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Seasonal Shine
Though the weather still feels like summer in some parts, Fall is soon upon us. I must admit it is my favorite time of year. Nothing helps shine in a new season like the right candle. My latest collaboration is with my favorite candle company: Twelve21 Candle Studio. They were nice enough to gift me…
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Cleansing Ritual
A major component to any good skincare routine is having a cleanser. Cleansers are a way to dissolve the grime and grit after a long day and can be a great way to unwind. Like a lot of aspects of my self care routines, I’ve made an effort to slow them down and treat them…
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Lighting the Way
As you may have gathered, I’m a very sensory person. Look, touch, feel, taste and sound affect me on another level. It’s something that comes from many parts of who I am. Grounding my senses by focusing on each of them has become a huge part of what keeps me bright in times of darkness.…
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Allow me to Introduce Myself
Hi there, my name is Asta and I am an award winning actress & filmmaker based in New York City. In case you were wondering: I have my Sun in Scorpio, my Moon is in Cancer and my Ascending sign is in Aquarius—if you’re into that (which I sincerely hope you are). I currently reside in…
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And You See Me
One of the concepts I’ve been learning to navigate over the past few years is being “seen”. Those in the entertainment field are forced to reckon with this more than most and even develop ways of curating or “branding” themselves. When tackling issues of authenticity and anxiety, this is no easy task. Sure, if self…
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My Little Bunny Gia
As the title suggests, I wanted to write this week about my pet rabbit. Her name is Gia and she’s a spot lionhead mix. Her favorite treat is cilantro and for reasons I can totally understand, she is most chill when watching Joe Bob Briggs. I adopted her through a special drive 3 years ago…
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