Surprise!! We eloped! Lu and I are officially husband and wife. Just kidding :) Now that I’ve caught your attention, let’s talk about this amazing experience Lu and I recently had. A fellow creative and photographer, Sarah Noele, reached out through Instagram and needed models for a shoot. Hence, why we’re here. Today I’ll be sharing with y’all our experience, a little behind the scenes, and photos from the elopement shoot! The mastermind behind this all is Sarah. I’ve been following her for a long time and truly admire her work. When she reached out, we instantly knew we had to jump on this o ..read more

Houseplants, seem like the easiest creatures to care for: minimal watering, some sunlight exposure, and voila that’s it. In reality, that’s actually not the case. Houseplants can be super tricky, some requiring more water and nutrients than others. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve become a crazy plant lady over the quarantine. Lu and I have about 35 plants (wild, I know) in our home and we’re always tempted to buy more. Today I’ll be sharing with you guys 5 low-maintenance houseplants you need in your home and how to take care of them. I’ll also be breaking down everything from PH ..read more

I’ve been blogging a little over three years now and finally feel as though I know what I’m actually doing. I jumped into this with no prior knowledge on how create a blog or build an SEO friendly website. Now that I have a consistent following and have built this little community, I’d like to think I’ve honed in on my creative process. Today I’ll be sharing with you guys how I brainstorm and create my content as well as some tips you can follow to build a more consistent, creative content calendar. Your creative process blueprint will go through many phases and changes. There is SO much that ..read more

When I first started blogging in 2018, I paid little to no attention to creating an email list. I simply thought I could reach my readers natively though social media blasts and announcements. I’ve learned a lot over the last few years when it comes to blogging and marketing. One of the most important aspects I’ve been focusing on with my blog lately is growing and maintaining a strong email list. As a marketing professional, I’ve seen first hand how important email marketing is. Email is a proven method for reaching prospects and cultivating long term relationships with your audience. Today I ..read more

If you’re like me and part of the #curlygirlgang you know the struggles when it comes to doing your hair. It never comes out the same every day, it does what it wants, and heat and humidity are your worst enemies. I personally have been through hell and back with my hair in the last ten years. I’ve dyed it multiple times to the point where my curls were fried from the harsh chemicals. I’ve straightened my hair so much in the past that I’ve damaged my natural curl pattern. I was fed up and frustrated with my hair, so I decided to make a change. In the last few years, I’ve made a more conscious ..read more

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, birthday party, or housewarming party, there has to be alcohol involved if you want to have a good time. There are many things I’ve learned though years of bartending. Rule #1: you need to have all the necessary spirits and liquors to accommodate your guests and make them happy. There’s nothing worse than when you go out to a bar or a party and they don’t have what you typically drink. I just recently moved into a new apartment and the first thing I recently furnished was our bar cart… don’t judge. As a bartender, my bar cart is something I take pride in ..read more

Date night has a different meaning nowadays. With this quarantine in place, it’s easy to get comfortable in your relationship and slip into the routine of doing nothing. From binging Netflix to playing the same board games, there’s only so much you and your significant other can do to entertain each other. These five date night in ideas are perfect to surprise you and your significant other. From romantic intimate dates to more relaxed and creative date ideas, there’s a little something for everyone. {THE AND} Couples Edition I’m a big fan of open conversation and constant communication. Some ..read more

It seems as though all my friends are hundred of miles away during this quarantine. As much as I try to stay in contact with everyone, I’ll admit it’s been difficult at times. In the midst of dealing with our own personal agendas, sometimes we get carried away and forget to reach out to others. Today I’m sharing with y’all four ways to connect with your friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little Words Project Show your friend you’re thinking about them by sending them words of encouragement that they can wear! Little Words Project creates handcrafted bracelets with inspirational words and me ..read more

Your girl graduated from college debt-free! Yep, you read that right. Now you may be asking yourself, “How did she do this?” I’ll be honest and say it wasn’t easy. I put a lot of pressure and stress on myself for the past few years, but it was totally worth it! Today I’ll be giving you guys a bit of insight on my experience in college, the struggles I had to go through, and how I ultimately managed to graduate from college debt-free. A Little bit of Background Story: I remember my senior year of high school, being absolutely anxious when it came time to apply to college. Honestly, I didn’t kn ..read more

Love is in the air my friends. If you’re like me and in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is always a fun day to show your significant other how much you love and care about them. If you’re single, I believe Valentine’s Day is your day to be selfish and spoil yourself and your loved ones. Today I want to give you guys a little bit of insight into my relationship and give you some relationship advice as to how it’s been successful and what works for us. Now keep in mind, I’m no couples counselor or Dr. Phil, but I’ve had my fair share of relationships and am a bartender, so I guess that makes me ..read more