I visited WGN news to talk wedding trends!
Did you catch me on WGN’s Midday Fix !? I was there to talk about the hottest trends in weddings for 2019 including creating an inviting experience for your guests via the use of textures and colors…and how I am feeling velvet this winter!!! Special thanks...
Oscars 2019 ✨
I am always a fan of glamour. Hair + makeup and jewels and shoes get me every time. Fashion is an expression of who we are, it can reflect how we feel and even help cultivate how we feel (you know when you slip in to “those” shoes and your walk instantly takes on that...
What it meant for me to qualify for indoors (and what that means)
For the vast majority of amateur riders like myself, a riding helmet isn’t the only hat that we wear. In fact, on any given day I find myself donning four or five different ‘hats’ – and I know I’m not alone. First and foremost I am me, making my way in the world as a...
Traverse City, Michigan
The Grand Traverse Bay, white sandy beaches, lighthouses, boating, wine tasting, parasailing, friends, great food, and horse shows… what’s not to LOVE about Traverse City, Michigan? That’s exactly why I love vacationing in this beautiful city! I am lucky to get to...
My First Time Back At Disney As An Adult
I have to say, I am really a kid at heart. Anyone who knows me knows that I still love cartoons, children’s books and the magic that Disney brought to my childhood is something I love to revisit. From my favorite movies of Bedknobs and Broomsticks to Mary...
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the trip of a lifetime…
In December of 2017, my husband and I decided to plan a trip with all of our bridal party and friends and go have an amazing four days in Mexico. My best friend, Chris, has family in Mexico, speaks the language beautifully and knows many of Mexico’s most...
Realizing Dreams at the USHJA International Derby Finals
Two years ago, Caitlyn Shiels and I were in Traverse City, Michigan, chasing indoors points for the amateur-owner hunters. I so wanted to go, and at 6, Mo was trying his heart out to get me there. We watched the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship (Kentucky)...
My Grandfather, Gene Michelotti, A True Icon
I grew up hearing his story, and even before I knew what it was to recognize immense pride, I felt it, down to a cellular level. From tourists to conventioneers to celebrities, Gene Michelotti treated everyone the same, applying two mantras to his daily life—the...
The Importance Of Family
In my life, I move in a lot of directions on a daily basis, and something that I find so important is always having an idea of where my center is. Knowing what grounds me, what makes me feel whole and good and confident is so crucial to having the courage to make...
