1. Savoring New York’s slow transition into spring. Seeing the sun linger in the sky a little longer each day, and basking in it. 2. Taking in the Manhattan skyline after work while crossing…
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Over the past few months, I haven’t felt like crafting or writing much. And even though I try to embrace the ebbs and flows of inspiration, this felt a little different. If I’m being…
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1. Experiencing winter for the first time. Trying to embrace the warm days, sudden rainstorms and snow. Loving my wool coat more than ever. 2. Going on spontaneous road trips with Alex. Having the Jeep…
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Happy 2017 everyone!!! I can’t believe how fast this past year went by. A weird, crazy year to boot. I’ve been putting off writing this post because I’m still working through it all. Last year I…
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1. Feeling settled into my home, neighborhood, job. Having some semblance of a routine. Finally beginning to get comfortable. 2. Visiting Alex’s folks for Thanksgiving and offering to make them a Persian meal. Not knowing…
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For the past few years, I’ve spent Thanksgiving with Alex’s family. And in true CS fashion, I have showed up with a gift in hand each time. Today I’d like to share the fun way I…
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I am so happy to have the holidays right around the corner– this has been a long year, and I think we’re all due some festivity. This also means it’s time for my 2016 holiday mood…
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America is going through a tough time right now, and it has affected everyone I know and care about. It has affected me, too, but I’m still processing and know that it’s going to…
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A few months ago, Alex and I started planning our (second) longest road trip of the year– driving up the West Coast in pursuit of Cape Kiwanda, Oregon. A couple of our closest friends (and their…
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1. Preparing to pack up and move out of The Oxford Place. Thinking back through all of the years, experiences, and growing I went through in this space. Having a lot of feelings I haven’t quite…