While talking about depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues have become more common today (though there is still a very real stigma against people who experience these issues), when I was…

Hello and Happy December to all of you! I’m really excited about today’s post because it is something a little different. I’ve been working on more creative shoots that have a deeper…

Back in May, Sean and I started our podcast, Hailey Hates Everything , after years of just talking about it. We’re still making episodes and wrapping up our first season with some cheesy…

Winter is coming and I’ve found myself stocking up on way more cozy hoodies than I probably need ( but also love! ). I wore tons of jeans and hoodies prior to starting my blog and pushing…

Yesterday was the 8th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. It’s probably why I’ve been getting incredibly more anxious and emo lately. I can feel the depression sneaking back in, which is…

Hey, y’all! I don’t know about you, but I’m glad it is finally fall. I’ve been shopping way less than I used to in The Before Times, but I have been allowing some bits of retail therapy…

Since my return from our Oregon Coast vacation, I’ve been super busy prepping for my Etsy shop opening !! There were lots of last minute details to attend to and I’ve been spending most of my…

After teaming up with Her Universe for their Outlander -inspired collection earlier this year - I reviewed the tartan dress , kilt skirt , and thistle cardigan - I became a Her Universe…

I’ve been so happy to put more time into nurturing my creativity and working on DIY projects this year. It has brought me solace and joy and makes me feel good when I create something from a…

Sorry for my prolonged absence this month! Behind the scenes, I am constantly editing photos so I can catch up on my never-ending list of trips, topics, and outfits I want to share with…

In this final installment about my birthday weekend on the Oregon Coast, Sean and I explore some tidepools in Pacific City and enjoy scenic locations as we travel back home to the Portland/Vancouver…

I was back on KATU’s Afternoon Live to talk about tips for organizing and transitioning your closet from summer to fall. And I didn’t even have time to talk about everything! Enjoy…

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of helping two of my closest friends celebrate their marriage! As a groomsmaid, I also had the privilege of escorting my dearest Nigel into the…

I wasn’t sure what I was going to do for my birthday this year. Last year was my 40th, which came and went without the fanfare I would have wanted. My prom-themed party is on hold for the…

Sorry for the pun, but it seemed appropriate and I loathe coming up with blog posts titles. It is an understatement to say I’ve been feeling pretty “blah” the last few weeks. “Blah” means…

I designed an herb shelf! As I mentioned last week, I’ve been focusing a lot of my time here at home on DIY and craft projects. I’m not leaving the house much, so I’m not getting dressed…

I’ve been blogging for almost twelve years now. Blogging became my creative endeavor, my hobby, my job, and took up a majority of my time. It is still all of those things to…

Since 2015, my friend Nigel and I celebrate our May birthdays by gathering some friends and heading out on a wine tour. We’ve only missed one year when we started planning late and everyone’s…

I was back on KATU’s Afternoon Live this month to talk about my summer must-haves! I’m not a huge fan of the heat or the summer, so I like to use and wear items that help me…

It has been a busy week and depression has been leaving me exhausted and melancholy. I don’t have the energy for a full new post today, so I thought I’d bring you a look at some current beauty…