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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...

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...
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 2

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

Seven Deadly Sins: Temptations Seen Differently

Dual perspectives on the seven deadly sins with two challenges per sin. Sins are referred to as temptations because there are benefits as well.

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.

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.

Brand Opportunities: 13 Should Not Define Me

We often hear about rebranding. At what point in our lives do we start being branded. There should be an age limit that we start our brand at.

When My Laptop Died on the Road: A Technology Reality Check

A Tale of the Missing Laptop and the Horrible Company that Made Me Cry One of the hardest parts about this Airbnb trip is the...

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