“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”

I think it’s due time for another mantra, because who couldn’t use more inspiration on a Monday? This one is near and dear to my heart – and timely – for a few reasons. “Even…

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‘What if I fall?’ ‘Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?’

‘What if I fall?’ ‘Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?’

This is the most ironic post I’ve ever written. Why? Because I’m in an airplane, flying as I type. How appropo, right? Even better is the fact that I’m typing on my iPad, and my…

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“You are enough.”

“You are enough.”

Good morning, roses! I had a totally different post scheduled to come out this morning, but things change, flexibility is key, and sometimes anxiety gets the best of me. I’ll publish that original post tomorrow…

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February: Links I Love

February: Links I Love

WHOA FEBRUARY. It’s already the last week of the month, and as usual I’m floored at this and can’t seem to believe how time gets by so quickly. #foreverblindsighted. The past month has been such…

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How to Master Networking as a Blogger

How to Master Networking as a Blogger

How was your Valentines Day, ladies? We spent ours in sweats spending time with our fiances, binge-watching television and eating chocolate from the box like it was Galentines Day all over again. We would say…

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Accent On: Turquoise Takeover & Going Gold

Accent On: Turquoise Takeover & Going Gold

Happy Hump Day! I’m kicking off this mid-week with a fun new idea that may become a semi-regular appearance here if you dig it enough: Accessorizing. I think there’s somewhat of a science to it.…

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I said “Absolutely.”

I said “Absolutely.”

At least, that’s what I think I said. Considering neither of us can actually remember the full dialogue since we were too busy smiling our faces off and blacking out (no Mom, not literally) in…

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Diamond Ring Shopping Tips and Tricks

Diamond Ring Shopping Tips and Tricks

*This diamond ring shopping post has been sponsored by Diamond Hedge. As usual, all opinions and thoughts are totally my own. Alright ladies, admit it…you’ve been dreaming about what your engagement ring would look like…

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NYNB: Do’s and Dont’s of Blog Networking

NYNB: Do’s and Dont’s of Blog Networking

We’re so excited to be kicking off February’s edition of New Year, New Blog. Since it’s February, the month of loooovvveeee, we’re focusing on making love (that’s bloglove) and mastering the art of connection-making with…

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“Actually, I can.”

“Actually, I can.”

  After getting an awesome response from you on how much-needed and much-appreciated some Monday pep talks are, I’m going to making this a semi-regular series, where a fun, empowering, motivational mantra will be shared…

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January: Links I Love

January: Links I Love

January was jam PACKED with some absolutely awesome events and memories and WOW. I’m currently planning the healthified Superbowl snacks that I’ll be whipping up for a mini-party tomorrow, I just threw a conference for…

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Operation Beautiful #2

Operation Beautiful #2

This series got such an amazing response after launching, so it’s bound to have some solid time on here. Catch up on the first Operation Beautiful, and let’s get right to the second… For 2015 and…

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“I own today.”

“I own today.”

So you wake up on a Monday morning, groggy and maybe still hungover from Saturday night with the girls (although let’s hope not…). The last thing you’re feeling is on top of the world. If…

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October: Links I Love

October: Links I Love

Holy cannoli, one second it was fall and the next they’re calling for snow on Saturday. What is this? I think I’ll stick with views like this for awhile still thankyoukindly.   I’m promising to myself…

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“You’ll get there.”

“You’ll get there.”

You have no idea the degree to which hearing this phrase used to drive me straight to Nutsville. “You’ll get there.” As if somehow, magically, you’ll just get there. Get where, even? The boyf used…

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September: Links I Love

September: Links I Love

October is ahead in the running for my-favorite-month-of-all-time. All holidays aside, I’m all on board the fall-lovin’ bandwagon, and October is just overflowing with all of fall’s best. It’s like one big piñata of fun,…

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LinkedIn 101, Part 3: Getting the Job.

LinkedIn 101, Part 3: Getting the Job.

The home stretch is upon us! Before hopping right into the third and final part of LinkedIn 101, just a shameless plug for something that could really help you earn cash. Because I like earning…

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LinkedIn 101, Part 2: Connections Count.

LinkedIn 101, Part 2: Connections Count.

Welcome to Part 2 of LinkedIn 101! Hopefully Part 1 on Making your Profile Stand Out was helpful to you in re-vamping your own LinkedIn profile, making it a more user-friendly (and employer-friendly!) professional networking…

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LinkedIn 101, Part 1: Making your profile stand out.

LinkedIn 101, Part 1: Making your profile stand out.

Once upon a time, you’d be licking a paper envelope shut and mailing it off (yes, through the Postal Service…#RIPsnailmail) to a potential employer. He or she would open it up and find a copy…

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May: Links I Love

May: Links I Love

It’s not Hump Day, but I thought a nice way to end the month and give some time for this week’s giveaways to settle down would be to kickoff your weekend on a high note and…

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