Almost exactly a year ago from today, I became pregnant for the first time. I remember the day distinctly—the bright two lines, sharing the news with my closest people, and coming home to Michael and slow-dancing in our living room. It felt surreal, knowing I would become a mother and we would have our family.

The excitement and joy quickly turned into sadness, disappointment, grief, and pain when I went to the bathroom one day and my toilet paper was full of blood. Spotting is normal during early pregnancy I read through a frantic Google search. I clung to that hope—that this was normal—and tried to convince myself it would be okay. But the bleeding persisted more heavily, and I started to cramp.

A reader recently asked me if I like to incorporate patterns into my minimalist wardrobe. The answer is: YES! I adore a beautiful floral in the warmer months, but for this colder season ahead, I am loooving classic stripes.

There are products and services I use on a daily basis, a weekly basis, and a monthly basis that I swear by. All the below are staples that I’ve repurchased time and again.

There is something so nourishing and comforting about homemade chicken soup! Truly, I believe chicken soup is not only good for our health, but also good for our soul. There is healing power to it, I tell you. Whenever I feel low vibrations, this easy and healthy recipe lifts me right back up. I hope it does the same for you!

Now that August is over, and we’re heading into Labor Day, there’s a lingering reminder that autumn is on its way. Whenever the seasons change—or, really, whenever I’m in the mood—I like to change up my space to give it a new refresh. Here are some simple ways I refresh my space.

I’ve been making the this vegan parm for YEARS. Although I normally throw it on salad, I now make it in batches to throw on anything (my husband discovered he even loves it on chicken). If you’re looking to cut out dairy, give this recipe a shot.

As someone who spends so much time in the kitchen, I felt something needed to be done to create a brighter vibration. It was the only room in our home that felt a little too moody—we have a very bright home, but the kitchen was designed with deeper grays and charcoals. As someone who spends so much time the kitchen, I knew I had to raise the vibration, but wanted to do so without spending too much money.

A sale can be a time for mindless overconsumption—or it can be a time to invest in beautiful pieces at a lower price.

A simple dinner that is so satisfying! Loaded with protein and fiber, but still light and lean.  It features a few fresh ingredients from your local market, like broccolini, scallops, and lemons—but it can also make good use of stuff you already have, like butter, shallots, and frozen peas. It all comes together quickly.

Yesterday, I turned 30. For the last few weeks, I’ve gotten the question: “How do you feel about turning 30?” as if this new decade means I’m now officially over the hill and entered into true adulthood.

I’m only a day in, but I am really thrilled to be entering this decade. Why? Because I absorbed so many lessons in my twenties (which, to me, seemed like the real tough decade, am I right?) so now I have more tools to bring into my thirties. Here are some of my most profound lessons.

Now that I’m no longer wearing office attire, I have become a big fan in the cozier lifestyle. Sharing some of my new discoveries along with tried-and-true go-to’s in lounge and athletic wear.

During this time, it’s really easy to get caught up in the external world. Here are some tools I use to help ground myself to become more internally grounded so I can give my best self to the world.

These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are both simple and satisfying. Try not to eat the entire batch in one night.

Now that it’s beginning to get warm, I have summer fever! I found some amazing investment pieces at a major discount that I wanted to share with you.

When I find something I know I love, and will wear all the time, then I can justify owning many iterations of that particular thing. For me, that thing is pretty white blouses. I love how white blouses can be dressy, but casual. Feminine, but not too girly. On a weekend, or to work. Here’s a roundup of my favorite white blouses.

In this blog, Sally—hair designer and educator—shares what she does to my hair to create a beautiful, blended color that grows naturally and requires little maintenance.

The springtime has me craving citrusy desserts! Instead of making a poppy seed cake—or something loaded with carbs and sugar—I thought I’d make a healthier option to curb my cravings.

My Lemon Coconut Truffles are honestly one of my favorite things I’ve made in quite some time. The good news: they’re raw, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and no added sugar. All the good things.

Yesterday, I had a live chat on Instagram with my friend, Amandine, who lives in Paris and works as a model. We talked about beauty standards in France vs America, what wellness looks like, and how she’s viewed her time in quarantine. We failed to record our live chat, so here is a recap of our conversation.

When I crave a cobb salad at a restaurant, I always have to amend whatever option is on the menu (I’m not a bacon or cheese girl). I’m not vegan, but I usually like my salads to be! This salad is totally plant-based, but has all the macro and micronutrients you’re looking for to be fully satisfied.