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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February 2021 Goals

Feb 4, 2021

Happy February! January was incredibly good to us. Charles and I spent a lot of time at home, launched our 2021 health goals and routines, did a lot of updates around the home, and hosted quite a few friends. It's tempting to see all the hard things going on in our...

January 2021 Goals

Jan 19, 2021

I love being able to track my goals and have a place where I can look back on what my heart and focus was for a particular month. So even though January is almost over, I'm sharing my January 2021 goals here. Monthly Goals Buy birthday cards for the year - I've done...

2021 Goals

Jan 18, 2021

2021 is the third year (and second in a row) that I'm using PowerSheets to help me define and track my goals for the year. I love love love how they help you break down what's most important to you and lay out realistic, achievable goals that are close to your heart....

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.