DIY TUSCAN VASE
I spent last weekend hitting up the local thrift stores to find some GOLD! And when I say gold, I mean cheap vases for $2 or less. As you’ve probably heard by now, I’m in the process of planning my...
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WEDDING PLANNING PT. 2 (12 months)
August 21st marked one year until our wedding day. And while I’m about 1 month over due on this post, I wanted to share what I’ve been up to since then. One year from our wedding date and we...
WEDDING PLANNING Pt. 1
14 Months Before The Wedding… TABLE OF CONENTS WEDDING VENUE PHOTOGRAPHER DJ CATERER MONTH OF PLANNER BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL Wedding planning has been interesting… to say the least. Quarantine has thrown a rift into all of our lives, and it...
DIY BRIDESMAID BOXES
I’m a year out from my wedding and I’ve already knocked out a ton of tasks on my bride “to-do” list. Although there were many things to consider, picking my bridesmaids and maid of honor was the very first one...
DIY: FIREPLACE REFRESH WITH PEEL & STICK TILES
Our new little rental home is starting to come together. Slowly, it’s starting to feel like us again. During the past two months we’ve come across a few areas of our home that need a little TLC. One of them...
LAYERED GODIVA & OREO MINI PUDDING CUPS
I love the holidays so much. Not only does it give you a chance to reconnect with friends and loved ones, it also is the perfect time to flex those fancy cooking skills of yours. Fall holds so many...
HARVEST SANGRIA COCKTAIL RECIPIE
The Holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to start the celebrations. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, no holiday party is complete without a festive cocktail. I was looking for a simple recipe for my Friendsgiving, something...
DIY: RENTAL FRIENDLY KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PEEL & STICK WALLPAPER
Hi friends! I’m back on the blog after a long week and weekend. Little life update: I’m now working two jobs and running the blog, so I apologize for my inconsistency posting on here. I wanted to take today...
DINING ROOM PRINTS + WHAT I USED
I believe the dining room is the best place to incorporate a more refined tone. But just because it’s a bit more proper than the other areas of the home doesn’t mean it has to be stuffy. That’s why I...
DIY PALLET BENCH
Apologies for the late post on this! I wanted to make sure I had the perfect little space before I shared any pictures or recommendations since I have the tendency to change things last minute. Which- in this case-...
MY TOP 5 FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN TULUM
It’s been a while since I wrote about Tulum. I’m still day dreaming about the day I get to visit this bohemian paradise once again. After flipping through some photos from our trip last December, I became very nostalgic, and...
TOP 5 FAVORITE TRAVEL PRODUCTS
As you know I’m no stranger to travel. I’ve done quite a bit of it in my days and have – almost – perfected packing the perfect amount. During my experience traveling I’ve found a few products that have help...
7 MUST TRY ADVENTURES IN TULUM, MEXICO
Hi people! I’m back at it with another Tulum blog post after getting more requests on what to do / see. Tulum, Mexico truly has a little slice of my heart. And while Tulum has developed a reputation for its...
DIY: BOHO BEACH PICNIC
It can be difficult to navigate the weather during Spring in the Carolina’s. However this weekends forecast in Oak Island called for sunny skies and high temperatures. Ben & I each took a day off from work, and decided to...
TOP 5 HIDDEN GEMS IN MOROCCO
Morocco has been one of my favorite destination’s to travel. After traversing the Sahara Desert , Fez, and Tangier for a week I’ve discovered a new found appreciation for this country, it’s landscape, and it’s culture. There is so much...
27 LESSONS FROM TURNING 27
What better time to check in and reflect, than on a birthday. The meaning of birthday celebrations changes year to year, and as we get older the term “birthday” looses it’s lust. I still think birthday’s should be celebrated,...
THE MOST INSTAGRAM WORTHY SPOTS IN TULUM
If you want a slice of heaven, pack your bags and head to Mexico. Drive 2 hours south and you’ll find yourself in Tulum, Mexico, one of the most “Instagrammable” destinations in the world. I visited Tulum over the...
TULUM CENOTES: THE LOCALS GUIDE
As part of the Yucitan Penninsula, Tulum has some of the best underwater sinkholes, or cenotes (pronounced “seh-Noh-tez”). These natural formations happen when limesone is gradually eroded or a cave collapses, opening a window to a new beautiful world. Cenotes...
THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO TULUM & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you have followed along on my travels, or are simply reading this because you're looking for your next adventure, please bare with me as I break-it-down for you. This post is a comprehensive guide to Tulum- where to sleep, eat, drink, travel tips / tricks, and all the exciting adventures surrounding the beautiful town.
Lemon Dill Salmon Cakes with roasted red pepper cream sauce
Salmon is easily my favorite fish to cook. I used to binge eat teriyaki glazed salmon almost on a nightly basis which made my husband dislike it for a time. So lately I’ve been searching for new ways to cook...
Butternut Squash + Kale Hash Skillet
I think I’ll rename this my “perfect instagram recipe.” Ben & I have been focusing on our health lately and what intentional eating looks like. As we introduce more nourishing foods into our diet, we will also be experimenting with...