I wasn't expecting to post today (especially involving Christmas) but after walking through Kirkland's I wanted to give you a heads up. Their new holiday line looks really good. It's probably the best I have seen from them and it is worth your time to check it out. I happen to be very traditional and rustic when it comes to holiday decorating, so I immediately gravitated towards the wall art pictured above. I am constantly buying frames and signs for my home, which drives my

While working in retail there is constant competition- between brands, stores, and of course co-workers. But only recently did the quote below actually sink in (when in reality it should have been posted at my desk much sooner). I am sharing it today because I don't want it to take you 10+ years to figure this one out... Be confident in who you are. Don't be like me and try to follow everyone else. Find what makes you unique and be proud of it. For me, I am incredibly passion

If you are a mom like me, chances are your refrigerator is covered in super hero magnets, zoo animals, precious artwork, and alphabet letters. So it is a bonus when I find some blank space for things I love like the magnets above from P. Graham Dunn. I found them at a local Hallmark for $5 each and I pretty much wanted the entire display. However, I walked away with my three favorites and they have been on my fridge making me smile for the past few months. What I love most ab

Question: How does one look natural, genuine, relaxed, happy, and somewhat cool during a photo shoot? Answer: I have absolutely no idea! My first mini session was last month and I was nothing but a ball of nerves. Despite having my lucky jean jacket and a venti coffee in hand, it still felt super awkward to pose for photos. Fortunately for me, the photographer was a friend of mine who just kept making me laugh. So tonight I am sending a huge thank you and lots of love to Meli

Fun fact…I am a huge fan of collaborations. It introduces customers to new lifestyle brands or causes, while typically creating some amazing limited edition items. Case and point: Madewell and FEED. Last week while scrolling through Instagram I was genuinely excited to see an announcement for the new #madewellxfeed capsule collection. I immediately clicked the "link in their bio" to check out what had been designed. Here is the best part- every time you purchase one of these