I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came across several #MyLittleHappies photos, where people listed “little happy things” in their life. I thought that this was a great idea, in that making a list, and I mean physically writing a list of little happy things, is a great reminder to stop and smell the roses. It all started when I found Jacey Duprie’s (Damsel in Dior) list. I love that she put “breaking an egg” and “a fully charged battery” on her happy list. Then I found Mary Kendall Butler’s list, and I liked that she put “unsubscribe here” and […]
Wanderlust Wednesday: Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee Home of the Tennessee Volunteers, David Keith, Kenny Chesney, Quentin Tarantino, Jack Hanna, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Christina Hendricks. It’s more than just a college town. It is a must-visit for anyone who wants to stay in a great city with a hometown feel. With over 100 things to see and do and dozens of awesome places to eat in the Old City, Knoxville is quickly becoming a popular destinations for singles, couples, and families to visit. And Dollywood is less than an hour away! On Saturday, I walked around downtown as part of the Susan G. Komen […]
Man of Style: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise was in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday night, to greet fans at the Regal Pinnacle Theatre for a charity movie premiere of his latest movie, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. It was my 18th wedding anniversary, so I didn’t attend the premiere, but I sure would have loved to have seen (and even met) the devilishly handsome Tom Cruise! I think every woman fell in love with him, or at least fell in love with his character, Maverick, in Top Gun. Either that, or we fell in love with him after he played the sports agent Jerry Maguire. (“You had […]
42 Habits to Make Yourself Better
Some mornings, I wake up and feel like I’m not not living up to my potential, like there is something more that I could be doing to make myself a better person. I’ve read stories from actors or actresses, musicians, and writers who have felt their calling their entire lives. But like most people, I’m still trying to figure it out. So how can we, or to personalize it, how can I make myself better? Read a book every day. Wake up early. Acknowledge your flaws. Avoid negative people. Stop watching TV. Show kindness to people around you. These are just a […]
Stylish Looks for Fall
Fall is in the air! It seems like we have waited all Summer to be able to layer our clothing, wear cool riding boots, and wrap soft scarves around our necks. I have been looking forward to wearing my sweaters and jeans. I have pulled out all of my scarves and made sure they were clean and ready to use. All I need now are a cool pair of riding boot! In the meantime, I’m taking some inspiration for Fall fashion from the stylish women I see walking around town, from magazines and celebrities, and of course, Pinterest. Check out […]