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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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The Truth About Surprise Parties

Are surprise parties really worth all the stress? The intense planning, manipulation, strategy, tactics, and effort all lead up to a moment that may or may not actually be a surprise.  Since the probability of a surprise being ruined feels high, wouldn’t it be easier to use that energy for literally anything else? Yes.  Unfortunately, I am not in the business of doing things the easy way and recently planned one for my older sister that was Sims themed.

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.

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.

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Gaia

Greek Goddesses: Gaia is a post about Elaina Pearl's photoshoot challenge for Greek Goddesses. Gaia is considered "Mother Earth".

Greek Goddesses Brought to Life: This is Nike

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

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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