Finding Joy Where You Are

Today I’m sitting down and writing about a topic that’s been on my mind recently – joy. If you know me (or my blog!) at all, you know that I’m all about looking at the sunny side of life. For me, that means finding happiness in the little details of life. Whether that’s writing thank […]

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4 Ways to Show Gratitude

A little fun fact about me is that I carry around thank you cards… pretty much all of the time. I just love knowing that if the occasion comes, I can easily say thank you (or write a birthday card, or Christmas card!) Of course, it’s easy (and fast) to send a text thanking someone. […]

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Weekend in Birmingham

Last week was my spring break (aka one of the best weeks of the year) so today I’m sharing some details from my weekend in Birmingham! I love reading what people did on the weekend (am I just that nosy or does anyone else like that?!) so today I’ll share everything from what I ate […]

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Trend in Transition: Florals

Spring is almost officially here (!!) but the weather is still going back and forth. One day it’ll be so hot I’m convinced summer’s here already, then the next I’m breaking out all the layers! Even though the weather hasn’t made up its mind, I’m 100% ready for spring – sunny days, driving with the windows down, […]

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6 Practical Tips for Happiness

Let’s be honest… sometimes, life doesn’t go our way. I am all about looking at the sunny side of life on this blog, so today I’m sharing six practical tips for happiness, even in unhappy situations. Whether you’re going through a breakup, a stressful time in school, or you just haven’t been feeling like yourself, […]

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live in the present: twenty eighteen

This post is technically a month late… but better late than never, right?! 2018 is already so busy, but thankfully in all good ways. Last year, I decided to write a post all about my New Year’s statement – live with purpose. I love the idea of forgoing traditional resolutions for a general phrase to keep […]

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Four Refreshing Ways to Start Your Morning

I always joke that I’m an early bird and a night owl… I just like to take naps during the day! But, if I had to choose one time of the day to be most productive, it would definitely be morning. I love to sleep as much as the next person, but once I’m actually […]

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My Favorite Blogs

One of my favorite parts about blogging and one of the reasons I even decided to start my own blog is reading my favorite blogs. I check a few blogs every single day because I’m so excited to read their posts! I love finding new blogs to read, so today I thought I would share my […]

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Creature of Habit + Four Go-To Favorites

Happy Thursday! It’s almost Friday and we are so close to Easter. If you haven’t chosen your Easter outfit yet (no judgment here #procrastinatorsunite), don’t forget to check out my first and second Easter outfit ideas. These looks are so easy to recreate, especially if you don’t have time to go last-minute shopping. Now, onto today’s post! […]

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Treat Yo Self Day

green shirt and white pants

Happy Tuesday! I’m so excited about today’s post because it’s inspired by one of my favorite shows… Parks and Rec! Treat Yo Self Day is a day all about treating yourself to the finer things in life. Of course, I had to include it in my spring bucket list! Luckily, the last time I was home I […]

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