Meet Rachel
Born in Queens, New York but then mostly raised in New Jersey, where I still live, I do consider myself a New Yorker at heart (and Francophile in spirit). It was during my formative high school years that AOL, Geocities, and blogging became a thing and after I made my first, real website at 15-years-old (thanks Dawson's Creek for inspiring me!) and eventually my own blog, I fell in love with web design. Fast forward twenty-five years later and here I am currently working as a UX Designer.. and still blogging.
I started Hello, Chelly on a whim in 2011 but of all the blogs I've had and closed* over the years, this is the one that's stuck with me in my adult years. Writing and designing has always been this creative and therapeutic outlet for me and showcases a more forthcoming side of my introverted self.
My hobbies include: reading, travel, fashion, binge-watching TV shows, film photography, interior design, and exploring local spots for good food/coffee/ice cream. Expect all of the above to be featured on my blog 😊
*My OG blog was withoutwords.net and if you've stuck around with me since then -- thank you!
Fast Facts
| Favorite Foods Ramen, pizza, ice cream, seafood, french fries |
Favorite Colors Lavender, blush pink, chocolate brown |
Favorite Movies Before Sunset, Willow, Avengers: Endgame |
| Favorite Band/Singer Incubus, Paramore, Yuna, Laufey, James Bay |
Favorite Books How to Love by Katie Cotugno, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, (see full list) |
#1 TV Shows (of all time) Grey's Anatomy, Fringe, Orphan Black, Crash Landing on You, Heartland |
| Shopping J.Crew, Celine, Aritzia, Everlane, Longchamp |
Travel Wish List Japan, Italy, South America, Prague, Greece, Portugal |
Fictional Boyfriends Pacey Witter, Rowan Whitethorn, Daemon Black, Jace Herondale |
Words to Live By
“I’m a work-to-live not a live-to-work type of person.”
Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Forever, Interrupted. |
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