Some of my favorite DIY gifts I’ve made if you need some inspo this season 🎄
Personally I think there’s something so sweet and intentional about making custom gifts for your people & there are so many options available even if you aren’t crafty yourself! Let me know if you need more details about how to do any of these 🤍
how your Black Friday email finds me ☕️
no one loves a good deal more than me, but just a little reminder that you probably don’t need it, & the most valuable thing in life is time well spent.
if you’re looking for gift ideas that aren’t “things” this season, I have a list of my favorite experiences to gift saved in my “gift ideas” highlight 💌
📍snap from one of our fav stays this year at @honeytreefbg
how your Black Friday email finds me ☕️
no one loves a good deal more than me, but just a little reminder that you probably don’t need it, & the most valuable thing in life is time well spent.
if you’re looking for gift ideas that aren’t “things” this season, I have a list of my favorite experiences to gift saved in my “gift ideas” highlight 💌
📍snap from one of our fav stays this year at @honeytreefbg
because we could all use a little R&R this time of year 🧖🏽♀️
I’ve always loved the idea of giving experiences for the holidays, because at the end of the day most of us have enough “stuff”. What we really need is connection, with ourselves and with others, and more moments to just be 🤍
#luxuryspa #houstonspa #hotelzaza downtown Houston Michelin key hotel stay luxury spa gift ideas
idk I’m pretty sure it’s the cure to everything 🤍
thanks for hosting our slumber party, @zazamuseumdistrict
#houstonhotel #michelinkey #hotelstay #stayhouston #hotelzaza #stayzaza #girlsnight
because we could all use a little R&R this time of year 🧖🏽♀️
I’ve always loved the idea of giving experiences for the holidays, because at the end of the day most of us have enough “stuff”. What we really need is connection, with ourselves and with others 🤍
#luxuryspa #houstonspa #hotelzaza downtown Houston Michelin key hotel stay luxury spa massage
The perfect pre-holiday escape 🧖🏽♀️
I’ve always been a believer that taking care of others starts with taking care of ourselves so we can show up as our best selves. Don’t forget to treat yourself this season too 🤍
#luxuryhotel #hotelzaza #houstonhotel hotel spa downtown Houston luxury Michelin key hotel stay gift ideas
Turns out the simplest way to clean your home is also the healthiest (and cheapest). 🌿 #ad
Since swapping my cabinet full of neon sprays for one bottle of vinegar, there’s no more wondering what chemicals I’m breathing in, no more clutter, and no more spending hundreds of dollars a year on products I didn’t really need.
The average family spend around $600+ a year on cleaning supplies, many of which contain bleach, ammonia, and VOCs (linked to asthma, skin irritation, and hormone issues). Vinegar does the same job without the toxic side effects, and in my experience, it does a way better job. My home feels cleaner, my body feels better, and my space is way more simple.
You can grab Worry-Free Vinegar in stores or online at @loweshomeimprovement!
#WorryFreeVinegar #WorryFreeCleanTeam #StrongSimpleSafe #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #nontoxiccleaning #nontoxicproducts #lowtoxliving #whitevinegar #vinegar #lowtoxliving #cleaningtiktok #cleantok #budgetfriendlydiy
the summer everything was sweet 🎞️🍓
#summerscrapbook
Monday morning mocktail because what are we doing if not romanizing our lives 🍊✨
Been trying to keep my immune system up and my skin hydrated with the seasons changing & these combos have been making my morning a little sweeter:
Vitamin C Glow ☁️
* 1 can Recess Orange Vanilla
* Juice of ½ an orange (vitamin C for collagen + skin tone)
* Squeeze of lemon (immune + liver support)
* ½ tsp grated ginger (anti-inflammatory, circulation)
✨ Boosts collagen, brightens skin, calms inflammation, and strengthens immunity.
Cozy Creamsicle 🍯
* 1 can Recess Orange Vanilla
* 1 tsp raw honey (antibacterial, immune support)
* Dash of cinnamon (blood sugar balance, skin-calming)
* Optional: ½ tsp turmeric with a pinch of black pepper (anti-inflammatory powerhouse)
✨ Soothes stress, protects immunity, and brings a skin-loving antioxidant boost in a cozy form.
Use code “ana_cahill” for 15% off your @takearecess order! 🍊
#mocktail #immunesystemsupport #creamsicledrink #takearecess
spring archive 🗃️🌼🏕️
postcards from our stay at @honeytreefbg 🏕️ the views, the tub, the peace and quiet, it was truly everything my soul needed. blog is live in my stories with all the details + more photos of our cozy stay!
Feeding giraffes was not on my Texas bingo card, but it should absolutely be on yours 🦒
I stumbled across @longneckmanor while looking for things to do in Fredericksburg, and was so pleasantly surprised to learn this was a thing in Texas. Their nonprofit conservation park is helping repopulate endangered species, and we got to spend the morning feeding giraffes, petting rhinos, and learning all about wildlife conservation. Next time you need an excuse to get out of the city to do something good for your soul and the planet - this is your spot.
📍Fredericksburg, TX (1.5 hours from Austin)
#ecotourism #texastravel #fredericksburgtx #longneckmanor #daytripideas #giraffelove #wildlifeconservation #thingstodointexas #softlifeenergy #texashiddengem
very busy with girl therapy 🛁
feeling like a hydrated little mermaid after dousing myself in all the goodies in @oseamalibu’s new limited-edition Ocean Glow set - aka your summer skin survival kit (+ the perfect Mother’s Day gift!)
snag it this week and get my favorite Osea product for free - Hyaluronic Sea Serum - and use the code “anacahill10” for an extra 10% off! 🌊
#oseamalibu #mothersdaygifting #oseapartner
only monday morning blues here are this latte 🫐☕️
trying to make my at home lattes more fun & with less fake sweeteners & this one is absolutely a winner:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 tbsp honey
bring it all to a boil and simmer for about 8 minutes, then strain!
2 shots espresso of choice
1 scoop @nakednutrition marine collagen
Milk of choice
Enjoy! ☕️ #coffeerecipe #blueberrylatte #blueberrysyruprecipe
blooming season 🌼
& that’s on getting out of your comfort zone and doing things little you would love 🩰
I almost cancelled this class because I was tired and had a pile of things to do but life always has a funny way of rewarding us for doing the hard stuff, & I left this class feeling inspired and energized and I made some friends 👯♀️ new things aren’t always easy, but at the very least you learn something about yourself and I’m pretty sure that’s what life is all about 🤍
I’m girls ☕️
new thing day 6: @hexecoffee
The older I get the more I care about quality over quantity, and as applies to pretty much everything - if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no 🙅🏻♀️
Here’s to filling our closets and ours lives with things that make us feel good and letting go of the rest 👋🏼
a real bummer when the things you’ve been avoiding actually work!!
new thing day 4 was wim hof breathing & mobility stretches & as much as I hate to slow down, it’s the days I want to do it the least that I need it most - a reminder for you + future me ☁️
a new for adult me thing 🎹 if you need me I’ll be trying to perfect this song until my fingers fall off
a new thing & the best sleep I’ve had in weeks 🙏🏼 thanks @the__sunroom_ 🤍
#chicago #chicagoyoga #chicagoguide
here’s to a month of new places, adventures, & challenges ☕️
if you’ve tried anything new you’ve loved lately - drop it in the comments!
#chicagovlog #chicago #dailyvlog #aprilintentions
wintering 🎀 📷 🌨️
a lot to love this month - even in the dreary cold ❤️
If you know me, you know I love to hoard a container and trinket of any sort, partially because “I might use it”, but also because I hate throwing things in the trash. But one of my goals for this year is to reduce clutter in my space, so I’m finding thoughtful ways to get rid of things, like TerraCycle’s All-In-One Zero Waste Box. This little box can be used to recycle all the little random things I usually can’t —like clothing, old craft supplies, skincare bottles, coffee pods, and even things like home decor and string lights 🙌
Once it’s full, you just seal it up and ship it back to be recycled into new things! (which makes me feel a lot better about parting with my collection of endless odds and ends)
For more info about how it works and to check out all of the other things you can recycle with @terracycle, head to their page! (You can use code ANA20 for 20% off your first box!)
#TerraCycle #RecycleEverything #ad
one thing about me is I’m gonna find the vibes + the bathtubs wherever I visit 🐅
thanks for being the best hosts in Austin, @thefrancesmoderninn!
#austinhotel #austintexas #austin #austinhotels
Between getting sick and traveling 2025 got off to a slow start, but that’s kind of what this season is for - resting, resetting and reevaluating.
January has been a month of planning, getting inspired, and honing in on what’s really important, & I’ve got a real good feeling about what’s to come 💫
snaps from my stay at @thefrancesmoderninn 🎞️
this was by far the most intentional, cozy, and unique hotel I’ve ever stayed at. it felt like staying at a cool Airbnb with all the perks of being at a hotel, and my vintage loving heart is still obsessing over all the moody details. (& the birthday card all the staff signed 🥹)
📸: @peterisbald
#AustinStay #TheFrancesModernInn #AustinHotels
a little birthday spa day at @hotelviata 🤍
We took a drive up into the hills last weekend while I was in Austin to check out this Tuscan-inspired gem I found on @resortpass, and the vibes did not disappoint. Massages, margs, a hot tub session, and lunch with a view was the perfect way to bid farewell to 28.
10/10 would recommend escaping to @hotelviata next time you’re in Austin 🥂💫
#austinhotel #austinspa #austinthingstodo #hotelviata #resortpass
cheers to 2024 🥂
looking through photos from the year this morning, I was once again reminded that no matter what life throws at you, in the end the only thing that really matters are the people around you. here’s to another year of having fun + spreading love + trying to figure it all out, together 🤍💫
@victoriassecret @vspink #VSPartner #faves
‘tis the damn season 🎄🎁
november diaries 📔☕️🧡
@victoriassecret @vspink #VSPartner #faves
training season | @joshkranich 📸
november mood board ☁️♡
a month of tricks + treats indeed 👻
Hell is a (not so) teenage girl 🔪
back to basics ☁️
📸: @dearfloyd
European September 🇭🇷 ⚓️
some favorites from the sweetest, most peaceful few weeks with my people 🤍 #croatia
nothing like a few weeks of absolute chaos to remind you how lucky you are to be surrounded by love and laughter and joy and little moments of sweetness 🤍
boats, besties + bands: a july saga 🤘🏼⚓️🤍
long live 🐄👯♀️ @windycitysmokeout
sweet july beginnings 🇺🇸⚓️
moments of joy from the june camera roll ⚓️⚾️🌱☕️
may in review ⚓️⚾️🚗🍪
april adventures 🌼🦙🌿
the girlies do love st.pat’s weekend ☘️
winter archive part 2: a series of favorite moments 💌
an ode {+ hopefully goodbye} to winter 🌲✌🏼
I just really love love 💌
girlhood 🎀
my 2024 in’s + out’s for a year of more connection, simplicity, + joy 💫
through the highs and lows, the best part of 2023 was the people I shared the moments with. on to the next 💫
my two moods for the rest of the year 🪩💃🏻🛁🍷
📍@thegraychi
october 🍂🍪 treats 🍬🍁
last weekend’s retreat at @hotelemc2 ft. delivery robots + my favorite shower ever ☕️
this time last year 📍
one of my favorite parts of this trip was the reminder that we don’t need to be, and we shouldn’t be, rushing through our lives.
we deprive ourselves of so much beauty, exploration, and connection when we spend all of our moments trying to get to the next one quickly.
heading into this season with my only intention being to slow it down, & soak it up.
“I notice that autumn is more a season of the soul than of nature.”
entering my favorite season feeling refreshed, inspired, & really dang happy. welcome, october 👻
a sweet sweet september
the older I get, the more I’m reminded that the best things in life are the people you share it with.
no one else I’d rather be stuck on a roller coaster or scared to death with than my day ones 🎢
postcards from august (land edition) ✨
postcards from august (sea edition) ⚓️
pizza, chicken tendies AND ice cream?? say less, @eatdoughbird 😋
the ultimate girls night with my cuties last night at #doughbird 🤍#ad
music, friends, sunshine, babies, and other things that make my soul happy #july
How many probiotics does it take to undo a weekend at a music fest? Asking for myself 🤣
I’ve been taking these @lunakaigummies probiotic/prebiotic supplements for the last few months and they’ve become such a crucial part of my routine, especially when I’m running around and eating and drinking all the things. 💃🏻 These gummies are made with only natural ingredients, and help you maintain healthy digestion by giving your gut all the beneficial bacteria it needs, which can help with things like reducing inflammation, improving your skin health, and increasing the levels of vitamins and minerals in your body.
Here’s to the little things that make a big difference, & make you feel like you’ve got your life a little bit together 😝
#probiotic #guthealth #sustainablebusiness #womenownedbusiness #wellness
it’s laughter & grins & no tomorrow to win 🎸 until next year, @windycitysmokeout #windycitysmokeout
Something about a clean home on a Monday morning really makes you feel like you’ve got your life together 🍓
Been running around like crazy the last few weeks & there’s nothing more refreshing than a quiet weekend spent catching up on all the things. Here’s to a productive week, friends!
#koalaeco #nontoxiccleaning #sustainableliving #cleanproducts
(2)7 summers up north🌲🇺🇸☀️
{swipe for accidental slow mo chaos + the tiniest life jackets you’ve ever seen}
thnks fr th mmrs, june 🤘🏼☀️
yacht girl summer ⚓️
the perfect summer kick-off weekend with my girl.
The art of growing into yourself.
Spending time back in Chicago the last few weeks has had me feeling all kinds of nostalgic, and reflecting on all the past versions of myself, and how cool it is that everyday we get to choose the ways in which we evolve, or stay the same.
It makes me giggle to look back on younger me, who was so afraid of not being the “same”, I wanted to fit in, wanted to make everyone happy, wanted to do what I was “supposed” to be doing, and the older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve realized how freakin’ boring that is.
If I could tell that version of me one thing, it would be that becoming the person you want to be, and getting the things you *really* want doesn’t come without getting uncomfortable, or without doing hard things, but living a life that feels true to yourself is worth every risk you have to take to get there. It’s such a gift to get older, and have time to change and choose and learn and grow, and these days there’s nothing I’m more afraid of than wasting that.
📸 @kyliehullstudio
Last week I wore these boots to a softball game in downtown Chicago, and that’s on learning to embrace every version of yourself 🤠
Bottoms up to the joy found in between the pieces of life that are ever-changing, and the things that never will 🥂
what’s the definition of success? listening to what your heart says 🏙️☀️
may moments ft. a big mood on slide 10
@tacobell + recycling = two of my favorite things 🌮 #ad
I have used @terracycle for years to recycle all kinds of things that normally can't be recycled like shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes, etc., and their newest program just launched to help keep sauce packets out of landfills, and instead turn them into things like picnic tables + home and garden products! This new @tacobell recycling program is free for anyone to take advantage of, and allows you to recycle sauce packets from anywhere, not just Taco Bell!
It seems like a small thing, but it adds up, and to me, that's what sustainability is - still enjoying the things you love, but finding ways to do them just a little better. ♻️ #TerraCycle #RecycleEverything
in my peace + simplicity era 🌱
📸 @kyliehullstudio
In a season of practicing grace.
I’m a stereotypical oldest child, capricorn, 3w2, - I love a plan, and organization, and getting shit done, and getting it done perfectly. 💃🏻
Last week a friend said to me “you never seem stressed” and I just laughed, because even though I still often am, her comment was evidence that I’ve gotten so much better at choosing my battles, and accepting things for what they are instead of what I wanted them to be.
There’s so much relief in learning to adapt, and giving yourself grace for not being a super human. 🤣 We can’t make more hours in the day, we can’t control other people, and sometimes “good enough” is actually good enough.
Control what you can, give yourself and others grace for the things you can’t. We’re all just doing our best + trying to keep our sanity in the process 🤍
#mindfulliving #sustainablefashion #bohodecor #vintageoffice
“What if your markers of success were how much sleep you got last night? How much time you spent with the people you love? How many sunsets you watched? How much you belly laughed?”
just a few of april’s successes 🤍
happy earth day 🌎 it’s such a gift to get to experience all of its magic, and it’s our job to serve it the best we can, so it can keep serving us & all of the beautiful life around us. we’re not here to live on it, we’re here to live with it. 🤍
earth day archive from one of my favorite places on it 📍 sustainable set via @reformation #earthday #amalficoast
“Instead of managing your time, manage your energy. If it drains you, it's not for you. If it energizes you, it's a clue.”
At the beginning of this year, I picked the word “simple” as an umbrella of sorts for my goals for the year. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to maximize my time, and create more of it for the things that bring me the most joy.
But what about all those things that might not have a big space on our calendar, but take up a whole lot of space in our minds & drain us of our energy. Those things we agreed to that we didn’t actually want to do, the people or jobs that aren’t serving us anymore, negative beliefs, the list goes on.
Constantly seeing how other people spend their time can be useful at times, but just because something looks good for someone else’s life doesn’t mean it will feel good for yours.
Listen to your energy, listen to your body. A note for myself for the week and also for you 🤍
nothing sets my soul on fire quite like spring 🌻
Post-holiday weekend, trying to get my life together, how ‘bout you?
If I learned anything in my years battling health issues, it’s that a healthy gut is crucial to so many other functions in your body, and it’s much easier to do the little things to care for it daily than try to repair it after the fact.
🍋 warm lemon water helps flush toxins out of your body & rehydrate you
🍬 probiotics & prebiotics boost the good bacteria in your gut that aids in helping you digestion & absorb nutrients from your food
👟 movement helps your body wake up and get all you systems moving! (bonus points if you do it outside)
Take care of your gut y’all - your skin, immune system, belly, etc. will thank you 🍋
#probiotic #morningroutine #sustainableliving #naturalsupplements #lunakai
This has been a tough and strange week.
It feels silly to share my breakfast or the show I went to with so much heartbreak in our community, and impossible to find words that will help or understand the “why”.
But times like these also serve as a reminder that life is so fragile, and we don’t have forever to spend time with our people, to do the things we love, to chase the things we desire.
Yesterday I was feeling guilty about spending the afternoon hiking and getting lunch with my mom while she’s in town while I have so many things on my to-do list, but those “to do’s” are always going to be there. There are always going to be more things to get done, more work to do, but there won’t always be more time.
5 years from now you won’t remember the deadlines, you’ll remember the moments spent gathered with friends, watching the sunrise from your favorite spot, getting snowed on in March just for a little holiday magic.
The most valuable things we have in life is our relationships with others, and finding (and creating) little moments of joy every chance we get. At the end of the day, it’s the little things and the little moments that mean the most. Take the time to stop the rush and hustle, and cherish them. 🤍
this week’s palette ☘️🌿🐢🥑 because I’ll take any excuse ever to be ~festive~.
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#sustainablefashion #thriftfinds #thriftedfashion #diyclothingrack
sunday reminders for the week ahead:
- there are countless things you can’t control, and trying just drains the energy you could be spending on the ones you can. Focus on those.
- on the list of things you can’t control is how people perceive you, be the person you want to be for you.
- if you’re looking for things to be sad or stressed or angry about, you’re going to find them. if you look for things that bring you joy, and make you feel alive, you’re going to find them.
- asking for help where you need it is strength, not weakness.
- no matter how well somebody might know you, nobody can read your mind. tell them how you feel.
- there’s nothing more healing than fresh air and sunshine
- nobody has it all figured out, just do the things that make you happy.
- if it makes sense to you, that’s enough. you don’t owe anybody else justification.
- the person with the most power to change your life is the one in the mirror staring back at you.
do no harm, but take no shit. be you, do you, for you.
“the real growth is becoming more of yourself.”
I made my word for 2023 “simple” because I wanted to focus on removing the excess from my life, the “fluff” that takes time away or distracts from the things that are really important to me.
Society and social media have this sneaky way of telling us what we’re supposed to want, and if we’re not mindful of it, we end up with houses full of crap we don’t need, spending our hours striving towards goals to impress or satisfy other people, spending our dollars and time on things that look good instead of feel good.
To me growth isn’t just “more”, it’s more of the right things, more of the things that fulfill *you*. It’s letting go of the opinions, the people, the stuff, the habits, that don’t move you towards the life you want for yourself. I’m learning that real growth is moving towards the things that feel most “me”, and that it’s okay if those things change over time. Life is short and weird and full of things we can’t control, make as much of it as you can yours. 🌻
winter is for hiding from the world and eating treats and intimate gatherings and soaking up every small pocket of sunshine
been in a quiet session of restoration, reflection & planning and I kind of think that’s what winter is for.
time is the most valuable gift we’re given, use it for the things that fill you up, that fill others up, that future you will thank you for. 🤍
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#mindfulliving #selfcare #dailyintentions #sustainableliving #nashville
january was a much needed month of rest, reflection & recalibrating. as someone who often struggles to slow down, here’s a little reminder that sometimes it’s exactly what your mind and body need. 🤍
💅🏻 fresh february nails @alexiskahn
👙 you can use the code “PELAANA” for 15% off any @pelacase
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#sustainableliving #pinterestnails #compostablephonecase #pelacase #mindfulliving
spicing up my space with a new print from
@saintmaide & @kyliehullstudio 🤍 there’s just something so sweet about filling your space with intentional things created by talented friends, & I can’t wait to build a gallery wall around this!
You can use the code “ANA15” for 15% off any of their prints at the link in their bio!
#unboxing #artprint #smallbusiness #womenownedbusiness #gallerywall
my word for 2023: simple.
the older I get, the more I learn that that best things in life are the simple things, and that we as humans have a bad habit of making most things more difficult than they need to be.
instead of resolutions for the new year, I’m a big fan of setting intentions, and focusing on things you want to feel more of, instead of specific things you want to attain or accomplish.
for 2023, my biggest intention is simplifying every area of my life, to create more time, energy and space for the things that *really* matter.
from my spaces & routines, to my business and relationships, this year is about simplifying, and doing less with more intention.
telling you all here for accountability 🤣 & to share some of the tools I’m using & changes I’m making along the way in case you could use them too.
here’s to a new year of creating the life that feels best for you. 🤍
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#newyear2023 #newyearintentions #2023intentions #slowliving #simpleliving #intentionalliving #goalsetting #sustainableliving
@kyliehullstudio just gets it #flowerphotoshoot #photoshootideas #birthdayphotoshoot #reelstrending
*blooming* into 27 ✨
the best thing about having a january birthday is having a few weeks to reset, reflect, and plan before *your* new year starts. welcome, chapter 27.
📸: @kyliehullstudio
been offline soaking up the last of 2022 with my people, but couldn’t end it without a celebration of all the joy, adventure, & love that this year held 🤍 here’s to another year of dancing through life with the people who make every day worth celebrating.
last minute wrapping for the sustainable girlies 💫
#traderjoes #traderjoeshaul #wrappingideas #sustainableliving #reelstrending #stockingstuffers
snowed in, but make it extra cozy courtesy of @thegraychi ❄️
it’s giving *Mrs. Claus* 🤶🏼
nowhere I’d rather be for Christmas. #thegraychi
a few of my favorite low-waste gift wrapping ideas! 🎄 (that also save you money!)
#giftideas #lowwaste #zerowaste #sustainableliving #stockingstuffers #ecowarrior #goingzerowaste
The last of this season’s small business giveaways… stocking stuffers! 🎄
This week’s giveaway includes…
⇨ a Healer Balm, my go-to for dry skin, slugging, chapped hands, sunburn, literally anything from @emogeneco, my favorite skincare company
⇨ a Cocovanil Lip Conditioner (which means it actually hydrates your lips so you need less, plus it smells like chocolate) from @emogeneco
⇨ a sample set from @lesdeuxfragrances, a unisex fragrance company made here in Nashville!
⇨ two vintage Christmas mugs just because 🎅🏼
How to enter:
1. Like this photo
2. Follow me @ana_cahill, @lesdeuxfragrances and @emogeneco
3. Tag a friend! (unlimited entries, just tag each friend in a separate comment!)
4. {optional} Share this post in your stories for 5 extra entries! (Be sure to tag me so I see it!)
As always, you can keep this, or gift it! Giveaway closes at noon CT on 12/19 & winner will be announced on my stories that afternoon! 🎄
{prize can be shipped anywhere in the US!}
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