All the luxury, but under $100— these gifts are exceptional in beauty and quality. Perfect for anyone in your life — a friend, neighbor, co-worker, you name it.

If you’re looking for a creamy white chicken chili without the cream, look no further! This recipe accomplishes a lovely consistency with chickpeas (some partially blended) but includes all the flavor with green chilis, cilantro, and lime.

Always a tricky task — to buy a man a gift he loves. Between my husband, my father, and my male in-laws, I think I’ve gotten a hang of this challenge.

Black Friday sales are here, and Shopbop is always one of the sales I look forward to most. Sharing my favorite designers, the pieces I have and love, and the pieces I have my eye on.

These gifts are for those lovely souls that like to spend time in the kitchen and/or serving others.

I think there’s something really special about quality kitchen iand tabletop items — even if it’s just a good solid cutting board. Preparing and serving food becomes more of an elevated experience when you’re using beautiful, well-made products.

Another favorite gift guide series: for the wellness and self-care seekers! I love the idea of gifting friends and family items that serve them on a deeper level — something that nurtures their mind, body, and soul.

From dry-brushes, to journals, to Theraguns — here are some ideas for the one who seeks to nourish their mind, body, and soul.

These gifts are for anyone who lives for the cozy warm comforts at home. You know — the type that prefers to stay in on a Friday night, cuddled up in a blanket, and sip a hot beverage (raising my hand).

My holiday gift guides have begun! I thought I’d get the party started by sharing what’s on my list this year. Truthfully, I comprise an ongoing wishlist throughout the year, but the holidays are an opportunity to act on one or a couple of these treasures.

Pluses from my November newsletter.

A piece I wrote for Ann Sacks Inside Design this month. I share ways to live well at home, which in essence translates to ways to become more present at home.

No one does fall/winter quite like Jenni Kayne — all her pieces are lovely, both in design and quality, and bring instant comfort to your home and closet. Sharing my favorite Jenni Kayne pieces for Fall and Winter 2021.

Lessons that have brought me peace.

High time preference thinking is more concerned with the needs of the present moment, whereas low time preference thinking delays present gratification and places more emphasis on future needs.

A quick note on the beauty of earthing.

Pluses from my October newsletter.

Sofia Valanci recently interviewed me on my health journey, my daily rituals, and my principles and values. With permission, I am resharing on my personal blog.

Autumn is my favorite season to dress for, so I thought it’d be fun to share my top five capsule pieces that I rewear this time of year.

Pluses from my September newsletter.

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Viktor Frankl

“Eat mostly plants” is a great rule of thumb (thank you, Michael Pollan), but when my body craves animal protein, I honor what it’s telling me. As a Mexican food lover, this is a go-to: chicken tacos.