Mother’s Day shows up on the calendar every year, but the deeper truth is this: most of us don’t need another scented candle, another tea mug, or another half-hearted “World’s Best Mom” T-shirt.  We need to feel seen. And yet every year, the ads pile in. Endless gifts that feel generic, forgettable, or worse, a […]

On Sunday, April 13, I found myself surrounded by racks of clothes, trays of jewelry, boxes of toys, and a steady stream of familiar faces. It wasn’t a shopping mall or a trade show—it was this year’s XUN Spring Charity Bazaar. I’ve been part of this event for a few years now, and each time […]

Every home collects more than dust. It holds forgotten habits, expired intentions, and things we once thought we needed. Spring cleaning offers a pause. A way to reset your space without overhauling your life. When you choose natural products and thoughtful routines, you build a home that feels lighter, cleaner, and easier to manage—without harming […]

For International Women’s Day, I wanted to do something special—not just a gathering, but an experience. So I invited my closest girlfriends to House of Tan for a Traditional Chinese Incense Making class. We spent the afternoon surrounded by the rich, earthy scent of sandalwood and agarwood, rolling incense by hand, and sharing stories over […]

I knew my son Nick understood organization when, at only 7 years old, he started making his own checklists. He didn’t need reminders to pack his school bag or plan his week—he had watched me do it for years and naturally followed suit. Now, as a pre-teen, he tells me what he needs to stay […]