This magical command spoken by Ali Baba in a well-known folk story dating back the 18th century has become a widely recognized phrase associated with the idea of opening a door to riches and success bigger than we could imagine. In each of our lives, it is safe to say that we all have anContinue reading “Open Sesame”
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Raise the Bar
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME! One year has flown by since the day I opened the door and stepped into fashion as the owner of a small business consignment clothing boutique. Truth be told, I had zero know-how of what being a business owner entailed, but I also have zero regrets that I took that leapContinue reading “Raise the Bar”
Make Money Move You
Money is fluid. It moves. And, it moves you. To people, places, and things that can enrich and enhance your experience in life. When I lay in bed at night, I picture money arriving like the energy of a wave in the ocean or on my favorite shore of Lake Michigan. It is in continualContinue reading “Make Money Move You”
Essential Elements
Our days are filled with elements that are essential to our existence. The must-have cup of morning coffee. An encouraging text from a trusted friend or loved one. And a closet filled with ready to go pieces that require zero thought before putting them on. Enter Danielle Bernstein, founder of the world-renowned fashion blog WeWoreWhat,Continue reading “Essential Elements”
My Second(hand) Wedding
Everything is better the second time around. Isn’t that what they say? Secondhand means a second chance to be amazing. And in my case, I am referring specifically to love, marriage, and fashion. When I met the love of my life three and a half years ago, I was already three and a half yearsContinue reading “My Second(hand) Wedding”
By Default or Design
Everything that comes to you in your life arrives in one of two ways, either through deliberate intention and purpose, or by a lack of independent choice. Either way gets you something in the end, but that does not necessarily mean that you get what you want. So, what do you want? It’s up toContinue reading “By Default or Design”
Mom’s the Word
Mother’s Day is just around the bend, and for me, this particular Mother’s Day is an extra special day because it is also the birthday of my first-born daughter. She is turning 24 this year, and in twenty-four years, I have embraced, absorbed, and enjoyed the honor of being mother to four amazing children IContinue reading “Mom’s the Word”
Attain to Sustain
It’s Earth Day, everyone! April 22, 2022 marks the 52nd birth of the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, a nationwide celebration created to inspire the people in America to draw their focus to the importance of creating a healthy place to live. It is a call for all of us to invest inContinue reading “Attain to Sustain”
The Spring Edit
Ahhh! Spring is in the air. Sure, depending where you live you might still be dodging snowstorms like I am and staring at a monotone landscape of barren trees and uncovered grass that is so discolored that it doesn’t even know what it is anymore. BUT…the promise of sunshine and warmer days are just aroundContinue reading “The Spring Edit”
Wrap it Up, Repurpose-fully
Have you heard? Second-hand shopping is the rage and can produce some first-class gifts this holiday season. With sustainability and eco-conscious practice and behavior becoming more prominent in worldwide consumer trends, online shopping platforms like my own Poshmark closet can help you deliver the best gift in an affordable and earth-friendly way. Shopping online isContinue reading “Wrap it Up, Repurpose-fully”