34 weeks along and feelin' PREGNANT. I have been blessed with a wonderful pregnancy so I honestly feel bad complaining but also, I am allowed to do so and have these feelings! So if you are feeling the same then I got you. It's really been the last couple of weeks where I have been feeling the ... Read More
Spring H&M Finds
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2nd Trimester Update
I have officially rounded out the second Trimester of my pregnancy and can't believe that I am already in the last trimester! I am recapping my second trimester because I love reading other people's blogs about their pregnancies and finding solitude in what other people are feeling during this time! ... Read More
What’s on my Baby Registry
Can't believe it's actually time to share the items that I am registering for with my baby shower coming up in March! I decided to go with Babylist.com as my registry of choice because of the flexibility of getting to add items from pretty much any retailer! So nice to not have to be restricted to ... Read More
What I want: Spring Clothing
Can you tell I'm having a pink moment? I think I am veryyyy over all the Holiday wear and ready for pastels ands pretty pinks! Or maybe it's because I'm pregnant with a baby girl and into all the pink stuff lol. Either way I'm into it! I am still navigating the whole dressing the bump thing while ... Read More
Pregnancy Skincare Routine
Let's chat pregnancy skincare! This was an interesting thing to navigate for me because I really didn't know where to start when I first found out I was pregnant. In the first week after finding out I had a total meltdown because I didn't know I was supposed to stop using certain products and pretty ... Read More
Pregnancy Announcement Wine Labels
I received so many messages on the wine labels I designed to tell our family members that we are pregnant so I decided to share the template here so that you can make your own & customize it to your liking! All you need is a Canva account to download the template and use it - super simple! I ... Read More
20 Week Pregnancy Must Haves
On the heels of my Pregnancy Q&A on IG stories, this feels like a good time to share all of my midway pregnancy must haves! I will go through each and every one of these items and how I have used them/thoughts on them for the last 20 weeks. See below for links to everything I shared in this ... Read More
January 2022 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy 2022! I always love January, it feels like a blank slate to new beginnings and new opportunities! Lately I haven't been that big into goal setting because I feel like life is ever-changing & evolving and can't be constricted to goals that feel important in one moment for entire year. I ... Read More
Target Christmas Decor Finds
It's that time of year again where Target Christmas Decor is flying off the shelves and it's not even November yet - WILD! In preparation for the mad dash to get everything you might want I have put together all of my favs from there year. My policy with this is if you like it, buy it - before it's ... Read More
A&F – what I want!
I can't lie, Fall & Winter are my absolute favorite seasons for Fall! I love the crisp look of jeans & a sweater with boots, or something cozy like sweats with a cute Flannel. Call me basic, but my heart is with Fall Fashion! Lately A&F has been my go to for all things clothing. They ... Read More
Autumn Decor Ideas Pt.2
Yesterday was the first day of Fall and I am FINALLY getting the itch to start adding some Fall Decor to the house! This will be our second Fall season in this home so I am still slowly adding to my Fall decor collection. Buying your first house is overwhelming and such a process when it comes to ... Read More
Favorite Self Tanners
Let's talk self tanner! I have spent the last 10 plus years on the hunt for the BEST self tanner for this girl who A. gets VERY white in the Winter & B. no longer sun bathes in avoidance of wrinkles and skin damage. Whose with me!? I have always loved being tan (who doesn't!?) and have been ... Read More
Labor Day Sales- Home edition
Hello! It's been a bit since I've posted a blog post but I am back and ready to share my favorite Labor Day Sale finds for the home! Come mid Summer I save some of my bigger home purchases for this weekend specifically because it's a great way to save some money on something that you have been ... Read More
Father’s Day Gift Guide
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My Amazon Ride or Dies
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Studio McGee x Target Spring 21′
Ryon is lucky we are in Korea because if we were home I would be doing major damage with this new Spring collection by Studio McGee x Target! She can do no wrong!I picked out some of my favorite items and am hoping some of them are still in stock for when we return home. I am loving the cane ... Read More
What I want from H&M for Spring
Rounding up my favorite H&M finds for Spring! I am still loving neutrals and always will but I am also into the pops of colors & pastels for Spring. I think it's easiest to add into a neutral wardrobe as a top, cardigan or light jacket for Spring & Summer! I'm laughing because in true ... Read More
What I want from Amazon – Home Edition
Amazon continues to amaze me with how great some of their home decor finds are! Everything in the below post is under $100 and yes, you need all of it! Hope you continue to enjoy my Amazon home Finds because they are probably some of my favorite posts to create! Happy Shopping! Xx, Courtney ... Read More
Affordable Purses for Spring
Spring is approaching and it's time to switch up your handbags to something different for the new season! I am trying to get better at this myself because I usually use one handbag for the entire year and then end up ruining it cause I used it too much! By switching up your bags for the season you ... Read More
Sephora Spring Sale – my selections
It's the best time of year, the Sephora sale is upon us! I love this sale to stock up on my favorite everyday make up & skincare and also like purchasing a couple new items that I haven't tried as well. A majority of the items listed below are mainly items that I haven't tried but want to! I ... Read More
Podcasts that kept me sane during Quarantine
I'M A FREE WOMAN! I made it through my two week quarantine in Korea and am ready to be a normal person again lol. To be honest, it truly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but I would say one week in on Sunday, day 7, when I knew I had ANOTHER week in the Q was probably my "breaking point" & ... Read More
A&F – What I want
GOOD NEWS friends, Abercrombie & Fitch ships to Korea for a small delivery fee of $20 (yikes), but SO worth it! A&F has slowly become one of my favorite places to shop as of late. The quality of their clothes is exceptional and I love the many timeless but trendy styles they have available. ... Read More
Amazon Home Decor Finds for Spring
Hello from quarantine in Korea! I posted a story yesterday asking what everyone wanted to see for my next blog post and by a land slide it was an Amazon Home Decor Blog, which are usually always the winners. I had a fun time distracting myself form the mundane of quarantine while trying to find some ... Read More
H&M Spring Home Decor
I am currently LOVING all the new H&m Spring Home Decor that has just arrived this month! I think a lot of their items are timeless pieces that come a great price point. I have rounded up some of my favorites for you & hope you can get some inspiration for maybe some new Spring home items ... Read More
Framboise French 75
Happy Day of LOVE! However you choose to celebrate you must add this new cocktail into the mix! I love this drink because although it looks sweet, it hardly is! It's very refreshing, tart and has the perfect amount of sweet. I hope you enjoy my version of a Valentine's French 75 and get to enjoy it ... Read More
New Year, New Fitness Wear
After a year of really not seeing many people and doing A LOT of staying at home I have come to absolutely dread all of my workout clothes - anyone else! I feel like I have the same athleisure clothes as I did in 2019 and I think it's time for a MAJOR update. Luckily I usually only buy workout ... Read More
Valentine’s Gift Guide for Him
Why does it feel like guys are always the hardest to gift!? For the most part Ryon and I don't do gifts because we pretty much buy what we want, within reason. I do think it's fun to surprise my husband with something every once in awhile so these are some gifts that I rounded up that he has & ... Read More
Valentine’s Gift Guide for Her
January has literally flown by and Valentine's Day is right around the corner! To be completely transparent I am not really a big Valentine's Day gal & my husband and I don't really celebrate it. He will usually buy me flowers and we'll cook dinner together that night. You will not catch me in a ... Read More
Winter Basics that I want
I want to more of a capsule wardrobe for this year, especially with living in Korea for majority of the year! I am hoping to narrow down my wardrobe to things that go together more seamlessly! This means more basics. These are the basics that I have been eyeing to get this process started. I don't ... Read More
Studio McGee x Target Spring Collection
I am rapidly typing this blog post in hopes to be able to bring you some of my favorite Studio McGee x Target Spring Collection picks! I love this new collection and the bright/light it brings to the new year! I don't see much black in the collection but that is because it's for Spring but don't let ... Read More
Amazon Home Decor Pt. 4
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their time off for the holidays and were able to be with their families! I know the New Year this year comes with lots of unknowns but I still can't help but still a sense of optimism for what's ahead! It's been a second since I rounded up my favorite Amazon ... Read More
Holiday Gift Guides – Home Edition
Another round of Holiday Gift Guides but this one is for the home - my personal favorite type of gift right now! I am having major envy over this neutral plaid blanket one and think I might need to grab it since it's on sale for Cyber Monday! Another thing I recently bought and have loved is the ... Read More
Neutral Holiday Tablescape
Happy Post Thanksgiving! I hope everyone enjoyed spending some time with their families during this unconventional Holiday season. We hosted a small intimate Thanksgiving with my side of the family and it was perfect (almost)! Things were going great, we were on time for everything and about to be ... Read More
Holiday Gift Guides – Her Edition
Part 2 of the Holiday gift guides is here and it's for the girls! Once again I would try and order ahead of time to save yourself from the anxiety of long shipping times and get it done quick! One of my favorites from this guide is the NuFace mini Facial Toning Device. I have the normal sized one ... Read More
Holiday Gift Guides – His Edition
Christmas is right around the corner and with the way things have been going this year I would recommend ordering your online Holidays gifts as soon as possible! Shipping has been slower than ever so get it on and take advantage of some of the Black Friday deals that are happening this week! This ... Read More
Thanksgiving Tablescape – Sage, Black & White
Virtually raise your hand if you are hosting thanksgiving this year - me!! I am definitely nervous but also feeling so grateful that I have a home to host my family in and make wonderful memories together. Thanksgiving is by far one of my favorite holidays. I love the food, the gathering of family ... Read More
Target Christmas Decor I have my eye on
I know, I know... kinda early to be talking about Christmas Decor but when it comes to cute stuff on Target it always goes FAST so I am trying to be proactive and work ahead so that I am not sad when I don't get the items I want. So I assume if you're reading this blog then you probably want the ... Read More
Sephora Holiday Sale – Stocking Stuffers
Two days away from the Sephora Holiday Sales event and I have rounded up some cute stocking stuffer ideas! This is a great time to buy them so that you have it done early and you can also get a great discount! These are some of my favorite items for stocking stuffers or even small gift ideas for ... Read More
Sephora Holiday Savings Event
Another Sephora sale is upon us and you know that I am jumping in on it! I can't help myself from a good sale, especially when it involves getting a deal on something that I use everyday. The timing of this sale is also perfect with the holidays coming up and getting a jump start on some gifts! I ... Read More
Rattan Wall Lamp Dupes
Wall Lamps are one of the latest Home Decor Trends that are the perfect addition to your bedroom & actually very functional! You can control your light on each side, they are (usually) dimmable & they take space away from having a lamp on your nightstand! Not having a lamp on the nightstand ... Read More
Autumn Decor Ideas
Autumn is upon us & I am getting the itch to start bringing in some Fall & Halloween Decor. In the past I've stayed on the minimal side of Fall Decor and have never decorated for Halloween, but going to change that his year! I grabbed a couple pieces that are not below from Kirklands, they ... Read More
Fall Loungewear
I've come to the point of this year where I am fully accepting the fact that I've purchased more loungewear clothing than regular clothing and I am 100% okay with that. If I am going to be home more than usual I want to look cute and not like a troll lol. Usually I don't mind being a little less ... Read More
Coco Lime Mixer – the new tequila soda
Everyone has that drink they prefer when there is going to be a night of many "cheers" aka drink until you're twerking to "WAP" lol. Yeah that drink, you know which one it is. Mine is a "Tequila Press" aka a fancy way of saying Tequila soda with a splash of sprite & extra limes, I mean EXTRA ... Read More
All the Coffee Table Books you NEED
You really can't have too many coffee table books, am I right? I think my husband eye rolls every time I get a new one but I LOVE them & I think having placed books around your home adds a warmth and personality to the home. I actually read majority of my coffee table books because they usually ... Read More
Studio McGee x Target Fall Collection Picks
A new Studio McGee x Target collection is launching on 9/13 and I am making sure to pinch my pennies because I literally want the ENTIRE collection! Yes, it's that good. If you have been in a Target recently you may notice that they have been slowly adding a few of these pieces but everything is ... Read More
The Beginners Guide to Pantry Organization
Pantry organizing is the perfect in home activity for the dog days of Summer in Arizona. I have had this on my list since we moved into our new house but hadn't quite got around to it as I was seeking purchasing other items such as home decor! But now that I have an organized pantry there is no ... Read More
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – What I’m eyeing out this year!
I know not everyone likes to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale but for those that do I rounded up a few items from the sale that I ACTUALLY would purchase. I feel like the sale can sometimes cause people to feel pressure to buy a bunch of stuff, I definitely have felt that way, but it doesn't need ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT.6
After a little turbulence of moving from Arizona to Wisconsin (just until end of September), I am back with my phone wallpaper creations! I feel like social media is such a heavy place right now so I hope that these little creations can bring you some joy & motivation to bring some light into ... Read More
Amazon Home Pt. 3
My August Round Up of Amazon Home find is here & I am particularly loving this one! Home shopping in the times of COVID are weird so I think Amazon is a favorite when it comes to shopping. It gets delivered to your door it (hopefully) two days, you can try it out at home and if it doesn't work, ... Read More
H&M Home Decor
Surprised that H&M has home decor? I was too! It's one of my favorite places to look for home decor online with majority of stores closed currently. I am loving their chic new arrivals! I have my eye on the wool blanket that looks like an Hermes dupe but the 110 degree weather in Arizona will ... Read More
Gallery Wall
After what feels like forever, the frames for our gallery wall arrived after being backordered for two months. For two months we have had penciled boxes up on the blank wall adjacent to our bed in place of the actual frames! There are worse things, but now that it's filled with memorable moments ... Read More
Amazon Home Decor
Doing another Amazon Home Decor since my last one was such a hit! It's amazing some of the things you can find on Amazon you just have to search, but that's what I'm here for! I am feeling like a few more traditional/old world pieces really warm up a more modern/contemporary home so I tried to add ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT.5
Happy Monday! Today I am feeling a bit sleepy but also very creative and ready for a different lense for this week. I found a couple new creatives over the weekend who really inspired me to look outside of what is "trending" on instagram right now. I think it's hard to not want to do what everyone ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT. 4
This wallpaper was inspired by the eye opening conversations of the last two weeks, Black Lives Matter. Wow, I am in awe of how the nation came together to protest, raise awareness & create change for the Black community. I know it's a long journey but the changes that have already been made in ... Read More
Healthy Habits I’ve Adopted & Stuck to
I feel like I haven't dived that deep into my lifestyle & wellness routines and figure I should talk about it since it really is a big part of my life. If you've been following me for awhile you know that I struggle with anxiety and I've done a lot of trial & error to figure out the best way ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT. 3
I don't know why but this one was harder for me to pull together! I wanted to do a terracotta theme because I have really been loving the warmth of the color. I think we will be seeing lots of shades of it this year in clothing & home design seeing that neutral style is the new wave in all ... Read More
CLASSIC SPICY MARGARITA
Another margarita recipe, are you surprised? Honestly this one is the easiest to make and my personal favorite! It has the perfect amount of spice & is totally skinny with all the fresh ingredients. This would be a great marg to make in a pitcher for friends or for a dinner party. You can juj it ... Read More
Everyday Natural Makeup
To be honest, most days in quarantine & normal life are skincare, SPF & call it a day but sometimes it feels nice to add a little makeup to remind yourself you still got it! So I am sharing my quick & easy makeup routine for on the go, running errands or this is pretty much what I wear ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT. 2
Another Monday, another new wallpaper! I feel like I am getting better at creating these cute collages & I am vv proud of myself. The second half of this quarantine has me feeling motivated and ready to take on the tasks that I have been putting off for quite frankly no good reason! After ... Read More
Aesthetic Wallpaper PT.1
In an attempt to push myself creatively & learn more in graphic design I posting a weekly phone wallpaper, created by me for you! I love a pretty, aesthetically pleasing phone background that drives my creativity and also sends a good message! The libra in mean loves anything pretty to look at, ... Read More
Fav Kitchen Registry Items!
For my brides contemplating what to register for their wedding, this is a list of my all time favorite wedding gifts for the kitchen! I pretty much use these all on a week to week basis & can't live without them. Especially the HUGE Boos cutting board! When we first had it delivered we didn't ... Read More
Amazon Home Decor Under $100
Black & White Pillow | Vase Trio| Small Wood Stool|Seagrass Basket| Ceramic Creamer Cup| Speckled Bowl| Kitchen Towels| Circle Mirror| Blanket Ladder| Striped Pillow| Xx, Courtney ... Read More
SPICY MEXICAN MULE
Back with another easy cocktail that tastes oh so delicious as the weather warms up here in Arizona! So I'm not a huge fan of ginger & not a huge fan of mojitos but somehow I love a Moscow mule... with tequila aka Mexican Mule. I like to add a little heat to my cocktails so I am spicing it up ... Read More
Iced Coffee: Three Ways
Summer is rapidly approaching here in AZ and we have officially switched over from hot coffee to iced coffee in the mornings. Here are the three ways I've been having our coffee in the mornings! Reminder, I am no barista so bare with me on explaining things. For 2 of the coffees a nespresso machine ... Read More
FROSÉ ALL DAY
Back again with another fun & easy cocktail! It has been really fun experimenting with different cocktails during this time. I am excited to actually hang out with people after this and get to test these new recipes with my friends! This frosé is simple & doesn't require a lot of ingredients ... Read More
Sephora Sale April 2020
Anyone else been scouring the internet waiting for news about when the Sephora Spring sale is happening?! I actually have been waiting out buying products that I have ran out of knowing that the sale was going to be happening soon. Plus with the current state of what is happening in the world buying ... Read More
WATERMELON CUCUMBER MARGARITA
If you don’t know by now, I love a fresh skinny marg. Honestly this quarantine has really brought out the bartender in me. I look forward to the weekends because that’s when I whip out the hard stuff and start playing around with marg recipes! The key to making a great at home marg is ALL FRESH ... Read More
The Truth about Brow Lamination.
The latest & greatest trend in the beauty game - BROW LAMINATION. Yes, of course I had to try it because quite frankly I try almost every new beauty trend that isn't permanent. I was the first of my friends to do eyelash extensions, dip nails, hair extensions, you get the picture. SO... I of ... Read More
We Moved!!
you heard it here first...well actually on instagram. It's always hard to go about these things. Do you tell people you moved cause you're excited? If so, how do you tell them? Is it a weird announcement or are people wanting to know this information so that they can learn from your experience and ... Read More
Dad’s Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs
IT'S Here! Rodger's chicken recipe that everyone needed when I posted on Monday! Wow, this did NOT disappoint. I had never done the braised style of cooking so my dad sent me over a very detailed recipe on how to make this for anyone else who doesn't know how to braise! I thought it was so helpful. ... Read More
VDAY DONUTS!
Sharing a simple Valentine's Day Donut Recipe that can really double as a recipe for anything under the sun! Let's be honest, Valentine's day is just a Hallmark Holiday & frankly I don't really even celebrate it unless it's with girlfriends! I would much rather get flowers or a gift on a random ... Read More
Top Tips for dry, alligator, winter skin
If you're one of the the blessed ones who doesn't get alligator skin during the Fall/Winter season A. I know some of this info will still be helpful so stick around B. I am very, very jealous of you. To me, there is nothing worse than waking up and see ashy legs and arms in those first couple weeks ... Read More
My Wedding Skin Prep
Let's talk wedding skin prep and how I got my face to a healthy/glowing state the week of my wedding! To be honest, I didn't spend a crazy amount of money on skin treatments to prep my skin, but mostly I was consistent with taking care of it the months/weeks leading up to the wedding. My make up ... Read More
Garden Party Bridal Shower
Excited to finally be able to get together all the images from my first Bridal Shower! This shower was so dreamy, filled with Mimosas's, beautiful glassware, goregous florals & most importantly - beautiful souls! I had a wonderful time getting to hang out with all my childhood friends and their ... Read More
Cheers to 26 years!
As another birthday rounds the corner, I can't help but feel reflective on all the things this past year has brought me. This has been a very transitional year for me. I can honestly say that I think this has been my biggest year of growth and I am so happy to say that! To end my final day of being ... Read More
Fall Transitional Wishlist
Fall is finally here!! Oh wait, it's still 100 degrees in Scottsdale. WHYYYYYYY. Okay well I have bought my fall candles and am about to buy the Fall decor here in a couple weeks so we can at least pretend Fall is here! In the meantime, I wanted to share my Fall Transitional pieces wishlist with you ... Read More
First Week with our Puppy.
We got a puppy - meet rooney! Last Monday Ryon and I went to pick up our sweet lil pup and I thought it would be fun to recap how our first week went with our little man! The week has honestly been a blur of emotions and lack of sleep to be honest! I think that nothing can prepare you to have a ... Read More
Content I’m Loving this Week
Podcast: Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe - Lately I have been tuning into this podcast and it always puts a smile on my face! Kaitlyn Bristowe was on Season 19 of the Bachelor as a contestant for Chris Soles, and then ended up being the Bachelorette the next season. She is now the voice ... Read More
Sephora Sale: Makeup Edition
There are two days left of the Sephora sale, so I thought I would share my make up sale picks! I feel like this sale is always a great time to stock up on things that you love but also to try something new! Below I will be sharing items that I love and use on the daily. Some of the make up products ... Read More
Sephora Sale: Skincare Edition
It's that time of year again - Sephora Sale!! I hate to admit that I am a "Rouge" member (aka spend too much on skincare) but I honestly feel like skincare is an investment in yourself! If you are a Rouge member then you will get 20% off from 8/19 - 8/27. Next level below is "VIB" which gets 15% off ... Read More
Content I’m Loving this Week.
Podcast: The Snatchelor - Spin off podcast of the "Morning Toast" & I am here for it. It is only applicable if you are watching Bachelor in Paradise, but I have a strong feeling most of you are! I find this podcast hilarious and definitely a guilty pleasure listen. Like something you ... Read More
Drugstore Beauty Favs
mAKE UP DOESN'T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK. Let's face it, make up can be expensive. We've all heard the saying "You get what you pay for" and I am definitely someone who believes in quality over quantity. But... I also believe that there are some hidden gems in drugstore beauty and you don't always ... Read More
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