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Varley Pullover

This brand is a new obsession of mine. They have so many stunning casual pieces, but this gorgeous half-zip pullover (hello 90s, how are you?) is my current favorite. Think comfortable, almost-loungewear clothing that’s dialed up the style factor by 1000, so you can actually leave the house in it. I’ll take one of everything, thanks.
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Free People Oversized Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

Hey, you know what sounds fun? Clothes that don’t feel like clothes. If you need a good oversized t-shirt because maybe you’ve spilled things on all your other ones, this guy is ideal. I’ve bought it in blush, coral, and white and you know what… I’m not done. One thing to note, it’s pretty decently oversized so if you’d like a fit that’s closer to what you usually wear, you might want to size down. Good lord do I love this shirt.
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Intuit Aid Assist

Attention small business owners, contractors, freelancers, or gig workers of all kinds! If you’re currently navigating the intricacies (read: huge headache) of government assistance programs and have questions around financial relief during COVID-19, Intuit has recently released a new, free resource in partnership with the federal government to help you make sense of determining your eligibility and receiving the assistance you may need. Rich and I use Intuit products across all of our businesses, so we know and trust them to streamline processes and simplify complexities. Check out Intuit Aid Assist—particularly for the FAQ section (at the bottom of the…
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Professional Gel Manicure Tutorial Video

If you recently perused my blog post detailing exactly how I achieve an at-home gel manicure, be sure to watch the tutorial video I recently published on instagram! It contains lots of additional tips and tricks for achieving the perfect long-lasting nails at home. One trick in particular that was surprising to some is that I always recommend doing one entire hand at a time when doing your own nails. That way, if you make a mistake and need to grab a nail file or cotton pad with acetone to correct it, your working hand is free to do so…
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Container Store Sale

If part of your quarantine plan has been major organizing, you’ll want to look into The Container Store’s current sale offerings. There are so many categories with huge discounts. Personally, we’re planning a major pantry reorg, and since I’ve absolutely LOVED the Elfa systems in some of our NYC closets, we’re going to go the same route for the pantry while it’s 30% off! There are so many incredible options and solutions—and speaking from experience, you can always rely on top-notch quality from The Container Store.
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Colourful Neon Striped Cardigan

I wore this super colorful cardigan recently on my Instagram story, and got so many questions about it I thought I’d include it for you here. If you can believe it, it’s even MORE vibrant in person, and it’s the perfect throw-on, cozy moment, for socially distant days. I can tell you, my mood is amplified tenfold when wearing it!
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Vanity Planet Exfora

Recently, my skin has been looking super dull. Chalk it up to a new environment, stress (obviously), and sleeping less given that, like so many others, I’m currently working full-time with no childcare. To remedy the situation, I finally ordered this microdermabrasion device after seeing others rave about it like crazy. Breaking news: they were right. It’s a personal microdermabrasion device (that’s on sale), and in four minutes a day, it exfoliates and removes impurities that cause all sorts of unwanted skin issues. It works incredibly well; I am so glad I listened to the rave reviews. If you’re someone…
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Tips For Working Moms

I was thrilled when my friend Eva Amurri invited me to be a guest blogger on her site, Happily Eva After, during her maternity leave. Hers is a site and voice I really admire, so I was honored that she asked me to share my top tips for working moms with newborns—basically all of the life hacks that helped me survive Colette’s first six months of life. These are helpful whether you’re a mom who’s taking maternity leave or not, and many of my best pieces of advice last long after your kiddo is past the baby stage. Take a…
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Creative Collab

Sometimes amazing creativity can come out of solemn times. I recently had the huge pleasure of joining Katie Rodgers of @paperfasion in a “creative duet” that you may have seen here on my Instagram. I played a song (The Prayer) on the piano which she then used to inspire a painting. You can see the side-by-side video of our efforts here. Katie began this series of creative duets a few weeks ago, working with many different artists, as a fun way of encouraging people to enjoy creative pursuits of all kinds, at all levels, especially during these trying times. Whether…
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Birdies

Obviously these days, comfort is king, and that extends to shoes. Birdies are the ideal work-from-home footwear because they’re basically slippers on the inside, and outdoor-appropriate shoes on the outside. They’re a marvel of modern footwear and I recently ordered these and these, and look forward to a very comfortable spring south of my ankles.
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