I love style.

The word style often evokes images of the fashion world, although a definition supplied by the Oxford Dictionary, is more in line with what we will talk about when it describes “a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed.”

In the words of my college speech professor, you cannot not communicate.

In a sense, sure, every word we utter serves as a tool for conveying meaning. But the things we don’t say, the looks we throw, the harumphs and grunts and eye rolls, are just as telling as our words. We understand ourselves and the world around us through the language of words, actions, and aesthetics.

Our style relates to our values, and our core beliefs. In this sense, style is a language, of which ornament is the grammar. It is this idea that I want to unpack with you in our membership community.

The way we present ourselves to the world is a reflection of who we are and what matters to us. Style is a statement.

I love story.

I didn’t know I loved story until I met my friend Don, who explained that there is a simple framework to this age-old practice: a character has a problem, and meets a guide who has a plan, and this results in success or failure. Sure, there are piles of nuances, but ever the succinct communicator, Don, boiled it down clearly and simply.

I remember I was on an escalator in a mall when I realized this was a one-sentence story: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, which saved a wretch like me.

Story is an art form older than cave art on walls. I’m fascinated with this mechanism that God uses to communicate with us. I’m fascinated with how our stories link and intersect, intertwine and meander. While stories are complicated at times, they are also full of beauty and meaning if we’re willing to look hard enough to see it.

I believe everything we do tells a story. Our actions convey meaning. The details of our daily lives, the way we plan our calendars, pursue our goals, decorate our homes, and order our days—are all significant parts of who we are and the stories we tell ourselves and about ourselves.

And I believe our stories should be told with style.

That’s exactly what we’re doing in the Style & Story community. Members have exclusive access to our workshop library, with topics ranging from HEART Goals to home design (and more!), as well as our extensive printable library. Plus, you’ll get access to live workshops, coaching advice on home and/or life, and be the first to get all the insider info.

Style & Story members get:

• Monthly Planner Packs 
• New workshops throughout the year, plus the replays of my previous workshops (including HEART 2023, Home Meets HEART, Garden Guidebook, Plan to Plate, and more!)
• A printable library that includes everything from HEART to wellness, family life, planning, and home! 
• Exclusive coupon codes
• A complimentary subscription to my Substack (where I’m sharing more and more of my Behind the scenes: what we’re working on, member check-ins, market sneak peeks, and bonus videos on topics like digital planning! 

Here’s what’s coming up in Style & Story: 

• In July, we’re going to be going in-depth into digital planning: different resources and apps, and how to use paper + digital planners together
• In August, we’re going to be putting together a Home Management Binder to help you create routines and rhythms that help your home run more smoothly.