The Journal

Save the Date: 2026 Summer Market Vendor Event

Join me at the Book Bar in Mokena, IL vending event. This is a curated experience to shop my selection of vintage, pre-owned, and Atelier-designed style solutions for our clients. Discover your best pair of jeans, a useful object or artifact from our Collection in an environment that celebrates community, craft and great coffee! Style with Purpose:…

Mother’s Day 2026 | The Journal: Volume 3, Issue 10

The Art of Becoming: Honoring Dorothy Swope I cannot speak about this special day, inspiration, or remembrance without honoring my own mother, Dorothy Swope, who passed away on May 5, 2025. She was a true creative—an educator, entrepreneur, and artist at heart who found her greatest joy in encouraging others and developing people in their…

POV: Style Options for Cool Spring Days.

Working off the core foundational pieces that helps you get dressed everyday. Place emphasis on those three easy pieces that you have in your closet. 1.) The Top…whether it is a sweater, a shirt, T-shirt or tank. 2.) Your Bottom…that could be a pair of dress trousers, a skirts, shorts, or my daily go to,…

Choosing Light Over Shadow: The Path to Fearless Living | The Journal Volume 3, Issue 8

Rising Above: Navigating Success in the Face of Negativity Navigating life’s journey involves a broad spectrum of interactions. While many people celebrate progress, others respond to the drive and success of their peers with criticism. This dynamic—though painful—is a reality for many who are striving to realize a vision and make a positive impact. Negativity…

It’s Time For A Wardrobe Reset: A Mini Closet Curation Session

A Moment for Your Wardrobe | We are in an exciting time where we are still in the circle of winter, yet looking forward to spring…already. Which places us right in the middle of our Closet Evolution. We want to invite you into a “mini” version of what we do during a Style Consultation session…

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