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I Still Can't Believe I was Featured in ApartmentTherapy.com!

After years of being a loyal reader, I was thrilled to give Apartment Therapy a home tour. Are you kidding me? They are THE online destination I go to first for every home improvement and decorative decision I make! For my feature, I partnered with Dyson to showcase how important purified air is to our health and abode. And I've got 5 tips for all you Apartment Therapy fans for how to create a therapeutic home. Are you moving, relocating to a new city or just bought a place? Then you’ll want to read this because home is where mental health starts!

Brow Lamination: Are you a good candidate?

Before and After photos of Eyebrow Lamination Treatment.

By now you’ve definitely heard of eyebrow lamination where an esthetician applies a semi-permanent solution to your brows to straighten them and give them more texture. It’s become so popular that DIY lamination videos top Tiktok and Instagram as some of the most watched tutorials. The result is fuller, fluffier and longer looking brows, and on most people the results lasts a few months. As trendy as permed brows are, let’s figure this out first: Is this the right treatment for you and your precious brow hairs?

The No-Vax Talk: Making Tough Calls Related To Anti-Vax People In Your Life.

A COVID-19 vaccination being administered.

For the last 3 weeks I’ve been suffering from a terrible summer cold that has really kicked my butt in a way that a cold virus has never done to me before. It made me realize how changed and weak my immune system is since the 2019 pandemic started. Wearing masks for over a year now undoubtedly made our bodies sterile to common colds to the point that that a summer cold virus could prolong itself into 3+ week ordeal. And I’m not the only one dealing with this summer cold from hell.

Top 5 Tips to Master Instagram from a Millionaire Influencer

Instagram Creators To Watch Year Book from Creator Week 2021

Want to know how to create and maintain an Instagram following? I know a little bit about this ;) The majority of my income actually comes from Instagram. People are always surprised by this, and honestly, so am I! I do so much work as part of my business offline, but the way the cookie crumbles is that big brands will pay for exposure on a well designed, story-telling and thought provoking social media page. The Instagram platform is constantly changing, updating itself and evolving to create a more dynamic experience for its users.

Furniture Hack for Apartment Dwellers

sustainable furniture parts from hoek home

I’m very close to finalizing a duplex apartment purchase and I’m already shopping for furniture. So let's just say I've got suggestions for redecorating or buying furniture for a new place, especially if it’s a loft, duplex or triplex style apartment. Urban spaces and  contemporary décor are totally my thing. And New York City is as urban as they get! I’m including some of my favorite furniture that maximizes living space, won’t break the bank and gives you easy storage options.

3 Hygienic Fitness Accessories You Absolutely Need for Going Back to Fitness Studios and Gyms

Women wearing weight lifting fitness gloves at the gym.

Heading back to the gym soon? I’m not going to lie, I never stopped going. My private training gym, The Fort in NYC, managed to stay open throughout most of 2020. To be safe, I adopted hygienic rituals every time I stepped into the gym or out. I continue to do this as numbers have returned to full capacity. It’s hard not to forget the year we endured or how easy it is to catch covid, so I’ve put together a short list of 3 products I use and highly recommend for keeping your fitness routine extra clean.

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