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White lentil salad with “blistered” spring vegetables

Soup & Salad

Arugula salad with fennel and pickled red onion

Kale and Quinoa Salad

It’s hard to believe today is my last day in thi It’s hard to believe today is my last day in this space. We poured our heart and soul into this renovation - and today on the blog I’m FINALLY sharing all the details about our kitchen renovation - answering all the questions I get asked most by all of you. And while I’m sad to be saying goodbye to this home and this kitchen - I’m equally excited to do it all again! I genuinely loved this process. Out of all the things I learned a long the way, it was to trust my gut. We often look to so many other people to tell us what to do, what’s “in”, what they would do (with our homes and our lives). When we already know the answers. Learn to trust yourself. Pick things YOU love. What makes YOU happy. And then trust yourself, have a little fun, and see where it takes you. You’d be amazed at what happens when you learn to trust your own instincts. With our homes….and everything else too. Full blog post linked in my bio and in my stories. #kitchenisland #kitchenremodel #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenrenovation #kitcheninspiration #chicagohomes #chicagointeriors #homerenovations #homedecor #whiteoak #marblebacksplash #kitchencabinets
Exactly where I needed to be 🌊🤍. After a rea Exactly where I needed to be 🌊🤍. After a really emotional week or two, I think this is what we all needed. It’s amazing what a little sun and water can do for your soul. Happy weekend, loves. Hope you’re all able to find a moment to relax this weekend too 🤍🤍
…about to go pick this guy up from his last day …about to go pick this guy up from his last day of kindergarten and feeling emotional. Not sad, just appreciative and grateful for this chapter. I really loved it. I think it’s starting to hit me as the kids have their last day of school today that we’re beginning the end of this season, not just with school, but also here in Chicago and in this season of life. I hear people say “time goes by too fast”. But I don’t feel that way. I feel like it goes by exactly as it should. At the pace of which you’re paying attention. I think this chapter, probably the past 3 years or so, was the first season of motherhood and in my personal journey, that I really slowed down and just enjoyed it. I felt really awake and present. When I was with the kids, I was really WITH them. And when I was busy creating for work, I was really IN it. Giving myself over completely in the moment. And I was really there. No regrets. I’m not proud of every decision of I’ve ever made. But I am proud of how I’ve shown up in this season. I can close this chapter knowing I really lived it all, and that I’m wholeheartedly ready and open for what’s next. To my beautiful kids, congrats on another year of growth. Next time we use those backpacks we’ll be in Manhattan beach and I can’t wait to do this with you all over again in the sun. Love to all of you parents and kids and women/men everywhere closing out chapters and welcoming in new seasons 🤍 I’m right there with you.
Sharing a post on the blog today that to be honest Sharing a post on the blog today that to be honest, makes me a little nervous. I’ve debated sharing this for a while, and for whatever reason, now feels like the time. It’s about Sloan, being a mother, and why our words matter. I think I left my whole heart on the page, so I have no other words left to share here now other than thank you 🤍 - Blog post is linked in my bio…and always, thank you for being gentle and kind with what I share here and to each other 🤍
I am so darn excited because our doors for The Mem I am so darn excited because our doors for The Membership are OPEN. This, my friends, is the summer we don’t fall into old habits, or unhealthy routines and we learn to prioritize our well being, together. If you ever thought about joining us - or ever debated doing Reset & Restore - this is it. You have access to all the content from Reset and Restore, plus all the support of our community of women. We have one live community call each month (which I think is my favorite part of our group) as well as several live meditations each month. It’s light and fun and supportive and one of the most special communities of women on this platform 🤍 Today is June 1st, and before we know it this summer will be in full swing. And while I LOVE these brighter warmer days, it’s also my hardest time of the year to prioritize my well being. Between the lack of structure, travel, the later evenings out - it can be so easy to let some of these habits go… which is why this community is such a strong FOUNDATION for me, and for the other women in our group. Our June community call is next week…if you’re thinking about joining us - this is your time, my loves. I’ll see you there 🤍🤍🤍 - You can register using the link in my bio, message me, or use the link in stories 😘. 📷 curtosey of @hannahschweissphotography
How we spent most of our weekend 🤍. Not the tra How we spent most of our weekend 🤍. Not the traditional MDW, but what felt right for us. —— I used to struggle a lot with balance. Fitting it all in. More things to do, people who need me, or responsibilities to fill - than there are hours in the day. This weekend I worked a lot. On something I’m really passionate about. But I’m not gonna lie, it took me a minute to not feel guilty. To not be at the beach with the kids all day, or asking JP to lift a lot of the load this weekend (which he does happily). As women, we carry so much invisible weight on our shoulders. Trying to create the perfect holidays for our kids or our families, to do “all” the things. and when there aren’t enough hours in the day to possibly to it all - we’re left feeling exhausted, defeated and like somehow we failed. It’s taken me a few years to get to this point - but I think I’ve finally let all of that go. I don’t strive for balance anymore or to “do it all”. I’m 100% ok not being at everything (even when it comes to the kids), to saying “no”, to letting go of traditional pressures or traditions and just doing what feels good (in my core)- in the moment. Which requires being really HONEST with yourself and others about what’s important to you. Creating days that align with how you want to live, what you value, is hard. I’m not gonna lie. It requires shifting, letting go of old routines, and being ok disappointing people. But I’m gonna tell you something - it’s so damn worth it. You have ONE life. Spend these precious days doing what feels good in your bones. Deep in you, you know how you want to spend your precious time - give yourself permission to go do it. Xoxox Ps - this photo makes me cry. God am I lucky. Thank you @hannahschweissphotography for capturing this. It’s going to hang in our house in Manhattan beach and is the perfect snapshot of this chapter of our lives 🤍✨
Going to bed really happy. Today was a good day. Going to bed really happy. Today was a good day. For lots of reasons - one being that I’m finally seeing this seed of an idea come to life. 🤍 For two years I’ve procrastinated on starting this project. I couldn’t ever put my finger on why, but I never felt ready/motivated to “start” so it remained just an idea for a long time. And it bothered me. It made me feel bad about myself that I hadn’t done anything on it for two whole years… But here’s the thing - procrastination is sometimes a blessing in disguise. I’m beginning to understand that procrastination is just our inner knowing, our intuition, telling us that something is off. Not quite ready. The idea not quite fully formed, or our attention is needed elsewhere for something bigger. Our intuition is pretty good at knowing where and when we need to put our attention places - but it can be really hard to listen to. A few weeks ago, my intuition hit pretty hard that this is the time to get started on this project. Yes at first glance the timing seems challenging (nothing like a cross country move and starting a huge project the same month), but I have faith. There’s a reason something in my gut is saying “ok, now it’s time to go”. And I’m following it. It can be really hard to listen to our inner knowing. We’re not used to doing it. Our brains love to try and lead us and make a mess of things. Slow down. Step back. Take a deep breath and listen to your gut. Whatever it’s trying to tell you. There’s a plan out there so much bigger than the one you have imagined - but we have to stop getting in the way overthinking and controlling it all. Have faith. Listen. And see where it takes you….🤍✨💫
Heading home after a quick 48 hours and so excited Heading home after a quick 48 hours and so excited to get home and squeeze my babes. This trip was really good for me. Time alone (truly alone. I never get that. None of us do). Time with good friends. And even a little time alone with J. I used to really struggle with guilt and balancing all of my roles at once. Feeling like I needed to check in with the kids when I’m out or vise versa. Never truly being present. My mind always worrying about where I wasn’t. Or distracted with texts/calls/checking in. One foot in and one foot out. Over the past two years I’ve worked really hard on being fully present and ok with wherever I’m at in the moment. Without guilt. If I’m with friends, being 100% present and there. If I’m solo, then really tuning everything else out and being solo. And when I’m with j, really giving him all my attention. Phones away. Guilt away. Other responsibilities, away. It’s not easy. We’re taught to always be “on” or available for everyone - which leaves us connected to NO ONE. Especially ourselves. This weekend I missed a lot with the kids. Soccer games, golf, cuddling, just being with them. But I know when I get home now, I’m 100% filled and I can give them my ALL and be truly present with them. Giving them my undivided attention (which is all any of us really want). It’s not easy or perfect, but giving over to the moment, and being truly present with whoever I’m with (even if it’s just me), has made everything feel a little richer and my relationships feel deeper and more connected. It’s an adjustment. And it’s not easy. But really giving myself permission to let go of the guilt and learn to be “in the moment” has changed everything. Ready to take off, get home, and show up now 100% as mom. ❤️
I’m Katy, and this is my life


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