One of my favorite things about my tiny but awesome coach house is that I also have a (tiny but still awesome) front porch all to myself. It’s not like I’ve never had outdoor space at any of my previous apartments… but the fact that it’s all mine makes it so. much. better. And this year I’m making it my own little outdoor paradise. Last year I fell in love with this super fun colorful yellow geometric table and chairs by West Elm, but because I waited just one minute too long I missed out – sad face – I…

Every time I pass by this banner I wonder who put it up… and do they really want to just be ordinary? Then I start thinking about what a big deal it is to give ourselves permission to be anything more than just ordinary. I mean, what is ‘ordinary’ anyway? Can I just say – who wants that?! Many times it seems easier and more comfortable to fit in, to make ourselves smaller… less… to get approval and validation from others, to fulfill their ideas of who you are, who you should be… what you can or can’t have… what…