How to give yourself a fresh start in 2021

Recently I asked myself, “what makes a new year new?” Is it just habit for this time of year? What makes January 1 more than just another day? Each day has the power to hold whatever weight we put on it. Christmas, Anniversaries, and birthdays are all just “another day” but to you they holdContinue reading “How to give yourself a fresh start in 2021”

Holiday Sparkle

As many of my friends know, my wardrobe literally sparkles. I love sequins, rhinestones, and of course glitter. Dolly Parton has really shown me the way. Some people may think it is tacky for over the top but to me it is all about confidence. Let’s face it, people are going to look at youContinue reading “Holiday Sparkle”

The Dirty Blonde Stylist Gift Guide

Every year I like to put together The Dirty Blonde Stylist gift guide. A combination of local and easy order gifts to help you though this Christmas season. This year I wanted to divide the list into categories, Home (our new most visited place) Style (self care and beauty) and Celebrations (entertaining and toasting theContinue reading “The Dirty Blonde Stylist Gift Guide”

Wedding Kisses

Is it just me or has lipstick become obsolete? Masks have totally interfered with my lipstick style. out of habit I have applied my favorite shade with the hope that when I take off my mask it will still be there. Alas, I’ve mostly ended up with kiss prints and smudges on the inside ofContinue reading “Wedding Kisses”

“So what does a day of coordinator even do?”

I get this question a lot. People who have not worked with or seen the work of a coordinator at another wedding, don’t know a lot about what goes into a smooth running wedding day. Why would they? How often do you go to a wedding and study the staff and what their job entails,Continue reading ““So what does a day of coordinator even do?””

The Paper Year

On October 26th 2020 Jacob and I will have been married a full year, and what a year it has been. I will remember for years to come, how our first married year was spent in quarantine and amidst a pandemic. Even now as we are trying to make plans to celebrate our anniversary, weContinue reading “The Paper Year”

Reviewing My Resolutions

When we entered into 2020, we all had high hopes. Little did we know what would unfold just a few months into the year. With the stress and calamity of the pandemic unfolding many of us abandoned our new years resolutions at the door. My brain operates on a retail timeline, that being said, IContinue reading “Reviewing My Resolutions”

Courtney and Jon

On September 19, 2020, I was lucky enough to be a part of Courtney and Jon’s big day. Set along the country side, at the Bride’s family home, Courtney and Jon tied the knot outside surrounded by family and friends. With every wedding, that I am lucky enough to be a part of, I likeContinue reading “Courtney and Jon”

Presently, Present

When my sister and I were little, we used to always pretend we were older. When we were 10 we pretend we were 16. High preschoolers with lockers and boyfriends and were so cool. When we were 16 we wanted to be 20. College kids with dorm rooms, out on our own. Even as collegeContinue reading “Presently, Present”

The Ultimate Sleepover

I believe that women are never too old to gather their girls and have a good old fashioned sleep over. There is nothing like that quality girl time to gossip about absolutely everything! This year for my best friend, I wanted to celebrate her birthday with a fabulous girly sleepover. I wanted to create aContinue reading “The Ultimate Sleepover”