A. Taylor Studio 1/8/24 A. Taylor Studio 1/8/24

My Best Deep Sleep Secret

So much magic happens during the 7-8 hours of sleep — we really do need it. Over the last year I have upped my screen time and as a parent, well…you know how it goes for sleep. I am so excited I have a little secret weapon in my back pocket when I know I need deep, restorative sleep.

A. Taylor Studio 11/20/23 A. Taylor Studio 11/20/23

Homemade Buttermilk Oat Face Mask

This facial is good enough to eat! I just made a batch and, well, update - I can confirm it is amazing.

A. Taylor Studio 9/28/20 A. Taylor Studio 9/28/20

When I Started Being Kind To My Skin

Without a doubt, the onset of Covid-19 marked the arrival of a new era surrounding how I felt about sharing my face without makeup. In this era, like so many others, came a new literal self-reflection. I had to look at myself in video chats. I had to contend with having every little imperfection broadcasted in virtual meetings, classes, zoom calls, and more. As someone who is pretty private, I worried about how people would judge me and focus on my acne, red spots, or naked, makeup-less face.

A. Taylor Studio 5/6/20 A. Taylor Studio 5/6/20

Recovery Skincare Regimen

So I am now about 1 full week into my new nighttime skin care routine, which is a Retin-A routine I do every single night! I guess with COVID-19, why not try something new now? I’m not wearing much makeup, so this break for my skin is well-timed. I have been using Retin-A on and off for about a year but was always scared off by the peeling and dryness. Turns out I was using too much and applying it too directly, which made my skin feel irritated and brittle.

A. Taylor Studio 3/31/20 A. Taylor Studio 3/31/20

Homemade Crusty French Bread Loaf

I am basking in the glow of achievement - I have just baked my first ever LOAF OF BREAD! Real, fresh, insanely crusty and delicious golden bread! I can’t get over the fact that I didn’t mess it up…I can’t get over the ease of the process, either.

A. Taylor Studio 3/19/20 A. Taylor Studio 3/19/20

Minimalist Avocado Toast

Three blog posts within a week! Well, if anything, Coronavirus certainly is improving my blog-writing tendencies. It is also making me extremely conscious of not eating too much. I am too scared to venture out to the grocery store! Takeout for us stopped a long time ago, too. So, that simply means I am thinking about snacks/meals that help me stay fuller longer, and this avocado toast is one of my go-to’s lately.