Despite the fact that — even during Leap Year — February is the shortest the month of the year, in many ways it always feels like the longest. Especially here in the Midwest. The days are short and dark. There’s…
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Bold. Mysterious. Feminine. The perfect red pout is as timeless as it gets, infusing fierce passion, energy, and vibrancy into every woman’s life — a champion of everyday excitement. Yup… it’s true: I’m a firm believer in the power of…
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Every quarter I find myself rotating my purses and daily essentials to meet my seasonal needs. And as the temperatures drop in fall, my easy spring and summer essentials are replaced with a complicated array of products designed to fortify me…
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I adore Jo Malone cologne. To long-time Sed Bona readers this declaration comes as no surprise — I’ve frequently shared my obsession with Jo Malone cologne (and their limited edition Rock the Ages collection). But recently I’ve realized just how much others…
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Each quarter I like to take a step back and share what I’m actually “toting” around with me that season. My needs and essentials change substantially throughout the year (except for my five daily essentials, of course) and I’m always switching…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
