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Books I’ve Been Recommending To Friends Recently

Selena — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:30:38 +0000

Recently I shared a few books I'd been reading and received a ton of responses. It seems a lot of us are after great book recommendations right now! I've always loved reading but when I started traveling more a few years ago, it also became a sense of comfort to me. I started reading in the evenings from airports and...

Tacos & Guacamole From Sayulita, Mexico

Selena — Mon, 04 May 2020 17:44:38 +0000

For the past few years, I’ve always brought home a spice from a new destination while traveling. Some favorites include a paprika spice mix from Budapest, Hungary (used in their famous paprika chicken) and local Greek oregano from Mykonos. But our most used spices by far are from Mexico. Chili powder, cumin, cilantro — three spices I’m often craving and...

8 Incredible Travel Documentaries To Watch Right Now

Selena — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:13:37 +0000

With a typical 9-5 work schedule, choosing to watch a documentary at the end of the day can be tough. It’s easy to default to something mindless when we want to sit back and relax. But the past few weeks I’ve wanted to feel productive at home, and I’ve frequently been turning to travel documentaries on Netflix. The most common...

Quick Photo Editing Guide For Beginners

Selena — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:43 +0000

If you’re new to photo editing, need a refresher, or are simply looking for inspiration to start getting your photos organized, this is a great post to bookmark. One of the most daunting parts of photo editing (especially if you’re new to it) can be where to start. If you’re like me, you’ve probably taken hundreds or thousands of...

Finding Joy

Selena — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:30:34 +0000

Full disclosure: I’ve re-written the first line of this blog post at least 25 times. The last couple of weeks have been incredibly tough. I’m still figuring things out. I want to be here to provide inspiration, while being sensitive to a unique situation that is causing people a lot of pain. Personally, I’ve had to put a lot of...

My Tips On Working From Home

Selena — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:30:49 +0000

Up until four years ago, I never worked from home. I always had a desk job and went into an office. Working from home was a huge shift for me when I started blogging. I’ve learned that I need a quiet, tidy space to be my most effective self. I tend to turn to books for productivity ideas, and platforms...

Making The Best Of A Difficult Time

Selena — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:16 +0000

In a matter of one week our world has turned upside down. This is a difficult time with everything that COVID-19 has stirred up, but there is positivity to be found in a situation that has grounded us to a halt. For one, social media and technology can allow us stay connected in ways we physically cannot. Moving forward, here...

How I’m Using ‘The Preset Bundle’

Selena — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:00:13 +0000

Note the preset bundle I participated in ended on March 3rd, but you can still shop our photo presets anytime through our preset shop. This is one of the craziest ‘bundles’ I’ve ever seen…and what’s more, I’m part of it! If you’re wondering what a bundle is, it’s a collection of creative goods — in this case, photography presets —...