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It Took Me 13 Years to Find a Fitness Routine

I would’ve laughed in your face.  If you told me that I would become a person who went to the gym.  I would’ve spit...

The Festival I Should’ve Planned

Just like when you start anything new, starting these personal festivals has a learning curve.  Planning 12 in December/January and then executing them throughout...

The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

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...
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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Best Styles Through the Decades

A post exploring the best styles through the decades. Each decade had a photoshoot complete with makeup and an outfit from each era.

In Defense of Peridot: An Unpopular Birthstone

An unusual opinion on an unpopular birthstone. This blog post focuses on jewelry, birthstones, with an emphasis on Peridot, for August.

3 Reasons Why New Rental Subscriptions Are Flawed

Fashion rental subscriptions are a rising trend, but they are not for everyone. There is improvement needed before they can be adopted by the masses.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Pheme

Greek Goddesses: Pheme is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Pheme is the goddess of Fame, Gossip & Renown.

Feeling Powerful Without Makeup

Women, take back feeling powerful when you are not wearing makeup. Take back radiating confidence on days where you did not spend any time getting ready.

How To Define & Name Your Epic, Personal Style

A post going through how to define your style and set up your closet for easy, fashionable outfits. The best way to revamp your style is to take inventory.

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