Giving Ourselves The Praise We Deserve
We deserve to give ourselves praise, to sit in our victories, no matter how small or big, and tell ourselves we are enough more often. Honestly, I’m getting too old not to be kinder to…
What I’m Loving Right Now-From Home to Beauty to Entertainment
Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a nice holiday break. Ours was interesting. Shane was exposed to Covid on Christmas Eve Eve so he was quarantined. I missed Christmas Eve with my family…
Last Minute Sporty Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Still in need of a holiday gift idea for the sporty and casual fella in your life? I’ve got you covered with this custom gift guide for him. I have to admit, I’m a heavy…
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Summer by the Sea Curated Look for the Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction
Winston Churchill once said, “we make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Over the years I’ve tried to give back professionally whenever possible, whether it be the…
I’ve Been Holding Onto a Really BIG Secret- I Landed a Literary Agent!
I’ve been holding onto this little secret of mine for the last few weeks. At first it was because it felt so surreal that I just wanted to savor every minute but as time went…
The Promise I Made to Myself For My Sister
My sister’s story has been woven with mine to make a quilt, telling a story of love, family, immense sorrow, resilience and courage. Fourteen years ago, after my sister passed away, I made a promise…
Braver With Age + Writing With Courage
There is a quote I stumbled upon recently that gave me pause. “What would you write if you weren’t afraid?” I’m going to come clean and say I have been afraid most of my life….
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My Ten Year House Anniversary + Modern Coastal Tour
It was ten years ago today that my husband and I closed on our home. It was a dream come true after not being homeowners for over four years. It was surreal and both of…
Cozy + Classic Holiday Gift Guide for Her
This cozy and classic holiday gift guide for her might be coming at the perfect time. If you are anything like me you find yourself still surfing the web for some last minute gift ideas…
Cozy + Classic Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Are you still looking for gift ideas for him? Well, I have the perfect cozy and classic holiday gift guide. The best part, you don’t have to leave the house! You can snuggle on the…
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City Farmhouse and Co. Fall Sale-Our Biggest Pillow Sale Yet!
Let me be the first to wish you a happy fall! In some ways I can’t wait until fall rolls around to soak in the slower pace and in other ways I want to hold…
You Will Never Guess What I Have Been Up To
Time, there never seemed to be enough of it until now. We have been faced with unprecedented circumstances and most of us have nothing but time. I will admit, the first week I was in…