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How To Host Weekend Guests Without A Guest Bedroom
Since I grew up in Alabama, went to boarding school in Virginia, spent a semester at Sewanee in Tennessee, and graduated from SMU in Dallas, my friends live ALL over the country. Though I’ve resided in Dallas for ten years now, a lot of my college friends have moved...
3 Valentine’s Day Dinner Menus For A Romantic Night At Home
I can't believe it's already February, and Valentine's day is around the corner! Regardless if you are celebrating Galentines or cooking dinner for a special someone, we wanted to share our ideal menu to cook for a romantic dinner! We always love finding new...
Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary: Willamette Valley, Oregon + Portland
https://youtu.be/JNEZwh6xw0E Janie’s Oregon Trail Before The Veil! Janie officially ties the knot next month, and we are so excited about the big day! Since Blair and I are the two maids of honor (YAY!), we had so much fun planning the bachelorette party. We wanted to...
DIY: Bachelorette Party Panty Favors
The countdown is on! Now that it’s officially 2019, the countdown for Janie’s wedding is going strong! It’s hard to believe next month, Janie will officially be Mrs. Lazares - and what better way to celebrate such an exciting occasion than throwing a bachelorette...
The Personalized Holiday Gift Everyone Will Love
Tis the season for holiday cheer! Can you all believe Christmas is almost here? Everyone is always so cheerful this time of year with all of the twinkling decorations, celebratory festivities, and so many occasions to enjoy time with family and friends! Christmas is...
6 Tips For Planning The Perfect Picnic
I'm always down for a fun twist on date nights. While I love checking out a new dinner spot any chance I can get, planning an "activity" for a date is always my favorite. From outdoor concerts to evenings at the arboretum, spending time outdoors with a special someone...
LA Recap: Celebrating The 2020 Lincoln Aviator
While this post was sponsored by Lincoln, the opinions expressed are my own. One thing is for sure, November was a whirlwind of fun! From the Bahamas to California and everything in between, I spent the month packing and unpacking my suitcase for weeks to celebrate so...
7 Tips For Planning The Perfect Girls Night In
As much as I love dressing up and going out, planning a girls night in is always my favorite. When I haven’t seen my girlfriends in a while, we always have SO much catching up to do, so it’s nice to have a night at home to share stories without the chaos of a noisy...
7 Tips For The Perfect Save The Dates
Love is in the air! With less than 4 months until Kevin and I tie the knot, we've been in major wedding planning mode! From ironing out all of the details to the exciting little touches, we're ecstatic to celebrate our marriage with all of our friends and family...
How Lighting Affects Your Makeup Routine
Have you ever gotten ready for date night, felt confident about your makeup, then caught a glimpse of yourself in the restaurant mirror in complete shock that you went way too heavy on the contour? Or perhaps your face looks completely washed out, when you thought you...
7 Simple Tips For Planning The Perfect Brunch
Whether we’re celebrating an exciting milestone or simply looking for some weekend fun, we love popping bubbly and planning brunches to celebrate with friends. While there are so many great restaurants in Dallas to visit, we often prefer planning a brunch at home for...
Fearless Females: How We Found Strength After Losing Our Father
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by the sponsoring brand. One of my goals for 2018 was to get a bit more personal with you all. Rather than...
10 Ways I’ve Learned To Face Challenges And Find Success As A Full-Time Blogger
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by the sponsoring brand. Growing up, I always dreamed of working in the fashion industry. Being...
The Perfect Wine To Bring To Every Outdoor Soirée
Summer is the season of entertaining, and I always love finding an excuse to get together with friends for an outdoor soirée. Whether it’s a rooftop party or a casual backyard gathering, there’s nothing better than spending the day outside sipping a little vino and...
9 Tips For Choosing Flattering Bridesmaid Dresses
They’ve set the date! Earlier this Spring, our little sister Janie and her fiancé, Kevin, got engaged! To say we are beyond thrilled is an understatement, and we’re so excited for all of the festivities leading up to the big day! The location has been selected, the...
6 Tips For Dressing For Destination Weddings
Don’t get me wrong, I love any wedding - but when a wedding takes place in a tropical destination, I know I’m always in for a great time! Aside from waking up to morning pina coladas by the pool to dancing the night away on the beach, one of the best parts of tropical...
Home Tour: Inside A Modern Bachelor Pad
When I think of the term “bachelor pad”, two things come to mind: a slightly dirty apartment with an eclectic mix of furniture OR an aesthetically pleasing party pad designed for romance. Either way, the term bachelor pad never really resonated well with me -...
How To Decorate With Fornasetti Plates
via Winking. Masked. Tongue Out. Nose Pierced. Just a few of the many faces of 19th century operatic soprano, Lina Cavalieri. A muse is quite common for most artists, but how Milanese sculptor, painter, and engraver, Piero Fornasetti, became famously obsessed with...