*Thanks to the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this post* My 9-5 life has been crazy busy and there isn't much time for a weeklong vacation, so I've been intentional about exploring my own backyard for fall getaways. The NC coast is full of fun, history, wildlife, and good eats so it was a no brainer to head there to relax, decompress and rest. I chose to spend a weekend in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach. Although they share the same island, they have such different vibes. Also, the area is very lowkey, so it has a very aut ..read more

 When researching things to do in Oahu, Hawaii it was evident that my trip wouldn't be complete without a hike. As a plus sized person, I've never hiked before, so I was very strategic when choosing a trail on the Big Island. We decided to hike the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail because it was paved and the trail was only 2.4 miles roundtrip. I was a little overwhelmed prepping for my first hike because I began to question my ability to hike and if I had the stamina to complete the hike. After scrolling through tons of articles, I couldn't find one that specially catered to plus sized women l ..read more

Oa'hu, Hawaii Travel Journal Date: 02/04/2022 Time: 9:30 am Location: Alamoana Beach Park, Oa'hu, Hawaii Hello Travel Thoughts, Some experiences are unreal and spending this week in Oa'hu feels like a dream. There's a magic in the air here that I can't really describe. I don't if it's the views, the slow pace, the water, the people, or the fresh seafood that the source of this island's beauty or if it's all of those things combined. Whatever it is, I wish I could bottle it up and bring it back home with me. Right now, I'm sitting on the beach watching my mom, her close friend, and my Cam B ..read more

 Seattle Travel Journal Date: 10/11/2021 Time: 9:32 am Location: Seattle, Washington  Hello Travel Thoughts, I remember during my trip to Cuba in 2019, Kenyatta continuously referred to travel as the spice of life. I wasn’t quite sure what she meant by it until this trip to Seattle. Travel is the flavor of my life, it’s the razzle dazzle, the garnishment, & the salt & pepper to taste lol.   I didn’t realize how much fulfillment travel has brought to my life until I did some self reflection at the Pike Place Market pier. The scenery, the people, the fresh flower ..read more

1. Confidence Boost Confidence comes from pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. During your boudoir session, you feel beautiful, fearless, strong, and SEXY AF! 2. Your Excuse to Buy New Lingerie Need an excuse to go shopping? A boudoir shoot is a perfect reason! Lingerie shopping is an underrated luxury; there are so many textures, styles, and accessories to help accentuate every curve of your body. Check out some of my favorite plus size lingerie HERE! 3. Celebrate Your Sexy & Step Into Your Femininity  Oftentimes, we get caught up in our objective roles; mom, wife, sister ..read more

Happy New Year Curvee Sisters! I've started typing this post numerous times but each time I started the words didn't feel authentic. So here's my first post of 2021...a therapeutic brain dump. I hope you enjoy reading it and maybe some of you can relate. Last year, while everyone was excited for 2020 and praising it for being the year of vision, clarity, etc. I openly told my therapist that I wasn't feeling it. I struggled to create goals last year, I was unsure about the trip itinerary, and I had a uneasy feeling like shit just wasn't going to be all peaches and cream like everyone was en ..read more

Tis' the season to shower your travel friends with gifts they'll not only love but use while they're exploring the world. Travel looked a little different for travelers this year, but we're all optimistic that we'll be flying the high skies soon. If you're looking for a gift for your friend or significant other who loves travel, you're in the right place! A Travel Journal - Whether your favorite traveler is a novice or an expert traveler who proclaims that the world is their home, they will enjoy a travel journal to write out the their feelings and experiences while abroad.  Ex ..read more

Photographer: Eagle Vision Photography I remember talking to my business partner in late-March as the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S. We joked about the cheap flights and started making plans to take full advantage of the travel deals and discounts. I never imagined 2 months later, I'd test positive for coronavirus.  This blog post will be everything I needed when I first tested positive. I shuffled through many blog posts and YouTube videos but I didn't find one that gave me reassurance that I'd recover or that was written/recorded by a person who was positive; most ..read more

Eagle Vision Photography Have you been hard on yourself lately? Don't feel bad, I have been hard on myself these last few weeks too. Often times we can be our on worst critics. I can't say whether that's a bad thing or just a part of life. What I am sure of is I've been intentional about breaking my habit of negative self talk. For this looks like giving myself grace and turning to positive affirmations. Whether you're looking to boost your self-esteem, self love, or if you want to add some positivity to your morning routine, I hope these affirmations will empower you to be your be ..read more

Skirt: Eloquii, Jacket: Eloquii, Top:Lands' End Hey Babes! Today is the last day of 2019 and the last day of this decade. As much as I'd like to complain about how sucky 2019 has been, in reality, this year was full of more life wins than losses. Plus, we made it to the end so it couldn't have been that bad...right? Earlier this month my therapist and I revisited my 2019 goals to assess how much I'd accomplished (or not) this year. To my surprise out of the 6 goals listed, I completed 4! I encourage you to take a look back at the goals you set out at the beginning of the year to really meas ..read more