The Wealth Issue
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this week. If you’re not familiar with this classic book, Eloise
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mischievousness is balanced by her endearing passion. She “absolutely loves” everything. Completely independent—she’s living every child’s dream. While I don’t remember being carefree as a child, surely I had a lot more freedom, a lot less responsibility. I know I lived in my imagination more often than not. I loved creating worlds of my own. What I love about Legacy—and the way we’ve reframed it in this issue—is that we have
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total control over the messages we leave behind simply because our present lives our guided by the values in which we believe. Rather than imparting knowledge, we‘re living our legacy. If freedom is your thing (like our dear friend Eloise), you can incorporate it into your
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life—in small ways, or in very big ways. Road Trip, anyone? And if I want my children to be independent (and I do!), I can encourage them to be so by acting with autonomy every day. Ladies, I feel as though we’ve discovered a magic formula here!! Acting is so much easier than imparting, in my humble opinion. The pressure is so much less when I’m only responsible for living my own life. And when my inner critic shows up to over-analyze? I’m just going to channel my inner Eloise and rely on my core desires to lead me back home. And I’ll have a damn good time getting there just to spite her!
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Create Wealth by Embracing Legacy M O N T H LY M US I C
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Embrace the celebratory nature of life—with mother/daughter photography team, Betty and Maggie, from Birds of a Feather Photos. P H O T O G R A P H E D by J AC Q U I D E PA S
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mindfulness and abundance; take a moment to yourself, take stock of what you have, take a trip back in time, take a dip into the stories, traditions, and styles that make up your legacy.
Lifestyle Be Present...................................................... 14 Discover the Past............................................ 26 Laugh More.................................................... 30
TPY Faves – Check Page numbers Family Stories................................................. 17
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Food as Legacy .............................................. 18 A Cocktail Shrub............................................. 20 Meditation ..................................................... 23
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Mom-Style...................................................... 32 Lasting Self-Care............................................ 36
Plus Shop our 2018 Motherhood Gift Guide! Sneak peek on page 24.
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Dwell Emphasize the things that matter most by dedicating space for memory-telling, designing for both present and future, and displaying the stories of your family's life.
Design Set up a Writing Corner.................................... 40 Design with Intention........................................ 42 Hold on to Your Memories............................... 46
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Live Embody your life—whether you're a mom, a daughter, or both, your legacy has already begun. Own up to (and learn) from your mistakes; love your family too much; and be who you really are.
Mindset Make Mistakes............................................... 76 Mother Consciously....................................... 80 Practice Being Yourself.................................. 86
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T H E MA K ERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Jacqui
Allie
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@byjacquiphoto byjacquiphotography.com
@alliesiarto alliesiarto.com
A second generation photographer, Jacqui is a DC area
Allie Siarto runs a team of portrait and wedding
social photographer. She brings a new energy and eye
photographers out of East Lansing, Michigan, along with
to an event, and has been a pioneer in bringing the
the Photo Field Notes Podcast, an educational resource
photojournalism aesthetic to weddings. Her work has been
for photographers. When she's not running the business,
published in magazines around the country and in the
you'll find Allie sailing Lake Michigan, chasing after her
book Digital Wedding Photography. Jacqui brings a style
two tiny daughters and tasting every dessert in sight.
all her own to her portraits and events. This is Jacqui's
This is Allie's first collaboration with The Perpetual You.
second cover story collaboration with The Perpetual You.
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Jessie
P.K.
Krystal
Art Director
Proofreader
Mantra Siren
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
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Marie
Taylor
Content Editor
Feature Writer
Brand Stylist
@catballou24 amlofarms.com
@mleveypabst CreateBalancedLife.com
@studio.ontheland studioontheland.com
Paula
Joanna
Amanda Luisa
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
@crash3328
@joanna_fisher joannafisher.com
@amandaluisaart MandaLuisa.com
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Ann Marie
Michele
Pamela
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
Contributing Artist
@annmariedrury_artist annmariedruryart.com
@msddesign michelestarzec.com
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