Favorite Lifestyle Products: Reflecting Personal Style and Interests

A vintage silk robe from a small shop during my travels has become my most treasured lifestyle item. The deep sea green robe features hand-stitched floral patterns near its cuffs which have become thin from wear but maintain their elegant appearance. I use the robe as my daily attire when I sketch or need to unwind after a demanding day.

The robe embodies my beauty philosophy which celebrates imperfections over perfect newness because it carries the marks of time and experience. The robe shows me every day that being soft and powerful exist as equal strengths because it allows women to maintain their strength through gentle elegance.

A smartwatch has become the product that best reflects both my professional discipline and personal priorities. Its integration of biometric data, scheduling, and communication mirrors the precision-driven environment we work in at MacPherson’s. I rely on it to monitor heart rate variability and sleep quality, but also to receive supply chain alerts or meeting updates without distraction. The balance of health tracking and operational connectivity fits a lifestyle that values efficiency without losing focus on well-being.

What makes it meaningful is how it bridges the gap between medical insight and everyday living. The same technology that patients use to manage chronic conditions supports my ability to stay organized and grounded. It represents a belief that health technology should not be confined to clinical spaces—it should enhance daily function, promote accountability, and remind us that small habits often determine long-term wellness.

One lifestyle product that perfectly reflects my personal style is my Stanley tumbler. These days everyone has their emotional support water bottle, and mine happens to be my Stanley. It’s much more than just a trendy cup; it’s practical, aesthetic, and perfectly fits my on-the-go lifestyle. Whether I’m working, running errands, or filming content, it keeps me hydrated while still looking sleek. The design matches my minimal, functional style: clean lines, neutral tones, and high quality without being flashy. I’m big on routines and small luxuries that make everyday life easier, and the Stanley tumbler checks both boxes. It reminds me to prioritize wellness even when life gets busy. I also love that it’s sustainable! Reusable products like this help me cut down on single-use plastics, which aligns with my value of being mindful about consumption. It’s funny how something as simple as a water bottle can become a part of your identity, but for me, it represents balance between form and function, style and substance.

One lifestyle product I really connect with is my canvas tool bag. It’s not fancy, but it’s tough, practical, and built for long days—much like the work we do at Magic Pest Control. I use it to carry everything from notebooks and gloves to snacks and spare parts. Over time, it’s picked up stains and scuffs that almost tell their own story of job sites, late nights, and early mornings.

What makes it fit my lifestyle is its simplicity. I like things that earn their keep—useful, reliable, and not designed to be replaced every season. That bag reminds me that good work often comes from consistency and care, not flash. It’s a small symbol of the balance between grit and organization that keeps our business running strong.

A product that really fits my lifestyle is my Garmin smartwatch. Between managing our Austin pest control routes and staying connected with the team, I’m always on the move. The watch helps me keep track of calls, messages, and appointments without constantly checking my phone. It also tracks steps and heart rate, which keeps me accountable for staying active — something that can easily slip when running a business.

It represents me because I value efficiency and balance. I like tools that help me stay organized without overcomplicating things, and the Garmin does exactly that. It’s durable enough for long field days, smart enough to keep me on schedule, and simple enough to use while I’m out working with the crew. It’s a small piece of tech that quietly helps me keep everything — work and life — running smoothly.

One favorite lifestyle product is a pair of lightweight titanium eyeglass frames with photochromic lenses. They transition seamlessly from indoor clarity to outdoor sun protection, which fits a schedule that moves constantly between the clinic and community settings. The minimalist design reflects an appreciation for clean, functional aesthetics while maintaining durability for daily use.

What makes them a true reflection of personal style is how they balance practicality with refinement. They eliminate the need for switching between prescription glasses and sunglasses, reducing distraction and emphasizing efficiency—values that mirror our approach to patient care. The subtle adaptability of the lenses also serves as a reminder that good design should simplify life without calling attention to itself. In many ways, they embody the same principle that guides optical practice: clarity, comfort, and purpose in every detail.

My go-to lifestyle product is a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers. They’re rugged, a little overbuilt, and they take some breaking in — but once they do, they last forever and fit like they were made for you. That’s kind of how I approach work and life: I’d rather invest in something solid up front than keep replacing shortcuts.

They’re a good fit for me because I’m on my feet a lot, whether it’s running between meetings or poking around in nature for bug content ideas. They look polished enough for work but still practical — which is exactly the balance I aim for in how I run my business.

My favorite lifestyle product is a pocket-sized power bank. It’s one of those things that seems simple, but it perfectly fits how I live and work — always moving, often multitasking, and never far from a device that needs a quick boost. As both an attorney and a tech founder, my days can swing from client calls to product demos to late-night travel, and having reliable power in my pocket removes one small but constant source of friction.

It represents efficiency and preparedness — two values I try to carry into everything I do. I love tools that are small, smart, and genuinely useful, and this one checks all the boxes. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable, and that makes it a perfect reflection of my personal style and work ethic.

When I consider a lifestyle product that speaks to me, I find myself gravitating toward things that are practical, timeless, and have a sense of dependability, things that I bring to the table because of my experience working with precious metals. An example would be an elegant watch. It represents precision and patience, things that I attempt to incorporate into my own personal life as well as into my work with clients.

I also like good accessories, such as leather items or good bags. They get better with age and represent a blend of style and practicality, which I admire in how I live and work.

In the home, I love equipment and products that make daily life more enjoyable and purposeful. Whether it’s kitchen utensils or coffee makers, consuming meaningful, well-designed products makes me mindful to move more slowly and notice the details, a practice I bring with me into every choice I make.

Other items that speak to me are high-quality writing instruments, outdoor equipment, vintage sunglasses, and simple tech gadgets. They are useful, rugged, and significant, an expression of the same attention to care, dependability, and long-term mentality that informs my practice at Aurica.