Not everything; just the important things. I'm not sure what happened between the 2010s and now, but I've evolved (or devolved?) from a minimalist packer to a maximalist traveler even after I've pared down to the bare necessities. It's all subjective, of course, and I'm attributing the heavier ... Read More
Beauty Empties: Skincare + Makeup Products I Finished in 2021
An empties round-up feels so early aughts and also perfectly apropos as 2021 comes to a close. This was the year dedicated in earnest to exhaust—not add to—my beauty stash, and I must say: a serious dent was, in fact, made. Normal people would just toss the used-up goods but no, not I, a beauty ... Read More
Slow Burn
It finally feels like fall here in L.A.: it's crisp, cool, and just cold enough for chunky knitwear. Hot tea is no longer a cute habit, but an essential for surviving dips below 60°F. House slippers, too, are important for well-being; cold feet are either a symptom of blocked qi, cause impaired ... Read More