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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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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: Part 2

This blog post is the second of three posts in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Yellow & Green photoshoots.

Easy Guide to A Less Painful Hosting Experience

Airbnb Thanksgiving 2022 Hosting for the first time can be a daunting task at any age.  It felt like we leveled up when we decided...

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.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Iris

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

Announcing: Setting Goals Is So Last Year

There should be a health-related, self-awareness, financial, family & friends, and a career goals that all work together to provide your daily motivation.

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