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 💫

october 🍂🍪 treats 🍬🍁

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 🤘🏼☀️

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 🌻

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~. —— #sustainablefashion #thriftfinds #thriftedfashion #diyclothingrack

the sun is shining & I think I’m finally emerging from my winter hibernation ☀️ it’s a good day to have a good day!

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. 🤍 ——— #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 ——— #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. 🤍 ——— #newyear2023 #newyearintentions #2023intentions #slowliving #simpleliving #intentionalliving #goalsetting #sustainableliving

slow, sweet, & simple #2023moodboard ——— #pinterestinspo #reelstrending #pinterest #italy #travelgram #moodboard #moodboardaesthetic

@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!} • • • #skincaregiveaway #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #vintagegiveaway #nashvillesmallbusiness #giftidea #vintagegiveaway #candlegiveaway #giveaway #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #discoverunder10k #holidaygiveaway #christmasgiveaway #smallbusinesssaturday #christmasgiftideas #stockingstuffers #locallymade #smallbusiness #candlecompany #nashville #giftguide #giftideas

Only TWO WEEKS until Christmas & this week’s small business giveaway is here to help you get cozy, or finish up a gift! 🎅🏼 This week’s giveaway includes… ⇨ my favorite Christmas candle from @oaknashville, a vintage home goods shop who creates all of their own candles in-house in Nashville. It even comes in a cutie reusable jar! ⇨ a a Christmas blanket + “Keep Nashville Cozy” tote from @nashvilleblanketproject, a Nashville-based company who donates a blanket to a local in need for every blanket purchased! {and they’re made ethically with reclaimed fibers} How to enter: 1. Like this photo 2. Follow me @ana_cahill, @oaknashville and @nashvilleblanketproject 3. Tag a friend who can’t wait for the holidays! (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 11:59pm CT on 12/15. Winner will be announced on my stories on Friday 12/16. 🎄 {prize can be shipped anywhere in the US!} • • • #candles #holidaycandles #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #nashvilleblanketproject #blanketgiveawY #vintagegiveaway #nashvillesmallbusiness #giftidea #vintagegiveaway #candlegiveaway #giveaway #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #discoverunder10k #holidaygiveaway #christmasgiveaway #smallbusinesssaturday #christmasgiftideas #stockingstuffers #locallymade #smallbusiness #candlecompany #nashville #giftguide #giftideas

things you can control right now: - how you treat and speak to others - the boundaries you set - how you take care of yourself - where you give your time and energy - the content you consume - how you express your thoughts and feelings just a gentle holiday season reminder that no matter how badly we want to, we can't control how other people think, speak, or act, but there is a whole lot we can control when it comes to protecting our energy, our spirit, and our health. focus on controlling what you can, and the rest will work itself out. . . . #consciousliving #mindfulliving #mindfulness #sustainable #sustainableliving #sustainablefashion #consciousness #ethicalfashion #spiritjunkie #healthyliving #intentionalliving #mindbodysoul #liveauthentic #ecofriendly #sustainability #purchasewithpurpose #fairtrade #consciousconsumer

nothing brings people together quite like sad songs & the teenage angst that never really went away 🤘🏼🤣 I’ve always been such a planner, but lately I’ve been relearning that life is too dang short to say no to things that bring you joy. not everything needs a purpose - let happiness & making memories with your people be the purpose 🤍 counting my blessings today for a weekend full of my favorite things. #beachfestival

This week’s small business giveaway is… candles & plants! 🌿 We really are giving away all my favorite things this year, and it’s such a joy to be able to share two of my favorite little shops with you… ⇨ a candle poured in a reusable vintage glass from @sagerefillmarket, my favorite shop for all things sustainable living! they have all kinds of local goods, refillable items, vintage clothes, and so much more! ⇨ a $50 gift card to @hoophousenashville to pick out a plant of your choice! Hoop House has been the greatest resource for helping me keep my plants alive 🤣 and they have the best selection, sweetest team, & also save stray kitties 🐈‍⬛ To enter to win… 1. Like this reel 2. Follow me @ana_cahill, @sagerefillmarket + @hoophousenashville 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! (make sure you tag me so I don’t miss it!) As always, you can keep this, or gift it! Giveaway closes 11:59pm CT on 11/30. Winner will be announced on my stories on Thursday 12/8. Good luck friends! 🪴 {you don’t have to live in nashville to win, but your items must be picked up in nashville by or before June 2023} • • • #candles #holidaycandles #vintagegiveaway #nashvillesmallbusiness #giftidea #vintagegiveaway #candlegiveaway #giveaway #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #discoverunder10k #holidaygiveaway #christmasgiveaway #smallbusinesssaturday #christmasgiftideas #stockingstuffers #locallymade #smallbusiness #candlecompany #nashville #giftguide #giftideas #plantgiveaway

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." I always look forward to the magic of December, but I do not look forward to all the stress that comes with the holidays and wrapping up the year. This time of year is filled with sweetness, but for most people, it's also filled with some degree of overwhelm, exhaustion, grief, or sadness. We're all busy, but we're not too busy to practice compassion, patience and kindness, for others, and for ourselves as we try to do all the things before the end of the year. We're all just humans, doing our best to get by, and make the most of this season. 🤍

there’s nothing more fun than getting to try new products from clean brands! ✨ this one is the galaxy glow box from @kinderbeautybox - a subscription beauty box dedicated to helping you discover ethical and cruelty-free beauty brands! I already love @acurebeauty & can’t wait to try the rest of these! #kinderbeauty #kinderbeautybox #cleanbeauty #cleanskincare #thatgirl #giftideas

99 problems & finding the will to do anything post-holiday weekend is a big one 💃🏻 { you can snag this whole fit on @mollyandgidget’s cyber monday sale happening now, plus tons of other cute one-of-a-kind options for the holidays! } #shopsmall #cybermonday #nashvillesmallbusiness

Small Business Giveaways are back! 🕯 If you know me, you what an advocate I am for shopping small and intentionally, especially for the holidays. I started this series a few years ago to help you find gift inspiration for intentional gift giving + to introduce you to some of my favorite small businesses to shop with & support how you’re able this weekend. This week’s giveaway includes two of my favorite things created by two incredible women… ⇨ two full-sized @goldandivy_ candles, Christmas” and “Tobacco & Vanilla”. They’re made here in Nashville by my sweet friend Alexis and her team & smell absolutely incredible! ⇨ a basket full of vintage goodies from @west.market.decor that includes two mugs, a notebook, floral art, taper candles, a tea towel, a brass dish, a candle holder, and a basket. Hannah has curated the most beautiful collection of vintage goods on her online shop, and offers interior design services for anyone needing help styling their pieces! To enter… 1. Like this photo 2. Follow me @ana_cahill, @goldandivy_ + @west.market.decor 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! (make sure you tag me so I don’t miss it!) As always, you can keep this, or gift it! Giveaway closes 11:59pm CT on 11/30. Winner will be announced on my stories on Thursday 12/1. Have the best weekend y’all, and don’t forget to shop small! 🖤 {giveaway can be picked up locally in nashville or shipped anywhere in the US} • • • #candles #holidaycandles #vintagegiveaway #nashvillesmallbusiness #giftidea #vintagegiveaway #candlegiveaway #giftboxgiveaway #giveaway #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #giftsthatgiveback #nashvillegiveaway #discoverunder10k #holidaygiveaway #christmasgiveaway #smallbusinesssaturday #blackfriday #christmasgiftideas #stockingstuffers #locallymade #smallbusiness #candlecompany #nashville #giftguide #giftideas

when you don’t wanna see your to-do list anymore 🙈 this time of year is my favorite, but also the most stressful in pretty much every way. It’s easy to get so caught up in the chaos that we miss the moments we’ve been waiting all year for. here’s your gentle reminder that your responsibilities are important, but not more important than connection and making memories with your people, or taking care of your mental and physical health. Your UPS driver, your barista, the small business owner, your friends - we’re all out here just trying to do our best. If you want a life full of joy, support, and understanding, you’ve gotta bring it to the table. Be gentle with others this season, be gentle with yourself too. 🤍 _____ #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers

so far my November morning routine has been wake up, check the weather, then look at flights ✈️ Before my Italy trip, I was in desperate need of new luggage, and I wanted to find a company that made quality luggage that wasn’t boring. I stumbled across @roamluggage, and fell in love with the idea that I could customize luggage that felt like “me” down to every detail. All of their cases are individually built to order here in the USA, and there are over a million color combinations you can create to build yourself the cutest (& easiest to find) luggage in the airport. Their cases also come with a lifetime warranty, so you can feel good about investing in a piece made well, and made to last. Please drop your warm weather recommendations for our next destination below. ☀️ #roamluggage #wandermore #sustainabletravel #travelblog #getaway #customizableluggage #suitcasetravels #tennessee #giftideas

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It’s not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, it’s the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” There’s nothing better than sipping your gloomy Friday morning coffee & knowing it supports those who have provided us the greatest service. @firedeptcoffee is veteran-owned, and run by active and retired firefighters, and was created with a mission to serve people their morning coffee, and to support injured and ill first responders in need through their charitable foundation. Today and all days, I’m proud to fill my cup with, and raise it to, #FireDeptCoffee. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #americanmade #firedept #veteranowned #veterownedandoperated #semperfi

there's no better season than moody season. despite my distaste for being cold 🤣 there's no time of year I look forward to more than when all things become dark & cozy. this year for Christmas gifts, I'm really trying to focus on gifting items or experiences that help people lean into caring for their body & soul, and as always, that support small businesses. I feel like I recycle a lot of the same ideas (bc they're good ideas!) but it's always fun finding new products that are intentional, and that allows you to treat someone to something they might not treat themselves to. Last year my friends at @therooseveltscandleco launched another business, @lesdeuxfragrances, and their perfumes are just as wonderful as their candles in every way. They're unisex, and interact with your skin's natural pheromones to create a unique-to-you fragrance experience. They're cruelty, paraben, and phthalate free, made here in Nashville, and they're a 1% for the planet business. 👏🏼 I'm working on some new small business gift guides for this season, but in the meantime, if you need ideas for intentional gifts, or where to find something specific, just shoot me a DM! . . . #holidaygiftguide #holidayshopping #shopsmall #nashvillesmallbusiness #1percentfortheplanet #cleanperfume #lesdeux #fragrance #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #giftsthatgiveback t#discoverunder10k #holidaygiveaway #christmasgiveaway #smallbusinesssaturday #blackfriday #christmasgiftideas #stockingstuffers #locallymade #smallbusiness #nashville #giftguide #giftideas #mindfulliving

Just an election day reminder that voting doesn't end with your ballot, we do it every day with our 💲 💲 💲. Every time you buy at a local business, you tell the world your community is worth more than a major-corporation making their next billion. ⁣ ⁣ Every time you buy organic, you tell the world you want more farmers to grow healthy, safe food. ⁣ ⁣ Every time you buy from a business owned by women or people of color, you help build an inclusive economy.⁣ ⁣ Every time you stop shopping at a specific place, you challenge them to question why, and where they need to change.⁣ ⁣ Every time you don’t buy something, you tell the world you don’t need more stuff to have a good life.⁣ ⁣ “Unlike our single vote, our ongoing financial decisions provide us a particular kind of power and autonomy; an ability to freely wield our dollars in ways that can reshape policy beyond the boundaries of the government establishment.” - @forbes⁣ ⁣ Our daily spending habits represent endorsements of a company’s products, services, values, etc., and every dollar we spend empowers that company to continue its practices, the things it supports, treatment of employees, business ethics, etc. At the same time, avoiding spending money with particular companies can play a role in shifting behaviors. ⁣ ⁣ Research the brands you’re supporting, and be intentional with the way you’re spending your money. Once you know the values and ethics of your favorite companies, it’s hard to ignore them. You have so much more power than you think you do, don't forget to use it. 👊🏼 . . . #vote #2022electionday #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #shopsmall #bettertomorrow #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #ethicalinfluencer #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability

it’s giving “witchy blair waldorf” & honestly I think that’s the energy I need to take into this next season. 🐍 happy friday, friends! xoxo {earrings thrifted from @littleyellowdoor, zara dress via @buffaloexchange} 📸: @churchill.morris ——— #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #whatiwore #thriftedfashion #ecoclothing #thrifted #curatedcloset #closetmakeover #wardrobe #capsulewardrobe #highqualityproducts #ethicallymade #ecofashion #dailystyle #sustainableclothing #thriftingfinds #thriftflip #thriftedfinds #thrifthaul #thriftfind #thriftshopping #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst #thriftyfashion #ethicalfashionbrand #ethicalfashionblogger #fastfashion #ethicalclothing #ethicalstyle #ethicalootd

snapshots from the fastest month of my life 📸 mentally I’m in august, but somehow it’s already november?? (last one is an accurate representation of my state of mind 🤣) please enjoy this collection of chaos & let it be a reminder to count your blessings even in the busyness 👻

One of my favorite parts of a new season is new clothes - and by new I mean options I forgot I stashed away from last fall 💃🏻 The older I get, the more appreciate investing in quality clothes, and taking care of them so they last for years. Setting up my closet intentionally, so I feel like I’m shopping it every morning, makes such a difference in how I feel about my clothes, and helps make picking out outfits 100x easier. For me, having less stuff that I love and take care of has not only been beneficial for my wallet and the planet, but also for my mental health and not feeling like I need more all the time (and then having to find space to store it all 🙃). Have any of your own tips for cleaning out your closet or switching it up for a new season? I always love to hear new ideas! . . . #capsulewardrobe #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #whatiwore #thriftedfashion #ecoclothing #thrifted #curatedcloset #closetmakeover #wardrobe #ethicallymade #ecofashion #dailystyle #sustainableclothing #thriftingfinds #thriftedfashion #thrifthaul #thriftshopping #secondhandstyle #thriftyfashion #ethicalfashionblogger #fastfashion #ethicalstyle #ethicalootd #consciousstyle #consciousfashion #saynotofastfashion #whomadeyourclothes #ecofriendlyclothing #zerowastefashion #pinterestinspired

golden hour in october hits different. 🍁 {hair via @alexiskahn, natural glow via @emogeneco}

"I notice that autumn is more a season of the soul than of nature." - Friedrich Nietzsche Today’s work day consisted of farm animals, country drives, sitting around a fire with the best girls, a bath, and mac + cheese, & I think I’ve discovered the cure for just about anything. 🍂 ——— #fall #tennesseefall #autumnleaves #nashvilletn #mindfulliving #slowliving

Why is it so easy for us to share our physical struggles, but not our mental ones? I feel like everyone I talked to this week (myself included) has been feeling burnt out, lost, stressed, or all of the above. I’ve heard more than one person make a joke about “maybe I’ll just say I have Covid so I can take a break”. My little head has been on overdrive, but it wasn’t until I got physically sick that I rescheduled meetings, or acknowledged that I needed rest. Why do we feel like we need a physical excuse to take a break? To rest, to step back, to slow down? You can love what you do, and still get burnt out. You can be an extrovert, and still need time alone. You can have everything you thought you wanted, and change your mind. You can have a desire to do all the things, and in reality not have the energy to. You can be a happy person, and still not be able to control the chemicals in your brain. We’re all fighting our own battles, and it doesn’t make you lazy, or weak, or selfish, or whatever else, to admit that you need rest or time alone, to say “no”, to change your plans - it makes you human. I hope your weekend plans include slowing down & focusing on the things that make you feel good. 🤍 #worldmentalhealthweek

happy sunday - do something good for your soul 🤍 ——— #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #selfcare #fall #picnic #spotifyplaylist #mindfulliving

The longest relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. The older I get, the more I’m reminded that that the quality of your life is contingent on the quality of your relationships, the one you have with yourself included. Give yourself grace. Make your happiness a priority. Hold yourself accountable. Buy yourself the flowers. Take yourself on the trip. Get to really know yourself outside of other people’s influence. Do the work to show up as the best version of yourself, for others, and also for yourself.🤍 ——— #florence #mindfulliving #travelmore #sustainableliving #consciousliving #mindfulness #sustainable #sustainablefashion #consciousness #ethicalfashion #spiritjunkie #healthyliving #intentionalliving #mindbodysoul #liveauthentic #ecofriendly #pildoranow #sustainability #purchasewithpurpose #fairtrade #consciousconsumer

you can see a million pictures, but nothing prepares you for experiencing a new country in real life. thankful for a magical september in Italy. 💫 ——— #visititaly #travelmore #travelblog #italy #amalficoast #rome

Nothing like a trip to Europe to remind you that Americans are doing too much. Too much waste. Too many ingredients. Too much work. Too much screen time. Moments from a day spent without service, riding horses through the Tuscan hills, exploring ancient cities, and enjoying wine and pasta with people I love. Life’s sweeter when it’s simple. ——— #florence #tuscany #thriftedfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainabletravel #travelblog #visitflorence #discoverunder10k

Italy stop 1 📍lots of history, lots of pasta, drivers that make me look good at it (iykyk), my kind of place. ——— #italy #rome #rometravelguide #coliseum #visitrome

maybe someday we’ll outgrow sister trips & matching outfits, but not today 💃🏻 a whole week of exploring Italy, and I’m pretty sure I’ve said “wow!” 7154 times. grateful I get to see the world with you, @laney_cahill 🤍 —— #rome #romeitaly #travelblog #romehotels #visitrome #aesthetictravel #travelinspo #pinterestinspired

Anastasia in Italia or whatever that show’s called 💃🏻 #rome

buongiorno from vatican city ⛪️

nobody ever said being a full-time creative was glamorous 🤣 it really is the little things, y’all. #asmr #officeinspo #digitalcreator

a girl on the go go go lately ✈️ here’s a few easy things I’ve been doing to keep my skin clear, & my body feeling it’s best! 🍋 lemon water before meals helps your digestion, and so does daily movement! healthy gut = healthy skin! 🥥 B*T Fountain is full of all the good things that support your gut & your skin like collagen, hyaluronic acid & ceramides - and it tastes delicious & is super hydrating! • • • #clearskin #pique #piquetea #collagen #traveltips #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #healthyliving #hotgirlsummer

how to tan an irish girl & protect your skin 👙: @ecotan has been my favorite self-tanner for years because it’s clean, dries quick, & gives me the tan I can’t get naturally 🤣 without damaging my skin. this is two coats of the medium/dark Hempitan left on overnight! Make sure you exfoliate before, and if you don’t have a mitt to apply with, use a sock! save the planet, save your skin y’all. ☀️ • • • • • #tanning #spraytanning #ecotan #sunlesstanning #tanningtime #selftanning #tanningoil #indoortanning #safetanning #tanningtips #tanningseason #organictanning #tanningwater #cleanbeauty #glowingskin #skincare #beautyblogger #diyskincare #skincaretutorial #discoverunder10k #wellnesslifestyle #nontoxicskincare #nontoxicbeauty #healthyskin #happyskin #healthy #discoverunder50k #wellnesslifestlye

escaped to florida for the week to soak up the last of summer & all is well with my soul. ☀️ just a friendly reminder that you can be booked & busy, and still make time for rest, family, & pure joy. 🤍 #mindfulliving

Tomorrow begins a month of travel, new projects, and alll the things, and as I was driving home today I was thinking about what I can do to make my life easier, get everything I need to done, and really enjoy the moments meant for just that. Time feels like it’s flying faster than ever, and the only way I’ve found so far to try to slow it down is slowing my mind down, and being intentional with my time and energy. Here’s to a packed, but exciting month ahead. 💫 . . . #intentions #septemberintentions #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers #styleoftheday

life’s too short to play by the rules, here’s your reminder to whatever it is that sets your soul on fire. #chicago #mindfulliving #reelstrending #reelsviral #chicagoskyline #chicagolakefront

two things that are always better when someone else does it: coffee & manicures 🤣 thanks for the non-toxic mani of my dreams, @paintnashville 🤍 • • • #fallnails #nailart #checkerednails #fallaesthetics #pinterestnails #paintthecountry #paintnashville #lookbetterPAINTed #ad

Monday reminder that you give life to what you give energy to. The more energy we spend on the things and people that drain us, the less we have for the things and people that bring us joy. Life feels like it’s moving a million miles a minute lately, and this reminder has been more important than ever when it comes to letting the things, or people, I can’t control go, and focusing on the things I can control, and intentionally making time in my life for the things that add value. You give power to the things you give your energy to, use it wisely 🤍 • • • #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers

Happy #NationalThriftStoreDay! 🌿 Y'all probably know by now that when it comes to my wardrobe and home, if I can thrift it, that's always my first option! Personally, I love having pieces with character, that tell a story, and that were made to last. So, in honor of the day, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite thrift and secondhand spots for you to save for later! Some are curated, some are pure chaos 🤣 For my home... @oaknashville - curated collection of vintage and new home goods available online. @littleyellowdoor - vintage home decor and local goods, available on Instagram and in-person in Huntingdon, TN. @west.market.decor - vintage home goods and clothes available on Instagram. Estate sales - I use estatesales.net to find ones near me! Usually, the more chaotic the photos look, the better the finds 🤣 Goodwill & shopgoodwill.com - yup, you can shop Goodwill online, and it's a great way to search exactly what you're looking for! For shopping in-store, I usually try to go right when they open to shop while things are the most organized. I get overwhelmed quickly, so I usually scan for colors or textures I like to help me find items I'll love! For clothes... @goodfair - I love Goodfair because you can shop specific vintage items, or select the type of item you're looking for and let them surprise you! @newnormal.vintage - I hardly ever leave @sagerefillmarket without something from this cute pop-up inside! @uglyduckvtg - specifically for vintage tees! @poshmark - I love using Poshmark to look up items I'm considering buying new to see if anyone is reselling it first. Usually, I can find items new with tags, or hardly worn, for a fraction of the cost if I bought it new. Tell me your favorite thrift stores I should check out in the comments! . . . #nashvillethriftstore #nashvillethrifting #nashvillevintage #nashville #nashvilleblogger #zerowaste #ecofriendly #lowimpact #lowwaste #ecolifestyle #sustainableliving #sustainability #consciousliving #minimalism #ecofriendlyproducts #sustainableswaps #zerowastemovement #consciousconsumer #consciousconsumption #sustainable #vintagefashion #thrifthaul #thrifting #thrifttips

All dressed up on a Monday AND on Broadway, worth it for @thetwelvethirtyclub sushi & views 🍱 One of my favorite things about Nashville is that even though I’ve been here almost six years, there’s still no shortage of new places to try, and while I’ll still be staying far away from the honky tonks, @thetwelvethirtyclub certainly sold me on coming back down here any chance I get 😋 Thanks for having us, @thetwelvethirtyclub! • • • #1230partner #downtownnashville #nashvilleblogger #nashvillecreator #thetwelvethirtyclub #sponsored #nashville

Protect your peace, y’all. This has been such a busy season of life, with a lot of moving parts, and people to coordinate with. In the past, I’ve had a really hard time not letting other people’s stress & moods affect mine, and it’s certainly still an uphill battle, but setting some boundaries around my time and my energy has made a huge difference in my headspace & overall happiness lately. I have email notifications turned off on my phone all the time. I turn my phone on do not disturb during hours I’ve designated for creating or resting. I try to schedule something every day with no purpose other than pleasure to give my mind a break. I pause to stretch my shoulders. I *try* not to dwell on things that won’t matter in six months. I say no to things I don’t want to do, or I’m honest with myself when I just don’t have the energy right now, even if I do want to. We live in a time where we feel like we always have to be available, and as much as I wish there were two of me to do everything all the time, there isn’t. But we do get to choose how we show up, and I think we all do it better when we’re intentional about it. When we’re intentional about what we spend our energy on, when we make a conscious effort to protect our peace of mind. Take it from a lifelong people pleaser - set the boundaries, influence the mood, you’ll feel better, and you’ll do better. 💪🏼 • • • #mindfulliving #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers #styleoftheday

core memories 🥺 #summer #summervibes #chicago #reelstrending

this weekend’s vibes went from coastal grandma to dolly parton real quick 💃🏻 grateful for a weekend full of city sunsets, music, banana pudding, and some of my favorite people. 🤍

this weekend at @sableatnavypier ⚓️ new views of my favorite city will never get old. • • • #chicago #chicagoblogger #chicagohotel #navypier #sablehotel #navypierchicago #navypierferriswheel #lakemichigan #chicagoyachtclub #chicagothingstodo #do312 #nudgechicago #chicagobucketlist

Had one of those “oh, this is my life” moments last night while I was pulling into my driveway. One of those realizations that hits you out of nowhere, those “I’m a real adult, with a house, and pets to take care of. I get to create stuff all day with friends that inspire me, and small businesses I’m passionate about. I own a business, with employees, and clients all over the world. I have the freedom to prioritize time with my family and my people. My life doesn’t revolve around my health issues anymore. I have two cities that feel like home, and a community of people that I love so much it hurts. I can eat ice cream for dinner whenever I want, and sometimes I get paid to take a bubble bath in the middle of the afternoon.” Life is far from perfect, but I think we often get so caught up in where we want to go, we forget to pause and appreciate how far we’ve come. Today me has been stressin’ about all the things on my calendar and to-do lists, but younger me would think I’m the coolest, and be really dang proud. Celebrate your wins - big or small. Life is short, these moments are fleeting, cherish them while you’re in them. 🤍

Anyone else find it oddly satisfying when a new month starts on a Monday? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Spent the weekend resting, resetting and prepping for a short week ahead before heading north for @windycitysmokeout next weekend 🤠 My calendar is packed for the next few months, and one of the things that makes a huge difference for me when I'm feeling overwhelmed by it all is making time to slow down. (instead of waiting for my body to force me to 🤣) For me, that's usually in the mornings. Waking up slow, taking time to make breakfast without being on my phone, read, go for a walk, do my skincare and actually get ready even if I'm just spending the day at my desk. We're all constantly under pressure to show up for others, but showing up for anyone or anything else always starts with showing up for yourself. I hope you start your week by taking inventory of your schedule, and adjusting accordingly to what YOU need to show up as the best version of yourself. 🤍 #mindfulnessmonday . . . #gratitude⁠#wellnes #empoweringyou #selfcare #changefromtheinsideout #abundance #holisticliving #holistichealth #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers #styleoftheday #mindfulliving

Been feeling a little uninspired by this space lately, and somehow overwhelmed by ideas and out of them simultaneously 🤣 My goal with this little space of the internet has always been to provide value, whether that's sustainable brands to shop, ways to save money and reduce waste, a laugh, small businesses to support, holistic health resources, etc. Gonna spend some time this weekend working on planning for my own brand & businesses, and would love to hear what you'd like to see more of in this space.🤍 Thanks for being here - happy Friday! . . . #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers #styleoftheday

lately 🌿⚓️☀️ a very full schedule, but a very happy soul.

It’s all fun and games until someone rolls in the yard, and then in the house 🤣 Over the last few years, I’ve really prioritized swapping out the products I use in my home for cleaner options, and I’m grateful that big companies like @naturesmiracleproducts are offering such accessible options I can feel good about using around the humans and fur babies in my house. Simply Nature's Miracle products are made with 86% plant-based surfactants and are free of parabens, phthalates, phosphates or added dyes, making them tough on messes, but easy on your home. 🌿 Their packaging is even made with 25% post-consumer recycled material, and you know I’mma be upcycling into something new when I’m done! You can shop the whole new line now at @petco! #sponsored #simplynaturesmiracle

the cure for gloomy monday morning blues: dancing in the kitchen, giving yourself time to pause & enjoy your morning coffee, blasting your favorite 2000’s pop-punk song 🤣 it’s a whole lot easier to find joy when you’re looking for it, even *especially* in the little things. happy monday! • • • #mindfulliving #discoverunder10k #discoverunder50k #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #nashville #nashvilleblogger #ethicalinfluencer #theeverygirl #intentionalliving #livingonpurpose #intentionallife #creativelifehappylife #sustainability #lifestylebloggers #styleoftheday

one day you’re young and full of life, the next you hate crowds & carry hand sanitizer everywhere like an accessory 🤣 (thanks c*vid) these little cuties I’ve been using from @olikalife are refillable, made with clean and cruelty-free ingredients, are TSA-friendly, contain hyaluronic acid to moisturize instead of dry out, and actually smell good 👏🏼 now available at @walmart . #olikaxwalmart #olifalife #refillable #sustainableliving

choose your boater 🛥 🌽 🐟 ☁️ ⚓️ just a little mid-week reminder that we are literally a bunch of particles floating around on a star, & nobody knows what they’re doing any more than you do. be a good person. take care of others. do what brings you joy. don’t take things too seriously. happy wednesday 🤍

some words my soul needed this week - in case yours needs them too. 🤍 • • • #mindfulliving #mindfulness #wordstoliveby #quoteoftheday #qotd