There’s something about Memorial Day weekend that feels like a soft launch into summer. The kind where nothing is rushed, but everything feels intentional. It’s not just the long weekend; it’s the shift to days spent outside, nights by the…
When a Snow Day and a Long Weekend Collide
There’s something about a snow day that immediately shifts the pace. When it lands beside a long weekend, it feels like time loosens its grip, like the world is quietly giving you permission to pause without explanation. The noise softens,…
The Art of Slowing Down: Long Weekend Edition
It was one of those long weekends that seemed to arrive at the perfect time — when life felt full, my calendar was packed, and the universe gently whispered, pause. With a nor’easter brewing and nowhere I needed to be, I decided…
Labor Day 2025: Change, Reflection, and a Long Weekend to Remember
Well, the long weekend has come and gone—and if you’re sitting there wondering how we’re already past Labor Day and into September, you’re not alone. There’s always something bittersweet about this time of year: the last long weekend of summer…
Fourth of July Reflections: Traditions, Transitions, and Fireworks
I went into the long holiday weekend without many expectations. I was wrestling with how to appropriately acknowledge the end of a decade-long tradition a friend and I had for the Fourth of July, trying to stay grounded after last…
Coming Out of Long Weekend Mode
This past weekend was one of the best in recent memories. The weather felt like spring, I spent some time at the barn, and I capped it off with a visit to a new restaurant in town that I have…
Long Weekend Vibes
The last four days provided a nice respite. So much so that I forgot to publish a new post on Friday. While everyone was getting lost in Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I was apparently losing track of time….
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Did anyone else do a double-take when they realized that this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend? For sure I thought my colleague was mistaken when before we hung up our call the other day, she said, “I hope you have…
Happy Labor Day!
I’m taking advantage of the long weekend and resting up today after a busy Saturday and Sunday, but I wanted to write a quick post wishing you all a happy Labor Day! While this may mark the unofficial end of…
Flashback Friday
This was another one of those weeks that felt endless. Anyone else with me? Despite almost daily trips to Starbucks, gorgeous spring weather, and lots of sweets (sorry, not sorry), I just couldn’t help but think, is it Friday yet?…
Rest, Relaxation…and a Recap
I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend. Today I’m sharing a quick Instagram recap (you can follow me at @livinginsteil). See you back here on Wednesday! {Looking forward to using my new tumbler from the Nordstrom Rack} {Snacking…
Happy Labor Day!
I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend. I’m taking a day off from my regularly scheduled content today and will leave you with one of my favorite shots from the summer of 2016. Whatever you have planned for…
