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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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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...

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 1

This blog post is the first of three posts in the NYC Color Rainbow Challenge series. This post focuses on Red and Orange photoshoots.

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.

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?

Time to Rebrand and Thrive

This blog post is about finding yourself and not being afraid to stay 100% true to who you are. It has taken some time, but finally, she is ready to Rebrand.

Rainbow Photo Challenge: For the First Time

A challenge to take a monochromatic picture of every color in the rainbow. This idea started with only creating monochromatic outfits and then escalated.

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