augustnoa blog

catch up with ally volume 4

by Ally Lei

let’s catch up on all things that happened in august aka our birthday month.

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catch up with ally volume 3

by Ally Lei

let’s catch up on all the unbelievable things that happened in July….

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catch up with ally volume 2

by Ally Lei

everything from what’s behind the scenes at augustnoa to our recent trip to Asia - let’s catch up.

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catch up with ally volume 1

by Ally Lei

kicking off a new series where I take you behind the scenes and show you everything that our team is working on at augustnoa, think of it as a coffee chat with friends.

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3 expert tips to achieve a zero-waste home in collaboration with Redfin

by Ally Lei

3 expert tips to achieve a zero-waste home in collaboration with Redfin

with summer right around the corner, consumers have been thinking of ways to be more environmentally friendly. however, the idea of creating a zero waste home can feel overwhelming. with so many household items creating waste on a daily basis, where should you even begin? to help you start making little eco-friendly changes in your home, Redfin reached out to us and other sustainability enthusiasts to share the best tips on achieving a zero waste home. below are the top 3 tips

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april edit

by Ally Lei

our april intention is finding balance. what we’re listening to, watching to and reading that is moving us forward in the month of april.

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january edit

by Ally Lei

our january intention is to pursue joy. create and find joy in the small moments. what we're listening to, dancing to, watching and reading that spark joy in the month of january.

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fall style by augustnoa

by Ally Lei

elevated everyday outfits by augustnoa. look good & feel good.

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augustnoa launch party

by Ally Lei

after 2.5+ years, augustnoa is finally live! we kicked off the celebration in wicker park with friends and family on wednesday, august 18th. thank you for joining us on the big day!

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quarantine edition: staying sane

by Ally Lei

What day is it? Honestly, I've lost track, weekends and weekdays are all the same. I get the feeling in my head too often "I can't do this anymore." But I remind myself that by staying home, we can make this end sooner, rather than later.

I will now forever treasure hand sanitizer, toilet paper, workout classes, bars and restaurants, and of course, human interaction. Below you'll find a few things that are keeping me sane during this crazy time. Let me know what's bringing you a spark of joy.

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augustnoa travels, Todos Santos

by Ally Lei

augustnoa travels to Todos Santos. Beautiful sunsets, untouched beach and fresh seafood - perfect for your next romantic getaway.

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augustnoa travels, Mexico City

by Ally Lei

augustnoa travels to Mexico City. Where to find the best tacos and seafood.

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