I love reflecting on all that has changed over the course of the past 365 days. As I have grown time has begun move a bit more quickly and I find myself requiring more intention to slow down. I have journaled my entire life and find that taking even a few moments a day to express gratitude makes me feel more at peace, especially this time of year. I think this would be a sweet activity to do with children or family — stash it in a drawer and take a peek when we find ourselves on the eve of 2019. Click here to download the PDF. 

"It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning, in this broken world." - Mary Oliver

Linmay is a modern hair studio located in Chicago, Illinois. Lindsay Mayuga came to me with a vision for a fresh and feminine visual identity that would allow her to stand out among competitors while simultaneously conveying a chill, California vibe. Lindsay herself is incredibly talented and sought after by clients, consistently booked, often so much so that she is unable to accept any new clients! The definition of a girl boss, Lindsay owned and ran an incredibly successful salon called The Comb for several years, but recently decided to forge a new path and launch a new venture on her own. I am thrilled with the laid back vibe we landed on and can't wait to watch as Lindsay sets the world on fire! Happy launch week! 

Running a business is a wild ride. Some days I am on top of my to-do list and have everything together, other days I am four cups of coffee deep and barely hanging on by a thread. I wrote a little bit about the past two and a half years and a few lessons I’ve learned along the way over at The Style Theory. Lisa asked me to put together a few pull quotes from my interview which you can see below! It's always a little strange to see your own reflections in writing, but these pieces of advice have really carried me through the past few years. They have helped me create wonderful relationships with my clients and lasting friendships with other creatives. So, for what it's worth, I hope they help or inspire you as well.