Half of my closet is black. A quarter of my closet is white. A quarter of my closet is brown. The rest is a mix of colors. Many people don’t ever mix the three colors together let alone add nav...
I’ve always loved the juxtaposition of clean and classic to distressed and messy. That’s also why I love wearing my hair long and curly most days. It just feels too perfect and stuffy when ev...
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What would it look like to combine business with the magic of a music festival? Retail Global asked this strangely good question and came up with Retail Fest , and I'm beyond excited to be a par...
I am beyond thrilled to share that I have been selected as one of the top 50 bloggers and influencers for the 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Awards . It is an honor and a sweet surprise to be recognized, ...
A long time ago, when I was 25 years old (I’m 38 now), I had the desire to start a blog. I had nothing earth-shattering to say, but I knew I had something to offer the world. So, I created a ti...
This post contains affiliate links. As I’m getting older, lines are starting to appear on my face. I’ve learned that many of these fine lines are a result of sleeping on my side and stomach...
Confidence is a tricky feeling to master; so many different things can impact it, most notably, your appearance. A great deal of what contributes to how confident you feel about your appearance i...
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The best gifts for single parents come in the form of service. As a single mother of two, I’m always wishing I had another pair of hands or more hours in the day. So, if you’re looking to giv...
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‘Tis the season for cute, cozy holiday jammies! There’s nothing better than curling up with some hot chocolate, freshly popped popcorn, in cozy Christmas pajamas for a holiday movie. Wouldn�...
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Dear _____, You don’t know me, but I’ve been praying for you and your family since the day you held your baby in your arms and have continued to pray even though you cannot hold your baby i...
This post is sponsored by Garnet Hill. It feels good to be back in the office, especially as the SVP of Brand Marketing for DYPER™. It has been so fun to meet everyone and to work collaborati...
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Last week, I had the chance to share my story of how I went from being an influencer to SVP of Brand Marketing for DYPER™ on my friend Brett Thornton’s podcast, Just stories with BT . I opene...
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My dear friend Sam Harper has launched an incredible and supportive podcast called ‘Journey to Alignment. ’ The goal of the podcast is to share various journeys of healing and finding true se...
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Funny story - The man that married me 14 years ago asked me to be on his podcast and share about rebuilding myself after divorce. Pretty crazy, eh? I count Ron Merrell as a dear friend even tho...
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After running a couple of errands today, I popped into a boutique to snag a gift for my mom for Mother’s Day. Minutes later, I had found something (ironically, the store is called FOUND), and t...
In recent years, I have spent more of my time updating Instagram instead of this blog, but I’d like to change that. This is the one place where all of my content is truly mine, easily accessibl...
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This tiny corner of the internet began at the age of 24 as a place for me to express the things I’m passionate about. I never had any aspirations for it to become a business or be anything bigg...
This post is sponsored by Gigi Pip . Hats say something. They make a statement. They are more than just protection from the sun. They are a style conversation waiting to happen. I adore hats,...
It may not rain in Arizona all too much, but it’s not going to stop me from being prepared. This Eddie Bauer jacket is too cute not to own. It cinches at the waist to give you a figure and it...
Introducing sustainable footwear that doesn’t leave a footprint and looks cool. AVRE is a new footwear company founded by women that seeks to inspire women from all walks of life to live a m...