The Fourth of July hits a little differently when you’re older, wiser, and still fabulous. Gone are the days of chasing sparklers barefoot and eating suspicious potato salad at someone’s uncle’s cookout (we’ve all been there). Now? I’m lighting up the grill and the group chat, preferably while wearing something with stars, glitter, and a …
Continue reading 🎆 Stars, Stripes & Sparkle: My Kind of Patriotism
Hey friends, Let’s talk travel! Whether you’re jetting off for a weekend getaway or a full-blown soul-searching escape (cue Liz Gilbert in Eat, Pray, Love), one thing is certain: packing shouldn’t feel like preparing for battle. As someone who’s learning to embrace a lifestyle that blends comfort, intention, and a little sparkle wherever I go, …
Let’s settle this once and for all. Or… maybe we'll just sip some coffee or tea and talk about it. Are you up before the sun, sipping your coffee or tea in total peace, feeling like you’ve already won the day by 8 a.m.? Or are you most alive after dark, buzzing with creativity while …
You know that feeling when you wake up and something just clicks? The coffee tastes better, the playlist hits harder, and suddenly you’re organizing closets or plotting how to finally launch that side hustle. Yeah, that kind of energy. When I’m riding that wave of motivation, I always circle back to one scripture that feels like …
Continue reading My Go-To Scripture When I’m Feeling Motivated
Let’s get one thing straight: 57 is not the new 27—it’s better. Because now I’ve got fewer insecurities, better shoes, and absolutely no tolerance for nonsense. This glow-up? Oh honey, it’s not about Botox or brows (though I fully support a little zhuzh if it makes you feel fabulous). This is the kind of glow …
Continue reading 57 and Fine: My Midlife Glow-Up Is Nobody’s Business But Mine
The 4th of July is one of my favorite excuses to play with food. And by “play,” I mean layer, drizzle, whip, and maybe sneak a little Cool Whip straight from the tub (don’t judge — it’s a holiday). This year, I’m serving up a Red, White & Berry Delight Trifle — easy, crowd-pleasing, and so …
Continue reading 🎆 Red, White & Berry Delight: A 4th of July Dessert Worth Fireworks 🎇
Hey friend! It’s been a minute. Honestly, it’s been more than a minute—it’s been years since I last hit “publish” here. Life, as it tends to do, got full. Somewhere between the busyness and the beauty, I stepped away from blogging. Not with any big announcement or dramatic pause—just a quiet shift in focus, a …
Continue reading Back to the Blog: A Fresh Start and Why Lifestyle Still Matters
Comfort food is not just for cold weather and waffles are not just for breakfast! These savory cornbread waffles are topped with a spicy chili and all of your favorite toppings. This is a great way to change and lighten up your favorite comfort meal of chili and cornbread! Savory Cornbread Waffles and Spicy Chili …
This morning we woke up to the first snowfall of 2018 here at Fort Campbell and this South Texas girl is super excited! Everything looks so different and magical when it's covered in snow— so charming and whimsical. Sure I get it— it’s all fun and games until you’re cold and soggy but nothing a …
Unbelievable! Christmas is two weeks from today and I’m really not sure where the time has gone. I’ve been shopping on numerous occasions…almost daily but I’m having a really hard time committing to gifts this year. My Christmas decorations are halfway complete. I haven’t baked one…NOT ONE…Christmas cookie yet. Oh Mylanta!! I mentioned to you …
