After a month of seeking subtlety, I've opened my arms and embraced October with a warm welcome! Fall has arrived, the final quarter of 2010 is here, and I feel ready. My intentions for September included speaking mindfully, drinking tea, practicing yoga and reading a few good books...

Tonight I'm feeling sleepy, but quite content. After spending nearly three days at the beach, I'm craving quiet time on the couch. A stack of magazines to flip through and the RHONJ season finale are sure to keep me occupied...

It's important to pause and evaluate a day's work, to recognize when enough action items are complete, and acknowledge when it's time to power off. Life has been clicking away at a beautiful pace lately, and I feel fortunate to have stimulating projects to work on in my career at the office and in my web work at home...

I recently stumbled upon Elsie Flannigan's creatively delicious blog, A Beautiful Mess and her 4 Simple Goals project. The premise is simple, inspiring and collaborative—just the kind of thing that I adore! My 4 Simple Goals focus on ways to make each day an extraordinary adventure...

Since writing about my craving for cooler temperatures, I've received hints to appreciate the seasons as they are. I invite you to soak up summer along with me. Nosh on fresh fruit, go for a late-night walk, relax by the pool, make homemade ice cream, pick up flowers from the farmer's market, grill out with friends, and cherish the sun's warmth on your back...

Happy Weekend friends! Hope you're staying cool and refreshed in this hot summer heat. I've enjoyed a short work week, but am still very excited about the Saturday and Sunday ahead. It's been a long time since I have gone away on vacation and I've forgotten how jarring it is to come back to a busy desk and dirty home...

Hello there happy friends. Today's my 25th birthday and I can hardly believe it! This one feels significant, as if I've crossed an important threshold. A lot has happened since last March 29 and I'm excited to see what unfolds this year...

It's been awhile since I sat down and took stock of my priorities. I feel like I've been swept up by life's demands and have done little to anchor myself. I don't know about you, but I have a tendency to get overwhelmed by my ambition. When I think about all the things I want to do, all the places I want to see and all the people I want to meet—I lose sight...