When I was just a little, tiny thing, my mom would put me in pageants and fix my hair herself. Eventually, she found her calling as a hairdresser. I did not follow her career path, but I have always enjoyed helping her test out products, play with new tools, and getting my hair did on … Continue reading Top 5 Hair Care Products

Who loves a delicious, hot, & cheesy casserole this time of year?! Yeah, me too, a little too much.  I like to try new recipes and tweak them just a bit to my liking. Cooking is very therapeutic for me, and Jon loves when I am inspired in the kitchen, especially if carbs are involved. I … Continue reading Beef & Cheddar Casserole

Jon and I took off in a Mustang through Willamette Valley. Luckily, a girl I went to high school with (who lives in Portland now) reached out on Instagram and told me about a couple of her favorite wineries – Domaine Serene and Stoller. We saw a sign for Stoller and immediately pulled over. The … Continue reading Oregon Part II: Depoe Bay & Our Engagement

Once we arrived in Portland, we jumped in an Uber with our driver Tage, which Jon pronounced like “sage” and was quickly corrected. Evidently, you pronounce it, Tah-geee. After a very quiet Uber ride, we safely arrived at our quirky hotel – McMenamins Crystal Hotel. Each room has its own theme inspired by a song … Continue reading Oregon Part I: Portland

“My mother is a woman like no other. She gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly she loved me unconditionally.” - Unknown About a month ago, my sister in law called me to let me know my mom’s husband had … Continue reading This One is for You, Mom

I am extremely introverted – this does not mean I am not social. Introversion and social anxiety are two completely different things. I am very social, but being around people constantly is not what recharges me. I need alone time where I can relax and refocus. Sometimes we overwhelm ourselves with work, social obligations, and … Continue reading “Too Busy” is a Myth

A couple of months ago, Jon and I scheduled a 5:30 am flight to New York which sounds insane because if you know us, you know that neither of us function very well in the morning. We also both tend to get into vacay mode a little too early, meaning we stayed out having margaritas … Continue reading 48 Hours in New York

A few nights ago, someone asked me “What would you want us to know about you?” This was in a group setting and I had lots of pairs of eyes looking back at me. I never claim to be the best speaker (especially while battling a cold and a runny nose) and I am notorious for coming … Continue reading What do you want people to know about you?

"There will always be a desire for something new, fresh and innovative, as well as a yearning and respect for timeless elegance and beauty." ~ Helena Christensen One of the greatest compliments I have ever received was someone saying I was “timeless.” I thought about it for a second and asked, “What do you mean by … Continue reading Why the Title?