How Leslie Completely Transformed Her Living Room
From Craftsman to contemporary.
An Update on Our Main Bathroom Renovation and Powder Room
Bringing in my favorite elements from the rest of the house...
An Update on Our Kitchen Renovation
Two months until our dream kitchen...
How to Style a Bedside Table with Target Finds (And a Tour of Leslie's Bedroom)
A brand-new bedroom for under $150.
On Dropping Sloan Off at Kindergarten This Week
From virtual classrooms to Sloan's first day of in-person kindergarten.
My Miscarriage Was Heartbreaking—But These Are Things We Have to Share
In remembrance of Leo.
How I'm Embracing Joy in the Midst of Uncertainty
And finding my answer to a dreaded question...
A Letter to My Daughter On Her Sixth Birthday
Dear Sloan...
Reclaiming My Body as a Mother
My body belonged to my daughter—until it became mine again.
Leslie's Last Day: Saying Goodbye to the Job That Shaped My 20s
Leslie's last day at cupcakes and cashmere.
(Not) Balancing It All: Finding Time for Both Kairos and Chronos
A new-to-me way of thinking about time.
The Most Amazing Sheet Pan Chow Mein and Soy Sauce Brownies (You Heard That Right)
Standouts from Hetty McKinnon's new cookbook.
The Most Influential Band You've Never Heard of and an Update from Leslie
Thousands of recommendations later...
I’ve Struggled with ADHD My Whole Life—Here’s How I Stay on Task
5 tips for improving focus and productivity throughout the day.
How to Transform Your Leftovers and the Reality Show That Hooked Me
Plus, a daily playlist for your workday...
One Linen Button Down, Seven Different Outfits
My most-worn item of clothing is, unsurprisingly, also the most versatile.
I Tested 8 Lipsticks to Find the Best One for My Olive Skin Tone
And the luxurious matte lipstick that's my new go-to.
A Novel That Keeps You Guessing and Heartwarming New Movie
Plus, the best snack I brought backpacking.
Every Product Jess Uses in Her Morning Coffee Routine
The investments that have started to pay off...
12 Nearly Perfect Ways to Spend a Nature-Filled Morning in Portland
From redwoods to river jaunts.
An Update on Our Main Bathroom Renovation and Powder Room
Bringing in my favorite elements from the rest of the house...