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One of my cleansing rituals for January is clearing out my closet and selling my unwanted goods. This is not only great for starting a fresh new year with a fresh closet, but a way to keep an edited wardrobe. With so many online platforms...

No more tangles… and I’m not talking about a leave in conditioner. I was getting my hair cut at Bumble and Bumble a few months ago and my hair dresser introduced me to The Wet Brush. A $9 hair brush with thin delicate bristles that...

Yesterday we talked about detoxing our closets, today I find comfort in the minimal, de-cluttered interiors and architecture of the Palmgren House, designed by John Pawson. Located on the shore of Lake Drevviken in Sweden, the contemporary architecture and streamlined interior finishes make for a...

Getting started with a 5 Piece French Wardrobe, or even if you just want to start fresh for the new year, a complete closet detox is in order. Evaluating the wardrobe pieces you own, love and need to get rid of. It sounds like an...

Hopefully by now you have settled back into your daily routine after all the holiday hoopla, I know I have. In true new year style, this month is all about hitting the refresh button. From updating your interiors, to detoxing, the January List outlines a...

I know, I know, Chanel nail polish isn’t organic or non-toxic, but sometimes the colors are so good, you have to make an exception. Believe me, I tried to find the non-toxic counterpart to Chanel’s 505 Pariculière, but there was nothing quite like it. I...

There is nothing better to give (or receive) than a book. I’m not talking about a read-in-one-week book (although they are also thoughtful gifts). I’m talking about books that you add to your archive, your reference library. If you’ve been to our apartment lately you...

You heard me go on and on about the 5 Piece French Wardrobe challenge last year. After successfully completing one season, I found the second half of 2014 most challenging. The above photo is evidence of this… I doubled the amount of grey sweaters in...

There is nothing more inspiring than a new year, a fresh start and the wonder of what’s to come in the months ahead. Make your 2015 resolutions today. Keep them simple and attainable and revisit them every few months to keep yourself on track. A...

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