Author: Julia

Understated Patriotism

{dress: Forever 21, hat: J.Crew, over-sized beach bag: Ame & Lulu, glasses: Ray-Ban} My dad always says that the 4th of July marks the end of summer. Clearly this is a ridiculous statement, and I...

Spicy Soba Noodles

After discovering this recipe, it became an instant classic in my home. Whenever we want a light dinner, this 101 Cookbooks Otsu dish is my number one go-to. I change up the tofu from time...

ROY-G-BIV

{via} In 2nd grade, my teacher, Mrs. Metcalf, assigned us a project called "Children as Teachers" where my classmates and I each got 20 minutes to teach about the topic of our choice. Being the...

My Weekend in Photographs

This weekend one of my best friends from college came to visit New York. She and her husband own a beautiful home in Maine, so I was a little nervous about her reaction to the...

Before & After: Cora’s Edition

My good friend Cora of Sexy Soul Wellness came to me with a dilemma. She already knew that she was beautiful, confident, and sexy, but her clothes didn't show it. She hated going shopping (what?),...