You, Me, & Tennessee

MATERNITY PHOTOS

It's been a while since I've written a post thanks to quarantine and getting ready for our sweet girl to arrive! I couldn't miss the opportunity to share our amazing maternity photos shot by Tara ... Read more
5 THINGS TO DO IN VENICE, ITALY

Venice gets the award for being unlike any city I've ever visited. The city is made up of smaller islands attached by bridges. Public transportation is a fleet of boats not buses. There are no cars or ... Read more
CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST IN THIS KNOXVILLE BEER CASTLE

October is finally here which means Oktoberfest is almost over! It ends on Sunday the 6th but don't worry if you can't make it to Munich this year. Knoxville has the best place to celebrate ... Read more
GET THE BEST VIEW OF TWO STATES FROM THIS ROOFTOP BAR

The Bristol Hotel is Bristol's first ever boutique hotel and its also home to Lumac, Bristol's first ever rooftop bar. That's more excitement than our little town has seen since the Battle at Bristol ... Read more
BEST NEW BRUNCH SPOT IN PIGEON FORGE

Now that I'm living part-time in Gatlinburg, I get to see my friends who live in this area more often. That means more girls' days and girls' nights out and I welcome those opportunities to unwind in ... Read more
5 HIKES IN THE SMOKIES TO EXPLORE

One of the best things about living in East Tennessee is having access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In a short drive you can be in the middle of the most visited national park in the ... Read more

Powell’s City of Books is located in Portland and takes up an entire city block. You could walk around for hours and still not see everything but (being a true bibliophile) I think it’s worth a shot. If you’re worried about parking, the book store its own garage that lets you park for free if […]

30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years

April 8, 2021

Today is my 30th birthday! As a new mom I can hardly say I'm "30, flirty, and thriving". Is it fair to say I'm 30, tired, and optimistic about my future? 30, wordy, and nerdy? I compiled a list of the 30 biggest lessons I've learned in 30 years. I had a wonderful time making this list. I hope it inspires you to make your own. ... Read more