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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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Music: Actually, Soul Food & Energy

Music is food for the soul. By not wanting to turn my music off, I decided to see how dancing and listening to music could change the pictures I take.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 3

This blog post is the third and final post in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Blue, Purple, and Pink photoshoots.

Where We Hide: Coats, Exteriors, and the Workforce

What do coats, exteriors, and the workforce have in common? They are all places to hide. All places where you cannot be yourself.

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.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Beauty Inspiration

A blog post that shares all makeup and beauty inspiration images for the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge photoshoots with links and screenshots.

How To Define & Name Your Epic, Personal Style

A post going through how to define your style and set up your closet for easy, fashionable outfits. The best way to revamp your style is to take inventory.

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