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November 17, 2021

DIY Stovetop Potpourri

Stovetop potpourris (also known as a simmer pots) are SO easy to put together, and they make the entire house smell amazing! You can use any combination of ingredients that you like, but I’ll share one of my personal favorites below. Chances are, you have some of these ingredients already in your kitchen! With this recipe you’ll have the spicy smell of cinnamon mixed with the sweet smell of vanilla and citrus – it’s absolutely perfect for the holiday season!...

November 15, 2021

Shop Local! Greenville, SC Gift Guide

The Holiday season is the biggest shopping season, and while searching for the perfect gifts this year – don’t forget that there are tons of great local businesses we can support by shopping! I’ve put together a list of businesses in the Greenville, SC area (with help from my wonderful Instagram followers!) for you to check out this season. Small businesses offer unique items that you won’t find in larger retailers, so whether you shop in-person or online, you’ll be...

November 13, 2021

Sephora Holiday Savings Event 2021

The Sephora Holiday Savings Event is back through 11/15 and there’s still plenty of time to stock up on your favorite makeup, hair, and skincare products (or try new ones!) This year there are also tons of gift sets available that would be the perfect Christmas gift for any beauty lover! This Olaplex limited edition set is on my wish list this year. To access the sale, you need to be a Beauty Insider – it’s completely free to sign up (click here!)...

November 11, 2021

Holiday Bar Cart + Signature Drink

This post is in partnership with Christmas Tree Shops. As always, all opinions are my own. The Holidays are all about gathering with friends and family, and it’s my favorite time of the year to host! A bar cart is a must when it comes to entertaining, and it’s often a focal point of the room. I love styling our bar cart for each season, but I go all out for Christmas! I needed to stock up on some new...

November 4, 2021

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2021

The Holidays are quickly approaching and with shipping delays affecting most retailers, I wanted to get my gift guides out a little early this year! I’ve put together hundreds of gift ideas at different price points, which should cover most anyone on your shopping list. I will also be adding to this page throughout the next couple months, so feel free to bookmark it and check back for updates! If there is a category you’d like to request, leave me...

October 27, 2021

30 Days of Fall Activities + Downloadable Templates

It’s finally starting to feel like Fall here in South Carolina, and I’m especially excited for the season this year! Last year we were busy with moving & settling into the new house, so this year I want to make sure to really enjoy this time of year. I put together 30 fun activities to do this Fall you can check out below – I think a movie marathon is going to be first on my list! Feel free to...

October 26, 2021

Punta Cana Recap | Member’s Fest

If you follow along over on Instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen our latest trips to Punta Cana – we visited in August and then had the opportunity to return in October for Circle by Melia’s first annual Member’s Fest. It was a last minute trip, but I’m so glad we were able to make it! Member’s Fest is a week full of special events, activities, dinners, and parties for Circle Members, and it was SO much fun! I’ve shared a...

October 23, 2021

Maple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

My family LOVES bourbon. My parents have been collecting it for years, and got my husband started on collecting it too. We now have a full bar in our house for the bourbon collection, and although it’s nowhere close to my parents – it’s pretty impressive! I’ve never been a big liquor drinker, but I do enjoy visiting the distilleries and hunting down the “rare” bourbons for our collection. It’s a fun game! I wanted to come up with a...

October 5, 2021

20 Fall Outfit Ideas

It’s officially Fall and I’m so ready for the cooler temps, cozy vibes, and of course fall fashion! October can be a tricky month to dress for here in South Carolina as it’s chilly in the morning, then heats up in the afternoon. I’m all about layering this time of year – scarves, cardigans and light jackets are a must! I’ve put together 20 new outfit ideas for this season, so grab a pumpkin spice latte and scroll below to...

October 4, 2021

Tula’s New Lip Treatment Balm

Tula recently launched their Lip SOS, a lip treatment balm! I’ve used and loved their skin care line for years, so I was pretty excited to try this new product. The lip balm comes in 3 shades and you can buy them individually for $22 each, or as a set of all 3 for $56. I’ve been using them for the last couple of weeks, and I think it’s a great product! The lip balm is hydrating and leaves my...