History/Body Image: Working out has been a huge part of my life for as long as I remember but as I have gotten older it hasn’t been regulated in recreational sports so I have had to take the journey of figuring out what works for me. That journey has been very long with lots of ups and downs. I am not the girl that just doesn’t gain weight or looks amazing in a bikini after eating fried food. …
My Favorite Podcasts
This past year I have gotten into so many podcasts and I listen religiously! I love to have a variety on deck depending on my mood - sometimes I like to keep it light and fun with pop culture news, other times I like more educational options that talk about blogging, content creation, social networking and sometimes I like to go deep into the more self-help category. No matter what you like, there …
Our Kitchen and Living Room Reveal with The Mall Of Columbia
This post has been a long time coming and I am so excited that I can finally share 2 completed areas of our home! This fixer-upper has been a labor of love and it is so fun seeing it all come to life. It has not been the easiest process but we have learned a lot and are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to customize this home to our liking! Working with my family's construction company, …
SPF favorites for every occasion.
"I regret taking such good care of my skin" - said no one ever. We have heard it all of our lives -- "don't forget to put on sunscreen and reapply!" It has been ingrained in us since we were little and some of us listen and some of us don't, those who don't usually pay for it in the end. Either way, as I have gotten older I have more understood my mom's reasoning for protecting my skin and I …
How to Train Your Hair to Skip Washes and Keep It Healthy
Over the past few months, I have been training my hair to be able to go longer without washing it. By washing it less and less overtime the scalp begins to slow down the production of oils so it doesn't look as greasy as fast! It takes some time and patience to get to a point where you don't have to wash your hair every day or every other day but it is so worth it! I've noticed my hair is so much …
A Weekend in NYC
We had such a fun weekend celebrating my girlfriend Bachelorette in NYC! There were 19 of us so the maid of honor had a lot on her plate but she did such a great job planning everything and made it all go as smooth as possible! If you are planning a weekend in the city with a small or large group I am sharing where we stayed, what we did and the outfits I wore! Travel To NYC We took the …
4 Yummie Basics Styled Multiple Ways
Basics are the foundation of any good wardrobe, not only do they help to create multiple outfits but they never go out of style! You spend less money in the long run and over time feel more confident in the pieces you have and you only have to purchase something here and there to refresh your closet. I used to be obsessed with finding cute tops that were different from anything else I saw but …
Flintlock Dr. Fixer Upper
My friend reached out to me a few months after her and her husband finished up a fixer upper because she was struggling to pull the trigger on design decisions of their new home. She was feeling paralyzed as to how to create a comfortable and practical space for their everyday lives. This was my first opportunity to put my interior design chops to the test and I was beyond excited to get started! …
Insta-Worthy Shoot Locations In Baltimore
Having a blog for the past few years I am always looking for beautiful places to take photos, at this point I feel like an expert at it! I am always looking for amazing landscape, different textures, light-colored paint and just overall a uniqueness that is something other than red brick and green trees. It is always fun to come across a background that is really going to add the wow factor …
My Top 8 Tips to Successfully Selling on Poshmark
I decided to start selling my clothes on Poshmark when I found myself donating gently used clothing that was basically brand new. I love to shop (clearly haha) so when I am done with something or don't fit into something anymore it's nice to know someone else will be able to get use out of it and it's also very nice to make a little bit of money back. I have had some success with it so now I am …