STYLE

Once upon a time, what feels like a lifetime ago, I managed & maintained a genealogical-based blog that led to writing and publishing several of my works of fiction, including self-publishing my first novel, The Children’s Field, in September of 2019. After a few months pause to breathe & regroup my thoughts, I felt ready to turn my focus to my second novel, with plans to complete a rough draft, edit and publish it in March 2021. That all came to a screeching halt Memorial Day weekend 2020, when, between trips to the hardware store and  planting a vegetable garden, my father called with the news that shattered my reality. 

I love to travel. The newness of each destination, the shift in perspective that can only come by experiencing cultures, the feeling of stepping into a different version of myself. But flying? Not my favorite part. Today, I’m sharing the items that are always in my carry-on on long flights.

Once upon a time, decorating for autumn used to mean dragging out bins of store-bought pumpkins, knick knacks, plaid & patterned toss pillows & throws. Anything and everything that screamed “autumn.” But over time, I’ve come to view this season a little differently. Now, it’s less about filling my space with things with things and more about layering it with warmth, texture, and intention.