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✨ Heirloom Goals ✨ Not all goals are meant to ✨ Heirloom Goals ✨ Not all goals are meant to be checked off in a single year. Some of the most meaningful ones take time. Years, even. They’re like heirlooms: carefully crafted, nurtured, and passed on. They’re not rushed to completion. For me, this has been a big mindset shift. When I look back at my goal-setting journey, there are some goals (like publishing a novel) that have appeared year after year. I used to feel frustrated that I hadn’t finished them yet, within that single goal planner, but now I see it differently. These goals are part of a bigger, longer journey—and every small step forward matters. If you’re carrying a goal into 2025 that you didn’t finish last year, you’re not alone. Let’s give ourselves permission to go slow, to savor the process, and to create something truly meaningful. 🌿 What’s one goal you’re working toward this year that feels like an heirloom? I’d love to hear in the comments! #GoalSetting #2025Goals #IntentionalLiving
I often say I hate winter. And while I still can’t claim to be a fan of the bitter cold, this year I’ve been trying to find the beauty in the season. We spent winter break in gorgeous Vail, Colorado. While my family hit the slopes, I took the opportunity to pause and take in the beauty of the winter landscape—mostly from indoors, but the outside was beautiful, too. One snowy day, I watched as flakes blanketed the spruce trees, transforming them into something out of a gingerbread village. It made me realize how forgiving winter can be. Winter slows us down. It shortens our to-do lists by easing the pressure of most outdoor chores and invites us to rest. While flowers in spring bring their own kind of beauty, they also demand work. Winter asks for little in return. It’s stark and cold, yes, but it encourages us to find warmth—whether in a cup of coffee, a crackling fire, or quiet moments with loved ones. Winter, I’m learning, can be beautiful in its simplicity. The cold invites us to rest before the bloom.
This year feels different. It's calmer, more inten This year feels different. It's calmer, more intentional, and rooted in a deeper appreciation for the slow unfolding of life’s most meaningful goals. My guiding word for 2025 is heirloom. It reflects the “less is more” philosophy I’ve been embracing. I'm committed to choosing quality over quantity, timelessness over trends, and creating a life that feels both beautiful and meaningful. There’s a quiet luxury in savoring progress rather than rushing to the finish line. Some of the most fulfilling goals are the ones we nurture year after year, knowing they’ll take time to blossom. As I move through this year, I hope to share more of what inspires me—spaces that tell stories, moments of creativity, and the pursuit of living with intention. Here’s to crafting a year that feels aligned, thoughtful, and inspired. What are you looking forward to in 2025? 📸 @caitlinpagephotography
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🧡🦃 This season of returning to college has been a whirlwind, but I firmly believe that hard work almost always pays off. I’m deeply grateful to this community for your patience and continued support during the quieter moments, and to my family for encouraging me to chase my dreams of becoming a stronger writer. ✨📝 A big thank you to @caitlinpagephotography for capturing these beautiful golden hour family photos! 📸
I haven’t done much decorating during this seaso I haven’t done much decorating during this season of change, but one thing I managed to do was decorate a fall porch! 🍂 As is often the case, I had grander intentions than what I accomplished, but I’m still pleased with the outcome. My friend told me last night that she thought it was all real pumpkins and mums until she got up to them, which is a mission accomplished. I decided to splurge over time on faux, as I’m tired of spending the money on fresh each year just for the squirrels to eat the pumpkins and for the mums to die quicker than I want them to. 🐿️🚫 I linked to what’s still in stock in stories. For next year, I’m hoping to find some outdoor-friendly baskets to hold the faux mums and help them look a bit more realistic. I’ll be adding a few simple touches over the next week or so to transition from fall to Halloween!
The kids are back in school and the most glorious The kids are back in school and the most glorious days of our New England year (at least in my opinion) are here! Sunny, 70ish, with a little fall chill in the morning and late evening. It’s the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining and finishing up the night with s’mores around the bonfire. Happy ‘ber months! 🔥 📷 @caitlinpagephotography Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop my favorite outdoor Tablescape essentials on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4PsjW

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