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Finding a New, Happy You

Cali· Home· How I Got Here· Travel· Uncategorized

Finding a New, Happy You

New Priority #1 (aka adventure crusher – jk Gracie (sort of)) Since I moved to California, a lot has happened.  Aside from the whole transition associated with leaving the big city to move to the burbs - I bought a house (see below), for the first time in years had family close by to spend time with, got a puppy (see above), did 2 major house renovations and joined a tennis team.  It’s all good stuff but every now and then I stop, look back and realize my life took a total 180 the second I left ... View the Post

07.25.17 Add a Comment

Bikes Aren’t Just for 8 Year Olds

Cali· Hobbies· Uncategorized

Bikes Aren’t Just for 8 Year Olds

My new year’s resolutions have never been all that honorable.  One year I resolved to drink more vodka (instead of wine, someone told me it was healthier - haha) and smoke more pot (don’t worry mom, I’m no good at either). When I turned 30 and realized that my one and only “hobby” was drinking with friends, I made the best resolution of all time – to reclaim my hobbies and maybe even find some new ones!  As I sit here and reflect, I realized that I’ve actually done a kick ass job with this!  ... View the Post

06.28.17 Add a Comment

Who Am I?

Cali· Fashion· How I Got Here· Uncategorized

Who Am I?

Within a week of moving to northern California, I had bought my first pair of Birkinstocks (something I swore I would never wear).  It was totally out of character and I thought my New York City friends were going to disown me.  Luckily, I had recently seen a picture of one of my style icon’s (Eva Chen) wearing them in NYC making them look totally cool with her effortless, downtown style so I knew I could work with them.  But still, here I was, in a foreign land (the SUBURBS – gasp), wearing ... View the Post

06.15.17 Add a Comment

Joy in the Unexpected

Cali· Family· Home· How I Got Here· Uncategorized

Joy in the Unexpected

“Why on earth would a single girl like you move from New York City to the suburbs of California?” is the question I get most often.  The real reason is those 2 little people in this picture (my niece and nephew) but let me tell you, even with those adorable faces willing me to move west, such a crazy decision was not made lightly.  In fact, it took years of consideration, leaving my old consulting company to form my own, building a portfolio of clients I knew I could service anywhere, and ... View the Post

06.12.17 1 Comment

MEET MAGGIE

Welcome to Pops of Purple. This is my online happy place to share what I'm into, where I've been and what I'm wearing. Pour yourself a big glass of wine and stay awhile. Thanks for stopping by.




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