A few years ago I interviewed a Feng Shui Practitioner on my podcast, and one of the things she said that stuck with me is that our homes are living, breathing vision boards for our lives. From the art we put on the walls, to what we do - or do not - make room for in our homes. It all communicates how we feel about ourselves and what we believe we are worthy of.
There is so much pressure, especially in the early days of pregnancy, to curate a nursery that looks like it was pulled from the pages of a magazine. But in the quiet moments spent painting and thrifting for this little one, I’ve been reminded of a different truth: babies don’t need a huge, expensive transformation. What they truly need—and what makes a house feel like a home—is a space that feels safe, intentional, and filled with love.
Read MoreMy sister messaged me the other day asking what a first-time mom absolutely needs. And as I was typing back, I realized, I had a lot to say! Yes, there are the must-have items for baby that make functioning with a newborn easier, but just as important are the must-have items for mom herself. Because when you're navigating that steep learning curve, the best gifts aren't things, they are permissions-permissions to rest, permission to seek support, and permission to gently reclaim your presence in a body and life that feels completely different.
Read MoreFour months ago, we welcomed our second little boy — a spring-time baby with the sweetest smile. My first postpartum experience was incredibly challenging, and this time around, I was determined to have a better journey. While I’m still in the early days of being a mom to two, I’m already noticing how different this postpartum period feels, and I wanted to share some of the things I’m doing to better navigate this new phase in our life.
Read MoreIt’s been a year since I last wrote here, a year of navigating the changes motherhood brought and finding my way back to myself. In this post, I open up about the challenges of postpartum, the moments that felt heavy, and how I began to rediscover my joy and my voice.
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