Here’s my hot take: scones are the most underrated treat in any pastry case. Sure, the range from incredible to just okay can be wide—but when you find a great one, it’s magic. These are that kind of scone. They may not be the flashiest pick, but one bite and you’ll be texting everyone you...

When I started dating again after my divorce, I put together a playlist of sexy songs, including Movement by Hozier and Stay by Rihanna and When I Get My Hands on You by The New Basement Tapes. I still stand by them all. Bonus: It’s an hour and 45 minutes, so you can take your...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Full disclosure: I have an addiction to granola, and tend to make a batch almost every weekend. It’s that combination of sweet and salty with lots of crunch that does it for me. This past weekend, I...

If you’ve been following An Ideal Life for some time, it likely comes as no surprise that I swear by my morning routine—and my mindful morning must-haves! When I stick to my routine, I find my whole day is a little more organized and a whole lot more joyful! *This post may include affiliate or...

Little-known fact: my career started in catering. When I moved to Austin at 21, I scored a job as an event planner for a catering company, totally unaware of how much I’d fall in love with the thrill of pulling off high-pressure events. I was new to the city, staying up late at a neighborhood...

One of my life beliefs is that every party should have a bowl of hummus. Store-bought is totally fine, of course — we’re living in a golden age of hummus brands, after all — but put out a bowl of the homemade stuff and it becomes the star of the snack table. And pink hummus?...

I changed almost everything in our green family room this year. The sectional everyone loved? Gone. The red rug? Replaced. Even the layout that seemed so perfect got completely reimagined. For the past 18 months, I’ve been slowly undoing decisions I was once completely sure about—and I want to tell you exactly why. This room...

Last night, I spent an hour laughing with poet Kate Baer on stage… Kate’s fourth book — How About Now — came out today, and tackles friendship, marriage, parenting, and aging, with a nice dollop of existential dread. I know it’s a bold statement, but it might be my favorite of her books so far....

Back in 2019, I wrote up a list of my favorite plus-size and size-inclusive brands to shop. Six years later, I’m sorry to say, several of those companies have either folded or cut back on their plus-size options. The fashion world (well, the world) has weathered a lot of change since then, including a general...

When it comes to healthy living, most people focus on areas like eating nutritious foods or maintaining an exercise routine, but there’s one fundamental pillar you should prioritize above all else – quality sleep. Sleep is essential for your body to rest, recharge, and recover from daily stresses. It plays a crucial role in your...