22 Jun 2024 Lifestyle

Minted Custom Stationery Review: Wedding Thank You Cards & More

As we began to get wedding gifts delivered to our house, I wanted to get some pretty wedding thank yous to send to show our gratitude to friends and family. After some online research, I decided to try out Minted, an online stationary shop specializing in personalized stationary, wedding invitations, and more. Here, I’m sharing my experience creating custom stationary for Bachelorette party thank yous and wedding thank you cards with Minted’s personalization options!

17 Jun 2024 Tampa

An Amazing Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete, Florida

Celebrating my Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete – where we ate, drank, and what what we did for an amazing girls’ trip to St. Pete, Florida!

05 Jun 2024 Lifestyle

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Whatever your plans for Father’s Day this year, it’s always great to memorialize the day with a little special surprise! If you’re looking for something for your own dad, or for your father-in-law or any other of the dads and father-figures in your life, this Father’s Day gift guide has something for everyone.

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03 Jun 2024 Entertainment

Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, Florida

Tombolo Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida. The shop really embodies their brand mission: every arts city deserves a curated bookstore. A must-visit for any book lover, Tombolo Books features a robust selection of fiction and nonfiction books, with a little something for everyone.

27 May 2024 Entertainment

Everything I Read This Month: May 2024

I’m not going to lie, I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump since finishing Funny Story last month. As a mood reader, I haven’t been able to find what *mood* I want to read, if that makes sense? Despite all this, though, I did read a number of good books this month; here are my reviews of each!

23 May 2024 Lifestyle

Memorial Day Sales to Take Advantage Of This Year

I put together a quick round up of some of the Memorial Day sales that I thought you all might enjoy. Whether you’re looking to simply browse, or you have something in mind, I hope this is useful to you. If you are looking to pick up some great sale pieces, there are some great deals out there to be had. If you’re just window shopping, then enjoy that, too. Check out the notable deals and my favorite finds here!

15 May 2024 Cat Mom Life

The Best Cat Scratchers

A common complaint among cat parents is that they scratch furniture. Cats seem to scratch at carpet and upholstery most, but can be known to scratch all kinds of home surfaces. And it can be quite annoying, either because of the noise or because of the destructive nature of the action. However, there are a ton of great cat scratchers out there that can help curb the behavior. Explore the best cat scratchers here!

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12 May 2024 Home

Green Decorations for the Home

As my favorite color, I’m always looking for great green decorations for the home. Our house is a mix of blues and greens, which conveniently compliment one another. There are lots of different ways to incorporate green into your home decor, just as there are so many greens to pick from. I personally lean towards emerald green home decor pieces, as evidenced by my office. However, I’m in no way opposed to lighter or different shades! Here, I’m sharing some green decorations that have caught my eye lately!

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08 May 2024 Entertainment

Book Review: The Tower by Flora Carr

As a devoted admirer of Mary Stuart, I hold historical fiction about Mary’s life to high standards. I am pleased to say that The Tower by Flora Carr met — and exceeded — those expectations. Read my full book review here:

06 May 2024 Lifestyle

Insights on the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

Centrally located in downtown Atlanta, the Shaky Knees music festival is an indie and rock music lover’s dream. Brett and I attended the 2024 Shaky Knees festival and had a great time! It was our first time attending the music fest, and I was very impressed with the lineup, event coordination (for the most part), and venue in general. If you’re looking to attend this music fest in the coming years, I wanted to share some insights about our experience and information you might find useful! Read on for details of our experience at Shaky Knees in Atlanta: