I have an affinity for the water, how it feels (salty air, sandy hair, the sound of seagulls, tepid water) and how it makes me feel (reflective, hopeful, balanced, part of something much bigger than myself.) I crave days defined by tan lines, bowls of blueberries, and oysters on the half shell. The most vivid days, the ones I could…
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Watermelon, Feta & Serrano Salad It is warming up in the Midwest & I’m currently obsessing over this easy, flavorful salad for lunch. I tend to find salads boring (and would still rather choose tacos any day) but this one has tons of flavor, color, and a little heat with the Serrano pepper. Watermelon and Serrano pepper are a killer…
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I’m a twenty-something single living in the Midwest. I have no control over my age, and if it were my choice at this very moment, I wouldn’t be single or in the Midwest. I’m in a transitional stage right now, and it doesn’t get easier the older you get. But I recognize that it’s worth it…in the end, whenever, wherever,…
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I’m traveling to Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Austin, Atlanta, Cape Cod, Salt Lake City, Myrtle Beach, and Tustin (to name a few) this year. My expanded role and recent promotion in my career affords me the ability to travel as often as I’d like but also comes with the challenges of living out of a suitcase, multitasking constantly, and the demands…
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Emerald & Oak’s Holiday Gift Guide: Women’s Version Let me preface this list: I love everything from Target. Please consider anything from target as an honorable mention or #21 on this list. In fact, I’ll probably comprise a Target holiday gift list after seeing their store collection this holiday season. Women’s Gift Guide: 1. Kate Spade Notecards // $20 katespade.com (also…
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