If you’ve been looking for a sign to go to NYC, this is it! I’ve never been, so this summer, one of my best friends Greer and I decided to spend a few days in the city in the fall. We looked up the best times to visit New York, and the end of October […]
2023 COLORFUL APARTMENT INSPIRATION + DETAILS
If you look at my TikTok, you’ll see my top performing video ever is a TikTok featuring the details of my colorful apartment. Not to brag, but I think it’s for good reason! I’ve been slowly curating the details of my apartment for the past few years living in downtown Birmingham—and, besides the clutter I’m […]
8 BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN BIRMINGHAM (ACCORDING TO A LOCAL)
If you happen to see me strolling the streets of Birmingham, I will most likely have an iced coffee in hand. I’m no expert in coffee, but I am an expert in cute coffee shops that have fun latte flavors and Instagram-worthy aesthetics. Save this list of my favorite coffee shops in Birmingham for the […]
CELEBRATING MY 25TH BIRTHDAY
Today I turn 25, and while I’m already an optimistic person by default, I’m feeling more excitement for the future than ever before. Throughout middle school and high school, I always looked towards the future with hope for a day I’d be on my own, with a job where I can write all day, surrounded […]
KNOXVILLE TRAVEL GUIDE SPRING 2023: WHAT TO EAT, DRINK + DO
Every time I visit Knoxville, I’m convinced it would be the perfect place to pack up and move if I didn’t love my life in Birmingham so much. This past weekend visiting my bestie Greer was no different than the others: full of fun, outfit changes, bar hopping and plenty of delicious food. If you […]
SWITZERLAND TRAVEL GUIDE WINTER 2023: WHAT TO EAT, SEE + DO
My FIRST trip to Europe was amazing and today I’m sharing all the details of our week in Switzerland. Marissa, Aimee, and I are friends from high school, and we’ve traveled together plenty of times, but this was our first time going abroad as a group. Grab a cup of coffee, then dive into my […]
5 OF MY FAVORITE POSTGRAD LIFE TIPS
I graduated a few years ago, but I still consider myself firmly planted in the “postgrad blogger” category. I have friends who are still in school, I’m still finding out what household essentials are actually essential, and I’m still waiting for that moment when it feels like I finally have everything together. I have a […]
YOUR GUIDE TO AN AMAZING WEEKEND IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
It’s been over a year since I’ve shared a blog post, but I’m back… and better than ever. So far, 2022 has been the year of weekend trips and exploring the Southeast, so I’m excited to share plenty of travel content if you’re looking for fun road trips! One of my best friends Greer lives […]
This Is the Best Planner for College & Postgrad Women
2021 is already shaping up to be a year that doesn’t match my plans, but luckily I’ve got a planner that’s just as versatile as I’m learning to be. ICYMI, as we started the new year, I decided to leave my job as a social media manager for a local PR firm after just under […]
2020 Highlights | Finding Joy in a Stressful Year
In a year of seemingly way more lows than highs, I think we can still find so much beauty in the little moments. Every new year gives me so much energy to make Sunny Side Cecilia a place where you can go to add positivity to your day—so today, I’m sharing my own personal 2020 […]