Less than a three hour drive from Dallas, Miraval Austin is unlike any hotel or resort I’ve experienced before— an all-inclusive wellness oasis with farm-to-table food, scenic vistas, and unlimited activities for your mind, body, and soul. I’m grateful my friend chose it for the location of her bachelorette party, because I…
Staycation at Texican Court
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Back to the Basics
Early access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale began today, and it feels especially strange this time around. Beyond the obvious turmoil happening in our country (and the world), I’m reminded how much has changed since last year. I didn’t plan to shop the sale. In fact, I’ve been cleaning out my closet…
A Letter To My 22-Year-Old Self
Dear 22-year-old Stephanie, It is a Friday night in July of 2008. Your friends are asking you to go out and celebrate the weekend, but you’re not in the mood. You’re about to leave on one of the most significant trips of your life, and you’ve never felt so alone. It breaks…
Why I’m Still Promoting the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
My relationship status with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (and fashion blogging in general) could be summed up as “It’s Complicated.” The qualms I have are not so much with the sale itself, but its unfortunate timing and alignment with other things happening in the world. Last year, the NSale fell during the…
The Little Things
“For in the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” – Kahlil Gibran There are big and scary things happening in the world right now. They make everything else (like this blog) seem insignificant. So I took an unplanned hiatus from posting last month. I needed to…