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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Some Happy News to Share
Friends, I am so happy to share that we'll be having our first baby in March 2022! While having (not to mention raising) children is no easy task, Charles and I are filled with joy and anticipation at the happy news of this pregnancy. And also maybe a little...
Life Lately – A snapshot in time of Spring 2021
Writing "life lately" posts has always felt like a self-grandiose exercise. I mean, does anyone besides my mom want to actually read what's been up in my life? But at the same time, I love reading old school life lately posts. And, though I don't have any to speak of,...
Is The Midnight Library worth reading?
You might be seeing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig popping up on summer reading lists a lot this year. It's a popular book right now! It was a 2020 Goodreads Choice Award winner, New York Times best seller, and a Good Morning America book club pick. My book club...
Better living
Better money
Better books
“Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better.”
-Flannery O’Connor
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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.