So as summer comes to an end and we enter what is, for many, the “busy school year”, I want to equip you with everything you need to plan the perfect girls’ night! If you follow these few, simple steps, I promise you (and your gals) will be so delighted…and you’ll be thankful you took time to plan in advance!

Running a small business is an exhilarating journey! From the initial “a-ha” moment you may have had for what you dreamed of creating a business around, to the endless ups and downs that come along with being a small business owner, it's safe to say that the adventure is far from boring. As an entrepreneur myself, ’ve experienced this firsthand, and know that while the journey is beautiful and invigorating, it can also be confusing and depleting. 

We’ve all been there – staring at a shelf full of picture frames or rack of beautiful (but oh so different) area rugs, debating between design choices, and feeling overwhelmed by the decision-making process in general. As we’ve been unpacking more about the design process in general around here, you’ve likely heard me talk about this feeling of “overwhelm” which often leads to decision paralysis - and friend, that’s not where we want to be!

In today’s fast-paced world, “busyness” is praised and if we’re honest, we all seem to be running around like chickens with our heads cut off! From one calendar commitment to the next, we literally fill every minute on our calendar with productivity. While there’s nothing wrong with living a full, productive life, proactively choosing to slow down amidst the chaos has an endless list of benefits. From enhanced creativity, more peace, and improved moods to better overall well-being, the list truly goes on and on.

It’s easy for me to look around during these adventures and feel immense gratitude. Not to sound cliche, but these are truly the days I dreamed of as a young girl, an early adult…and even now I am still dreaming of all the exciting things ahead. I don’t take the opportunity to travel and explore the world for granted, and will always be a big believer in the power of travel! Read more about why I think it's so important here.

Did you know - Vitiligo Awareness Day is this month on June 25!? In fact, the entire month of June has been dedicated to bringing global awareness to Vitiligo. But wait - maybe you’re wondering…what even is vitiligo!?