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The Glam Glossary

The Glam Glossary is the compilation of my most used and loved beauty products including shades and images. If you ever have a question about what product or shade I’m… Read More

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Voluminous Faux Bouncy Blow Out (with a curling iron!)

Lately, I’ve been into a very soft, “blown out” look to my hair. As it is getting longer, I find it easier to create really undone, loose styles in my… Read More

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Primary Bedroom Refresh

When it came to updating our primary bedroom decor, I really was just looking to modernize it a bit. The furniture we had in that room was from many, many… Read More

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It’s 2026 and we got a landline.

So, we got a landline. You may be wondering why, which is a totally valid question! It’s 2026–everyone has a cell phone! We’re doing our best to hold off until… Read More

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The Raleigh Restaurant’s To Try

It has been way too long since I did a recap of some of my favorite Raleigh spots! I’ve been to plenty of newer spots and have some recommendations for… Read More

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Flattering Swimsuits with Built-in Support

One.  Two.  Three.  Four. Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven. Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen. If you’ve followed along here for a while, you know I’m always looking for pieces that feel just… Read More

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    Well, I was hoping we would have a sunny Memorial Day weekend but that wasn’t in the cards for us. There was a good bit of gloom, plenty of humidity, and a good amount of rain. It wasn’t what we wanted but we made the most of it while my parents were in town. We…

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    Well, I was hoping we would have a sunny Memorial Day weekend but that wasn’t in the cards for us. There was a good bit of gloom, plenty of humidity, and a good amount of rain. It wasn’t what we wanted but we made the most of it while my parents were in town. We…

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    links + small things

    Well, I was hoping we would have a sunny Memorial Day weekend but that wasn’t in the cards for us. There was a good bit of gloom, plenty of humidity, and a good amount of rain. It wasn’t what we wanted but we made the most of it while my parents were in town. We ate dinner at my folks house a few times, played pickleball, and watched hockey! How was your weekend? Were you poolside or at a beach? If you were and you realized that you aren’t loving whatever swimsuit you were wearing, you’ve got to try…

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