Travel Blogger

We had an incredible trip over spring break. We spent a few days in Dubai, the Al-Wadi Desert, and ended it with a relaxing beach stay in Oman. Here is everything I packed for the trip. Dubai Style I love a crisp all white dress for travel, it is...
To kick off our 10 year anniversary trip we stopped in Kenya. We had heard incredible things about Ol Donyo Lodge, and we were so excited to finally visit. It not only met, but exceeded our expectations. The hospitality and warmth from Graham and Savannah made us...
After returning from our last international trip to India, while the borders were closing and the pandemic was spreading rapidly in the United States, we spent 5 months safe at home. But, to be honest, we felt a little stir crazy. Once people started to fly again...
Blue and white is a classic and timeless color combination, and it's the perfect one for the beach! This swimsuit is from last season, but I found some fun blue and white swimsuits and cover ups available now. Click on the items below to shop:  
I have always been a big believer in the number 5. Not only was I born on April 5th, but my parents, my sister, and both of my boys have a 5 in their birth dates. So when I realized I was only one country short of...
I have to be honest and say that I left a little bit of my heart in Zermatt. Very rarely does a place exceed your expectations, but Switzerland did for me. I had always heard wonderful things about the scenery, people, and the food and I was...

Outfit Recaps

I got to share some of my favorite looks this week. My instagram went from Paris to Paradiso and focused on some more elevated looks. You can get the details on all of them and shop them below: Coffee Shop Chic My Paris photo shoot was a dream come...
This week I highlighted two great "athleisure" looks, and some fun vacation outfits. I wanted to focus on clothes that were affordable, but looked expensive because of the way they were put together. Scroll through to shop them all! Vacation Style For our trip to Mexico I wanted to...
I have put together my largest blog post ever - to share with you my favorite sandals, swimsuits, cover ups and beach bags for spring and summer. Whether you are on an exotic beach, or laying out in your backyard, there is something for everything. Just click...
I get so many questions about what I wear when I travel so I thought I would put that information in a blog post! I have three go to's I rotate depending on the weather, destination, and my flight time. I try to look put together at...
We love traveling with Blue Parallel and have used them for all of our South American adventures over the past eight years. They put together an amazing itinerary in Ecuador – including our time in Quito with our incredible guide Johanna. Here are a few of the...
I have been lucky enough to visit Paris many times throughout my life, starting with family trips as a child, and several times with my husband for a romantic getaway. Our most recent trip to Paris was to celebrate the 40th birthday of a dear friend. Once...
Let's be honest, sticking to your New Years Resolutions is tough. But if fitness was one of your goals, I've got you covered. I've put together my favorite workout pieces for this season to help keep you motivated to get to the gym.
  Shop My Holiday Look: In addition to my gift guides, you can also shop this festive holiday look. FOR HIM: 1.Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones, $169 2.Stainless Steel Handled 4 Piece BBQ Set, $89.99 3.Garmin S60 Golf Watch, $399 4.BRIC’S, Life “28 Rolling Duffel, $850 5.Nike Essential Flex Running Pants, $70 6.Northface Backpack, $65 7.APL Shoes,...
Travel-Uganda Kibale
WHERE WE STAYED   Ndali Lodge is a beautiful family run lodge located above the Crater Lake Nyinambuga. Each guest stays in their own private cottage but gathers together for mealtime and leisure time as well. Aubrey does an incredible job of making each guest feel welcome and...
My husband is an oenophile, so we always enjoy visiting different wine regions around the world. Our travel advisor at Blue Parallel told us that Mendoza was a must stop on our return trip to Argentina. Let’s just say that it certainly did not disappoint… Where we stayed:...
While the abundance and variety of the primate population is the main driver of tourism in Uganda, there are many places to see plains game as well, and those experiences are not to be missed. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Queen Elizabeth and saw one of...
One of my must haves from this season’s trends has been high-waisted pants. They are equally as comfortable as they are chic and have carried me throughout the entire summer – from the Oregon Coast to San Miguel – from exotic adventures in Turks and Caicos all...
One of my true passions is giving back, and I hope to use my blogging platform to bring awareness to different organizations in the Dallas area that are near and dear to my heart. One of my favorites – and the first organization I became involved with...