Doug and I decided to renew our wedding vows… again. We renewed our vows for our seven year anniversary, and then again for year ten (See older blog post open that day here). This year we are celebrating our 13th year of marriage and had the opportunity to renew our vows in Aruba in the biggest vow renewal ceremony in… View Post
It is a new season and with every new season comes new trends and fashion! I have broken down my favorite items for fall to make your online shopping easy as 1,2,5. I have every one of these pieces and have curated my favorites from my favorite fall trends for you! Western Inspired A romantic spin on Western is… View Post
“Girls compete with each other, Woman empower one another” I recently went to a VIP dinner full of Influences for Style Week OC. I was honestly so encouraged by the evening. The guest list was made up of men and woman who are ‘on top of their game’ in the blogger space, yet the atmosphere was full of good vibes…. View Post
This summer our whole crew traveled to Aruba. To be 100% honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Quite simply, Aruba blew me away! The clear turquoise water, warm air, and white sand beaches, made every scene Instagram worthy and picturesque. We rented a boat for an afternoon, which would be the number one thing I would recommend. We were… View Post
Doug and I love to workout together. Our new obsession is boxing. BoxHaus is taking over and demanding attention from all the fitness junkies of OC. Watch our video as we go inside the gym and give you a sneak peak of what our workouts include with our trainer and co-owner, Andre. I first heard of BoxHaus from a friend… View Post
Dr. Yazdan is my family and my Dentist in Newport Beach. She is the best around and she always has so many tips for keeping our smile and teeth happy and healthy! I asked here to share her top 7 tips for a heathy smile. She is so sweet to share the knowledge with you all. Knowledge is power and… View Post
There is power in prayer. The Bible is filled with verses on Prayers, and Jesus himself teaches us how to pray with the Lords Prayer. Chances are, you have prayed. If you consider yourself a believer or not, when you find yourself or someone you love in a hard situation, your heart looks above and your Spirit talks to… View Post
Doug and I have been together for over 15 years. We met when I was 22 and have really grown up together. We dated for three years and moved in together once we were married. I still remember the first condo we bought. I would say over half of our furniture was hand me downs from relatives or friends. … View Post
Raven + Lily is a lifestyle brand offering trend-forward fair trade fashion, accessories, and home furnishings with its core underlying mission to empower women on a global scale. My sweet friend from Alchemy Works told me her store carries the line and wanted to do a fun evening showcasing the brand and explaining a little of what its all about…. View Post
A Slice of the Low Country I have never been to the south. I grew up in Canada and when my family would travel, we would head to Europe or California. As I got older, I realized my love for travel and would take a trip every chance I could as a young adult. I love to experience new and… View Post
Mexico!!! Awww Mexico. It has a special place in my heart. We just got home from a week of pure heaven at Las Rosadas and as we were leaving, Doug and I asked our boys what they liked more: Las Rosadas or home. After really thinking about it for a moment they all chanted “Las Rosadas!” That is how special… View Post
I have three boys with very distinct personalities. Maverick could care less if he gets a time out and cries multiple times a day. Stirling is very stoic and if he sheds a tear, you better believe he is very hurt. He hates to be in trouble and it will effect his whole day if he gets a time out…. View Post