I was browsing through my journal the other day, and I found an entry written several months ago. Essentially, I made a list of all the things I would do with my time if I weren’t spending 40 hours a week at an unfulfilling job. In honor of this being my last week at work, [...]

As someone who’s worked in a library for the past 4 years, I’m more familiar with books than anyone really needs to be. I know what’s popular without even trying; after you’ve shelved the same book a hundred times, it’s pretty obvious that a lot of people are reading it. So I really wasn’t all [...]

One really cold evening last winter, I snuggled up with a blanket and a space heater and dove into the debut novel by an author I’d never heard of: Sarah Addison Allen. I devoured the book, Garden Spells, in a matter of hours; it captivated me from page one. Allen’s writing is somewhat similar to [...]

After having blond hair all summer (and hair above my shoulders for nearly 3 years), I’m ready for a change. My hair is naturally wavy, so I want to let it grow long and just curl a little bit. It’s all part of my new hippie aesthetic. As for color, I want something pretty low [...]

I really think that nose studs are cute. They’re not as out there as lip piercing, but they’re just a little bit rebellious. My yoga teacher has one, my cousin has one, and my friend Lauren has a cute silver ring (normally I prefer studs over rings, but hers is adorable). I really, really wanted [...]

I love this Sunshine suitcase from Radley. The cure floral print makes it easily recognizable, and the design helps keep your stuff organized. It comes with a padded laptop compartment; a zippered area for cables and electronic equipment; several mesh compartment for unmentionables, sunglasses, and accessories; two shoe storage bags; and a laundry bag. It [...]