Now that we are past Labor Day, I can finally get on board with all things Fall. If you’ve been here for a while, it’s no secret that I am a Summer girl through-and-through. The hotter the better. And no offense to Fall, but in Ohio there’s only about a week or two of actual […]
Year 26
Year 26 has come and gone, and this one was no doubt, my most life changing-God giving one yet. Also far and away, the quickest one. Looking back on where I was last August… a pregnant, still newlywed wife, anxiously picking out nursery paint colors, embracing time with just my husband, and waiting for our […]
Q&A with Real Life Bride, Katie
I’m happy to bring back my second round of Q&As with my girlfriend, Katie! If you missed my first round last September with my bestie, Kelsey, click HERE! I featured her gorgeous wedding, and asked all about her vendors, her proposal, her best advice for brides, and more. So, here we go again! Katie just […]
Summer 2020
Thinking of “Summer Inspiration†in the middle of a season where weddings are pretty much MIA/TBD can be a bit tricky. The majority of us are laying low this summer, wearing our workout clothes most of the day, and trying to get creative with our time. I’m grateful Jake’s parents live at the beach, so […]
Small Business Spotlight: Kindly Grown
For my second edition of “Small Business Spotlight” I am happy to showcase this genuine lady from my sweet hometown, AND who happens to be a young momma like me. Kasannah graduated a year after me, but ended up marrying into another big Waynesville family, similar to mine. Within the last year she’s taken her […]
26 Things You Might Not Know About Me
My summer “routine” is in full swing now, so I’m feeling comfortable and ready to start writing again. With the world going on lockdown, BLM protesting, etc; I didn’t feel in my heart that it was right to blog about wedding trends, seasonal flowers, and “materialistic happiness”. I don’t want to pretend like the world […]
Finding Identity Outside of Motherhood
When I was pregnant with Connor, I remember thinking of all the things I’ll accomplish during maternity leave. I had a vision of my baby laying in his swing giggling, while I cooked dinner every night before Jake got home. I told myself I would wake up everyday and do my hair and makeup, making […]
Vendor Spotlight: Meet Kayla!
With the uncertainty in the world right now, it’s honestly a bit hard to write about the love and happiness that weddings bring. So without straying away too far from bridal talk, I wanted to spotlight a few small businesses that you can connect with for your wedding, engagement, or “just because”. I know that […]
To the Covid-19 Brides
To the brides that have to postpone, reschedule, and cancel… I don’t know the emotional stress you’re going through. And to be honest, I can’t even imagine going through the decisions you have made. What I do know is that it’s okay to feel. It’s okay if you’re angry, feeling selfish, or just sad and […]
Connor’s Nursery Reveal
When we moved into our house almost 3 years ago, the sweet tiny room across from our bathroom just naturally became “the nursery.” It’s the perfect size for a baby, and just felt calm and cozy. For almost two years the room acted as an extra closet, my personal workout space, an extra guest room […]