Autumn Looks in Shades of Chestnut and Rose

The full beauty of autumn in NYC.  Leaves changing color, whispers of cold air passing through, and quiet moments between here and there.

Sharing two looks today – a color story of beige in Central Park and shades of rose-red in Times Square.  Both looks embrace the essence of autumn.


Pockets of foliage are changing colors in Central Park and it’s breathtaking.  This is just the beginning, so expect more blog posts from this incredible place =)  Celebrating the different textures and colors of Central Park, I wanted to create a look that captures the harmony of patterns, anchored by shades of orange, chestnut, and ecru.  Mixing plaid with checkerboard prints in similar color palettes, I pulled out one of my favorite trench coats and turtlenecks.  Pairing them with chestnut colored accessories to pull the look together, I relied on my go-to pieces – this ‘Alunna’ bag and classic tan suede pumps.


I’m not much of a pink gal, but I love it when pinks are used in strong looks, like a suit.  The balance of something soft like rose colors with something structured like pants suits are a winning combination in my humble opinion.  Playing with the idea of pinks + reds, I layered my pink suit (currently sold-out, but here are some amazing ones: Ted Baker soft pink suit, Rachel Zoe magenta pink suit, ASOS double-breasted light pink blazer) with a merlot bag.  I love the style and design of these bags.  It feels a little vintage.  Maybe because of it’s tall briefcase-feel rectangle-ish shape?  A little familiarity mixed with something modern!


I hope you enjoy both looks!  As always, thank you so much for reading!

– OUTFIT BEIGE –

Coat | Rokh trench – similar ASOS plaid trench, Birgitte Herskind plaid trench, Tagliatore plaid trench
Top & Bottom | Nanushka checkerboard turleneck & Marissa Webb pants
Bag & Shoes | Senreve ‘Alunna’ bag & Manolo Blahnik BB pumps

– OUTFIT PINK –

Suit | River Island suit – similar Ted Baker soft pink suit, Rachel Zoe magenta pink suit, ASOS double-breasted light pink blazer
Coat | Zara pink coat
Bag & Shoes| Senreve ‘Alunna’ bag & Bottega Veneta pink sandals

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The Artemis Website is Up! A Celebration!

Celebrating the moments of Up!  The Artemis website is up, inspired by the movie Up, and our dedication continues to go up and up!

Truly a labor of love, our Artemis site is up!  I went back to our development emails and they were from January 2020.  From January to March, we worked on it slowly.  When COVID-19 hit in late March, our world stopped.  Colin and I regrouped, dug our heels in, and focused all of our efforts into the website.  Between constantly sanitizing the shop to creating a CBD online experience, we finally reached the end.  The site is LIVE!!!


We waited a year to create an online experience, because we wanted to learn and understand real stories and real journeys from people first.  Every client that walked into the shop gave us invaluable insight and empowered us to create an online CBD destination that is truly personal.  We are physician-led, science-rooted, and personalized wellbeing-focused.  Weaving efficacy and relief together with the necessities of modern living, our goal is to create a meaningful CBD experience that’s an ode to your life’s fullest expression.

One of the things I’m extremely passionate about is promoting women-owned and BIPOC brands (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).  We are constantly developing this category and can’t wait to onboard more high quality BIPOC brands, and share their voices and stories.


One of the things that make Artemis unique is our commitment to your wellness journey.  A major struggle at the start of a CBD journey is usually dosing.  Basically, how much to take.  For each CBD drops, we will create a personalized dosing guide for you.

One of my favorite topics – skincare!  We searched high and low, and curated a full collection of CBD skincare heroes.  Personally, CBD skin oils have helped me tremendously.  I had a really bad allergic reaction, and a rash formed and traveled to my forehead, cheeks, and chin.  I was put on antibiotics, but my skin texture struggled to get back to normal.  My face was dry, the aftermath of the rash left blotches of red bumpy spots all over my face, and the overall texture was rough.  I carefully exfoliated, but the real heroes were my skin oils.

After washing and exfoliating my face, I applied a quarter of a dropper of my Saint Jane beauty oil and put a sheet mask over it.  I let the sheet mask dry out (not completely but about 80%) and my skin completely changed.  I did this for about 5 days straight, and my skin was deeply hydrated, super super smooth, and bouncy again.  Now, I use this technique as a treatment once a week or if I need an extra boost before an important day or occasion.

We had so much fun shooting the homepage images!  The art direction for this season is the theme of home.  Little corners and small moments of here and there.  Something familiar yet new, warm and comforting.


Mind & Body

Beauty & Skincare

– SOME OF MY FAVORITES –

Nuleaf CBD daily wellness – I’ve been taking Nuleaf for over a year now to help with my pelvic floor spasms, pain, PTSD, and anxiety.

Bloom Farms CBD sleep – one of the best formulas for sleep!  A little goes a long way to help achieve deep restorative sleep.  When I wake up, I feel like I just slept for years!

Wildflower CBD stick – I’m on my third stick now.  I use it during my PMS and rub it on my stomach and lower back.  On days when I feel sore, I rub it on my shoulders and feet.  The roll-on application makes it easy to give extra attention to areas like the lower back, neck, and shoulders.

Saint Jane CBD skin oil – I have a few that I rotate between, but this one is my go-to!  It helped me heal from the inflammation, it soothed the skin, and gave me a smooth soft texture.

Beboe CBD face mask – the trick is to exfoliate with your favorite exfoliator.  Wash and dry face. Then apply the Saint Jane face oil on, wait a few seconds, and apply this mask over it.  Wait for the mask to dry out (about 80% dry is perfect), peel off, press the remaining oil into face, wait a few minutes, and apply your favorite cream or moisturizer.  Transformation to smooth, clear, and glowy skin complete!

Vertly CBD lotion – to help combat dry skin, I apply this on my legs and body right after showering.  It has a beautiful scent and is lightweight so it absorbs quickly, leaving behind supple and smooth skin and is ideal for stressed muscles and overworked limbs.

Life Elements CBD bath bombs – this is a treat!  Designed for relaxation and to help reduce sore muscles and cramps, soak after a long day at work, as a way to de-stress, and to help relieve aches and pain.

Please let me know how you like the site.  Your thoughts are greatly appreciated it!  We also have a great Journal section full of guides, education, and navigation.  Thank you so much for reading!  Thank you for being on this journey with me.  Thank you thank you.

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Say Goodbye to Tech-Neck 

I spend a LOT of time on my devices.  Between emails, Zoom calls, and (of course) TikTok and Instagram– I feel like I’m always looking at a screen. Am I the only one who dreads those screen-time reports on Sundays? That’s why I was so excited to team up with SkinCeuticalsto tell you about their […] read on
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