I put together a little list of some Holiday must haves that I have on my wish list for you all! A few of them I already own and the others I'll be asking Santa for. I hope you all get to spend some quality time with those who mean the most to you and stuff your bellies with way too much delicious food. So after you come out of your food coma ... READ MORE
Tis the Season
The cooler temps are rolling on in as we approach the holiday season and I love every bit of it so I can finally start layering! I'm a complete sweatta-wetha loving kinda gal so when it starts to cool down I can't wait to bust out my cozy knits. I love the unexpected mix of textures in this look and mixing neutral tones. It's classic, ... READ MORE
Cute Home Decor from Target
Alright how many times have you said, "Darn you Target you got me again!?!" They have the cutest home decor out right now and of course I went there to purchase lightbulbs........but a few hundred dollars later I found myself redecorating my home lol. Sounds familiar? I have a dear friend coming to visit us in Nashville this weekend and I ... READ MORE
Cozy On Up
Happy first day of November! In honor of the cooler temps coming I wanted to link some of my favorite fall finds. There are two things that I love......sweaters and shoes. I guess the Iowa girl in me just can't shake that love for cold weather, there is just something about cuddling up in a warm and cozy soft sweater. Nordstrom is a good go-to ... READ MORE
Falling for Fall
Happy almost November everyone! I can't believe that October is almost here and gone. The year is flying by and I have been loving all of the fall fashion trends. I had my very talented friend Ashley Hempel take some photos of me when I was back in my hometown Bettendorf, Iowa. It was so fun getting to catch up with her and getting back to my ... READ MORE
Local Love: The Best Places to Eat in Nashville
One thing is certain, there is no shortage of fantastic food in Nashville! The greater Nashville area is home to nearly half of all the restaurants in the state and more and more open every single month! Since moving here, it has been my goal to try out as many new hot spots as possible. Seeing as the way to my heart is literally ... READ MORE
Project: Wardrobe Makeover
SHOP MY WARDROBE MAKEOVER ESSENTIALS & MY LOOK: I am not sure about y'all, but my closet often looks as if a tornado went through it. I try and keep things as organized as possible on a daily basis, but let's face it life happens! Before I know it, I have stuffed things in every..... single.... corner. So this past summer when ... READ MORE
Leslie the Wanderlust: my Travel Bucket List
One of my absolute favorite things in life is to travel. For me, traveling creates lasting memories that we can share with our children and reflect on fondly for years to come. Traveling opens up our hearts and our minds to how others live, allowing us to more easily relate to the rest of the world. It makes us bigger than we are ... READ MORE
Easy Berry Trifle Recipe
We love to host friends and family at our house and since we live far away from most of them, I needed an easy recipe to feed a lot of people for breakfast. This Berry Trifle recipe is my absolute favorite and looks oh so pretty on the table. The ingredients are cheap and easy to find and it's sure to be a crowd pleaser for adults and ... READ MORE
34 Things for my 34th Birthday
Each year as I get older, I am more appreciative of my life and the blessings I have been gifted. Justin and I recently had the privilege of getting to know an inspiring couple whose marriage has truly stood the test of time and over the years, has been one that we try to emulate. It's so inspiring when you see two people who genuinely love each ... READ MORE
