Goodbye, Summer. Hello, Pants. Fall is officially here. The trees are changing, the breeze has a bit of a bite to it, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte People have emerged with their scarves and oversized sweaters. Also the cats have decided it’s time to sleep under the covers instead of on top of them. So […]
Domestic Warrior
Shopping Small, pt 5
Experiment’s End My experiment officially ended on January 15 and I’m happy to report that it did not actually kill me. While it was definitely a challenge, I had a ton of fun with it. Big Wins 1. A Really Fun Puzzle to Solve “I need thing. Where can I find thing from a small retailer? […]
Capsule Wardrobe???
Notice: This is not a new concept! The Capsule Wardrobe has been sweeping the Interwebs for a while now. I’ve just been really slow to form my opinion around it – partially because there are so many differing rules and philosophies, and partly because I like having lots of clothes. Options, friends! Options. That said, I […]
Shopping Small, pt 4
Shameful Fail I knew make up and skincare would be difficult, yet somehow I underestimated HOW difficult it would be. It’s silly, really. I’ve spent essentially 33 years exhaustively searching for products I can use on my ridiculously sensitive skin. How could I possibly forget that pain?! After 15 days of an unbearably itchy face, I […]
Planning My Chair Project
About seven years ago, I bought four of these chairs from a store in Glendale. I love these chairs. They’re so delightfully midcentury mod and happy. (The photo really doesn’t do it justice as the lighting is horrible and Roxie wouldn’t get out of the way.) The Chrome Lining… Recently, one of them broke […]
Domestic Warrior: Fall Purging
Winter is coming. And that means it’s time to prepare for spending more time inside the condo. Time to get rid of stuff! I purge every fall, but I’m often left feeling unsatisfied. No matter how much I get rid of, it never feels like enough. This fall I’ve taken on a new strategy. Instead […]
Shopping Small, pt 3
So today is the first day where I officially purchase exclusively from small businesses. Excited and nervous! A Final Goodbye to Old Habits… I’m still sick, so yesterday, my last hurrah Amazon style was to order some home necessities from Prime Now that I didn’t feel well enough to go out and purchase. It didn’t go well. […]
Shopping Small, pt 2
Soon… I only have three full days before my Shopping Small challenge begins, and I’m starting to feel the pressure already! I haven’t found a place to buy cosmetics yet. I’ve had some recommendations from friends, which I intended to go check out this weekend, but I got hit with a ridiculous cold and haven’t […]
Shopping Small
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude One thing I love about Seattle is how it likes to support local and small businesses. There is something about the culture here that is conscientious and likes to help out the little guys. We do also have a touch of the hipster up here, so that maybe a […]
Life Book
I like to keep busy. Like…really busy. Ok, maybe not as busy as CJ…but I do have a full time job in tech, Meg’s Retro Cookies, and dancing. I also try to get in an hour of exercise everyday – it helps compensate for the cookies. I also really enjoy reading fiction, which unfortunately is […]