Nothing makes me happier than a sea of red and pink. It’s an instant serotonin boost. Maybe that’s why I love Valentine’s Day so much. Every year I get some girlfriends together for a Valentine’s Brunch and each year seems to be better than the last. Creating a fun tablescape and backdrop is always the most time consuming but I love a good challenge. I’m pretty happy with how this one turned out! I incorporated my donut tower and love the height it added. What do you think? I had the hardest time sticking those balloons to the wall. I used double sided tape because I didn’t want to ruin the p ..read more

If you knew me prior to December 22, 2021 than you know that I loved a good craft cocktail. I love a dark bar, trying a new restaurant, experiencing all the things Atlanta and other cities have to offer. At the beginning of quarantine in March 2020, I was dating a beverage director and for two months all we did was eat and drink. We’d make fabulous recipes and start drinking at 11am most days. I wrote blog posts on how to stock your home bar, shared my favorite cocktail recipes, and my Instagram has always been full of the best local spots for a well-crafted cocktail. I’m jumping head.&nb ..read more

End of year teacher gifts are my favorite! I try and also do something unique and creative but there are also times when I just drop off bottles of Rosè too so … balance! This year I decided to go with an emergency kit. These bags have so many uses. Teachers can keep them in their classrooms, their car, gym bags, pool bags, carry on bag for travel, etc. The cosmetic bags are pretty large and can hold a good about of items. I also love that they plastic for wiping down and clear for easy viewing. I found the nail files, pens and lint rollers at my local Five Below store and got a great val ..read more

Happy New Year, everyone! While I always love the fresh start of the new year, I spent one of my last weeks in 2021 at the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando, and I didn’t want it to end. In Orlando, there are so many places to stay, and Westgate Lakes is one of the best. It is right in the center of everything, and is conveniently close to Disney, Seaworld, Legoland, and all of the other fun activities in Orlando! Exploring Seaworld was such a blast and Evelyn had the best time and really remembers the experience. She had previously been before but was only 3. I have visited Westgate ..read more

When I got the opportunity  to head to Vegas this past summer with Westgate Resorts, I jumped at the chance. I loved their Gatlinburg and River Ranch properties so I knew Las Vegas would be an equally amazing experience… and needless to say, I was right!  Don’t  get me wrong, I love a good night out in Vegas. At the Westgate Vegas, I was able to have a night out… while staying in! Because the property is located just off the famous Vegas strip, it was nice to experience the classic activities like gambling and grabbing cocktails at the bar, whilst not having to leave the Westga ..read more

Can you believe it took me 37 years to make it out to Colorado? I know, I know, I’m shocked too. Well, let me tell you it was worth the wait because this past summer I finally had the chance to go and I fell in love. I was lucky enough to visit Beaver Creek, which is located 13 miles west of Vail. Vail is the closest airport to Beaver Creek, so that’s the one you want to fly into when you’re visiting. I’ll warn you, the oxygen is like nothing I have ever experienced. I kid you not when I say I was winded walking up a flight of stairs. Altitude sickness is real and it took me a full day t ..read more

How cute is Cindy Lou Who in the Grinch cartoon and in the movie? She is also so recognizable because of her hair so I knew it would be a popular costume. This wig is so character specific that it can’t be used for other costumes but you can wear it again in December! Wig and shawl linked below! Wig // Shawl *I found that the Amazon reviews about this wig being small were unfortunately accurate. The wig is more on the snug side and it never felt like it was *on* my head tight enough. Luckily, I only needed for a quick photo but if you are wearing this out and about for a costume, give yoursel ..read more

2021 is definitely the year that I embrace all the male characters. For my 4th (but not final) male character I went with the iconic Ace Ventura Pet Detective. I recently watched this movie and it still holds up as hilarious nearly 30 years later. It’s hard to find good “bag costumes” but I was pretty impressed with this one. I love this costume because it came with everything, including the wig (no boots but any black combat style will work. Be sure to check out Goodwill if you don’t own any ..read more

Few images and people are as iconic as Marilyn Monroe in her white dress. I knew  I worked with California Costumes last year and I was so excited to team up with them again. My Marilyn dress and wig are both from California Costumes which I have linked below. I have a few more in queue for 2021 featuring their characters but in the meantime take a look back at last years – Cruella, Poison Ivy & Evelyn’s Little Mermaid. Wig Option 1 // Wig Option 2 // White Dress // White Heels California Costumes has an Amazon store now, making their costumes even easier to get in time for Halloween ..read more

The Simpsons is considered not only one of the best cartoons ever but is also the longest-running American sitcom ever. Marge Simpson is such a iconic character that literally people of all ages know, even if they don’t watch the show. Since I had to transform into a yellow cartoon, I enlisted my makeup artist extraordinaire, Britney, to create this look. I didn’t know how this character would translate into real life but she nailed the makeup and I was so happy with the costume pieces, which by the way are all from Amazon. Shocker. Everything is linked below! Red Bead Necklace // Blue Wig ..read more