A British-American blogger, podcaster, and mama of four who dislikes labels (yes, I see the irony), and lives for deep conversations, an organized closet, and questioning the status quo.
I’m Emily.
“Let’s figure out how we’re going to do this…”
Growing up I heard this phrase on repeat:
Why am I like this?
Despite planting this seed inside my head, I found myself gravitating toward the “traditional” way of doing things as I got older.
I had to navigate tricky family dynamics growing up and all I wanted was to fit the conventional model.
No idea was too big or too crazy. Nothing was impossible.
When I came to my dad with a seemingly off-the-map idea he would always respond with those words.
I gave my inner rebel the freedom to ask all the questions.
When I became a mom and realized my parents’ playbook wouldn’t work for us...
I had a million reasons why I wasn’t ready to start this blog.
How could we take the pieces of advice that resonated with us most (and leave what didn’t) to build our best life?
Such as: How were we going to do this?
Procrastination, fear of judgment, imposter syndrome…just me and my three best frenemies.
It wasn’t until I had a conversation with a friend about the importance of sharing our stories, following the year that turned my family’s world upside down, that I had no more excuses to give.
Like most passion projects
My friend reminded me that documenting my somewhat unconventional way of building my best life could help others do the same.
I hope you come to this space looking to learn and find inspiration
and leave feeling empowered to build a life that lights you up—even if it means doing things differently than expected.
Currently:
HAPPY PLACE
Our house. This is the first time I’ve ever felt settled (despite all our future remodel plans!)
CURRENT STRUGGLE
Being truly present.
OUR NEXT TRIP
Japan and lots of camping trips because nature is calling.
FAVORITE FOOD
Sushirrito
HERO
My grandma Rosemary. She was brave, non-judgemental, unconditionally loving, and listened with an open heart.
yes it’s a thing!
IF I HAD A SUPERPOWER
My eldest said “Your super power is obvious. You’d make all the kids in the world feel good.”
WHERE WE LIVE
Los Angeles is home. London is our home away from home.
PERFECT DAY
Snuggles and coffee before heading out for the day and seeing the world through my kids’ eyes.
(I’m still crying!)
LOVING
Watching my three boys fall in love with their new baby sister and working on my podcast.
coming soon!
Me, in a nutshell:
Soul Friends
Handwritten notes
Snowboarding
Witty Banter
QUIET MOMENTS
MY NEXT ADVENTURE
These are a few of
My Favorite Things
Beauty
My never-ending search for clean products that work.
Wellness
How I give my mind, body, and soul what it needs.
Podcasts
What I’m listening to these days.
Style
How I put myself together as a mama of four.
Travel
Because traveling with kids just hits differently.
Bookshelf
My go-to reading recommendations.
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