suizas recipe I make when I want to feed people well.
La Scala Chopped Salad — The One Worth Making on Repeat
Shopping Your Home: Refreshing My Favorite Console Corner
Refreshing a dark wood console without buying anything new — three simple principles using light, texture, and shape to make a heavy piece feel collected instead of formal.
What I'm Actually Buying on Prime Day — Home Picks Worth the Wait
The pieces I've had saved for months, waiting for the right moment. A few are investments I've been watching at full price. A few are everyday staples I stock up on when the price is right. Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26 — this is my list.
Father's Day Gift Ideas He'll Actually Use
The chair. The watch. The knees. 14 curated Father's Day gifts from Amazon — for every kind of dad, all with Prime shipping.
The Nancy Meyers Feeling — And Why It Has Nothing to Do With a Particular Style
Nancy Meyers' homes look nothing alike — and yet they all produce the same feeling. Here's what they actually have in common, and where I'm at.
A Day in Julian, California — Apple Pie, Local Honey, and a Town That Moves at Its Own Pace
A small mountain town in California. We went for lunch. We came back with honey, tea, and a whole pie on the back seat.
Incredible Chic Floor Lamps from Amazon — Quiet Luxury Home
Four chic floor lamps from Amazon — all under $200 — that add warmth, height, and that layered lighting that makes a room feel lived in.
The Breakfast Table That Started With Peonies
Peonies from Trader Joe's, blue and white transferware, rattan chargers, and a butter dish that isn't a butter dish. The best tables start with one good thing.
The Little Details That Make My Morning Table Feel Special.
A Juliska mug, a bread cookbook, linen napkins, blue and white ceramics, and rattan chargers. The little details that make slow mornings feel worth slowing down for.
Two Things That Changed How My Table Looks
Two things I keep coming back to for every table — rattan charger plates and linen napkins. Simple, warm, and endlessly useful.