Originally written for Hillgrove Avenue Magazine. In this month’s column, The Sister Project is answering questions submitted by our readers. Thank you to all who wrote in. The questions we couldn’t answer here in Hillgrove, we’ll tend to on our podcast, Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday! Let’s dive in. How do… Keep Reading…
If there is anything we all want a little less of this holiday season, it’s stress. And what adds more stress to the holiday season? Greeting cards. Getting the outfits prepared, the perfect photo taken then uploaded, cards customized, delivered, and addressed…good golly, it’s a ton of work! That’s why I sent out digital thank-you cards after Luna was born;… Keep Reading…
One of my favorite traditions growing up was loading into our family’s minivan and heading to the local Christmas tree lot to pick out the family Christmas tree. There was nothing more jolly than the choosing and trimming of the annual tree. Every year, exactly two weeks before Christmas, we would make our way to choose the fullest, most fragrant… Keep Reading…
Whoa, it’s been a minute since I did a Cozy Catch-Up. I’m excited to be writing! In fact, it’s still dark outside, the baby is asleep, and I have myself a really nice, hot cup of coffee. No complaints. And now I totally get why moms love the early hours before anyone else rises, it is quite nice. This… Keep Reading…
We are so excited to share our first annual Cozy Conversations Holiday Gift Guide with you all! You might be thinking to yourself that we have created gift guides in years past and you’re right, we totally have. But this is the very first year that Michelle and I took it to the podcast to share what we… Keep Reading…
Autumn is putting on a sexy ass show right now, which has me hanging outdoors and soaking up every ounce of it. It’s the vibrant leaves and the cooling temps for me. Of course, a cozy outdoor autumn hang wouldn’t be complete without the warmth of a bonfire. Fire in any form is pretty dang hygge and it always enhances… Keep Reading…
As a born and raised Chicagoan, one thing I know about fashion is that layering is the key to cozy comfort as we transition from season to season. Specifically, the fall season. You can’t just pile it on come October. There is an art to the layering of apparel. There is nothing worse than showing up for fall ball with… Keep Reading…
There are two big holidays coming up. Halloween. And my 40th! Ok ok. Only one is a holiday, but the latter is a huge milestone and I plan on celebrating it! With my birthday being mere days before All Hallows Eve, I decided to throw myself a little, spooky soiree. I’m thinking Apple 125‘s (the best fall drink ever), a… Keep Reading…
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was a collegiate athlete, my main source of nutrition while on the road was Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana and all the breadsticks I could shove in my very bloated college face. I wonder if college athletic programs have evolved since then and are encouraging athletes to fuel their bodies with things like vegetables,… Keep Reading…
I am at the point where my old-ass eyes need some tending to in conjunction with the fact that I wasn’t feeling the big box eye doctor experience any longer. Beyond that, I do not take my vision for granted, especially after watching my dad struggle with his own eyesight for my entire life due to a rare eye disease…. Keep Reading…
When it comes to fall fashion and if you also happen to be hygge there is a strong possibility your closet is filled to the brim with all the things that make you feel cozy AF. Soft and snuggly sweaters, flannels, and more soft plush socks than undies are piled high around here and let me tell ya, it really… Keep Reading…
It has been said I have a knack for inspiring folks to fall in love with fall. That perspective thrills me as I have been looking forward to this season every year for as long as I can remember. The onset of school and excitement over my next new notebook and pencil case has evolved into this all-encompassing obsession with… Keep Reading…