Before we dive in, please know that this blog post is just my personal experience sharing money with a S/O and there is no right or wrong answer to this question! What works for you might not work for others and vice versa. I’ve been on both sides of the coin, and there are pros and cons to combined finances just like there are separate finances.
Comfortable, Stylish Leggings: Reader Recommendations
That work from home life means leggings all day, every day! Awhile back, I polled Instagram to compile all of YOUR favorite leggings. From actual workout wear, to faux leather, there is a little something for every style and budget.
Our Cozy, Black Evergreen Spare Bedroom with an Office Nook
The black evergreen paint made for a dramatic background for our cozy bed from Zinus. I love the contrast in this room with the white curtains and lighter bedding. The art, decor and nightstands area all thrifted, and the handmade Persian rug ties it all together!
Paint Colors: As Seen on Instagram
The most common question I am asked on Instagram is, “What color paint is that?!” It felt like I was answering that question 10x a day, so I decided to do a quick roundup of ALL the paint colors you will find throughout my blog and on my Instagram feed.
I Don’t Want to Be a Mom… Or Do I?
One minute, I’m making a list of all the things I love about being married and not having children, and the next minute, I’m having a full fledged breakdown (ugly tears included) because a friend sends me a cute video of her toddler playing in the yard.
My Top 10 Home Office Essentials for a Beautiful & Functional Workspace
These home office essentials will help you create a space that is cozy, functional and aesthetically pleasing. If you work from home, this is extra important! It took me over a year to create an office space that I loved and all eight of these items play a key role. Happy working from home!
The Perfect Spring Date Night Outfit
I am dying for spring outfits. Anyone else? I got to wear this cute outfit from JustFab on a date night RIGHT before we were all ordered to stay at home. I’m looking forward to that day I can actually wear a dress again. I mean, I guess I could wear one to the grocery store? And shoes, I’ve worn them maybe* 3 times in the last 2.5 weeks.
12 Empowering Books to Read this Year
These books have picked me up when I’m down and encouraged me when I wanted to give up on my entrepreneurial dreams. No matter what you need right at this moment, one of these books might just change your life, too!
How I was Raised Influences My Relationship with Money
My good friend Lauren Koster of Lauren Koster Creative, and I are rolling out an IGTV series called Money Talk where we have candid, open conversations about money. We lay it ALL out there for your when it comes to our financial situations.
Romantic Weekend Getaway in Traverse City, Michigan
For our first wedding anniversary, we headed up to Traverse City, Michigan for a wonderful bed and breakfast experience along with unbelievable wine tasting. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary over a long weekend and on a budget!
A Candid Look at My Career Path
I’ve gotten a few questions about my business and career path lately, so I figured I would take the time to share more in depth. The simple look at my careers goes something like this: high school > college > entry level job in my field > mid-level job in my field.
How do you balance your career, business, marriage and time for yourself?
The word balance should be placed next to the word perfection because neither of them exist. Yet, we constantly chase them. There is a lot of talk about letting go of perfectionism, but then, there are people standing on the roof tops shouting about having balance.
Awara Mattress Review: Here’s Our Honest Opinion
Buying a mattress online has become super common, but it can also be a little tricky. We have bought four different mattresses online & all of them have been great, but our new Awara mattress takes the cake!
