Hello ma chérie!

I’m the heart behind Lola Chérie, a space where women 40+ come to reconnect with themselves, simplify their lives, and savor the small pleasures. Recently I was forced to take a pause from my career. Though this filled me with anxiety (who was I without my 9-to-5?), I realized that the “do it all” lifestyle I’d been chasing left me exhausted. Working full time, juggling family, caring for loved ones and trying to meet everyone else’s expectations left me burnt out physically, mentally and emotionally.

In my search for relief, I discovered the 80/20 principle: putting in 20% effort to achieve 80% of the results. And letting go of the rest! I started to declutter my schedule, my home and my mind. I learned to trust my intuition, set boundaries and prioritize my own needs. Along the way I also rediscovered the comforting rituals I loved as a girl — curling up with a good book, lifting weights to feel strong, journaling over a cup of tea. These practices brought me back to myself and sparked the idea for this blog.

What You’ll Find Here

To make it easy to explore, I’ve organized Lola Chérie into three categories that reflect what’s important to me:

  • Productivity – gentle productivity tips, organization hacks, minimalism and home systems that help you get more done with less effort. Think room‑by‑room decluttering checklists, capsule wardrobe planners and 80/20 time‑blocking guides.

  • Wellness – self‑care, mental health, fitness and nutrition resources to support your overall well‑being. You’ll find midlife self‑care routines, cycle‑syncing tips, restorative workouts and simple, nourishing recipes.

  • Leisure – cozy hobbies, books, fashion, creative pursuits and lifestyle inspiration that feed your soul. Expect book recommendations, seasonal hygge ideas, uniform dressing inspiration and journal prompts.

Whether you’re streamlining your home, craving deeper self‑care or looking for a new favorite novel, Lola Chérie is here to help you honor your needs and celebrate your journey.

Guiding Values

Everything I share is rooted in five core values:

  • Simplicity – freeing life from unnecessary complication and focusing on what matters most.

  • Efficiency – doing less but better through the 80/20 principle and thoughtful systems.

  • Comfort – prioritizing cozy rituals and small pleasures that make you feel at home.

  • Empowerment – listening to your intuition, setting healthy boundaries and honoring your needs.

  • Growth – embracing continuous improvement at a natural pace without the pressure of hustle culture.

These values remind me (and hopefully you) that it’s possible to achieve more by doing less — and that caring for yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to share this journey with you — one cup of tea, one decluttered drawer, and one newfound passion at a time.