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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Gifts for Book Lovers in 2021

Dec 6, 2021

The other day I was putting together my Christmas wish list and realized that a good portion of the things I'd love to receive are book-related. That's not terribly surprising. I'm a book person through and through. Since it can be so tough finding unique Christmas...

What I’ll Remember About Summer 2021

Nov 8, 2021

I'm trying hard to remember the smaller things that would ordinarily get buried under bigger, more memorable things. I want to remember the whole sum of what makes up our lives and be able to look back at these posts with happy nostalgia and gratitude. Summer 2021 is...

10 Books to Read in Early Pregnancy

Nov 3, 2021

My reading life took a sharp turn when we decided it was time to start trying for a baby. I’m the type of person who loves to read any and all books about topics I’m currently curious about. Naturally, this was no different when it comes to pregnancy books! Today I'm...

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.