Maybe it’s the crisp air. Maybe it’s the earlier sunsets. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m currently in a season where slowing down isn’t really optional. Whatever it is, I’ve found myself craving cozy lately. And, surprisingly, I’m not fighting…
Little Luxuries That Make Fall Feel Like Fall
Fall may have arrived a little too early this year…or at least it feels that way. One minute it was summer, and the next, the temperatures dropped and it suddenly felt a little too chilly for my liking. I’m still…
Life Currently: Making the Most of Every Moment
Lately, I’ve been getting ready for fall while trying to make the most of the next week and a half before my upcoming surgery. In addition to preparing my space with all the things I’ll need post-surgery, I’m also trying…
When Fall and Halloween Sneak Up on You: A Seasonal Photo Recap
Does anyone else feel like fall just appeared overnight? One day it’s 80 degrees, and the next, you’re reaching for a sweater, craving something pumpkin-flavored, and realizing Halloween is right around the corner. This time of year always sneaks up…
This Week in Steil: Chasing Deadlines and Soaking Up Sunshine
What a week! Between juggling work and enjoying a little unexpected sunshine, it’s been a reminder that life has a way of balancing hustle with moments of calm. On the work front, I managed to hit a tight deadline for…
Falling for the City (Just This Once)
The other day, I went into New York City for a quick meeting. The plan was simple: get in, get out, and avoid lingering too long in the bustle. But when I wrapped up earlier than expected, I decided to…
5 Photos That Capture a Perfect Fall Weekend
This past weekend was the perfect blend of crisp fall energy and lingering late-summer warmth. With such beautiful weather, I knew I had to soak up every minute…and I certainly did! On Saturday, I went to my first local Oktoberfest event,…
How I’m Shifting My Routine From Barn Days to Fall Life
As September winds down, so too does my two-week stretch of consistent barn days. It’s been a gift to spend this much uninterrupted time with the horses, soaking up the late-summer sun, falling into a rhythm, and letting each day…
5 Snapshots from Life Lately
Did yesterday feel like the longest day for you, too? Between trying not to doom scroll through social media and avoiding election coverage in the news, I kept my head down and focused on client work, submitted my Capstone project…
No Basic Witches Here
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to love fall. In my younger years, fall made me a little sad, as I knew winter would soon be approaching. But now, I love seeing the leaves on the trees change colors, enjoying…
How I Embraced the Rainy Weekend
Well, it was another rainy weekend in New York (actually, it was the seventh rainy weekend in a row). After a busy week last week filled with lots of client events, I used the weekend as an opportunity to relax,…
Meet My New ‘Do
It has been a while since my last haircut. For the record, I’ve never been a person who cut their hair at regular intervals. I also don’t put color in my hair, so my trips to the salon are infrequent….
