The nostalgia and excitement for Disney is probably one of the most valuable heirlooms you can hope to pass on to your family, as a matter of fact, it is priceless. Growing up in Disney myself, it has only been since I have gotten older that I have realized not everyone was gifted this beautiful gift. Disney is truly a magical experience in which you are able to channel pieces of your childhood innocence even as an adult. When I go to Disney, I feel like I am home. I don’t have responsibilities, bills, laundry to do, floors to vacuum, toilet paper to buy. I am free, free to ride Thunder Mountain as many times as I want and pretend like it is the first time, free to dart through all of the strollers as I cross over the bridge of Cinderella’s Castle to get to Space Mountain as fast as I can ... View Post
Back to Brunching
The Art of Brunching.....truly a lost art. There was once a time when women would welcome friends into their home for a gathering and it was deemed something special. Floral arrangements, china and table settings. All details were addressed with care and entertaining was something that women were able to take pride in. Now, you may have read a bad word in the sentences above. Can you guess what it is? China.....Yes, somehow the recent generations have managed to turn this noun referring to beautifully patterned tableware into a nasty word that they have attempted to ban forever. Well I am here to put a stop to that. Somewhere along the way women stopped using China. I don’t know if it was fear of wear and tear, or if they didn’t want to come across ostentatious…. allow me to set the record ... View Post
Women’s Rights?
Just the other day, I was at the Drybar having a blowout and while at the shampoo bowl, I overheard the woman next to me telling her stylist how she had recently quit her job as an Accountant and enrolled in Esthetic School. I thought this was incredibly interesting as I mentally took note and filed it along with all the other similar stories I have heard and read recently. I am beginning to see a pattern develop. I have spoken with and seen many individuals, women to be exact begin to rebel. Let’s see….this isn’t the first time we have seen something like this….. Let’s take a trip back in history to a “little” time we refer to as Women’s Suffrage. The right for women to vote. This was just one facet of the many issues women fought for throughout history. To name a few….the right to ... View Post
4 Makeup Bag Must-Haves For Spring
Makeup is something that has been ingrained in my life I feel like since birth, I’ll never forget my mom getting a phone call from my fifth grade teacher (who was not very nice and probably shouldn’t have been a teacher by the way) about me wearing “makeup.” I say “makeup” because it was an icy pink eye shadow stick from the tween store Claire’s and I don’t know that I would really ever classify that as makeup. On top of that it was picture day, so obviously I was trying to look my best, it's not like I wore the horrid icy pink eye shadow every day. Are you starting to realize why I did not favor my fifth-grade teacher? Annnyyyway, growing up with my mother was like growing up with a makeup addict. It is impossible for her to walk away from the makeup counter without spending somewhere in ... View Post
Planning Your Happiness
Whelp, January is coming to an end…. can you believe it? I can’t. We are officially sailing off into the rest of 2018, and if you aren’t careful you’ll wish it away just as easily as the last year. Back in 2016, I left my corporate job in order to pursue a much happier life, and in doing so I found The Happy Planner. While I was working in Corporate America my entire calendar was on the computer. It followed me home on my phone and it was always with me. When I finally left my job for good, I no longer had the calendar as a ball and chain clamped onto my ankle cutting off my circulation. It was great, I felt pretty free. However, following my calendar hiatus I began to feel a little lost. I had a hard time keeping track of the things I wanted to get done and appointments I had scheduled. ... View Post
Give life to your closet in the New Year
Part of being a Good Southern Girl is being resourceful. And if it were completely up to my husband we would put every single cent of our income into savings, so needless to say I don’t have extra money for expenses, let alone clothes! I have always considered myself to not need too much help in the style department on account of my love of clothes, however I have had quite a bit of clothing sitting in my closet but always have the hankering “I have nothing to wear” feeling. Then I met Helen, she owns Elevate, a personal styling service. This got me thinking....maaaybe she could help me? I decided I wanted to give some of my pieces new life for the new year so I gave Helen a call. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made! First off, the process was soooo much fun! I felt like I ... View Post
How to Kick the Post Holiday Blues
Let's face it, postholiday depression is a real thing. I don't know about you all, but when I take down my tree and holiday decorations, my house feels empty and meaningless. Not to mention the confusion I experience in what to wear. Am I supposed to jump right into Spring? It seems weird to wear all of the Christmas and Holiday patterns and colors now that Christmas is over. I typically find myself wanting to wear lighter colors, but struggle because it is still cold. As a matter of fact, it is coldest in Texas during the months of January through March. I decided to put together some pieces to help lighten up my mood, but also use as layering pieces so I can stay warm. 1. Kaleidescope Star Print Cashmere Sweater // 2. Olive Drive Lottie Purse // 3. Feather Necklace Pendant // 4. Laureen ... View Post