Kelly Hilgendorf

As I’m sitting here rocking my baby, wondering if I’ll ever sleep again, I can’t help but think about where I was a year ago. If you’ve become a frequent reader of mine, you know I’m an open book on my website. This platform has become more than just a creative space for all things […]

Motherhood. I get it now. If you know my mom, you know she’s a pretty emotional person. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a very emotional, sensitive, cries-once-a-day person too. I come by it honestly. If you know my mom, you also know that she would take a bullet before she had to pick who […]

Hi!! First of all, before I jump into this post, I wanted to say I’M BACK! After much anticipation, prayers, excitement, etc., I’m back to writing, with a BABY BOY in my arms! Connor Herbie Hilgendorf was born January 28th, 2020! We are adjusting well to our “new life”, and can’t believe he is OURS! […]

I want to start off saying that some of y’all may not like this post. That’s okay! Before working in the bridal gown world, I probably wouldn’t have totally liked it either… but please remember that I’m coming from a professional point-of-view, and “a few years under my belt” worth of experience on this topic. […]

If you read my Fall Inspo post back in September, you’ll remember that I openly admitted that I am indeed NOT a fan of Fall/cooler temps. Aside from college football and my annual apple fritter, I have no care for the cozy-sweater hype. And as you can imagine, I’m not one for winter either; with […]

Shawn Johnson, retired Olympic gymnast, recently had a baby girl in October. After having her baby, she made a post on Instagram that stuck with me. And it stuck with me hard. She made a promise to her husband that he would always be her #1. Even with their new baby in their life, her […]

Just as most of us are, the last week or so, I have been reflecting on life in 2019. Most tend to say that the year “flew by”, but as I look back, I feel almost the exact opposite. I blame pregnancy mostly (because it’s true, the last month has creeeeeped), but also because I […]

The wedding industry is a lot. It’s growing, it’s changing, it’s becoming a circus act if we are being honest. Whether you’re a new bride, or diving deeper into the industry as a professional like me, it’s straight up OVERWHELMING. As trends change, you may feel the need to “Keep Up with the Jones’”…. at […]

Believe it or not, I am officially in my THIRD TRIMESTER! Part of me feels like the second trimester absolutely flew by, but then another part of me doesn’t even remember when my second trimester started HA! (I legitimately had to go back and reread my First Trimester Recap to remember my exact feelings and […]

Hi! I haven’t forgotten about y’all, or this much requested post! Life is BUSY…. but I think we can all say that leading up to the holidays, am I right?! I’m in the midst of prepping for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Baby Hilgy, and you know, maintaining a social life, work life, eating right, and exercising. HAHA! […]