"I'm a model, editor, blogger, a creative director—" I rattled off as though it was a to do list, as I walked quickly toward the laundry room door to head inside, it was so chilly after our shoot. Phoenix actually had a real winter this year and I was over it.
Continuing my Creating Bonds series (making new friends as an adult + being auntie to your best friends kids) I wanted to touch upon how to create a group of friends. I've had questions from - where to begin, how do you find girls who get along, and how do you keep traditions and most importantly, what are the key tips to having longevity in a group. There's nothing like taking some of your favorite people and being able to hang out together all at once.
Can you believe Valentine's Day is this week? I have been loving popping into stores and seeing the pink and red decor. I was gushing to Benjamin when we were shopping how glad I am that Valentine's Day exists because I am such a girly girl and I love lace, pink, fashion accessories and he just laughed.
The expansion is 99% done by the time you read this (but the rest of our house that we’ve been...
I am so glad Valentine's Day comes after Christmas because just when I am sad to put away the Christmas decor, I can put up the cutest decor of pink and red shades. Valentine's Day has always been a celebration to me whether I was single or coupled up because of my love for doilies, hearts, and shades of pink!
To continue my Creating Bonds post series, I wanted to talk about a very special relationship - the Auntie relationship! If you have kids, I'm discussing the relationship your littles have with your best friends - a bond that is just like family, like a real aunt.
This Pantone chip book above is what graphic designers use to brand businesses with a Pantone color which means if you tell a printer you want Pantone 200, that's a red and all printed material means that red will be exactly as it should be. Just like paint colors for your walls. I still use it though rarely for client any more, just for myself.
I used to say I didn't have time for new friends, as if I were too busy and thought I couldn't benefit from new relationships. The reality was, I didn't have making friends a priority and I soon realized how I was missing out on great friendships as old ones moved away or shifted as life changes. No matter where you are in life, it's important to make new friends.
