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Krupa Patel

Krupa Patel is the founder and editor-in-chief of Elegant & Driven — a journal for living beautifully and building boldly. Designer, author, certified health coach, and investor writing about elegant living, intentional design, and financial freedom.
110 Articles

The Home Wellness Edit: 15 Products That Support Better Everyday Routines

Small rituals shape our days more than big overhauls ever could. This…

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The Art of the Weekend: Protecting Your Time Off

By Friday afternoon, the weekend can already be spoken for. Errands that…

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15 Pantry Organization Products for a High-Protein, High-Fiber Kitchen

A well-organized pantry makes healthy eating so much easier. When your protein-rich…

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The Commonplace Book: Keeping What You Read

Every reader knows the moment. A single line in a book says…

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The Elegant & Driven Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Every holiday season, the same question arrives in every household: what do…

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The Trench Coat Edit: Classic Styles That Last Decades

Some pieces follow fashion, and a very few simply outlast it. The…

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21 Luxury Gifts Worth Giving When You Know the Person Well

Anyone can spend a lot of money on a gift. Spending it…

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Strength Training After 40: A Gentle Beginner’s Framework

There is a quiet moment many of us reach after 40, when…

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The Elegant Long-Haul Flight Edit: 15 Things That Make Flying More Comfortable

The travelers who step off a long flight looking composed are not…

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