Have you been thinking about moving your website to a self-hosted platform? I wrestled with the idea for many months before finally taking the plunge. While I am so happy with how the site turned out, I've learned a whole lot during the migration process–which I never knew I needed to know. While I am no an expert by any means, I thought I'd offer some tips for you to keep in mind should you find yourself navigating the same process. 1. Do your research: This is an obvious first ...
Five Easy Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Summer
Summer is by far my favorite season. Long weekends, lazy days at the beach, and poolside relaxation—check…check…and check! But it seems that as you get older, take on more responsibilities, and well, work a full-time 9-to-5 job, those things that you love about summer seem harder to enjoy. I looked at my calendar the other day and couldn’t believe that we are already nearing the end of June—and I have yet to indulge in a beach day. So, in order to get some enjoyment from the summer of 2017, ...
The New Steil
No need to adjust your monitor. Living in Steil has had a makeover! I’ve wanted to spruce up the look of this site for a while, but wasn’t sure where to start or what style I was going for. So I was thrilled when I came across a theme from Bella Creative Studio that seemed to be everything I wanted—sleek, responsive, and well, just beautiful to look at. I immediately emailed Gina, the owner, and we got started. With her customizable Wordpress themes, I could get the exact look that ...
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a travel tote My favorite thing about summer—aside from the nice weather, beach days, and endless supply of iced coffee—is the ease with which I can get ready. From Monday to Friday I grab a dress on the go, but come the weekend I don’t want to waste precious time debating what to wear. Luckily for me, the romper has been my go-to summer staple for, let’s see, about three, maybe four summers now. If I ...