I’ve always loved a good best-of list. Back when I was a magazine reader, those pages were my favorite, and that habit stuck. On my blog, I’ve always enjoyed rounding up which makeup I reach for the most and or what were my favorite purchases throughout the year. If I had to give up every fragrance in my collection and only keep ten, these would be the ten.

Wearing fragrance every day is part of my self-care routine. I don’t save perfume for special occasions. I wear it to the grocery store. The only places I don't wear perfume are on a plane and to the dentist (where people sit close to you, so not to annoy). I also don’t believe in having just one signature scent. I like to change things up with the seasons, and wearing the same perfume all year would feel boring to me. Scent is our most powerful and primal sense when it comes to memory and emotion, so I want variety. I gravitate toward niche fragrances because they feel more unique, which is why only two on my list are available at Sephora.

Every year I like to make a list to guide how I approach the next 12 months. In the past, I’ve done things like Lucky Girl Syndrome Affirmations, My Ins and Outs for 2025, 25 Ways to Glow Up in 2025, the 30 Wears Challenge, and 7 Travel Resolutions.  This year I’m focusing on My Consumption Rules for 2026. The theme is simple: buy less and buy better. I am creating a traditional New Years Goal list but I always take some time at the beginning of the year to create it. 

After years of living with a red entryway wall, I finally decided it was time for a change. I started off with the intention of a gallery wall but then realized that the position of my mirror at eye level didn't give me much space for one. I ended up painting my wall a deep chocolate, I was scared to go that dark but the color completely transformed the space, it feels bold and sophisticated, and it gives the entryway real presence when you walk in. I ended up hanging my artwork on all the surrounding walls. I'm going to share the changes I made, from paint choices and tips on how to build your gallery wall. I will also be sharing everything I learned about choosing artwork, mixing frames, and planning a layout that actually works.

The skin around our eyes is delicate and often the first to show signs of aging, like crow’s feet and dark circles. That’s why choosing the right eye cream is so important. In this post, I’m highlighting my favorite products that target these concerns with powerful ingredients like peptides, retinoids, and growth factors. Whether you’re looking to smooth fine lines, boost firmness, or brighten under-eye darkness, these formulas deliver results. From the science-backed Intoxicated Snake Eyes Eye Serum to the NIOD Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate, DRMTLGY HPR Eye Cream, and Neocutis Lumière Firm Riche, each one brings something unique to your skincare routine. I rarely buy skincare from Sephora anymore as I don't want to go mainstream skincare, I rather buy skincare based on the science. Let’s dive in and see what makes them stand out.