For the month of February, I committed to taking Sundays off of Instagram and it’s honestly been amazing for my productivity, creativity, and ability to relax. To be honest, Instagram doesn’t really fuel my inspiration. I really find myself drawn to Pinterest for finding ideas and saving those for days where I need a little…
2021
When You Know, You Know: Celebrating 10 Years Together
Several years ago, right before our wedding, I decided to write a post about how David and I met. We’re now celebrating our 10 year anniversary, which seems equal parts impossible and like time is a thief. With that in mind, here is a look back at how we met and how we have navigated…
A Local Valentine’s Gift Guide for Raleigh, NC
While I’m not a big fan of celebrating Valentine’s Day, I do take the opportunity to celebrate my friends, family, and my very favorite life partner and our two fluffy boys. With that in mind, I wanted to share some great gift ideas featuring my favorite local shops and artisans in and around Raleigh, NC!…
A Custom Foundation Session at Colette Skincare
Over the past few years, I have made a point of focusing on using better skincare and make up products, particularly ones with clean ingredients. I also enjoy finding locally owned companies, and bonus points when those companies are women-owned and operated. I was recently invited to a custom foundation session at Colette Skincare in…
2021 Goal: Visiting All 100 Counties in NC
Five years ago, I rebranded my website to include articles and features focused on my favorite parts of my home state of North Carolina. Over the last five years, I’ve enjoyed sharing travel guides across the state, and you may find those here. To be quite honest, last year I lost some of the enjoyment…





