Last Minute Holiday Gifts UNDER $50!

Holiday Gift Ideas UNDER $50

The time is here, we are just a little over a week away from Christmas and here you are, without any time to head to the stores and without any idea what to even get! Hello, you are ME, each and every year, without fail! lol I have comprised a list of a few super cute things that I think anyone would love to receive this holiday season, truly something for every kind of woman. Best of all, all of these gifts are UNDER $50Continue Reading…

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Making Our House Our Home, Step 2: Dining Room!

Dining Room Renovation

Yes, you read that correct, I don’t own a saw and I didn’t need one for this project! As soon as we decided to begin working on our dining room, I said to my husband, we MUST put some wainscoting in here! I love love love wainscoting, if I could have it throughout my entire home without having it look like complete overkill, trust me, it would be everywhere! I love that it can be as simple or as intricate as you want and it completely changes and refreshes a room!Continue Reading…

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Making Our House Our Home, Step 1: Refinishing the Floors!

Refinishing Hardwood Floors New Home

There were  million things we loved about our new home, the color of the floors was not one of them! Our hardwood floors were in decent condition, but I could not envision my decor with the yellow natural wood shade that they were. I kept seeing ORANGE, YELLOW, ORANGE! My decor style is one that is Continue Reading…

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Officially a Homeowner! My Tips for Staying Sane During the Home Buying Process

First Time Home Buyer

Whew! We made it, we got through the storm called the “home buying process”! Back in March of this year my husband and I decided that we could no longer deal with apartment living. We have been married for over 3 years and we both have steady careers, a decent savings (but nothing over the top, don’t get me wrong), and we were beginning to seriously think about our future and where we wanted to lay down our roots. Where would we want to raise our children, more closet space, and a place that was more private…we were ready to begin looking for Continue Reading…

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I tried Amazon Prime Wardrobe, Here’s How it Went!

Amazon Prime Wardrobe

Just when we thought Amazon couldn’t get any better, they went and launched Amazon Prime Wardrobe! Is there anything Amazon can’t do, honestly?! I have been wanting to try this service out because it screams convenience. For someone like myself who Continue Reading…

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Travel Diary: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Main Courtyard of the Hotel

Main Courtyard of the Hotel

I may just be the last one in the world who has never been to an all inclusive resort 😲! During my most recent trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, I was able to wet my feet into the world of all inclusive vacationing, and boy was it Continue Reading…

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Travel Fashion: What I Wore in the Dominican Republic!

Dominican Republic Fashion

It’s finally here!! All of the fashion pieces I wore while traveling to the Dominican Republic! I am freshly back from my Sister in Law’s wedding and feeling so refreshed and grateful!  I knew that this resort would be so picturesque and that I would want to take a ton of photos, but what else is new haha. I had never been to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic before but I knew that it was a tropical destination which meant thatContinue Reading…

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The 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: My Sneak Peek Picks

Nordstrom Sale

Ok, so let’s start off by saying that just by looking at this photo above, can you tell I am LOVING the many neutral tones that are incorporated into the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year?! I think these blush, tan, cream tones are absolutely stunning for Continue Reading…

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Vacation Packing Essentials : Beach Day 🌴

Vacation Bathing Suit Packing Essentials

Hooray!! This teacher is officially on Summer Break 🍎!!! In just a few days I will be leaving for my first tropical vacation of the yearContinue Reading…

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Memorial Day Weekend Sale Picks! 🇺🇸

 

Who doesn’t love a good sale?!  Holiday weekends are often exciting because we get to see our family and friends, in the warmer months that means BBQ’s, beach outings, road trips, etc., but perhaps the most exciting thing about holiday weekends are Continue Reading…

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