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It Took Me 13 Years to Find a Fitness Routine

I would’ve laughed in your face.  If you told me that I would become a person who went to the gym.  I would’ve spit...

The Festival I Should’ve Planned

Just like when you start anything new, starting these personal festivals has a learning curve.  Planning 12 in December/January and then executing them throughout...

The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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Seeing in Black and White: On Nuance and Perspective

The phrase black and white can have many meanings. The English language is amazing and highly confusing that this could be the case.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Aphrodite

Greek Goddesses: Aphrodite is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Aphrodite is the goddess of Love & Beauty.

Seven Deadly Sins: Temptations Seen Differently

Dual perspectives on the seven deadly sins with two challenges per sin. Sins are referred to as temptations because there are benefits as well.

The Truth About The Importance of Work Outfits

Even within the same industry, the work outfits dress code changes. How do we make sure we can still have cute work outfits and be appropriate for work?

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 1

This blog post is the first of three posts in the NYC Color Rainbow Challenge series. This post focuses on Red and Orange photoshoots.

Book Review: The End of Fashion

For anyone who wants a history of fashion, this is a great book choice for you. For those of you who just want the highlights, keep reading.

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