Chris Napierkowski

My kids are still a year off from dorm living, but I'm taking note of what my friends recommend! Having friends with older kids is a MAJOR advantage!

Living the anxiety disorder life. I mean, things that Virgos like!

My main bag is a bougie Goyard tote bag. I bought it for myself when I sold my business and not gonna lie, it's my most prized possesion. Here's what you can typically find inside!

Entrepreneurship isn't easy, but hopefully some of these tools will help you along your journey.

Have a boho girl in your life? Here are some party ideas for her birthday!

My daughter has always loved the Mamma Mia! movie/theater production and asked for a Mamma Mia! themed 17th birthday party. I love a good theme, so we're going to run with it!

Paper Source is one of my go-tos anytime I'm hosting an event. Their decor is always well coordinated with plenty of color story offerings and their invitations cannot be beat! I made my own wedding invitations using materials from Paper Source and I still treasure the memories of choosing colors, papers, and assembly methods.

I started working from home exclusively in 2021. My office is in a corner of my bedroom, so it was important to me to make it as pleasing to the eye as possible. I really enjoy my space and hope this helps if you're in similar circumstances.

Because we're not saving things for special occasions anymore. Note: luxury is different for everyone. Some of these things are super upscale, others are fancy versions of everyday things.

At 48 years old, I finally feel like I live in a grown up home! After a big home renovation last year, I've been focusing on stylish accessories that show my personality. I don't want a bunch of dust collectors! I love beautiful things that have a purpose.

I own a gift-wrapping service in Austin, TX. While I love to collect high-end wrapping paper and ribbon, there are times, especially when I'm wrapping a big order, when my client needs something more affordable. Here are some of my favorites from Amazon - and the bonus is that shipping is quick!

I love paper/office products, stationery, note cards, and pens and truly believe that a handwritten note is one of the best gifts. Here are some of my favorites!

I own a professional gift wrapping service and love to collect beautiful papers, bows, and other baubles.

This is the least glamorous list ever. I had a full hysterectomy (ovaries, cervix, the whole deal) in October at the age of 48. Recovery was fine with the help of my family and some supplies.

I'm a mascara addict. Seriously, I don't mind leaving my house looking like hell with my hair in a bun, but I *will* have on mascara. If you have hooded eyes, you can probably relate!My lids are oily - I've found that tubing mascaras work best, especially since they're easier to remove than traditional waterproof formulas. As a 48 year old, the less tugging and pulling of my eyelids, the better!

I am 100% not against sleep medication. I've taken meds for years and am unfortunately starting to develop some uncomfortable side effects so I'm looking into other options with the help of my psychiatrist. Research has shown that CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is highly effective so that's the next step for me. Wish me luck!

It's a struggle to find quality, beautiful articles of clothing when you're size 18-20. Anthropologie is one of my go-tos when I need “real” clothes to leave the house.

I'm always on the lookout for stylish clothes that are flattering on a plus size/mid size body. I'm usually in an 18-20.

I like to think of myself as a pajama afficianado. This is my list of all things cozy.

I love the holiday season and although we celebrate in a more secular way, I do love the tradition of advent calendars as a countdown to Christmas. As we all get older, it's increasingly difficult to find calendars that aren't too babyish for my teenagers. Here are some that look like fun!

We're heading into October, which means holiday season is just around the corner! Here's what I'm drooling over from Mud Pie. They have super cute holiday baby clothes, too - check them out!

I own a professional gift wrapping service in Austin, TX. While I love wrapping during the rest of the year, the holiday season is my bread and butter! Here are some of my favorites supplies and gift wrap that make my life a little easier.

It doesn't matter what era your Swiftie is in, you can find the perfect gift them!

I live half a country away from most of my family and my childhood friends. I like to feel part of their joys (and sadness) from afar, so I have a go-to list of favorite places to send treats. I'm a fan of sending consumables so as to not burden them while they're celebrating or mourning so most of these are food related.

My husband is notoriously difficult to shop for. With his birthday and Father's Day around the corner, here are some things that I know he'd enjoy receiving.

Yes, we know they would prefer cash and/or gift cards. I do usually include a few dollars and a gift card to the coffee shop in the neighborhood, but I like to add some other “fun” little gifts too.

These are the things my 14 year old son considers essential

There are so many bits and pieces when you have LAX kids. I have a girl and a boy, so we've seen a LOT. NOTE: neither of my kids are goalies - I don't have good recs for that specialized equipment.

International Women's Day is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

If you're anything like me, you're tired of living in unprecidented times. Here are some links to check your voter registration, get involved with local campaign offices, and merch to support my favorite candidates. 💙 Note: list created at the end of July '24.

Totebags are great for groceries, books, crafting supplies - the sky is the limit! I love to find cute, kitchy, and downright irreverent bags. Here are some of my faves.

Looking for a playlist? I got you. Feel free to send requests - I missed my calling as a DJ.

My favorite, perhaps unconventional, romantic songs.

Inspired by Finds5You - here are my all time favorite albums, though don't hold me to this because my tastes change on any given day!

As always, I read exclusively on Kindle so most of these recs will be through Amazon. Hockey romance is all over Tiktok these days - many of these recs predate TT! These authors know what they're doing!

Here are a bunch of billionaire/millionaire romance novels. As usual, most links will be Amazon since I read primarily through the Kindle app w/Kindle Unlimited.

There's something about the MMC falling head over heels for the FMC while she's still taking her time. It's pure catnip for me. <sigh>

I'm an unabashed romance reader. I'm eagerly anticipating quite a few new releases in April. Looks like April 2nd is going to be a doozy! Note: I read a lot in Kindle Unlimited so most, if not all, of these will be linked to Amazon.

Here's what I'm looking forward to reading in May. As always, all of these links are to Amazon since my eyes are old and I can only read e-books with the font cranked way up. 🤣Drop any recs you have!

When I hit a book slump I turn to old favorites to reread to get me through it. Note: I read (almost) exclusively romance and mostly through Kindle Unlimited or my local library. These links will all be to Amazon.

I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could, as they say. In reality, we've lived in Austin for nearly 20 years. I love fine dining, cocktails on a patio, self-care, music, and shopping. Here are my favorites!

I am a passionate community volunteer and am proud to raise kids that volunteer in the community too! Here are some of my favorite nonprofit organizations in Austin, TX. 😍

As a former and current small business owner, it's important to me to support family owned businesses as ofte as possible. These are some of my favorite locally owned businesses in Austin.

Kermit says it's not easy being green, but I think these beautiful things would disagree!

Here's some beautiful things for your home or to wear that are oh so pretty in pink!

Yellow is so cheerful and sunny! While totally unflattering on me, I love to see pops of yellow throughout my house and on other people. Here are some pretty recs that might make you smile.

I love my people more than anything, but 4 nights alone is going to be glorious. Here's what I'll be doing while my family is away!

We're lucky enough to spend part of every summer in the Smokey Mountains. These are some of our favorite spots.

Central Austin take out recommendations. Because sometimes you literally cannot adult anymore and making dinner might be the thing that sends you over the edge. These are some of my go-tos.