I love a good before and after transformation for any home upgrade. Before I do a reveal of what my final kitchen updates look like, I wanted to share the kitchen before pictures from my townhouse with you before I…
Kitchen Renovation: My Vision & Design Selections
Y’all! I’ve embarked on a very exciting project to do a kitchen renovation in my townhouse! This post will be the first of several detailing my process to create my design, source contractors, pick out products, and do the remodel…
Our Proposal Story
Kyle Cook and I got engaged on October 31, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This post is the story of our proposal day. We kept the engagement a secret for a few days, telling only friends and family. Now the…
Weekend Recap: Hot Springs, Arkansas in the Fall
This past weekend, Kyle and I had an amazing socially distant vacation in the forests of Arkansas. The goal was to go see fall leaves and get out of Houston for a short getaway. The weekend was delightful in so…
What to Know Before You Go Ski in Colorado During COVID
Ski season is upon us and there are many changes to be hand this year due to the global pandemic and the ongoing cases for COVID-19. I met with the team from Colorado Ski Country this week to learn about…
Hotel Review: East Austin Hotel
A weekend in Austin, Texas is the perfect getaway for Houstonians. Every time I go to our state capital, I discover SO MANY new places! Earlier this month, we spent two nights at the East Austin Hotel to celebrate Kyle’s…
How to Pack in a Carryon No Matter How Long Your Trip
Success for any trip that involves visiting multiple cities, changing hotels and squeezing into small regional flights is mastering the art of how to pack in a carryon. Traveling with only a carryon bag saves you time, money, and headaches…
Day Guide to Moab & Arches National Park
National Parks in Utah do not disappoint and Arches National Park is no exception. Located just outside Moab, Utah, the park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. …
Best Places to Kayak in North America
I’m obsessed with getting out on the water when I travel and over the course of my travels have discovered some of the best places to kayak in North America. From the southern bayous and lakes to turquoise glacier water,…
Day Trip: Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
The Bonneville Salt Flats are such a cool destination for any road trip through Utah. After doing a 13 mile hike to the summit of Mount Timpanagos, we didn’t want to do anything active the next day so a drive…
Texas to Utah Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a great Texas to Utah road trip itinerary? This summer road trip was the perfect vacation this year! I’ve added in details about notable places we stopped for breaks, where we stayed each night and any fun trips…
Glamping Review: Zion Wildflower Resort
Glamping at Zion Wildflower Resort was the perfect way to commune with nature without actually having to camp and bring a ton of supplies. Zion was our first night in our road trip from Park City to Texas. I was…
