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In my free time I love to be outdoors! I feel like I can relax when I’m outside because I don’t feel pulled to start laundry, or clean out a closet, or any of the other things that need attention inside of the house! I love spending time with my family, reading, and going out for dinner with my girlfriends.
My husband Justin and I have 3 wonderful kids, David, Luke and Emily. We live in Raleigh, NC and have lived here since 2009! My oldest son plays hockey, my middle son is a drummer and has recently joined a diving club, and my youngest is quite the artist!
We prioritize weeknights at home so we get a lot of time together, and on the weekends we love to hang out with friends or family!
So many things!
One. The climate.
Two. The city-feel with access to beaches and mountains.
Three. Southern warmth, and I’m not talking about the weather.
Four. The food/restaurants.
Five. The flow of the city.
Six. The greenery and access to outdoor activities.
Seven. It’s full of great colleges, universities, medical care and has a strong research + technology market.
Eight. Lower than the average cost of living.
Nine. Family-friendly with a great mix of community and privacy.
Ten. It is continually highly ranked in “US best places to live” lists!
I started over 10 years ago as a blogger and posting hair tutorial videos on Youtube and Pinterest. The job has changed SO much over the past several years and I’ve found that I have to be adaptable at every turn. If you’d like to know more about my career path feel free to read all about it here:
https://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2021/03/behind-the-screens-influencer-business/
I have sunglasses I love from Madewell and Warby Parker. I’ve also recently discovered the brand Sardine and they have fun options as well!
One. Take everything out of the space.
Two. If you want to buy organizational containers, keep the receipt!
Three. Ask yourself, “if I needed to, could I replace this one day?”.
I LOVE the Merly Denim Jacket from ABLE. It fits so well and is so soft and comfortable, especially for denim.
I recently purchased the AWAY carry-on and like it a lot. The backpack that works for me (and my family…you can never have too many snacks on a plane) is the Tumi Uma Backpack. I was so happy with this purchase.
I’m a huge fan of Miranda Frye for everyday basics. Their London necklace and tennis bracelet are two of my current favorites! I also love my gorjana pieces and my all-time favorite initial necklace is from Maya Brenner.
Natori bras are extremely comfortable and fit my body really well, and if you’re interested in exploring some of my other favorite bras you can read this post!
I typically like Sephora or Ulta for makeup and some hair products. I’m a fan of Amazon as well, especially if I need something quickly. Target and Walmart have some great drugstore finds!
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing method for your eyebrows. It can last for a while, sometimes up to 2 years. I will get them touched up annually. You can read more about my experience here.
A lash lift is like a perm for your eyelashes. It lasts about 6-8 weeks, depending on how frequently your lashes naturally shed. It’s a game-changer for stick straight lashes that won’t hold a curl!
No, but I’ve lived in North Carolina since 2006. I’m originally from outside of Chicago, Illinois. I got weary of the winters and was craving a change, so I moved down south and never looked back!
I’m loving the Patrick Ta Powder + Cream Blush Duo in “She’s That Girl”.
read moreWhile I’m not currently working behind the chair, I was a hairstylist for many years before shifting over The Small Things full time. I knew at a young age I wanted to do hair, so I went to beauty school during high school and got my Cosmetology license at age 18.
I live in Raleigh, NC. I’m originally from Illinois, and grew up near Chicago! I love the South, but the pizza here doesn’t compare to Chicago Style Pizza!
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A hairstylist turned Beauty Content Creator and Influencer. My passion is to share my knowledge about beauty products, hair, and makeup so you can feel empowered and confident in how you look and feel!
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