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What is so great about the Barefoot Dreams blankets?

My big Christmas gift this year was the Barefoot Dreams Barefoot in the Wild leopard blanket. Influencers talk about this blanket often. Celebrities love it too. Lauryn Bosstick from The Skinny Confidential calls it the Kardashian blanket since the sisters and Kris travel with it wrapped around their shoulders often.

My Top 3 Books of 2019 That You Need to Read

Making this list made me realize I love a book that gets real, but has a sense of humor about it. One that tackles serious subjects with authenticity and personality. Imperfect and brilliant at the same time. Here’s 3 books I read this year that I’d highly recommend for yourself or to gift.

Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendations 2019

It’s almost Thanksgiving!!! I typically do Black Friday and Small Business Saturday posts, but I thought this year I’d share some Thanksgiving inspo and recipe ideas. I really enjoy cooking and baking and luckily my whole family is pretty darn good at both too so we’re spoiled. Here’s some recipes I’ve made in the past and recommend and a vlog of last years celebration along with the song from SNL my sister and brother-in-law love to torture me with by singing it to me on repeat.

Thanksgiving Recipes

How To Teach Yourself Calligraphy

I’ve been wanting to take a calligraphy class for years. The other day I was at the Amazon store at Palisades village and spotted the Tombow Dual Brush Pens in Pastel Palette and knew it was a sign that I needed to start!

I found the Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Book and went to work teaching myself.

Heather McMahan’s Makeup and Beauty Secrets

I have been following Heather McMahan on Instagram for a while now and just like everyone else- I’m obsessed! Heather is an actress and comedian and she recently started the Absolutely Not Podcast which is so so good. On episode 4 Wellness Update…We Are Unwell at 30:30 she answers a listeners caller about what makeup she uses and I thought I’d share it here.

Heather McMahan’s Makeup

Ramona Singer’s Chicken Recipe

Ramona Singer shared this Herbes de Provence Chicken recipe on Instagram and it is INSANELY good!!

Ramona Singer shared a super easy and delicious looking chicken recipe on her Instagram over the weekend and I decided to give it a try. She was hosting a dinner party in the Hampton’s and said she loved this recipe because it was so simple and you can make it ahead of time. Plus it’s a crowd pleaser. Well, spoiler alert- it was absolutely delicious! You HAVE to try this recipe!!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is here! This is the sale where they have New Arrivals on Sale and after the sale the prices go up. This is a good time to stock up on your favorites, purchase well made staples to add to your wardrobe, and start back to school shopping. I’ve included beauty, athleisure, shoes, staples clothes, and work clothes.

There’s also tons of items in the sale that the Real Housewives, Southern Charm, and Vanderpump Rules stars use and love!

Nordstrom Sale Dates

What to Pack for a Trip to Banff

If you’re following me on Instagram then you know I just got back from a very magical trip to Banff, Canada. I feel like I literally experienced all 4 seasons there even though it was the end of June. I thought it might be handy to give a list of what to wear in Banff.

How to Plan a Bachelorette Party

The team at Zola reached out to me about sharing their super cute post of Bachelorette party ideas. I asked for even more details for the person planning the party. What’s a good timeline? When should you start planning? What should you do 1 month before the party? One week before the party? And they delivered! I hope you find this post as helpful as I did!

Throwing a bachelorette party is the ultimate way to celebrating your bestie bride. This bash will gather the bridal party (and possibly some other close friends) together for one last fling before the ring. Keep reading to discover how you can plan the ultimate bachelorette bash for the bride-to-be!

Bachelorette Party Planning: 3-4 Months Out

5 Easy and Affordable Bachelorette Party Ideas

I recently threw my friend Jessica Jay (who does my gorgeous eyelash extensions) a bachelorette pool party and wanted to share some ideas! Jessica is an amazingly kind and thoughtful friend and knew her friends are not rich (yet) so it was super important that the party was not only really fun, but reasonable affordable too. We had her bachelorette party at the Freehand Downtown LA rooftop pool and hotel room.

I’ve also helped prep for a Vegas Bachelorette Party, a Bachelorette Party on a Catamaran in Nicaragua, and a Tropical Bridal Shower if you need even more party planning ideas be sure to check those out!.