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Free time, what’s that?! Just kidding. I love to play with my kids outdoors, I love to read, and I really enjoy being in the pool in the summertime. I enjoy traveling and cooking and going out to connect with girlfriends or family. I love movie nights with Justin and putting together puzzles while I listen to him play guitar after the kids have gone to bed. I’m happiest at home with a cup of coffee around my family.
I am wife to Justin and mom to David, Luke, and Emily. We live near Raleigh, NC. David and Luke are 14 months apart and Emily is 2 years younger. They are all different with amazing personalities that I have the pleasure of seeing the older they get and I love being their mom.
Justin’s a fantastic dad and husband and runs his own drone flying business called Raleigh UAV.
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:
Behind the Screens: Influencer Business Part 1
Great question! I make an income in a few different ways and I really think it’s important to be transparent about being a content creator. This blog post will break it all down for you!
Behind the Screens: Influencer Business Part 2
I’ve been wearing these sunglasses I found on Amazon more than I thought I would this summer. They are a fun pair to switch up the look from my typical Madewell sunglasses. I also love a classic Aviator and the Warby Parker “Laurel” sunnies!
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! As a former stylist, I also frequent Sally’s Beauty for many of my salon-quality hair products.
Cura Professional Digital Ionic Hair Dryer: Such an efficient dryer that leaves me with smooth, soft hair.
GHD Classic 1″ Styler: I’ve had a GHD flat iron since I worked behind the chair and it still works perfectly.
Twirl Trio Interchangeable Clip Curling Iron Set: If you enjoy curling your hair, you’ll love the versatility of this set. I use the 1.25 inch the most, but all the iron sizes are nice for different curl shapes.
I love my new shoulder-length bob cut! If you need photos to show your stylist for a similar cut, you can find them here.
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!
