I am so excited to share that our family is growing finally! 🫶🏼 Baby number two is on the way, and Emma is officially going to be a big sister! Ty and I are over the moon as we prepare to welcome another little one into our lives. We’ve been soaking up all the moments with Emma, and now we get to experience this beautiful journey all over again. Thank you all for your love and support—it means the world to us as we step into this next chapter as a family of four! It's been one of the ... Read More about Our Family is Growing!
My Hair Loss Journey
Here’s the deal — we all want beautiful hair. After all, it’s your omnipresent accessory that you wear each and every day. It’s physically attached to your body and the presence of hair can have a real impact on your overall look, mood, feeling, and confidence. I’ve struggled with a few different types of hair loss over the past 2.5 years and I’m sharing with you today my hair loss experience, as well as my journey to successful hair growth. If you'd like to hear about my journey through ... Read More about My Hair Loss Journey
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Right before our wedding last year we received the holy grail of wedding gifts. I finally got my very own Kitchen Aid Mixer! I had been following Gaby Dalkin on social media and her desserts always looked devilish, so I looked up Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes on her blog and stumbled across the Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. The first time I made these cookies, I went straight by the recipe (which is so unlike me… I hate measuring which is why you won’t see a ton of baking on this ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Home Decor Inspiration
If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! After working for a furniture company for a few years, I gained a ton of knowledge about the interior design and furniture industry and quickly became obsessed with all things home. So passionate, in fact, that last year I co-founded a home decor e-commerce business called Collected for the Home. My business partner (an interior designer) and I really wanted to bring something unique to the ... Read More about Home Decor Inspiration
Guest Bedroom Reveal
I am shocked by my most recent accomplishment. I started a project, and actually finished it! One Monday night, I was hanging out in our guest bedroom and randomly moved the bed to the opposite wall. I instantly loved it and decided it was time for a full decor refresh. Read on to see how you can update your guest bedroom decor with these affordable finds. With the holidays just around the corner, it's the perfect time to spruce up some of the spaces in your home. The guest bedroom is a ... Read More about Guest Bedroom Reveal
One Week Healthy Meal Plan with Recipes
Do as I say not as I do... Coming off of a holiday weekend, I have to admit that I wasn't following "The Faster Way." But boy, did we enjoy all our good eats! By the time Sunday and Monday roll around, I get excited to get back into my routine. I truly miss my new rituals of fasting, working out, and tracking my nutrition! Addicted to this program? Yeah, I am! Here's Why... In January, I completed a full 6-week round of a wellness program called FASTer Way to Fat Loss. This virtual ... Read More about One Week Healthy Meal Plan with Recipes
Asian Meatballs
Asian Meatball Bowl with Cauliflower Rice Since starting the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I've hopped aboard of #thatbowllife. Bowls are a great way to get all your proteins, veggies and carbs into one delicious dish, and they make fabulous leftovers! Planning and prepping your meals is the key to success in any clean eating regiment. This Asian meatball recipe is really easy to prep, as it only has a handful of ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to actually cook. These Asian meatballs save ... Read More about Asian Meatballs
FASTer Way to Fat Loss®
How are everyone's New Years resolutions going? I'm sharing mine later in this post, but don't worry if you haven't hit the ground running with yours yet! I'm here to tell you about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® program. I started it, and have already seen results! So sit tight, because I have a feeling it might be just the thing you to set some of your goals in motion. You might be thinking, "I don't have much fat to lose" and that's ok! There are so many more benefits than just weight-loss. ... Read More about FASTer Way to Fat Loss®
Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham
Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets as being the next "Hot Foodie Town." Before diving into the actual food portion of my Birmingham Guides, we'll start off with a drink, because ... Read More about Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham
Inside: Great American Cookie Company
Here it is folks, I'm here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Great American Cookie Cake Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make people smile day in and day out. Their cookie cakes are amazing, but it's the people who have made it such a success! If you've ever had this famous "mall" cookie, then you know ... Read More about Inside: Great American Cookie Company
Bachelorette Trip in Miami
Ok, so you've decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it's going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I've become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to party, what to eat, and everything in between. Bachelorette Trip in South Beach Booking Flights First thing you'll want to do is book your flights. We like to make a mini vacation out of ... Read More about Bachelorette Trip in Miami
Raspberry Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste is what differentiates a Moscow Mule in the cocktail world. Spice yours up by using a bold ginger beer like the one from Buffalo Rock Co. Some may not want ... Read More about Raspberry Moscow Mule
Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20
Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and raised in the South, so southern hospitality runs through our veins. Growing up, they embraced an open door policy, and I have carried that same principle ... Read More about Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20
Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe
Football season is right around the corner and there's no way you're cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe for my Skinny Yellow Hammer cocktail below. And don't forget to fuel up with good game day eats like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe If there were ever a drink to define a gameday experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, it would be the Yellow Hammer cocktail. Whether it's your first trip to ... Read More about Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe
Delicious Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I'm not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there's one category of pickles that I HATE, it's sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That's just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I am not here to be the pickle judge... While I'm listing off the things I don't like, yellow mustard is one of them. So now I've named two classic ingredients that ... Read More about Delicious Deviled Eggs
The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
Copy-Cat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe The hunt for a Guacamole recipe started a few years ago when I became obsessed with how Chipotle made theirs so perfect each and every time. While Chipotle got a bit of a bad rap in 2015-2016 for their E. Coli outbreak, you cannot deny their uncanny ability to serve what it quite possibly some of the best restaurant-grade guacamole we’ve ever seen. Well, sometimes you can’t get to a Chipotle to get your fix and that little “side” that they give you is ... Read More about The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
Nostalgic Zoe’s Kitchen Feta Slaw Recipe
If you grew up in the South in the early 2000s, chances are you remember Zoe’s Kitchen. It was the spot—fresh, flavorful, and always dependable. While most locations have sadly closed over the years, we’re lucky to still have a couple here in Alabama. You can find one Zoe's location in Birmigham, AL in the Crestline area and another location in Tuscaloosa under the name "Marky's" but it has the same original menu! Zoe’s holds a special place in my heart for more than just the food. My very ... Read More about Nostalgic Zoe’s Kitchen Feta Slaw Recipe
Guide to Ordering Roman Shades
Everything You Need to Know Before You Click “Add to Cart” for customized shades. If you’ve ever stood in front of a blank window wondering, “What kind of shades do I even need?”—you’re not alone. Ordering custom Roman shades sounds simple… until you’re met with terms like inside mount vs. outside mount or cordless lift vs. corded. But don’t worry—I’ve done the research, ordered the samples, and tested out one of my favorite new finds: Neutral Curtains. Today, I’m breaking down what ... Read More about Guide to Ordering Roman Shades
My Sourcing Secrets: Steps to Being Your Own Designer
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a room and felt overwhelmed at the thought of where to even start decorating, you’re not alone. Years ago, I shared a post called Where to Start When Decorating a House, and the steps I laid out still hold true: Start small. Take inventory. Create a budget. Pick a style. Find inspiration. Build your plan around a favorite piece. And most importantly—have fun, because nothing is permanent. But today, I want to take it one step further and walk you ... Read More about My Sourcing Secrets: Steps to Being Your Own Designer
We’re Moving!
Our Next Big Chapter + The Moving Service That Saved My Sanity I’ve been sitting on this news for way too long, and I’m beyond excited to finally share—we’re moving! (Again!) But this time? It feels different. It feels permanent. It feels like the next big chapter we’ve been working toward for years, and I couldn’t be happier to say it out loud. Let me back up and give you a little backstory. Just over two years ago, I took a huge leap of faith and left my corporate job to pursue The ... Read More about We’re Moving!
Lake Home Renovation Cost
Renovating on the Water: How We Transformed Our Tuscaloosa Lake House on a Budget There’s nothing quite like a cozy lakefront retreat—especially when it feels fresh, updated, and totally your style. When we purchased our lake property in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we knew it had potential. What it lacked in style, it made up for in views. But the interior? Let’s just say it needed some love. We were determined to bring this home into its best era yet without breaking the bank. After a lot of ... Read More about Lake Home Renovation Cost
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