Jess Lively

Though it may seem that our Jess LC studio is filled with intentions, jewelry, bags, and love, the truth is that there is a very large silly-quirky-fun quotient which is often left out. To correct that perception, we have launched a new shop blog, Behind the Chevron Curtain which is a place for Susie, Melissa, [...]

Yesterday’s post about separating my career from my purpose was accepted with a less than lackluster response (okay, let’s be honest, there were crickets cricketing in the comment section). And that’s fine, I get it. I know that most people aren’t going to resonate with my purpose and career dilemma, after all it’s about my [...]

During Lifebook I realized I need to break up with my career. Sort of. As you know, I am a bag and jewelry designer but my purpose lies in helping people design lives with intention. It’s why I write here on MML. It’s why I speak across the country from time to time I speak [...]

Phew. I have been busy with a four day retreat at Lifebook (more on that to come later) rethinking and re-dreaming about twelve areas of my life. Twelve areas? Yep, twelve different areas which include: My Health and Fitness My Intellectual Life My Emotional Life My Character My Spiritual Life My Love Relationship Parenting (for [...]

Let’s talk about fear. One thing I remember from my Midnight Hustling days (not so very long ago) is being afraid. Afraid that by taking the next step, I’d be exposing myself to rejection. Afraid that if I actually got a client, I wouldn’t know what to do (this one likes to pop up even [...]

Today I’m happy to share a very insightful sponsor interview with Leah of Your Nutritionista Consulting (YNC). Below she shares her personal philosophy on health and wellness as well as what YNC has to offer those looking to intentionalize their health and fitness. As someone who has been around this bush many times before (most [...]

Since the last photos were taken of my living room and bedroom, I’ve made some summer updates to my apartment. Given the warmer weather and my evolving sense of style, I’ve chosen to go with brighter pops of color. Some of these colors and trends are even making their way into upcoming collections as well… [...]

Okay guys, I feel like I’ve been a bit behind in filling you all in on what I’m working on what I’m building lately. And considering the “ML” in MML is “my life,” I feel it’s time to be a bit more transparent with everything. But not too transparent. After all, there is still the [...]

Great news! We are having our summer sale a little early this year – hop onto Jess LC to get 25% off your entire order (enter code SUMMERLOVIN) today through Friday only. And in other great news, Lauren L. won the Golightly Jewellery giveaway.

Two people walk into an elevator… Ah, the good old elevator speech! Well I’m not going to give you the usual drill because if you google “elevator speech” you’ll find dozens of how-to’s and examples (probably both good and bad). But the essence of the elevator speech – how to explain your business or business [...]

Here are June’s DIY DESIGN YOUR LIFE interviews! As a reminder, you are welcome to participate in this series by posting your DESIGN YOUR LIFE on your blog and sharing the link with me (jess @ jesslc.com). Enjoy! Caroline’s post is on Treat Yourself Well. Emilie’s post is on One Foot On Shore. Jessica’s post [...]

We’ve all been drooling over the pretties spattered among the fresh batch of up and coming web businesses like Emersonmade, Bando, Bailey Doesn’t Bark, and our own One Sydney Road. But I am happy to announce I have a new crush on who I consider my personal “next big thing” (and new friend), Claudia of [...]

Okay guys. I’m gonna get pretty real here today. Though I write about intention and how I’m doing my best to design my life around it, it is no big surprise that I am just as human as the next person. And though Mr. Lively and I are very, very happy together, we also have [...]

Over the past few weeks I’ve spent several days helping a company in town and I have enjoyed stepping back from Jess LC and MML a bit. It was refreshing to work in a new place, meet new co-workers, and learn new skills. It was also an enlightening experience since it was the first non-entrepreneurship [...]

(Sorry for the delay! This is Maggie’s Dream Report from last Friday – I have been out of the office on other business since Thursday.) Adventures in Web Design One of the first things I’ve learned as a brand-new business owner is that I am it. All of it. CEO, Finance Director, Marketing Manager, Sales [...]

First of all, thank you so much for the outstanding feedback yesterday on the upcoming color choices! I have to say the top three were definitely my picks too, but it seems like it’s close to a draw between the navy/pool blue and eggplant/fuchsia options. Only time will tell as to which colors actually get [...]

Hey ladies, I need your help! As I mentioned yesterday, I have a lot of exciting product launches coming up throughout the rest of the year. Yes, there will be new jewelry and bags, but there are also a few other tricks up my designer sleeve. And I can really use your input on the [...]

Okay guys, time to level. I apologize about not getting too “deep” here lately. I’ve been very busy with Jess LC, consulting, life, and so on. Not too “out of whack my life is upside down,” but just working at a very brisk pace. And as an result, there will be some exciting product launches [...]

Today we have an inspiring post by Jen, an MML sponsor, Midnight Hustler, and jewelry designer. Her company, Golightly Jewellery has a great mix handmade gems and classic styles at very affordable prices. Below she shares some encouraging words about entrepreneurship. And to makes just a bit sweeter, she’s sharing a pair of Whitney earrings [...]

Cathy sent me this thought-provoking article by David Weliver about intentional spending earlier this week. I found it helpful and connected to the idea of designing a life with intention, so I thought I’d share it here as well. Enjoy!

Good morning and happy Friday! I am pumped to announce that we have our next MML Dream Reporter on hand, Maggie of Maggie Rose! [Insert cheers and applause here.] If you read Wednesday’s guest post by Maggie here on MML, you’ll know that she is exactly three days into running her e-decorating business and Etsy [...]

Today I have a little DIY project to share. I’ve had this one on my mind for about a year now, and a few weeks ago I finally completed the project. Here was my inspiration from my friend Alaina over at Live Creating Yourself: I adore nailheads and given that I wanted the boards to [...]

A new month means a new free down-loadable wallpaper (full size wallpaper available here). I chose this quote about peace for June because sometimes I choose to spend a bit too much time doing things which do not align with how I’d like to spend my life. Thinking about the choices I make while working [...]

I’d like to give a quick heads up to anyone interested in sponsoring MML. Beginning June 15th the MML sponsor rate will increase. Thanks to so many wonderful readers and contributors, MML is growing faster than ever. I will also be adding a new, larger button option to the current 125×125 pixel ad choice. The [...]

Today is a big day. Maggie of Maggie Rose, a longtime MML reader and Midnight Hustler, is starting her own full-time interior design business. She’s been plotting, planning, and growing her business to reach this point and I could not be more proud of her. I’ve followed her progress and seen her become more confident, [...]