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With Valentine’s Day only a month away, it is time to start thinking about what you will gift your valentine on the most romantic day of the year! Of course, it can’t just be anything. Your gift has to show that you love and appreciate your person in a way that only you can and […]
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It is finally cold enough in Charlotte that I can order all the long sleeve dresses, sweaters, and layering options I have been eyeing all season in the Rent the Runway app. Winter is my time to shine style-wise, and what a way to kick it off with these three looks that can also be […]
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Everyone has their go-to items they take with them on trips. Long gone are the days of security blankets and stuffed animals to provide comfort while away from home (at least I think those days are gone… no judgment here). Instead, I rely on a few key items that keep me organized and comfortable in […]
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Decorating for winter versus Christmas is a harder task than you may realize. Similar to how a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square, winter is not Christmas even though Christmas embodies winter elements. In my experience, I have found that it is important to do five things when decorating for […]
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Introduction Excitement pumped in my chest as I waited to pick up my race packet at 7:30 AM, an hour and a half before the race began. My fingers stung underneath my mittens and my athletic leggings did nothing to protect me from the frozen metal of the bench where I sat not-so-patiently. The temperature […]
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“As we sit in a train station in Colmar, I am endlessly thankful. We are only halfway through our honeymoon journey, and I feel as if I’ve experienced more in the past seven days than I have in a long time. My appreciation for people has grown in a way I did not foresee. Human […]
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Ian bought a sword in October. As far as weaponry goes, I don’t know anyone else who can spit facts about any given item like my husband can. Granted, I can say that about most topics because Ian is a walking, talking encyclopedia with an endless store of trivia. With this being said, I was […]
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Winter fashion is the best fashion. There I said it. Away with the casual tank tops and sandals and in with polished layers and thick fabrics. When you walk outside and feel the cool air on your cheeks, the second thing you should think about after “Is the Uber worth the cost to stay warm?” […]
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The art of gift giving fulfills a part of me that I can’t quite put my finger on. The audible gasp of excitement that comes after a dear friend rips away tissue paper practically gives me the ability to fly. Maybe it’s my natural urge to nurture and provide. Maybe it’s the not-so-everyday specialness that […]
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The art of gift giving fulfills a part of me that I can’t quite put my finger on. The audible gasp of excitement that comes after a dear friend rips away tissue paper practically gives me the ability to fly. Maybe it’s my natural urge to nurture and provide. Maybe it’s the not-so-everyday specialness that […]
