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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...

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...
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Elaina Pearl
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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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".

Where We Hide: Coats, Exteriors, and the Workforce

What do coats, exteriors, and the workforce have in common? They are all places to hide. All places where you cannot be yourself.

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 Pheme

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

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?

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.

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