Travel · virginia

A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA

Dustin and I had an amazing weekend exploring Portsmouth, VA and I am thrilled to share it with you! I was able to work closely with Keith Toler through The City Of Portsmouth's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the creation of this exciting Itinerary for A Romantic Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth. Portsmouth is an… Continue reading A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA

Travel · virginia

One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA

One-Day Itinerary for Lynchburg VA We live only an hour south of Lynchburg - so it's an ideal place to get away, without really having to go far. My mom gave us a gift certificate for a couples massage at London Salt Spa. So we decided to make an entire day out of it. Here's… Continue reading One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA

Caribbean · Jamaica · Other Resorts · Travel

Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel

Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Runaway Bay, Jamaica Dustin and I stayed here at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, Jamaica during week two of our February vacation. To recap, I stayed at Sandals Grande St. Lucian with my family during week one. We looked at A LOT of different places before booking this trip and… Continue reading Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel

Caribbean · Sandals · Sandals Resorts · Travel

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

My stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian This was a trip I had booked years ago and have had to move it several times for different reasons, including COVID-19. However, as most things do - the timing ended up being perfect. Dustin and I were able to take 2 weeks of vacation away from the… Continue reading Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Amazon · fashion · Fashion/Beauty

February 2021 Amazon Finds

Black Button Down DressTwo-Piece SetBoho DressRed Strap DressGreen TankYellow Flower DressRed Flow Sleeve TopPink Button DownGreen Leopard HoodieLaptop StandWireless EarphonesBlack Socks I honestly love all of the clothes in this haul - they were definitely good pieces to have on my most recent Caribbean trip. I am so ready for warmer weather here at home,… Continue reading February 2021 Amazon Finds

Travel · virginia

The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg VA

The Virginian Hotel Lynchburg VA The Virginian Hotel was kind enough to host us for a weekend of fun! The room we had was GORGEOUS and it would be the perfect local romantic getaway OR fun girls weekend!  It is a truly beautiful space & the quality and luxury speaks for itself as soon as… Continue reading The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg VA

NC Small Town Travel Series · north carolina · Travel

Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Statesville NC

Why you should visit Statesville NC Statesville completely blew any expectations I had for them out of the water. EVERYONE we met was kind and genuine. And while it is a small town, they did what it took to build their beautiful downtown into a true destination. Honestly, I have a bit of anxiety writing… Continue reading Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Statesville NC

fashion · Fashion/Beauty

Wood and Thread Boutique | Winston-Salem NC

Wood and Thread Boutique Winston-Salem NC Wood and Thread Boutique is an adorable women's clothing boutique right across from the Historic Brookstown Inn in Winston-Salem, NC. The owner is SO nice! I worked with her while I was in town to get some photos of her newest arrivals. If you are ever in town or nearby,… Continue reading Wood and Thread Boutique | Winston-Salem NC

lifestyle · Mental Health · Open Letters

An open letter to those who haven’t quite found their way in the world yet

Open Letter: I don't always get this personal on the blog, but this one has been a long time coming. I know we all need money and that is the biggest problem with just jumping around from job to job in order see what you like. Also, a lot of people can explore different jobs… Continue reading An open letter to those who haven’t quite found their way in the world yet

lifestyle · Mental Health

[2018 goal] Journaling: Starting Each Day with a Positive Mind!

I recently starting a new journey into guided journaling.... and this is why: The following is a post that I recently posted on Facebook: I have prided myself on having a positive outlook for most of my life. However, I keep finding myself constantly dreaming about being somewhere else. I have big dreams, aspirations, and goals… Continue reading [2018 goal] Journaling: Starting Each Day with a Positive Mind!