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"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family (or horses!). Every minute should be enjoyed and savored...." ~ Earl Nightingale

The 8th of March is International Women’s Day!!!

The 8th of March is International Women’s Day!!!

Italians celebrate this day with the tradition of handing out yellow mimosa flowers to women, as a gesture of appreciation. The yellow mimosa is a symbol and expression of female solidarity. The origin of the custom is lost, but it is said to have started in Rome...
Best ads from Super Bowl LVII

Best ads from Super Bowl LVII

I’ll be honest. Even with my husband being born in raised in Kansas City, I wasn’t watching the Super Bowl for the football. I know I know, but come on – between Rihanna performing and the commercials I had a LOT to focus on! 😂 I have to say that so many...
54 years strong: the love story of my parents

54 years strong: the love story of my parents

54 years married today. FIFTY-FOUR YEARS! What I love most about my parent’s marriage has always been its synergy. Everything has a cadence and a flow to it. Even when they argue. Especially when they laugh. And especially now I see it in how my mom takes care of my...
Happy Birthday to me, let’s discuss.

Happy Birthday to me, let’s discuss.

This is what 44 looks like. Forty-freaking-four, y’all. Like what the EFF? When did that happen? I was just 26. And now boom here I am in the middle of the journey that is my 40s. 😳 And to be frank, I’m pretty good with it once I processed that number. Would I love to...
Evening of Bridal Luxury “Illuminated Soirée”

Evening of Bridal Luxury “Illuminated Soirée”

The Evening of Bridal Luxury “Illuminated Soirée” was last Sunday, November 13, 2022 and it was one fabulous party! Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago, Ultimate Bride and internationally celebrated designer Ines DiSanto welcomed guests into the world of weddings,...
Festive Tables. Edited by Michelle

Festive Tables. Edited by Michelle

My dear friend and colleague, Akeshi Akinseye, has released a new book! Festive Tables is a guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations. It is fabulous – detailing how you can create gorgeous tables for every holiday! And with that, I can now...
Creating a fun holiday party tablescape

Creating a fun holiday party tablescape

Gosh I love a good holiday table, don’t you? Sharing a few faves from one of my more favorite tables today. I just loved this take on classic holiday. I like to call it fresh nostalgia because while it reminds me of everything I loved about Christmas growing up, it...

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