An unsponsored and honest Sabai Design Essential Sofa review talking about sustainability claims, quality issues, and customer service.
A Perfect Free People “Good Luck Barrel Jeans” Dupe
We the Free Good Luck Barrel Jeans dupes that don’t sacrifice the exaggerated shape and come with some sustainable bonuses.
Ethical and Sustainable Alternatives to J Crew
Is J. Crew sustainable or ethical? While J. Crew has a rep for good quality, a majority of goods are not traceable. Here are more ethical alternatives.
Fall Fashion List 2024
Fall Fashion List 2024 What are y’all into for fall? I haven’t been paying close attention to the predicted trends. Around these parts, high schoolers and college students are still wearing light wash cargo jeans with white sneakers, but I’m …
Halloween Mania: Buying a Fantasy
Halloween Mania: how and why people make meaning by buying into the fantasy of Spooky Season and how it’s tied up with religion and consumerism.
The Best Jeans for Midsize Bodies
Over the past few years, I have updated a lot of my denim due to size and style changes. I went off hormonal birth control for health reasons in 2022. And that, plus the natural effects of aging, has impacted …
Personal Style in a New City
Have you ever moved to a new place and suddenly felt like you had nothing appropriate to wear?
Request Curbside Composting in Austin + FAQ
Did you know the City of Austin does commercial composting with curbside pickup? They hope to divert 90% of materials away from landfills by the year 2040. If you live within the city, you can request a free Compost Bin. …
Losing Faith in a Movement
Losing faith in the Sustainable Fashion movement is something I didn’t think would happen. But 14 years later, things have changed.
At the Fault Line of the Resurrection
An Easter Sermon on thresholds and fault lines, resurrection and the Balcones Escarpment. Everything is possible now.
What are you vibing with these days?
A spring 2024 update from Austin, Texas. I’m enjoying the beautiful weather, adjusting to my new job, and sharing some recent favorites.
We’re Moving to Austin!
We’re moving to Austin, Texas after 2 years in Houston. Sharing the reason why and what we’ll miss about Houston.

