The Ease Issue
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o say I’m a homebody is putting it mildly. I l-o-v-e my home and I love being at home. Home is
where I can be myself, whether alone or hostessing a group of friends. In my home, I’m surrounded by all of my favorite things, and my three favorite feelings—stability,
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security, and safety. I have, more than once, bemoaned leaving my home. And then, there’s reality. Even a work-fromhome, introverted entrepreneur whose
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business is primarily online has to tend to the stuff of life: relationships, namely, and extracurriculars; grocery shopping and other domestic blessings… During the winter, though, I retreat even more. And to be honest, I don’t have any words of wisdom for all those of you who feel the way I do, and I have a helping of woe
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for those of you traveling during the holidays. I’m still stuck at “I really just want to stay home.”
The Quote on p. 80 of the Nov. issue was mistakenly attributed. The correct author is Louise Hay.
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I know setting an intention to find comfort wherever it is I find myself is going to be a challenge for me—this year and likely many years to come. I also know that a life of ease doesn’t mean life is always easy. And I’m okay with both of these things. Yet, I want to enjoy my holidays. That’s why I was excited about exploring this month’s theme, finding comfort, coming at this time of year. More than anyone, I need to read what the wise women within these pages have to say. That’s why I’ll be packing a few extra favorite things in my holiday overnight bag—my
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There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. – JANE AUSTEN
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Cherish those things that bring you comfort and release stress-inducing traditions that aren’t full of Ease. You get to decide what’s comforting and what isn’t, and you get to welcome in the feelings you deserve.
Lifestyle Think Smaller.................................................. 14 Go with What You Know................................. 30 Relax + Re-Wear............................................. 34
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Books.............................................................. 17 Soup!.............................................................. 18 Cocktail.......................................................... 20 Stillness.......................................................... 22 Products......................................................... 24 Self-Care......................................................... 32
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Dwell Crave the comforts of home, even if you’re not there at the moment or have just arrived. Create sanctuaries of restoration where you need them most. Allow chaos to show you what’s truly important.
Design Get Cozy from the Get-Go............................... 42 Restore Your Bedroom’s Soul............................ 44 Settle In (for a little while)................................ 48
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Live Create a life that takes no for an answer, particularly when yes is becoming your default. Stop to assess what brings you comfort, show you are grateful for these things, and then connect to the pleasure of receiving ease.
Mindset Give Love....................................................... 80 Practice Gratitude......................................... 84 Connect to Pleasure...................................... 90
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Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Angela
Melissa
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@todd_studios toddstudiosphotography.com
@mawilliams8311 Update
Like many photographers, Angela picked up her first
Melissa Williams is a Gulf Shores, Colorado Rockies, and
camera as a kid. She studied photography and graphic
Arkansans Native who has danced her way {literally- she
design, and got her first job with an ad agency just three
is a part time ballroom dance instructor} through three
days after graduating. Since 2008, Angela has owned Todd
states in search of meaningful wanderlust. Whether
Studios in St. Louis, MO. She is still in love with the work
it be a plate of great Italian cuisine or a family home
that allows her to be a part of the most important and
full of love, she captures it all behind her lens. This is
intimate moments, which bring her pure joy to capture. This
Melissa's first dwell shoot for The Perpetual You.
is Angela's first cover story shoot for The Perpetual You.
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Jessie
P.K.
Cindy
Art Director
Proofreader
Intern
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Krystal
Cat
Joanna
Mantra Siren
Content Editor
Collaborating Photographer
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@catballou24 amlofarms.com
@joanna_fisher joannafisher.com
Amanda Luisa
Lauren
Markie
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Collaborating Photographer
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@laurenstevens24 laurenalexandriaphoto.com
@markiejonesphotographyllc markielynne.com
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Deborah
Jamie
Molly
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Calligrapher
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@jamiegalley justmakethings.com
@alchemycalligraphy alchemycalligraphy.com
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