Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to gather in this season of life.
For me, that looks like sending the text to invite people over instead of waiting for someone else to make a plan. It’s choosing to light the candle, turn on a playlist, and make a meal (or grab takeout) just to create space for connection. It’s saying yes to trying new things, even if it’s awkward at first. It’s wanting to live with more intention, not just in the big, dramatic ways, but in the simple ones too.
This blog is about all of that.
Why I’m Doing This
I don’t have all the answers. I’m not a party planner, chef, or full-time lifestyle anything. I’m just someone who realized how easy it is to feel busy and disconnected and how much better life feels when I slow down, make space for people, and stay curious.
Hosting and gathering have become my way of grounding. Of being present. Of remembering that life isn’t just about what we do, but who we do it with.
I started this blog because I wanted a place to share what I’m learning as I try to live a little more intentionally, through community, creativity, and connection. I want this to be a space that helps you do the same.
What You Can Expect Here
This blog is for anyone who wants to make life feel a little fuller, a little softer, a little more alive. You’ll find:
Hosting Ideas
- Cozy dinner parties that don’t require matching plates
- Themed nights
- How to host in a small apartment or on a budget
- Low-effort, high-vibe snacks and drinks
Trying New Things (in Chicago or Wherever You Are)
- Seasonal bucket lists for you and your crew
- Neighborhood adventures and city hangout ideas
- Group activities that go beyond “grab a drink?”
- Plan trips with friends to new places
Intentional Living (Without the Overwhelm)
- How to make plans and stick to them
- Friendship tips for your late 20s
- Creating rituals, rhythms, and space for what matters
What I Believe
- Gathering doesn’t have to be fancy to be meaningful.
- Hosting is a gift, but it can be simple and imperfect.
- Trying something new keeps life interesting.
- Small efforts, done with intention, create a big impact.
- We all want to feel connected, we just need someone to start.
So I’m starting.
Let’s Begin
If any of this speaks to you, welcome. Whether you want to host more, make better plans, get out of a rut, or just spend more quality time with your people, I hope this space helps you feel inspired to try.
Thanks for being here. Truly. Let’s gather well and live with intention, one plan, one laugh, one night in (or out) at a time.
Until next time!
