I am happy (and a bit sad) to tell you that I'm going away for the next week. I'm heading to Mexico with my family and my sweet boyfriend, and I could not be more excited.

I also am going to be toting a very light bag as I'm going to be leaving my computer at home.


It feels like a huge and very strange step to leave something behind that I've grown so accustomed to, but I'm really looking forward to a chance to unplug and refuel.


So for the next week, The Lipstick Gospel will be strangely quiet, and I'm going to be spending the week with the people I love, soaking in some sun and some much-needed rest.


I hope you can do the same!

If you're looking for a little bit of reading material while I'm gone, here are a few tidbits. Just in case you haven't seen them.


– Ever wondered why it's called The Lipstick Gospel? Here's the story! 


– This is a post I wrote for Prodigal Magazine last week, all about what happens when you really get vulnerable.


– Click the “Photo” tab at the top of the page to see some of the photos I've taken around the world!


– Ever wonder who took the photos for The Lipstick Gospel? Wonder no more! Meet my friend Lacee. 


– Other questions? Here are some answers about what I do every day, how I began The Lipstick Gospel, and why I traveled the world.


And until I see you next, I hope that you have a week filled with laughter and peace and moments that are heavy with joy and attention.


All my love,


Stephanie