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The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...

Choosing Adventure Over Routine

I’m back from my extended hiatus! Part of why I paused writing was because I turned a hobby into a chore.  I took my...

About Elaina Pearls

I design my life intentionally, from monthly personal festivals to bold style challenges to mindful career moves, and I’m bringing you along with me. The...

Turning 29: A Birthday Reflection

My birthday is coming up, creeping up on me this year.  With a slow approach, it is causing me to have a lot of...

San Diego: The Most Disappointing & The Best

A Moment Alone During one of our first weekends, Sam went backpacking with his friend that we were visiting.  I took the chance to explore...

San Diego: The Beautiful Sunset Without A Crowd

San Diego Sunsets On so many blogs they will tell you to go to Sunset Cliffs to see the sunset over the Pacific Ocean near...
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 3

This blog post is the third and final post in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Blue, Purple, and Pink photoshoots.

The Truth About The Importance of Work Outfits

Even within the same industry, the work outfits dress code changes. How do we make sure we can still have cute work outfits and be appropriate for work?

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Terpsichore

Greek Goddesses: Terpsichore is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Terpsichore is the goddess of Dance.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 2

This blog post is the second of three posts in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Yellow & Green photoshoots.

Seeing in Black and White: On Nuance and Perspective

The phrase black and white can have many meanings. The English language is amazing and highly confusing that this could be the case.

Avoid Sunday Scaries, Reach Your Full Potential

This blog post focuses on how to prepare for your week and avoid Sunday Scaries. Sundays are the best day to plan your week correctly.

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