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Weekend in Greer, SC

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took a mini trip right down the road to Greer, SC! It’s only about 30 minutes from Greenville, and it’s SUCH an unexpected hidden gem! The downtown is adorable and there are tons of shops, restaurants, and boutiques to explore! It’s the perfect destination for a day or weekend trip – there is so much to do; I wish we’d had another day there! We had the absolute best time, so...

Resort Review: Paradisus Los Cabos (Round 2)

A couple weeks ago my husband and I vacationed in Cabo and we stayed at the Paradisus Los Cabos, an all inclusive resort! This was actually our second time staying at this resort, and hence the “round 2” in the title, I wrote a review of the resort after our first trip back in 2018. You can check that out here! Obviously we loved it enough to stay here a second time, and it was even better than I remembered...

Beach Trip Outfit Recap

I’ve been at the beach this week for our family vacation, and while I’ve been sharing daily outfits over on Instagram I thought I would put together a little recap here on the blog with links to all of my favorite outfits from the trip! Hopefully this will be helpful to have all the links in one place if you are shopping for swimsuits and want to refer back to this post for ideas. Pretty much all of my swimsuits...

Splurge vs Save: June Finds

I’m back with another Splurge vs. Save round up, and this is a good one!! These braided sandals are the shoe of the summer, and I found a nearly identical pair on Amazon for way less! The $12 sunglasses I own in two colors, and they look so expensive! I didn’t even realize that they look exactly like a pair of Gucci sunglasses when I bought them last year. I also bought these studded sandals a while back, and love...

2 Coffee Table Decor Ideas

A coffee table is often the focal point of a living room, and it’s more than just a place to set down your mug! As the center of the seating area, it’s the perfect small space to add a touch of style and personality that will make your living space feel much more put together. I like to keep my coffee table simple with a few decorative items that are also functional. I’ll admit that I am constantly changing things...

Current Self Tanning Routine + Tips

If you’re curious about self tanning, then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve used self tanners for years and after trying dozens of different types, I’ve found a few that work really well for me. It’s important to remember that everyone’s skin is different, so what works for me may not work for everyone – and that goes for any type of product. Keep on reading for all the details on my tanning routine including self tanners, spray tans,...

4th of July Outfit Ideas

Outfit Details: swimsuit // cover up The 4th of July is right around the corner, and it’s always been one of my favorite holidays! Each year my family goes to the beach with two other families, and this will be our 32nd year going together. Crazy, right!? It’s such a cool tradition, and there is nothing better than spending time with family and friends at my favorite place with good food, fireworks, and a whole lot of fun. I’ve rounded...

5 Poolside Entertaining Essentials

This post is in partnership with Christmas Tree Shops. As always, all opinions are my own. Summer is in full swing, and what better way to spend time with friends and family than hanging out by the pool? The summers here in South Carolina are scorching hot, so I love being by the water as much as possible. Since this is our first year having a pool to use, I had to stock up on some essentials for entertaining. Christmas...

Spring Outfit Recap

Happy June, everyone!! I can’t believe I’m actually typing that – how are we already halfway through the year!? It’s been a busy past few months, and I’ve majorly slacked on publishing blog posts consistently. Since I have some making up to do, I thought I’d do a recap of some of my favorite outfits from the last couple months! Starting with one of my favorite dresses, which is actually an Amazon find! It’s lightweight and flowy with an open...

Shabby Chic Wedding Trend

This post is in partnership with Christmas Tree Shops andThat! As always, all opinions are my own. It’s officially wedding season, and I’m so excited to celebrate friends and family tying the knot this year! Between bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and (most importantly) the wedding day, there are so many special occasions to prepare for whether you’re a bride or helping to plan! As I’ll be helping with upcoming bridal festivities, I did a little shopping for some new wedding...