This fall, we captured some truly special memories with a professional family photo session. When it comes to family, I won the lottery. Who we are related to is left up to fate and I’m so thankful for our close bond. My family shaped me into the person I am today and taught me the value of perseverance. There’s just something magical about autumn—the golden leaves, the crisp air, and that cozy feeling of togetherness. It felt like the perfect time to slow down and celebrate the people we love most. Looking back at the photos…

This holiday season, I released “Snow Globe,” an original song about shaking things up when someone turns your world upside down and creates an ice storm. The live trumpet by Max Dory adds a sassy undertone and the spunky lyrics encourage women to know their worth. A special thank you to Max for also mixing and mastering. I had a blast writing and producing this track that blends humor and holiday attitude, but the excitement doesn’t stop there…

As the 'ber months (September through December) come to a close, I find myself reflecting on how we romanticize fall—and honestly, I love every bit of it. After a visit to the beautiful Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville, I can confidently say there’s no such thing as too many pumpkins. This season, I also released Old Record Love, a song I wrote a few years ago and have loved performing live…

When I mention that I am in a collegiate a cappella group, many people say, “Is it just like Pitch Perfect?” I can’t deny there are some similarities! But, jokes aside, being a member of Intonations, an all-female a cappella group from Belmont University, has been one of the most inspiring and fulfilling parts of my college journey. From day one, I’ve been surrounded by an incredible group of women who are not only talented vocalists but also passionate and driven individuals…

Life is full of surprises and 2024 began with an extraordinary one. After posting a reel about my family’s visit to Enchant KC, I was selected to receive a suite and a feast for ten! The generosity and hospitality of the people from Enchant enabled me to usher in the new year surrounded by the people who have supported me…

By the time graduation rolled around, I had been down the rabbit hole a few times, so an Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party seemed an obvious choice for my graduation party theme. It was a deviation from the typical school color theme, but I did incorporate light blue as a nod to my alma mater. My fascination with Alice in Wonderland began years ago. As a nonconformist who loves a tea party…

Throughout time flowers have been an endless source of inspiration. Flower fossils dating back millions of years suggest that flowers have been around practically since the beginning of time, yet we never tire of their beauty. Flowers cross all boundaries and cultures and even with different symbolism or customs surrounding them, their appeal is something we can all agree on…

The holidays are over, but here in Kansas, the winter weather persists. Not to mention with the spread of Omicron and the recent snow, many people who are sick and/or cooped up inside are struggling to keep entertained. Instead of letting the cold weather get you down, here are 3 ways to embrace the rest of winter…

As I scrolled through Pinterest this morning, the quote above really struck me. In 2021, I had a distinct moment of surrender where I stopped waiting. Not only did I stop waiting, but I stopped searching. It was then that I was able to experience my “year of the phoenix.” As the year 2022 approaches…

Finding ways to support eco-friendly fashion is very important to me since what we do now will impact the future of our planet. A great way to do this is by supporting businesses such as Nuuly! For a monthly fee, you can rent six items of clothing. Then the next month you can return them and pick six more…

Fashion icon Coco Chanel left her mark on the world by inspiring women to abandon the restrictive clothes popular in the 19th century. I challenged myself to restyle thrift store finds to put together two outfits capturing the style of Chanel. This post details my inspiration, process, and results of this project…

Finding well-fitting unique clothing pieces for a good price can be a challenge. The pandemic has definitely boosted online shopping, but the quality of the clothes can be hard to determine without seeing them in person. Another factor to consider is responsible fashion. This is a movement to make fashion cleaner, safer, and more ethical…

In these times of travel restrictions and tragedy, I often find myself with daydreams of running through meadows of lavender draped in cascading tulle and escaping to a different reality. Many people find comfort in the poetic nature of fantasies such as these. Perhaps you do too? A wave of curiosity swept over me when I first heard of the aesthetic called Romantic Academia…

If there’s one thing I learned about 2020 it’s that the only thing that’s predictable is unpredictability. I’ve had a hard time thinking of what to write on my New Year’s post for 2021, and I think it’s because we are all going through this utter loss of reality and life as we knew it. Never in my wildest dreams would…

Atop the rolling green that makes up the Flint Hills I wondered, what now? Friday May 22 was the official last day of school. Unlike other years when I would be signing yearbooks, saying farewell to teachers, and hanging out with my friends, I looked over the Konza Prairie and took in my surroundings…

Being a teen in 2020 is the strangest thing I have ever experienced. Fourth quarter of school is online, our social lives are restricted, and we have been presented with the gift of time. I always found myself saying, ah I would if I had more time. Well it’s now or never! Because if not now when? Here are some new things I have tried in quarantine!

Not knowing this year is different from any other, the daffodils push their pretty heads through winter’s brown leaves. Spring arrives as usual and the sun still shines. At our family’s house near Lake Perry, my grandma has planted hundreds, may be even thousands, of daffodils. Every year…

It’s officially 2020! I’ve always been a live in the moment type person but as another year draws to a close and a new one opens, I like to take the time to both reflect on what’s past and anticipate what’s to come. Last year I joined in on the idea of picking one word to represent the year, so this year’s word is…

After many attempts at constructing blanket forts, I have finally found the secret to the ultimate blanket fort! Follow these steps for a perfect, cozy, game night for you and your friends. Step 1…

A year can really change a person. When I look back on the big and little things that happened in 2018, I really notice all of the things that have changed. I made a list of goals for 2019, but this year I am going to focus on how much I grow as a person, rather than if I check off everything on the list…