How Psychological Minimalism Can Free Your Mind and Transform Your Life
The art of simplifying.
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10 Creative Holiday Traditions to Infuse Your Month With Magic
Makin’ memories.
Start Streaming—These Are the Best Classic Movies to Get in the Holiday Spirit
Bust out the cozy socks.
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How to Break Free From Food Guilt This Holiday Season
Lean into the joy.
Gift Guide for Siblings: 28 Gifts to Celebrate Your Bond
Tried-and-true gifts that have left them speechless.
The Ultimate Dopamine Menu: How to Balance Hormones and Boost Happiness Naturally
Tips to feel your best, every day.
50 Fun and Inexpensive Holiday Activities to Enjoy This Season
Celebrate without breaking the bank.
20 Habits to Reverse Your Biological Age, Starting Today
Time to turn back the clock.
10 Diet Trends That Are Doing More Harm Than Good, According to a Nutritionist
From fads to food freedom.
Gift Guide for Parents: 26 Gifts That’ll Make You the Favorite
Thoughtful finds that spark joy.
Letting Go of Perfection: How to Navigate Holiday Expectations With Grace
Embrace a stress-free season.
Embrace the Joy—50 Holiday Rituals to Romanticize the Season
The ultimate holiday bucket list.
30 Things to Do in November That’ll Make It Your Coziest Month Yet
‘Tis the season for soups and sweaters.
We Made a Magazine!
Introducing: Camille Styles EDIT
Inside a Gorgeous Yoga Retreat in Tuscany
We may have finally reached zen.
Why Riding Bikes in Florence is the Best Way to See the City
Skip the traffic and pedal your way straight to gelato.
We Created our Own Painting Class in the Italian Countryside
Have watercolors, will travel.
This Pasta Making Class Was the Most Fun Thing we Did in Italy
We learned to make pasta from scratch, then turned it into an epic meal.
A Dreamy Dinner Party at a Villa in Lucca
The jasmine covered gazebo alone is unreal.
A Day of Boating in Porto Venere is The Talented Mr. Ripley Come to Life
Just as gorgeous as our favorite movie.
Weekend Notes: Pinterest Updates & Japanese Wellness Secrets
featured photo via tigmi trading Morning friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. We had a fun night out with friends at new Italian spot Il Brutto on Austin’s eastside – it was one of those nights where the conversation and good wine flowed so freely that before we knew it, I was rushing home […]
A Gear Editor Reveals Her Favorite Fitness Must-Haves
Molly Ritterbeck and I met a few years back while riding bikes in the Texas Hill Country during a Rapha Cycling Ambassador training camp and immediately hit it off. I’d love to say we bonded because of our shared love of bikes, but it was her affinity for a good dry shampoo and nail art […]
How Three Super Successful Women Pitch Themselves
featured photo via wit and delight If you’ve ever sat down to think about a personal pitch — maybe before a job interview, a public presentation, or even a family event — chances are you probably found yourself getting bogged down in the little details. It’s easy to default to describing yourself like this: “I’m […]
I Tried Grounding Every Day for a Week and Here’s What Happened
featured image via @makersandmuse Growing up, I was always running around barefoot in my sunny East Texas backyard. Every day brought a new opportunity for dirty feet: a day at the lake with my family, at the pool following my after-school tennis lesson, and just wandering around on outdoor explorations. When I left to study […]
Weekend Notes: Life-Changing Books & House Parties
photo by luisa brimble via design*sponge Hi friends, hope you’re having a great weekend! By the time you read this, I’ll have been completely unplugged from all devices for 36 hours, with another 12 to go. For our next Wellness Report, I’m taking one for the team and trying out a full-blown digital detox, and […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Perfect Day in Paris
image from gal meets glam The last time I was in Paris was by far the most magical. It wasn’t the weather, or the fact that it was the week before my wedding… I think the best thing about our visit was the time we spent on Canal Saint Martin. The canal is by far […]
What Really Happens to Your Brain When You’re Hungover
The Sunday Scaries. Hangxiety. No matter what you call it, we’ve all been there. Your head is throbbing, you can’t even figure out how to navigate your Favor app (which is further complicated by the fact your eyes are welling up with tears from that stupid Hallmark movie on tv.) All this begs the question: […]
The 5 Rules of Being a Feminist At Work
In sitting down to research this piece, it wasn’t lost on me that the Career Contessa office is unlike any other when it comes to advocating for women. At the moment, we’re a 100% woman team, run by a woman CEO, and writing articles and throwing events specifically to help other women. And we’re doing […]