Hey there friends, I’m so sorry for the delay. When we planned our summer trip that had been originally planned for summer 2020 but Covid restrictions, lockdowns we put it off and so glad we did. Originally I planned to take off the 2 weeks of the trip and then be back on the gram and my social accounts after July 4, but then life happened and my hubby had surgery so everything changed. I decided to spend this time with my youngest daughter who was home and enjoy that quality time, all while taking care of my husband who couldn’t lift anything or drive for weeks. Sadly I got behind on all my ideas for a trip and travel post, fashion for summer sharing, decor and outdoor fun summer decor, I just had a lot of plans. I had decided I wanted to not rebrand but change up some of the style of my videos and reels as well as sharing lifestyle content not just fashion or just home decor.
I’m passionate about home decor, architecture, furniture, textiles, and all things homes. I over the years have considered getting into real estate or flipping houses but in the end that isn’t what I truly enjoy, I enjoy designing a homes exterior, interior, spaces and rooms, or renovating a home. Just the entire process and flipping would probably be great but the market has been crazy for a little while here where we live. We have been looking for our forever home here in this state until my hubby retires and we consider leaving the state or downsizing even more. We want land, a driveway for 4-5 cars comfortably, 3-4 car garage, one story, pool and I would love to have a pond or even a guest house or smaller detached home for my oldest daughter. It just is crazy how much the homes have gone up in 2-3 years when you find a home you like and it needs work, example they bought paid 250k for it 3 years ago and didn’t do alot of work to it but want $6-700K now. Needless to say I can’t do it and I believe when it’s meant to be or right you know it, it all falls into place. For now we are always actively looking and going to new areas to explore.
So before I get off topic totally lol, I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for being patient. I’m ready for ending this year with a lot of new content. I am feeling amazing, better than I have in a couple of years. I started walking and have lost weight, increased my energy. Being over 40 and in the start of menopause is not easy then I also have auto immune issues so I had lots of inflammation. Thanks to some supplements and my drive to feel great I lost the weight I had gained the year and a half and now I’m working on the last 15-20 lbs.
I’m excited to bring you guys lots of fun fashion content from try on clips, deals and designer finds, fashion trends and faves, it bags, fave shoes from dressier heels, sandals and sneakers. I have a lot to share cause I have always loved fashion. I want to share beauty, health, skincare, over 40 makeup finds, magic serums and treatments to keep yourself feeling youthful. I know aging has been hard for me, when I turned 40 I felt great and was in great shape but sometime after 43 I started to feel tired, brain fog, body aches, digestion issues, weight gain, skin changes, inflammation, and memory issues. I wanted to get on top of all of this now and get into the best shape of my life. I started with lab work, scans, and dr stuff first, my diet isn’t bad just made it where I don’t eat after 5-6 pm, then increased my water which I’m always working on being better about getting enough water. Walking has been huge, it has helped my mood, mental health, physical health and my fatigue is less. I’m excited to start weight and gym workouts to tone more. Then also over 40 it can be hard to find clothes you feel good in, that aren’t too short or skimpy but I also have always dressed different a little boho, meets rock n roll, art teacher vibes lol. I also have not had dyed fun colorful hair since I had the rainbow hair for a year and the blonde rainbow Amber the year prior, I did the blue tones after the rainbow and wanted to let that grow out versus bleach cause I like to keep my hair healthy, if you have ever been blonde I’m sure you know how damaging the bleaching can be. After 2 years this October of growing it out I finally added some low lights in of my natural color underneath and throughout so my hair isn’t just a bleached white canvas. I like dimension and contrast.
I got into rambling lol, thank you all for your support and tomorrow I will have a couple posts to catch up. Then I hope to get my travel tips and guide for our west coast adventure up before the end of the month. Be sure to follow my IG, Pinterest & TikTok for all my latest posts and links over on LTK user name @cr8tivewanderlust.
2023 was the best summer yet, and our west coast Vegas, Joshua tree, Arizona, Sedona, Grand Canyon and southern Utah trip was the best trip ever. Excited for our future trips. Off to bed but wanted to get a quick update post on before I share my content I’m catching up on… missed everyone and get ready to see more of me and my projects, style, decor etc..
Coast Peace and light always
Melissa xoxo
