Hi, I’m Kelsey.

I’m obsessed with books

and making things better

I love reading and learning about all the things, including faith, personal development, interior design, all things home, and personal finance. I use this space to document life in a new(ish) city (Washington, D.C. area!) and everything I’m learning. Read more about me here.

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10 books on my literal, physical TBR Pile

Mar 6, 2020

My virtual TBR list is endless and all over the place. I have books I want to read saved on Goodreads, in a notes app on my phone, in my bullet journal, and in an Amazon list or two. Pretty much any book lover out there can tell you that their TBR list is out of...

March 2020 Goals

Mar 2, 2020

These posts have quickly become one of my favorite things to create. I love the accountability it creates for myself, the lessons learned--sinking even deeper when I take the time to articulate them-- and the joy of seeing all that was accomplished in the last...

Are you a maximizer or a satisficer?

Feb 28, 2020

An incredibly useful concept that I first heard about from Gretchen Rubin is the distinction between being a maximizer or a satisficer. One type tends to be happier than the other, so figuring out which one you are can lead to some easy happiness boosting in your...

Better living

A good life doesn’t have to wait on other people or circumstances. You have the ability to find your meaningful life, starting now.

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Better money

Every woman can feel confident in her personal finance plan, no matter how many dollars she brings in or what her bank account currently holds.

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Better books

Books are the backbone of living your best life. I discover some of the best ones out there and share all the deets.

“Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better.”

-Flannery O’Connor

Have a story to tell? I edit too!

You have a message to get to the world. Let me sweat the small stuff and let you focus on the important thing: your story. I’d love to look over your written words and make sure your message is clear and there aren’t any pesky distractions in the way. Send me a message and we’ll talk rates.