And a quick reminder that my LDW sale post is live. There are some great sales happening right now.

1. Irene Forte face cream. My face has never been more hydrated.

2. Talking about content creation. I have written about SEO, affiliate, brand partnerships, and how it all works, and feel so lit up when I can help others. I see so many creators sharing what they do, but it’s just not realistic for most.

3. Spending time outside. This is the time of year when I really want to hold on to every warm day, and make the most of being outside.

4. Stickerbox. This little device makes anything you can dream up into a sticker and has been a huge hit with the kids.

5. This poplin cutout top. I’ve been wearing this one a lot, and it’s 40% off right now.

6. Zigglers. My kids love this sensory toy.

7. My view every morning. I love waking up to my favorite wallpaper and can’t wait for our new bed to arrive.

8. Electric Picks. I am a minimalist when it comes to jewelry, and fine jewelry isn’t something I care very much about. This bracelet is so affordable and beautiful in person. I love this one, too.

9. Kate’s bed. This was one of my favorite purchases ever, and it’s on sale right now.

10. Cadets poplin pants. I wore these a lot last month and really want to get the Bendel Brown for fall.

11. My sundial charm. I’ve been wearing this every day since the fish felt a little too summery.

12. Shark Facial Device. You might think your face is clean, but it’s not. And yes, it’s on sale.

    

13. Sharing more about our home. It’s been fun documenting the design process.

14. Our marriage. This feels like a weird thing to add to the list, but it’s real. I talked more about the changes in this post, but things are feeling so good, and I am just so grateful that we did the work and found our way back to each other.

15. Clickeez have taken over as the girls’ favorite toy. I actually love them, too. They are little keyboard keys that are so fun to click, and I snagged the keyboard before it sold out. I just stocked up on clickeez and their favorite squishies for birthday party gifts.

    

16. Vivrelle. I finally sent back the Chloe bag that was on my list for forever, and am ready to get a new bag for fall. This is such a great way to get to enjoy the bags you love without a huge investment. Use code DANIELLEMOSS for your first month free.

17. Slips. I run hot, and have been sleeping in slips lately. I got this silk one and this slinky jersey one (it’s so cozy).

18. My girls have been playing with neighbors after school, and life feels really good.

I have loved Melissa & Doug toys for over eight years now, and couldn’t have been more excited to get to work with one of my favorite toy brands. Melissa & Doug is a brand I’ve shared consistently since I became a mom. You will see Melissa & Doug featured across my gift guides and toy roundups. We have two of their ice cream counters, and my girls (ages six and eight) still play with them all the time.

Their new collection, Cheery Lane™, is a darling “play-from-above” collection of play sets, vehicles, and figures. The open-top, foldable sets are designed so kids can arrange everything their own way.

My 3-year-old was so excited when a big box of toys arrived just for him. He spent the afternoon lining up every vehicle with a Cheery figure behind the wheel, driving them around, loading and unloading passengers and luggage, and setting up his own version of the House Play Set and Ice Cream and Pizza Play Set.

The whole line is built around open-ended play. The House Play Set has a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom that connect and rearrange. The Ice Cream and Pizza Play Set is a combined shop with fold-out rooms and seven tiny pieces, down to a little pizza oven.

The Vehicles Play Set comes with a garbage truck, a family car, and a school bus, all sized for little hands, with wheels that actually spin. And the Cheeries™ Play Figures and individual vehicle sets round it out if you want to add more characters to the mix. We have them all, and he loves every single one. His older sisters had fun playing with these sets, too.

Everything folds up and nests together, which we actually put to the test when we packed it all up and brought it to Grandma’s house for the afternoon during our move. Jack picked up exactly where he left off, rebuilding the whole scene on her living room floor.

If you have a toddler or preschooler, this collection is so much fun. You can now shop the collection at MelissaAndDoug.com, Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

The biggest thank you to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring this post! It is so exciting geting to work with one of my all-time favorite brands.

Hi and happy Saturday. Labor Day sales are live and I rounded up everything worth your time here. Also new on the blog: Halloween decor (I can’t believe this wreath is only $20) and back to school outfits.

I also had one of my best weeks ever on Substack, which I did not see coming from this post. 🎉 If you found it useful, a restack helps more than you might think.

We have a fun weekend ahead. Panda Fest, time with friends, and we’re back on the birthday party circuit. I love that we’re in the drop-off stage, but this one is a pool party, so I’m staying. Obviously. Speaking of pools, a friend hosted her annual moms pool day yesterday and there is nothing better than a summer Friday with a spritz.

And on Monday I’m doing my first BBL laser treatment, then another in a few weeks, then Moxi. 😬 I’ll report back.

Also. Are we getting TS13? I am fully invested in Shira’s theories.

What I Wore

So…I don’t know where half of my clothes are. I currently have like three pairs of shorts. The rest are somewhere in the basement. Fortunately, I have these and these, and wear each pair at least once or twice weekly.

After two months, I finally returned this bag after borrowing it all summer. I borrowed this bag first and loved it, and plan on borrowing this one next. I kind of love this one, too. Use the code DANIELLEMOSS for your first month free.

Frank and Eileen sent this dress, and I wore it twice this week, so there’s my glowing review. Runs TTS with a little room.

And I wore this to the pool.

Links and Purchases

The kids (and I!) love these little keyboard keys. I never could have imagined how addicting and satisfying they would be.

Two weeks into the school year and we’ve already been hit with a cold, so I’ll be taking this citrus vanilla vitamin C for the foreseeable future. With cold and flu season right around the corner, I'll take any help I can get keeping this family healthy through winter.

How pretty is this tote? I can’t buy another tote but she is chic.

My mattress is on sale! Margot’s mattress is on sale, too. I also (highly) recommend this cooling cover. We have them on all of our beds!

Irene Forte offered to send their night cream and I am always up for trying clean beauty products — especially ones that will hydrate your skin. But I’ve never felt anything like this. It is so rich and hydrating, and my skin feels softer right after I put it on. It’s great for fine lines & wrinkles, dryness, firmness and redness, too. This has officially been added to my evening skincare routine.

House Notes

I shared a big house update this week, but there’s more. Jack’s room is wallpapered, but his nightstands (that just arrived last week) don’t work with the blue trim, so I’m exchanging them for the same ones in white.

Kate’s nightstands, however, are perfect.

IG Q&A

Q: Did you know there would be girls your girls ages before you bought? Jackpot!
A: No! We figured (hoped) that there would be kids in the neighborhood, but didn’t find out about the girls across or down the street until after we bought the house. There are kids my son’s age, too. It is a dream. I also really love the moms, so it was wonderful to sit and talk to them while the kids played for hours.

Q: Cute red nails. Polish color?
A: My go-to summer/vacation color. It’s clean beauty, too.

Q: Will the girls go to a new school?
A: I have been asked this a lot recently and don’t plan on talking about my kids’ school here.

Q: Was it easy to decide on getting your nose done or were you torn?
A: I hated my nose and had been wanting to do it for over 20 years, but was so afraid of it being worse or just straight up collapsing. I wish I had done it sooner, but am also so glad I waited and saw Dr. Bryan Rubach. He did an amazing job.

Q: I know your last home looked like a traditional brick home. What style is the new home?
A: This one will be pretty traditional, too.

Q: Was the main reason for your move getting into a smaller house?
A: It was part of it, but no. I wrote about this here.

That's it for this week. Enjoy the weekend, and wish me luck on Monday!

Today marks two weeks in our new house, and it already feels like home. Nothing is finished, most rooms are a mess (although bedrooms are feeling better), and we're really happy here. It's such a perfect fit for us. My kids all have friends right down the street, it's walkable, and we love the smaller footprint. Furniture and lighting have started to arrive, and wallpaper has gone up in three of our four bedrooms.

The Biggest Changes

We replaced all of the windows, which was probably the biggest change so far, but it's the wallpaper that's made these rooms finally feel like they’re ours.

This was also my first time painting trim, which felt like such a big deal for some reason. Our girls love their rooms, and my bedroom makes me so happy.

Vent Covers

I found new vent covers that work with the wallpaper to replace the standard builder-grade metal ones. I wish I had known about these vent covers before we started installing wallpaper because that would have made the process a little easier. It’s a tiny detail that makes a huge difference.

If you haven’t wallpapered yet, you want to buy these vent covers. If you want to replace the vent on a wall that’s already been wallpapered, you want to buy this one.

New Stair End Posts

Our old end posts were a little dated, so we replaced them. They still need to be stained, but this made such a big improvement.

New Fireplace Marble

We tore out the dated tile on the living room fireplace and are replacing it with marble. I’ll share an update after it’s installed.

Furniture and Lighting

Furniture has started to arrive. My oldest has a new dresser and nightstands, and is waiting on her bed which will hopefully arrive in the next month. My middle’s nightstands come today! Her bed, which is my favorite bed in our home, arrived on moving day. It’s beautiful. Our dresser and bedside lamps are here and we should have our bed and nightstands later this year.

I chose new ceiling fixtures for all of our bedrooms, and a few lamps, too.

I also ordered a new purifier that covers the whole first floor, and a smaller one for our bedroom since we needed one more. We have a handful of Air Doctors, but I did a little research and ultimately went with a brand that would allow me to have just one purifier on the main floor.

Closets

We took a few feet off of our daughter’s room to make a closet for my husband, and it should be ready next week!

I decided to make my closet pretty, so I am working with Melinda to make it a little more special. Since it’s a custom build and the workshop isn’t exactly fast, it will take around 2-3 months. I will be living off my IKEA clothing racks for a while, and am fully taking over our dresser (for now) once Conor’s closet is done.

What’s Next

I just ordered drapes for our bedroom and woven blackouts for all of the bedrooms.

We’re meeting with a landscape architect this week and will start working on the exterior of the house soon. Our new front door should arrive in the next few weeks!

Our bathroom should start to take shape in the coming weeks. We already ordered all of our fixtures, tub, and lighting, and just need to choose flooring, shower tile, and countertops.

The Kitchen

Melinda and I met to finalize the kitchen, laundry room, mudroom, and pantry yesterday. I’ll share Melinda’s plans below, plus, bedroom wallpaper, paint, and fabric pairings.

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It’s been a while since I’ve talked about how my job works. So I’m back, this time, with a deep-dive on ShopMy. A few months ago, I wrote a post on how affiliate works, and promised to follow up with a deep-dive on ShopMy. Then my kids went on summer break, I had surgery, and we moved. But I always keep a promise, so let’s talk all things ShopMy.

For anyone who isn't familiar, ShopMy is an affiliate platform that lets creators build a storefront of the products they actually use and recommend.

Instead of manually applying to each brand's individual affiliate program (which is a huge pain for both pulling links and tracking sales), ShopMy automatically finds a commission rate for almost anything. When someone clicks my affiliate link and buys something, I earn a percentage of that sale, at no cost to the shopper.

Why ShopMy?

ShopMy and LTK are the two leading affiliate platforms outside of Amazon. I started with LTK, and still have it, but ShopMy is cleaner and simpler for both the creator and shopper.

Back in 2024, everyone was talking about ShopMy so I gave it a try. That same year, the platform’s revenue grew by 650%, and my own numbers tell a similar story. I started with a slow first couple of months ($45 and $47, to be exact), then a jump to nearly $2,900 six months later, and steady $4-5K+ months from there on out. I’ll dive deeper into this below and share updated numbers with you.

If you want to get started, it is not too late. I know creators who started this year and are making thousands each month.

Read on for how I structure my shop, the numbers behind my best and worst-performing links, and the strategy that’s brought in a bonus $100,000.

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Happy Friday! It’s been a really good week, brought to you by the kids going back to school, and a fresh start in our new home. Packing and moving may not have been my favorite, but we are exponentially happier here. We knew our last house was stressful, but I didn’t expect it to feel this different. I have more to say about what almost broke us, and how we found our way back.

It was a little cool yesterday morning, and I just changed out my Pura fragrances for fall. As much as I love summer and warm weather, it got me a little excited for those crisp fall mornings and cozy nights by the fire. We have a few playdates planned this weekend, I’m hoping to go through some boxes in the basement, too.

I finished editing the last of the paid partnerships that my manager, Carly, brought me the week before our move. This one went live and I shared all the things you’ll see in my home as an overstimulated ADHD virgo mom, too. I’m just waiting on approval for a few others.

And I’m trying to really get back to posting here regularly, and need to work on my very neglected blog, too.

Ok, let’s get to it.

Our New Home

I shared some house updates yesterday, but have a few more for you today. My wallpaper is done and Kate’s ceiling has been painted to match the trim.

Margot’s wallpaper is halfway done and we set up her temporary (under $120) bed last night since her new bed won’t arrive for another month or two because 1. I wanted her to feel settled and 2. We need to protect her new mattress.

Jack’s wallpaper finally arrived! Kira and I want to paint the trim the darker blue in the stripe, and I’m going back and forth on whether or not we should actually do that. It’s dark, and he has 2 closets with double doors, so it would be a lot of dark blue. But I should do it, right?

Sales and Deals
Kate’s scalloped bedding (pictured above) is on sale
Her bed is on sale, too
Take this Midi quiz and get 20% off your order!

Links and Recent Purchases
Kira ordered our nightstands. They won’t be here for months, but I love them.
I bought this portable TV for our bedroom, but we can take it anywhere in the house. It’ll be nice to have when the kids are sick, too.
Skelly is baaaack!
My new tote arrived and it’s very cute.
How fun are these pants?
It was time to replace my favorite slip (that I love to sleep in)
I got this and this, too
Kira and I ordered pair of these lamps for our nightstands
We also ordered a pair of these brass task lamps for my son’s nightstands
This lamp (in navy) for Jack’s dresser
This ceiling fixture for Kate

Behind the Paywall
Decor plans and changes
Finding our way back to each other

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We moved into our new house one week ago, and it’s been a little chaotic, but things are starting to take shape. Two out of four bedrooms will be fully wallpapered by the end of the day, and we’ll start to do the wallpaper in my oldest daughter’s room tomorrow. We stole square footage from her bedroom and it's a decision that might just save our marriage. 😉

Here’s a look at the house one week in, everything Kira and I are working on, plus, why I stole space from my daughter’s room. I’m going to share our new nightstands, paint colors, all the lighting I ordered, and other pieces that are still on their way.

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Now that the kids are back in school, and both my surgery and the move are behind me, I am getting back to a routine and to the things that make me feel like myself. Here's what made the cut.

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil

(In Partnership with OSEA) My skin is very dry, and I’ve been using OSEA’s Undaria Algae Body Oil for over a year now. This oil replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier, so it really hydrates my dry skin. I like to apply it morning and night, and it’s one of those little things that helps me start and end the day by doing something for my skin. It’s lightweight and fast-absorbing, so it feels great on the skin, and isn’t oily or greasy. I like to pair it with OSEA’s Hyaluronic Body Serum for even more hydration.

If you have dry skin, or just want to take better care of your skin, this body oil is the best. OSEA was founded 30 years ago in Malibu and uses the same seaweed and the same clean standards they started with.

Use code DANIELLE10xOSEA for 10% off.

Getting Back to Moving My Body

I dropped the kids at school and met a friend for an hour-plus walk. My therapist has really pushed me to move my body more, and I notice such a difference when I do. But this was my first long walk in months since I had to take some time off after surgery, and I was dealing with some knee issues the month before going into surgery. I really need to move my body again, and love that I now have a friend around the corner, and sidewalks, too.

Coco & Eve Clean Self-Tanner

I am extremely pale and don’t tan, so I use this self tanner to give myself a little color. It’s a clean beauty product so I know it’s safe to apply to my skin, and I feel better when I take the time to apply this every 5-7 days. When I use my OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil regularly, my tan tends to last a little longer, too.

Higher Dose Red Light Hat

As someone with fine hair who was hit hard by postpartum hair loss, I bought this hat two months ago after hearing great things about it. I was very consistent until I had surgery, and both recovery and the move got me off of my new routine. I am back to using this regularly.

You just push a button and go back to doing whatever you were doing for the next 10 minutes. I love that I can’t see any red light when I wear it, and it’s completely cordless, so I can work, clean, or watch TV.

Shark FacialPro Glow

I don’t like getting facials but really want to take better care of my skin, and using this facial tool once a week, I can see and feel how much cleaner my face is. It’s really easy to use, and incredibly satisfying to see what comes off my skin. It exfoliates, clears pores, hydrates, and depuffs, too.

Ritual Magnesium

I was on a terrible sleep schedule all summer, but now that the kids are back in school and we’re back to our early morning routine, I have to get it together. I’m taking my magnesium every night, and making sure I can’t access my phone after 9:30PM.

The Brick

My phone is Bricked every night at 10PM, but over the summer, I regularly unbricked it to scroll in bed. I have Instagram, Gmail, and Amazon blocked, because I’d often end up scrolling, emailing, and placing late night orders for the things I remembered I needed earlier in the day. I am back to my strict Brick schedule and actually starting to lock those apps at 9:30. Hoping I can work my way up to 9PM soon.

Thank you to OSEA for sponsoring this post.

Hi from our new home. So it turns out that I don’t like moving as much as I thought I did, but we’re home and settling in. To make things extra fun, I took on six new partnership, shooting 5/6 of them the day before the move. There was an insane storm so I couldn’t shoot until 4PM and just powered through. I planned on editing everything during the move but we couldn’t find Blueberry for five hours, so I spent that time looking for my daughter’s soul cat who finally showed up in the middle of our basement storage room. Then I stubbed my toe in sandals and let’s just say it wasn’t the smoothest day. But we did it.

I had been talking to Jackie on and off and when she message to say “I’m here” I told her how much I appreciated her being here for me. She was at my house with her girls to come help me find him. 💗

Ok, I feel so behind. Let’s get to it.

Our New Home

There’s still a lot to do at the house, but we’re settling in. I’m reupholstering most of our furniture, and we need new rugs and window treatments, more furniture, and bedroom wallpaper goes up in the coming weeks. I also don’t have a bathroom or closet right now. Even with the chaos and construction, and half our stuff in boxes, it feels really good.

We’ve used this living room more than our last one, and we lived there for four years. The room needs a larger rug, we’re changing out the fireplace surround, and I’m reupholstering a few things, but I love how it’s coming together. Once we start working on the first floor, we’ll order drapes, too.

Our neighbors knocked on the door last night and ended up staying for a while. The kids made a welcome sign and brought squishies, and went right down to the playroom. It was everything I hoped we’d find here. My girls are going to reciprocate with their favorite squishies. I actually think these are better than NeeDoh.

On Sale This Week

Save 30% off swim at Left on Friday. I love this suit, and this one, too. But my favorite thing at LOF are their workout leggings. They have replaced all of my Align pants.

Get 40% off sitewide at Ritual. With the kids going back to school, it’s time to get back to a routine. Their vitamins and supplements are great (love this one) but their protein powder is my favorite.

If you need a new mattress, ours is 30% off. It is by far my favorite mattress I’ve ever owned, and the cooling mattress cover is amazing for hot sleepers.

Boden is having a sale for back to school. Time to stock up! I ordered this cardigan, tee, and pants.

My girls love this nano tape, and it’s almost 50% off right now.

Links and Recent Purchases

I am on the hunt for nightstands right now, but haven’t found “the one” yet. I did buy Jack’s wallpaper and finally caved and splurged on my dream paper for my bedroom.

I ordered these sheets for all three kids.

The Montauk Tote is back in stock. Mine just shipped!

The living space in our new basement is much larger than the last, so I’m moving our larger air purifier down there and bought this one, which will cover the whole first floor. I ordered the mini for our bedroom, too.

I also bought 10 of these baskets for our new entry closet (in honey, size medium).

I got a few things to keep the kids busy while we packed, and this sensory stuff has been a huge hit. Bonus: it doesn’t stick to anything.

Stickerbox gifted the kids this sticker maker, and they’ve been having a blast with it.

Behind the Paywall

A work and partnership update
What I asked my therapist this week
Why I feel so free

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Earlier this summer, I wrote about how much money I make as a content creator. It was so well-received that I wrote something about how affiliate works, and how much I spent on business expenses, too.

Today, I’m going to unpack how brand partnerships work. How to land them, what to charge, and how to decide what to say yes to. This post will walk you through how to manage brand partnerships, from my early "say yes to everything" years to how it works today. I’m also sharing a media kit guide and for paid subscribers, my annual partnership income since 2019 and rough industry rate ranges by follower count.

If you find this post helpful, please scroll all the way down and give it a heart This post is free to share, so send it to a friend who's thinking about working with brands or just starting out as a creator.

How It Started (And What I’d Do Differently)

I’ve been blogging since 2007, so I’ve been learning alongside brands from the beginning. No one knew what they were doing.

When I first started working with brands, I said yes to almost everything. I had no idea what to charge, zero leverage, and was scared to say no. Should I have taken on the Walmart fashion campaign 12 (or so) years ago? Probably not, since I don’t buy clothes at Walmart. Would I do it today? No. Live and learn.

It started with gifted product, which is a great place to start, and then shifted toward paid.

Where Things Are Now

Brand partnerships have always been primarily inbound, meaning that someone from the brand or an agency reaches out to me directly. What’s changed is what I do once they land.

At first, I used to say yes by default. I eventually started to only say yes when it was a yes, and when that was the case, would discuss budget and deliverables. When I am interested in a direct, inbound partnership, I pass along all the details to Carly and she does the negotiating for me. She also pitches various partnerships throughout the year. Her pitches are the best, because she will come to me with the brand, rate, and deliverables, and I can just say yes or no.

How Partnerships Happen

Not every deal comes in the same way, or gets handled the same way. Mine break down a few ways.

Most brands will email me directly. I used to manage everything myself, but now forward them to Carly, who handles all of my brand partnerships. She also brings in a lot of partnerships, and handles all the contracts and brand communication.

LTK-sourced deals are few and far between since I am not very active there. But when they happen, they are usually great. I usually work with someone at the brand or someone at LTK who facilitates partnerships. These are self-managed.

ShopMy Opportunities are relatively new, but a lot of brands have shifted from larger, dedicated partnerships to these smaller opportunities. Creators receive a fee plus affiliate commission for what is usually a few links and sometimes, tagging the brand anywhere from 1-3 times. These are a lot easier for the creator, and the brand, too. Zero back-and-forth, zero approval.

In 2026 alone, I’ve made more on partnerships than I did all of last year. I will share exactly how many I’ve had and how much I’ve made below.

Creating a Media Kit

Before you reach out to any brand, you’re going to want to create a media kit. It’s the thing you attach to a cold email or send when a brand reaches out about a possible partnerships. You don’t need a designer for this. Canva has free templates that are easy to edit.

Include a short bio that lets people know who you are. Include your follower count across each platform, blog traffic if you have it, and a little about who follows you (age, gender, location).

If you’ve had any past partnerships, you can add logos or names of brands you’ve worked with. If you’re just starting out, skip this section. You can also include a few screenshots of your best-performing posts.

Add in your rates and offerings, so cost for a single story, story set, in-feed post, dedicated reel, blog post (dedicated and mention), and Substack mention. This makes it easy for a brand to know what you do. And this feels painfully obvious, but don’t forget to include your contact info.

Your media kit should be 1-2 pages, and should be updated every few months.

Knowing What to Charge

Here’s the way I’d think about it if I were just starting out.

A single Instagram story is worth less than a dedicated Reel, which is obviously worth less than both a reel and stories. Price each piece, then price the bundle.

Two creators with the same follower count can charge different amounts for the same deliverable if one has an audience that’s a better match for the brand, or higher engagement and conversion.

If a brand wants to reuse your content in their own paid ads, (this is called whitelisting), or asks for any exclusivity from working with competitors, those usage rights should be priced separately. These are add-ons and should be priced per month. I’ve had these rates go from 10-30%. It’s the wild wild west out there.

There are rate-card guides out there that give ranges by number of followers and type of content. I'd start there.

Negotiating

If a rate doesn’t line up with an offer, try negotiating the deliverables or see if there’s more room in the budget. If the budget is firm, let them know what you can offer for their proposed rate. Dropping a story frame, cutting a follow-up/reminder frame, or scaling back from a full bundle to a single piece are all easy ways to bring a deal in line without walking away from it. Sometimes, it’s a yes and other times, you have to figure out if you want to take the deal for less.

Production

Once a deal is signed, there’s a whole process people don’t see. There’s a brief, sometimes a shot list and script (although that’s not often the case), content creation, edits, and sending it off to the brand. Then you’ll wait to hear back on possible edits. In my experience, brands might ask if you can add in a note, but asking for a reshoot (photo or video) is extremely rare. Then you’ll get any necessary tracking links and codes, and a live date. 24 hours after social content goes live, you’ll be asked to share metrics in the form of screen shots.

Some brands are incredibly easy to work with. Others ask for a lot, but again, from my experience, most are great. You want to make sure you leave room for no more than one round of revisions. Partnerships have come a long way. Most brands come to you because they like your work or style and trust you to share their brand in a way that feels natural for you and your audience.

And for paid subscribers, the real numbers.

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Moving day is one week out. I feel ready mentally, but there is still so much to do, and the new house is currently a construction zone. We’ve done a lot the last few weeks, and I know a lot will happen the next week, but it’s going to be a while before we’re settled. I’ll share some more updates this week.

We’re going to pack one room a day until we leave, but today, Estelle and I are taking the kids to the beach with my friend and her kids. I missed two weeks of summer post-op, and it’s been crazy with the move. We need a day of fun.

I went to dinner with friends this week. It’s been a while since I’ve done that, and I really need to get back to prioritizing it. I see friends a lot with kids, but that time to connect without the chaos of kids running around is so important. I am also able to work out again, and after taking time off because my knee hurt, and then for surgery and recovery. I need to move my body again.

Sales and Deals

These Cured THC gummies have been a life-saver this week. Use DANIELLEM for 15% off.

We love our Helix mattress, and they’re having an early LDW sale. Save 20% sitewide or use DANIELLE for an extra savings.

Use code SUMMER26 for 20% off Higher Dose. I have the red light hat and sauna blanket.

Links and Recent Purchases

Every few months, I would almost buy this bag. With my friend’s wedding coming up, I finally caved. Sorry for the terrible photo. The house is pretty chaotic and I took zero photos.

I have these shorts in a few colors, but the coffee bean might be my favorite.

I bought these shorts, too, and wore them a few times this week. The crop looks like it would feel too cropped, but I like pairing it with a tee or tank.

I am not someone who wishes summer away, but with the kids going back to school, I got a little excited for this.

I just did a Suri brush head restock. If you are in the market for a new toothbrush, Suri is it. It removes 100% more plaque than a regular toothbrush, works for about 4 weeks off a single charge, The brush heads are made of cornstarch and castor oil, and can be recycled.

I have an oil I use and love, but was excited to try this body serum and body butter.

As someone who loves a deep clean but doesn’t enjoy spa facials, this at-home hydrating facial system has been so nice to have. It’s on sale right now and is around the cost of two facials. It’s also a depuffer!

I saw that this Lego house was coming out Aug 1, set a reminder, and ordered one for each of my girls that morning. New orders now ship in 60 days, so if it’s something you want for the holidays, now is a great time to order.

The New House

We’ve made a lot of progress at the house, and there’s still a very long way to go. The new floors are in and being stained in the next few days. Windows are done, drywall has been redone in the family room, we painted the first floor, and I went through the kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, and pantry designs with Melinda, so she should be able to order them in the next week or so!

The bedroom lighting and the girls’ wallpaper have arrived. I also decided on Jack’s wallpaper and Kira ordered that this week, too.

Behind the Paywall:

How I’m really feeling post-op (and what I wasn’t prepared for)
My son’s wallpaper and possible window fabric

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People keep asking if I’m going to miss our home It’s such a special house, but I feel ready to move on.

When we first saw this house, I felt something but hesitated. It was a lot more space than we wanted or needed, plus, it was at the top of our budget and needed a lot of work. But there was something about this house. It felt too special to pass up, so we stretched into a bigger and more expensive home, and felt stretched pretty thin the last few years. I was ready to list the house last year, but we had some projects to finish up before we could do that.

We never needed more than 5,000 square feet of living space, and downsizing was something we knew we wanted to do. A smaller home means less rooms to fill and less space to clean. Our new house is 30% smaller and feels like a much better size for our family right now. The property is about 80% smaller. It’s still a great size, and less yard to maintain.

There are sidewalks, parks within walking distance, and neighbors, too. Our current basement has a lot of storage and not as much living space, compared to the new basement which is mostly living space and a better play space for the kids. The kids’ rooms are right down the hall instead of across the house, too.

When it comes down to it, we just wanted things to feel easier. Simpler. There is nothing wrong with formal living and dining rooms, but I prefer having rooms we actually use. We are opening the dining room into the kitchen and our new living room is going to be a lot more cozy and casual, so we’ll actually use it. Using each space in our home feels more aligned with what we want right now. I've already ordered some new furniture for the space — you can see some of the pieces I ordered here.

I am nervous about a few things, but they feel like a good tradeoff. Living through a kitchen renovation with three kids is not going to be fun, but we demoed our bathroom when our third baby was ten days old, so we can do this? Or that’s what I’m telling myself. I’ve never had a brand new kitchen. I’ve also never lived through 3-4 months of construction with three kids. 😬

The one real downside of the new house is our bedroom and closet. Our current bedroom was way too big (like the size of my first apartment) and never felt like home to me. If I could, I would add a few feet onto our bedroom. It’s small, but I’m going to wallpaper and am confident I’ll end up liking it more than our current bedroom.

The closet is probably the “room” I’m most worried about. It’s about half the size of what I have now, but we’re adding an off-season clothing closet to the basement, which I actually think will be really nice, since it will give me a chance to see what I actually wear before putting something away at the start of a new season.

Our new house needs a lot of work, but we’re starting at a lower price point, and made money on our current home, which puts us in a very different financial situation than we were in with this home. We can afford to do everything we want to do and not feel spread thin.

Will I miss the huge laundry room with two washers and two dryers? Yes. Gorgeous patio? Yup. But will I miss having spaces we don’t use or not having neighbors? Not really.

The new house is more affordable, comes with less financial stress, less maintenance, and we will use all the rooms and space. Smaller doesn’t mean less. For us, it actually means so much more.

Happy Saturday! It’s going to rain all day here, so it’s shaping up to be a Lego/craft day mixed in with a little packing. Because somehow, it’s already August. I want to share my July favorites before this month flies by.

July was hot. So hot that I caved and bought a personal cooling fan. I also wore the same pair of gingham shorts every single week. Does anyone else wear their favorite pieces multiple times a week or is it just me?

Here are the thirteen things, from beauty and style to a few random life upgrades, that made the cut last month.

1. Having Estelle here with us. If you’re new here, Estelle was our au pair for a year and-a-half, and came to visit for over a month last summer, and has been with us for about five weeks. She was scheduled to leave Monday but no one was ready to say goodbye (we never will be) so she’s staying for 2.5 more weeks!

2. Shark Ninja Chill Pill. This personal cooling fan might seem gimmicky, but it has been so nice to have on hot days. It’s a 3-in-1 fan with a cooling plate that can be directly applied to your skin, a cool mist, and a high-speed fan. It’s definitely a nice-to-have if you run hot like I do.

3. Varley Knit Tank. Sometimes I want to pair something that isn’t a basic tee or tank with a poplin short or pant. This knit tank is lightweight enough to wear on a warm summer day and looks cute with everything.

4. Working with Kira. I have loved working on the house with Kira. We don’t usually talk that often so it’s just fun to see her and text with her, but I’ve really enjoyed the design process. She gets me.

5. Veronica Beard Gingham Shorts. I’ve worn these shorts at least once a week all summer. The matching vest is really cute, but I usually pair them with a white tank or tee.

6. Dorsey Moissanite Necklace This necklace is one of those pieces I thought was fun, but didn’t realize I would put it on and not take it off all season.

7. Supergoop Sheer Body SPF. I have been using Supergoop’s sheer sunscreen stick and unseen sunscreen (which also functions as a primer) for a few years now, but just discovered the sheer body sunscreen. It’s completely sheer, weightless, and unscented, too.

8. La Veste Towel Dress. This is one of my favorite cover-ups and happens to be one of those pieces I get complements on whenever I wear it.

9. Baublebar Custom Alpha Tote. Baublebar sent me this tote (currently on sale) in the large size, and I’ve been using it to hold all of my fabric samples. I love this one, too (not on sale but so cute!).

10. Londontown’s Camden Chic. The perfect bright reddish-orange (clean beauty) summer nail color.

11. Magsafe Tripod Stand. I haven’t been filming as much but this magsafe tripod will be great for that, and we use it whenever we FaceTime my sisters.

12. On-The-Go First Aid Kit. Welly products aren’t new to me, but this little kit has been a hero this summer, and it’s small enough to fit in any bag. I keep this larger one in the car.

13. CBD infused seltzer. I am a lightweight and appreciate that this seltzer comes in 3, 5, and 10 mg. I tried the 10mg THC and didn’t feel high — I just felt relaxed.

14. Our New Dining Chairs. Our kitchen chairs were trashed, so I am very excited about this purchase. I was looking for wood (sturdier than woven), and not upholstered (learned that lesson the hard way) and love the look.

15. My kids entering their Lego era. I loved building with Legos as a kid, so little me is loving that my kids are in their Lego era. When I suggested breaking down their broken Lego sets, I didn’t realize it would turn into hours of building every day. And as a shock to no one, I needed to organize said Legos. I decided on these boxes and inserts, which keep everything organized.

And on my list for August

1. Call It By Your Name Tote. My husband and I just booked a trip to CA in September (our second trip together without kids since becoming parents and that’s ok), and I’d love to bring this tote as my carry-on, but I just ordered this one, so it’s probably not happening.

2. Another Pair of Donni Pants. I didn’t say I was going to do it, but I also didn’t say I wasn’t going to do it. I have these in (solid) black and blue gingham, and they’re just so comfortable, I feel good in them, and I wear them all the time. I especially love the black gingham!

3. Moving. No, I don’t love everything about the moving process, but Conor and I both feel so good about this move. We’re moving into a smaller home and simplifying our lives a lot as a result, which feels so good. I will write more on this soon.

4. Lightweight Jackets. Let me be clear. I am not wishing summer away at all. Fall is too short and winter is too long. That said, I like this jacket, and do enjoy when temps are in the 60s. I just wish they would stop there.

5. Raffia Bag. This bag needs no explanation, and there are too many bags on this list.

Tell me 1-2 July favorites and something on. your list for August. And please include some fun summer ideas if you have them! We all need more of that.

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Can you believe tomorrow is August 1?! The kids go back to school in a few weeks. I always get a little antsy this time of year and want to cram in as much summer fun as possible, but we’re moving in two weeks.

July was a big month for us! I had the surgery I’ve been wanting for over 20 years, my oldest turned 8, we started construction on our new house. And the highlight of our summer, Estelle (our au pair from July 2023 - January 2025) was here all month.

I am feeling a lot better and have been getting out and actually getting dressed the last week or so, and just want to make the most of these warm days. Here’s a look at everything you didn’t see in July.

In Today’s Newsletter:

A paid subscriber giveaway
Recent Finds, Favorites, and Deals
July top sellers
What we’ve been up to
A 3 week post-op swelling update
House updates
A work and content update

Paid Subscriber Giveaway

Each month, one paid subscriber is randomly selected to receive a box of goodies as a thank you for their support. Winners are announced in the newsletter — this month's box is going to Billie Schaffer! Billie, I already emailed you, and will be sending the following:

Currentbody Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device ($448 value)
Some favorite beauty and wellness products, including Midi’s Daily Brain Boost, Neen’s Pretty Extra Mascara, and more.

Recent Finds, Favorites, and Deals

Let’s start with some codes and sales:

Use my link to get 60% off Dottie’s fresh dog food. I knew I wanted to have Dottie on a fresh food diet to start since I changed Buddy from kibble to fresh food after his heart murmur diagnosis, and I know that his food gave us more time together. Eleven more years, to be exact. Bonus: Dottie prefers The Farmer’s Dog, and it’s more affordable, too.

Today only, Cann is giving away a FREE Spritz bottle (Cann’s Infused Apéritif) with every order. I recommend ordering this — it’s unflavored and can be added to anything.

Hill House is having a huge sale. Get an extra 30% off with code STOCKROOM. Hill House has so many good pieces right now. I shared all my favorites in my shop.

I had to hold back from buying this bag.

I’ve been borrowing bags from Vivrelle for a while now and love getting to try new bags without buying them. Vivrelle extended my code for you! Use DANIELLEMOSS for your first month free.

My embroidered poplin top is on sale.

And recent finds and purchases:

This 90s tote isn’t on sale but it’s so cute, and I didn’t exactly need it, but I had to buy it.

A smaller brown bag has been on my list for a while, and I finally landed on this one.

Midi’s daily fiber gummies have become a daily essential.

I just ordered new white sneakers for all three kids. Our favorite Nikes are on sale. And I’m glad I procrastinated ordering these because they’re on sale now.

These shorts were a must-have.

I think I have to get these Lego houses for the kids as soon as they launch tomorrow. Legos have kept them busy (and quiet!) for HOURS every day, so it feels like a worthwhile purchase.

Weezie sent me this vanity case. I already have this set of 3 which is great for everything from makeup to tote bag essentials.

July Top Sellers

Kids’ waterproof Birkenstocks

Our movable TV

My daughter’s new backpack. The interior lining is made of recycled material. Use DANIELLEM15 for 15% off.

Kids’ Sambas in silver metallic and leopard

My Higher Dose red light hat (currently on sale)

My Helix mattress (25% off, sale ends 7/31)

The dress I bought for my best friend’s wedding

This Ruggable rug

Bauble Bar bead and craft kits, always

This dress became a top seller in just a few hours, and it’s on sale.

The nipple covers I’ve been wearing all summer. I cannot tell you how much I love that I can wear these without a bra! (I had a reduction and lift a few years ago)

This swimsuit (get it in XXS-S here and XL-XXXXL here)

My son’s new bed

What We’ve Been Up To

We started construction on our new house and are trying to get as much done as possible before moving in, all while enjoying the last month of summer before the kids go back to school.

My oldest turned 8, and we planned a special day with two of her best friends. I booked manicure/pedicures for the kids (little brother and sister came, too) and then Estelle and I took the girls to lunch, Claire’s, and to the movies. And it turns out that I still can’t sing happy birthday to her without crying. We’re so lucky she’s here.

My youngest came along for the first part of her party and got his first mani pedi at a salon. He said “I wanna stay here a lot. They got beds here?” so I think he liked it.

I was out of commission for a few weeks, so I tried to pack in some fun the week before Estelle left. We took the girls to the Hello Kitty Cafe, the Harry Potter store, and lunch at Pizzeria Portofino.

The whole family spent an afternoon at Six Flags. It wasn’t Disneyland, but we had a fun time, and my three year-old rode (and loved) his first (mini) roller coaster!

And behind the paywall…

A 3-Week Post-Op Swelling Update
House Updates
Work and Content

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If you read my last post, you saw what we’re selling before the move, and what’s coming with us. Today I want to share what I’ve purchased for our new home so far.

My friend and designer Kira David flew in for the day last week and we designed all four bedrooms in 24 hours. It was so fun getting to do this with her! I’m focused on the bedrooms for now, with a couple of exceptions, and will move on to the bathrooms, then the kitchen early next year.

The thing that’s been fun and different about decorating this house is that Conor is completely uninvolved with the decorating process. Whenever I show him something he’s just like “That looks great. Whatever you want.” And it’s the best.

Everyone’s getting new beds. Our current four poster is too big for our new room, the girls are getting larger mattresses, and our son is getting his first bed. I’m planning to keep him in the crib for a while, so we’ll see how that goes once there’s a real bed in his room. I actually wanted the spindle bed for our bedroom, but Kira had other ideas, and I’m so happy we went with upholstered. Still, I really wanted the spindle, so I bought it for my 6 year-old.

Here’s everything Kira and I ordered for our new home so far.

My Bedroom
Slipcovered bed and custom slipcover
Dresser in chalk
Semi-flush in brass

My Oldest’s Room
Upholstered bed
Rattan dresser
Nightstands in white
Chandelier in white

My Middle’s Room
Spindle bed in sunbleached pine
Nightstands in white
Chandelier in white
Scallop duvet and shams in sky

My Youngest’s Room
Jenny Lind bed in deep brown
Nightstands in blue
Semi-flush in brass
Duvet and shams in navy

And a Few Other Things
Kitchen chairs since ours were in rough shape
Sconces in brass for our bathroom

If you want the full list: what we bought, what I considered, and what I'm still deciding on, it's all saved here.

We're moving into our new home in less than three weeks, and while there's a lot we're taking, some pieces aren't coming with us. Some we're selling online, a few are going to the family buying our home, and the rest are going to storage.

But first, all the pieces we’re keeping and why.

The Pieces That Are Coming With Us

Dining Room
We won’t have a formal dining room in the new house and already sold all of our dining room furniture.

Living Room
We’re keeping the chairs and sofa, and plan to reupholster them.

Family Room
We’re keeping the bookcase, ottoman, one of the two sofas, dresser, and the antique table. I’m planning to reupholster the ottoman and sofa.

Primary Bedroom

We’re going to store the chaise, and are bringing my desk and chair. Nothing else is coming with us.

The Girls’ Room
We’re taking the baskets, chairs, dresser, and nightstand.

The Nursery
We’re bringing the crib and dresser. Everything else is going.

Guest Room
We’re bringing the dresser and nightstand.

Playroom
We’re bringing the play table, and the sofa is going to a friend.

What We’re Selling (And Why)

Here’s everything we're selling below.
Scroll all the way down for info on how to purchase.

I've noted anything that needs cleaning or reupholstering. Local pickup in the Chicago suburbs only, by August 9. Buyer arranges transport.

Scroll all the way down for details on how to make an offer and purchase.

Dining Room
All the furniture sold, but the 8x10 Ballard Designs rug is still available - $250 SOLD

Living Room
Serena and Lily coffee table - $700
Piano (We don’t have a spot for it) - $1,000
RH brass side table - $100 SOLD
Antique secretary - $600 and measures 50” x 43.5” x 21.5”

Family Room
One sofa - $2,500 (Retails for $7,000 and needs new slipcover since our cat scratched the sides of this one)
TV console - $1,500
Serena and Lily swivel chairs (2) - $2,200 SOLD

Primary Bedroom
Williams Sonoma King poster bed - $1,800
Nightstands - $800 for the pair SOLD
Antique dresser - $2,200 (purchased for $4,500 and measures 74” x 19” x 32”. The drawers open very smoothly.)

The Girls’ Room
White Jenny Lind beds (Size full, 2 available) - $500 each SOLD
Pottery Barn Teen desk - $250 SOLD

The Nursery
RH Glider and ottoman - $500 (discontinued, originally $3,000; needs a deep clean or new slipcover)
Crate and Kids bookcase - $300 SOLD
Serena and Lily side table - $150 SOLD

Guest Room
Custom Schumacher gingham headboard (full size) with bed frame - $1,500

Office
Antique desk - $250 SOLD

Bonus Room
9x12 Ruggable rug - $200 (it’s new - we just don’t have a spot for it)

Basement
Serena and Lily 9x12 rug - $600 SOLD
Crate and Kids 3 cube bookcase - $150 SOLD

TO PURCHASE SOMETHING:

If you can arrange local pickup in the Chicago suburbs by August 9, please email me at hello@danielle-moss.com

I will reply to interested buyers in order. Depending on the number of emails I receive, I may not be able to reply to everyone.

Subject line: Moving Sale
Payment method: Venmo or Zelle

If you need until the 9th to pick up, a 50% deposit is required to hold the item with balance due at pickup. The deposit must be made the day you email me to hold the item, or it will be offered to the next buyer.

Happy Sunday! I'm rounding up 11 things on sale right now that are actually worth it. There’s a mix of home stuff I use daily, a few deals from the Serena and Lily tent sale, and some warm-weather pieces for vacations and events.

Tomorrow I'm sharing everything in my home that we're selling here on Substack, so keep an eye out.

Red light therapy hat. I paid full price for this last month and love how easy it is to use. You can see all my Nordstrom Sale picks in my shop.

Natural fiber rug. This beautiful rug is 60% off, and the sale ends tomorrow!

Stick vacuum cleaner. We have one of these in our kitchen, and it’s so nice for daily crumbs and dog hair. If you’re looking for an upright vacuum and have pets, this is on sale, too.

Carpet and upholstery cleaner. If you don’t have one of these, this is the time to snag one.

Serena and Lily’s tent sale is really good. This bed is over 40% off and I love this beautiful tray.

Alex Mill linen top. I have this in white, and it’s so pretty and easy to wear.

Alex Mill linen shorts. I have these in the blue and white stripe and they’re so comfortable. They are really cute paired with a tank or tee.

Farm Rio dress. The perfect vacation dress.

Woven drawstring bag. If I didn’t already have this in suede, I’d snag this one.

Borgo de Nor satin dress. This beautiful dress is 50% off and perfect for weddings and events.

iPhone magsafe charger. This super thin charger is 40% off!

Hi! We packed a lot in this week. Construction started at the new house, Estelle and I took the girls downtown, we spent a day at Six Flags, and Kira flew in to walk through the house and to help me design all of our bedrooms. We did it! It was such a productive day and I feel so good about everything.

We had a really special night, and as I watched our kids run around, I was reminded of how lucky we are. My oldest has officially been off chemo for 4 years, and we spent those years in this beautiful home. As special as our home is, this new house is such a better (and more practical) fit for our family. It feels right.

A Reminder

On Monday I'll be sharing all the furniture we're selling with paid subscribers as a thank you for being here. The furniture is local pickup only, and needs to be picked up in the next two weeks. Anything that doesn't sell right away will be posted on Instagram.

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The New House

Construction started at the new house. The basement floor and drop ceiling are gone, and we gained another 8-9” which is amazing. All of the bedroom carpet has been ripped out, and windows are getting replaced this coming week. It’s going to be a much faster process than our current house, but things are going to feel unfinished for a while.

The main goal of my time with Kira was to finalize wallpaper and fabric for windows, and to order all of our beds. We did it!

I already knew what wallpaper I wanted in all four rooms, and she helped me figure out the window treatments and everything else. I’m sharing where we landed on the girls rooms below.

Links

I’ve been loving these fiber gummies.
It’s official. We’re switching Dottie to this.
Varley’s pre-fall collection is so good. I love this short trench.
This Lego set is magic
I love this dress

What I Bought

This was a big shopping week with house stuff. I bought new beds for everyone, new kitchen chairs, nightstands for all three kids, and lighting for all of our bedrooms.

I got this bed for one of the girls
Our new dresser
I ordered this bed and these nightstands and a bed for my son
Dottie destroyed her dog bed so I ordered a new cover in indigo
The prettiest mini dress
This jacket (it’s almost sold out)

What I Wore

This linen skirt (that’s on sale) is so easy and comfortable. I paired it with an (old) white cropped tank and my wrap sandals.

This tote from Vivrelle. It’s so fun for summer. Use code DANIELLEMOSS for your first month free!

Behind the Paywall:
A peek at the kids bedroom schemes
Two week post-op (swelling) update

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I didn’t need my eyes to look different. But I was already booked for a nose tip revision, and somewhere in the pre-op logistics, my eyelids came up.

Looking back, my upper eyelids had been hooded for years, and I hadn’t even noticed. I did a deep dive after booking my surgery, and they looked pretty similar in my late 20.

They didn’t feel like a problem until they started to feel heavy. Not “tired” heavy, but I could actually feel the physical weight when I opened my eyes in the morning heavy. But the part that bothered me most was that I could see my eyelids were creeping into my peripheral vision, visible from the tops and sides of my eyes. You can see it in the photo above.

I never noticed it looking in the mirror. They’re just eyelids. But I felt it.

When I asked my dermatologist about them months ago, she said they were so heavy that I might even be able to get the procedure covered in the next few years. Then the person taking my before-photos for my nose surgery asked, unprompted, if I’d ever considered an upper bleph. Apparently I’d be a great candidate.

Even after hearing that, I was still on the fence. Eye stuff freaks me out. Years ago, I tried to get contacts. It took 45 minutes for me to try to take them out, and the eye doctor wouldn’t let me leave with them because I couldn’t get them out on my own.

Ultimately, I was already going under for my nose, so I decided to go for it.

The tip revision recovery was nothing. My eyes, on the other hand, were not fun. The swelling was awful. On day two, I looked at myself in the mirror and wondered why I did this. There was so much pressure in my head that I took pain pills every few hours and slept for two days straight. Then I was itchy for about a week. The pressure and pinching kept me up almost all night — I was so uncomfortable. Once the stitches came out a week later, I felt totally fine.

I’m still a little swollen even now, so they don’t feel as light as I hope they will, and they no longer block my vision the way they used to.

Here’s the strange part.

My friends look at me and say, “your eyes look amazing.” I have not had a single moment of looking at my own eyes and thinking, this was worth it from an aesthetic standpoint. When I look in the mirror, all I see is the change in my nose. When I look at the before and after photos, there’s an obvious difference, but it’s not something I notice day-to-day.

If something bothers you and you think fixing it will make you feel better, I’m the last person who’ll talk you out of it. That’s exactly how I felt about my nose, and I’m so glad I did that. I didn’t feel that same certainty with my eyes, and I still don’t. Since I combined the bleph with another procedure, I don’t regret it. Seeing better is a huge plus.

I don’t know how worth it this one was for me. Sure, my eyelids are visible, but I don’t really care. I just know I’d think a lot harder about doing it on its own.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the upper bleph.

My friend Kira David is flying in for the day later this week, and we're going to knock out some big decisions — new beds for everyone, wallpaper and window treatments, furniture placement (you can see my favorite pieces here), upholstery, and more.

We're going to be selling some furniture (local pickup only), and I want to give my paid subscribers the first chance to buy. I have a pretty good idea of what’s going (selling all of our beds and at least one sofa), but plan to finalize my list with Kira. I’ll share everything we’re selling on Substack this coming Monday.

Below, I'm sharing what I’m working on with Kira this week, a look at the house, the projects we started first, and the full renovation timeline.

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