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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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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.

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.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Nike

Greek Goddesses: Nike is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Nike is the goddess of Victory.

Time to Rebrand and Thrive

This blog post is about finding yourself and not being afraid to stay 100% true to who you are. It has taken some time, but finally, she is ready to Rebrand.

HOO-GAH: Hygge The Danish Secret to Happiness

Hygge is the Danish Art of Happiness and no, it has nothing to do with their delicious pastry. After some research, I found out it’s pronounced, HOO-GAH.

In Defense of Peridot: An Unpopular Birthstone

An unusual opinion on an unpopular birthstone. This blog post focuses on jewelry, birthstones, with an emphasis on Peridot, for August.

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