There are those women who seem to have it all– sweet, successful, beautiful, mothers, and regularly look gorgeous doing it all. Then there’s everyone else. Interior and textile designer, Caitlin Wilson, is one of the former. But once you get to know her, you learn the balance in her life isn’t without a concerted effort. […]

There are those women who seem to have it all– sweet, successful, beautiful, mothers, and regularly look gorgeous doing it all. Then there’s everyone else. Interior and textile designer, Caitlin Wilson, is one of the former. But once you get to know her, you learn the balance in her life isn’t without a concerted effort. […]

Working from home isn’t for wussies.  With an adventurous toddler at your ankles, a laptop balancing on your knees and Sesame Street playing in the background you try, unsuccessfully, to reply to a single email– even a simple sentence.  And yet mother of two small girls, Briana Stewart isn’t just making it work, she’s making […]

“You’ve missed the boat,” he said flatly. At least it was as flat as his raspy, over-used, chronic smoker’s voice could express tone. “He” was my news director, a silver-mullet-headed, rail thin, straight out of the 70’s man with a constant half-eaten package of donut holes on his desk and a gross, re-used waterbottle in […]

Learning from the experiences of others is invaluable. Heartfelt, sincere advice from someone who has done what you want to do and is willing to share what they’ve learned is like striking gold. As a professional woman in a (very) cutthroat industry, I have always felt that there is far too much competition and not […]

Do whatever makes you feel beautiful.  That’s the beauty philosophy of today’s BEAUTY BAG feature, Victoria Farnsworth of Fashion Flirtation. “Whether it’s expensive makeup or drugstore makeup, whether it’s no makeup or cake face– the most important thing is that you feel beautiful,” Victoria said.  “Don’t let anyone else tell you differently.” Wise words, and […]

A woman never quite knows what to expect when bringing a new child into the world. She can plan, and prep, and eat all the right foods, and do all the right things, but come delivery day, all bets are off. Chances are there will be something unexpected. But Kelly Smith never could have imagined […]

Today’s BEAUTY BAG features a fellow brunette blogger who believes in doing whatever makes you feel beautiful.  Corinne Davis of Pink Avenue believes that is something different for every woman.  For her, it’s bright blush and pink lipstick.  Here’s a look inside Corinne’s BEAUTY BAG (and I love when some of someone’s absolute favorite products […]

I truly admire a great DIY. It’s empowering to find inspiration and think “hey, I can make that!” then figure out a way to do it, and find satisfaction in the finished product. Today’s DIY comes from a darling family who wrote in about their recent project and I fell in love with it! Meet […]