Weekly Wedding Words

How to savor your time as a fiancĂ©e They say the time before your wedding passes so fast. You spend a year and sometimes 2, planning this huge day that is never any longer than 24 hours no matter how much you plan. Usually, as a planner, I do not experience the emotion side ofContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words”

Extra Extra, Birthdays

Why you SHOULD be so extra for your birthday I am not one to shame the people who get excited about birthday month, act like a queen during birthday week and ride into their birthday on a throw. I have always loved birthdays! I have always been asked to dumb down my plans for birthdaysContinue reading “Extra Extra, Birthdays”

Elf it up!  

 We have all seen the movies, those fancy office Christmas parties that are semi-formal, with appetizers and food for days. Growing up I think we all thought we would have a job that had a big office Christmas party like those. Being a Boss babe that usually isn’t the case. So it’s up to usContinue reading “Elf it up!  “

The 10 under $20.00 : Make your stockings sparkle!

I am all about the sparkle, year round! This time of year it is just more socially acceptable to wear sequins, glitter and shine a little brighter. I have broken down my favorite sparkling gifts that are great stocking stuffers, coworker gifts or a treat for yourself this Christmas! All these items are under $20.00!!Continue reading “The 10 under $20.00 : Make your stockings sparkle!”

Building the best boxes for the best ladies: Bridesmaid’s boxes

When it comes to asking your favorite ladies to be part of your special day, there is more that goes into it than meets the eye. There is a price tag attached to every element of the wedding. If you are a member of any Facebook group for wedding planning, the words “cost an armContinue reading “Building the best boxes for the best ladies: Bridesmaid’s boxes”

The Mom bag: National Handbag day

As big a fad that Mom jeans have become, wouldn’t it make sense that a well-stocked “mom bag” is right behind it? While this probably isn’t the case, in honor of national handbag day, I am here to share the insides of my bag on a daily basis.  Since Middle school, my purse has beenContinue reading “The Mom bag: National Handbag day”

RVA Coffee Guide: Inspiring Places

Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee. That’s what my week, day, life runs on. I can get all the sleep in the world and still want my coffee as soon as I wake up. My overly sweetened coffee has become part of my routine. Along with my coffee, my “office” situation is pretty routine. I sitContinue reading “RVA Coffee Guide: Inspiring Places”

Falling for Fall

As women, we have the ability to create something out of nothing whenever we want. This is usually a trait that is used against us, but I ask you, “who do you think invented Fall as a holiday?” We have managed to turn a season into an event, that has the same about of hype,Continue reading “Falling for Fall”

Meet the Pre-Fall Fanatic

Yep that’s me! I am obsessed with Pre- Fall! Ever since I started my fashion design studies at Radford, my favorite collection to research was pre-fall. I was always able to find endless inspiration for sketches and new designs, not only for the fall but it just seemed to work for every season. Since then,Continue reading “Meet the Pre-Fall Fanatic”

RVA Hot Spot: Tang and Biscuit

Oh RVA you beautiful city, constantly moving and changing while maintaining the same sense of home in every new place. I definitely take for granted where I live, I have been surrounded by the city and all it has to offer all my life. I am so lucky to now live in the heart ofContinue reading “RVA Hot Spot: Tang and Biscuit”