Travel Insights: Where To Go in 2015

If you're planning your 2015 sojourns, here are some inspiration and ideas to get you started.The most important thing to remember when planning trips is that some destinations are seasonal, so pick your month with care.I was set to do some work in Cambodia in May, enroute to London and Paris, but was advised to avoid the monsoon period, and travel in December instead. The rains can also wash out

October Month in Review

It's November people!  This year is really rolling on by.  Next thing you know, it'll be Thanksgiving.  It's officially fall around here.  Actually, it feels more like winter.  The lows are in the 30's this week and I don't like it one bit.Here's a recap on what happened around these parts last month.I didn't realize that Walmart had become so trendy in their home decor.  Their new line from

Joyful Things: The New Test Everyone's Trying

Have you noticed how lots of people are doing these Gratitude Challenges? (Also known as the Seven Days of Positive tests.) Apparently they're like the 5:2 Diet for your mind. Every day you make a conscious effort to stop whining, ranting or being hyper-critical in order to retrain your brain to think pleasant, positive, meaningful and joyful thoughts instead. Even shooting an Instagram pic of

Holiday Decor

The other day I ran in Home Depot for a few things.  The first things up in the front of the store were Christmas trees.  I was thinking to myself, "It's a little early for Christmas decorations."  Then I really thought about it.  Christmas is less than two months away.I started the search for holiday decor.  Of course my first place to shop is Target.  They have some really great finds.1. Gold

My New Job - Sarah Richardson Design

Hi my loves. You may be wondering why I have been blogging so little lately, and I felt I owe you all an explanation. If you follow me on instagram, then you might have already picked up on this.I recently started a new {absolute dream} job, working as a junior designer for one of my biggest career influencers and role models, Sarah Richardson. I still can't believe it! When I first moved to this

Careers, Lives and Making It All Work

Friends and I have been chatting a lot recently about careers and jobs, and who has the most difficult, stressful and demanding lives. I always think family lawyers have a tough job. Teachers too. And working mothers probably have the most demanding lives of all.Recently I was touched to be asked to give a speech alongside an extraordinary journalist called Sara James. Sara is a former foreign