One of the best aspects of being in retail are the questions you get asked on where to shop and why. Today I am honing in on one of my favorite brands, OshKosh B'gosh, and why I have been telling every mom in Houston to check out their denim walls. Some of you are probably thinking I am a bit biased, since I know the amazingly talented people who make and sell them to you. But trust me- this is my own point of view on a brand I couldn't love and/or shop more. So let’s get s

I am mixing it up a bit today. As of last week I finally have a Chipotle Mexican Grill in my neighborhood and I am sharing why I think it’s time to give this company a second chance. I actually discovered Chipotle back in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the overall ease of the concept and of course their food. I then remained a loyal customer for the next 11 years until the “outbreak” (that we are all aware of) took place. So this past Sunday when my husband suggested

This morning's quote could not be more accurate for my current situation. Launching my own business, putting myself out into the world and attempting to learn social media (when I am nothing but old school) has proven challenging for sure. But I am not giving up and neither should you. Each day may seem tougher then the one before, but I think that's all part of the entrepreneurial journey. So if you are reading this and feel a bit lost- know that I am a bit lost with you. I

Today I am sending a huge thank you to the customer service team, specifically Jordan, at The Home T. Most of you have probably heard of this awesome company or already own one of the state tee's that made them famous. Here's why I am saying thank you... Months ago I realized that the only t-shirt I wanted for an upcoming Disney trip was the castle design from TheHomeT.com. I had seen it on friends prior and loved it. It was quintessentially me...grey, super soft, a simple ye

Truth be told I am not a jewelry person and never have been. But one night my best friend invited me to a party, and to my surprise I fell in love with Chloe + Isabel. Everything about it blew me away- the brand, the values, and of course the product. It was also a bonus that Johnna (the Merchandiser showcasing the assortment) was knowledgeable, polite, and incredibly passionate about her role within C+I. That type of passion always impacts me, and I ended up buying a ring an

One of the questions you are always asked as a manager is “when can I get promoted?” Let’s be honest, I used to ask my bosses that all the time. But there was always one answer I would give to my team, and that was anticipation. Knowing that every organization is different and tangible goals will vary, anticipation is an aspect I hope can reach many. So what do I mean by this? I, personally, always knew that my team was ready for the next level when I no longer had to ask que