Quaintrelle (n.) a woman who emphasizes a life of passion, expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life’s pleasures. Ready to learn my tips on how to make your home boujee on a budget? Having been born to parents from different countries, I have been traveling the world since birth. But as every […]

What do you do when your goals are not going according to plan? We’re more than halfway through 2021, and it’s so normal to say, “Um… let’s try that again…” I’m going to be that girl and put this statistic in front of you again: 80% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions, intentions, or word […]

My phrase that will change your mindset… …and take back control of your life. I will never make promises I don’t believe in. I would never dream of it. So, when I say that I’ve found one phrase that has changed my mindset and given me back some control over my life, I simply must […]

Got online trolls? Yeah, me too. So how do you deal with people trolling you? Can I share something real with you for a second? For the first time this year, I’ve started hesitating what I post, when I post, and where I post online. Why? Because I’ve recently started experiencing serious trolling from strangers […]

My biggest productivity hack: Sundays. As this week starts to draw to a close, I’m sure you already have next week filling up with responsibilities and to-do’s. Therefore, even though it’s still several days out, I you to start thinking about SUNDAY. I’m frequently asked what my productivity hacks are, and I’m about you drop […]

Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? I hope this blogpost will help you carve out a moment for you among everything you have going on. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and treat yourself to settling in. In a world telling you to be more, do more, balance more, […]

Are you frustrated, wishing you could personalize your morning routine? Feeling like you don’t have enough hours in a day? Unsure how to maximize your mornings? Overwhelmed with advice online about morning routines? I’m going to tell you what others aren’t saying about morning routines: Morning routines aren’t one-size-fits-all. Your morning routine shouldn’t feel like […]

Are you thinking of grad school? Asking yourself if it is for you? Last May, I graduated with my master’s in strategic communications for social change and advocacy. The biggest thing I feel now is gratitude. I’m grateful for the privilege of a higher education. I acknowledge that’s what this is: a huge privilege. Now that […]

How to Take Photos of Yourself Without a Photographer I was a professional portrait and wedding photographer for years and years — but there’s no doubt it’s easier to get photos when someone else is taking them. I’m sharing my 05 tips to get photos — photos with YOU in them! THINK IT’S NARCISSISTIC TO […]

Before we jump into the 5 ways to stop procrastinating, let’s start with abolishing one lie: Your procrastination is not laziness. Procrastination usually stems from one of two experiences, which can vary from task to task: 01: You don’t feel like you can do the thing you’re procrastinating, so you avoid it out of fear […]