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How To Host the Perfect Royal Wedding Party

It feels like just yesterday that I was up like a shot at 6AM, eagerly awaiting the procession of guests for Kate and Will’s fairytale confection of a wedding! Her […]

Around Town

The Sound of Music Fun Facts

My family and I traveled to Vienna and Salzburg over Thanksgiving. It was an incredible trip with stops at palaces, Christmas Markets, Mozart concerts and more than one indulgence in […]

Travelin' Thru

Port Douglas Traveler’s Guide

After our visit to Sydney, Haley and I were already struggling to wrap our minds around the concept that May is considered to be a ‘bad weather’ month in Australia. […]

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Sydney Traveler’s Guide

This past week, my sister and I journeyed to beautiful Sydney, Australia. An incredible city with a wealth of sandstone buildings, beautiful beaches and amazing views, you really can’t […]

Future

On Graduating & “Mermaid Jane”

My friend Sarah wrote me a beautiful song upon my […]

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5 Houseplants You Can Basically Never Kill

If you’re like me, your thumb is less green than orange– Cheetos dust, don’t judge! Nonetheless, I do love bringing plants and nature into my home. They brighten my mood, […]

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Gimme All Your Money and Gimme All Your Residuals

Craigslist. Unfortunately, not a list of top movie recommendations written by […]

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My Carrot Cake Bread Pudding

Hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way! Tomorrow, in fact. If you’re running out of last minute ideas for your family’s annual potluck brunch, why not try my Carrot Cake Bread […]

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Australia-New Zealand Winter Packing List

This May, my sister and I have planned a post-graduation trip to Australia and New Zealand. “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!” Am I already basically a native? Possibly. Well-versed in […]

Stylin'

Cabana Vintage

In the past, I’ve spent hours on Etsy looking for that perfect vintage dress. I love 60s/70s beachwear, and I’m a huge fan of bright colors, florals and psychedelic patterns– […]

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Spring 2017 Dresses Part I

Spring has sprung in Durham! The sun is out, several unnamed students’ guns are out, and we’re all feeling merry. Hey-nonny-nonny! (“Much Ado About Nothing” is filled with this expression, and […]

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Laughing Elephant Galentine’s

This year, after a THREE-year hiatus, I am hosting a mini-Galentine’s Day party for our Panhellenic Team. For those who don’t know, Galentine’s Day is a Leslie Knope-creation that will […]

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The impermanence of a college dorm room, or even a college apartment, necessitates quick thinking and short-term, portable interior design solutions. Especially when it comes to wall hangings and decorative pieces, […]

Raise a Glass

Raise a Glass to Les Bonbons

Rebecca De Ravenel’s lightweight, multi-tiered earrings are, so far, my favorite things to toast to in this New Year. Statement making, while still retaining an air of elegance, Les Bonbons […]

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Star Light, Star Bright

My friend Hannah is obsessed with astrology. She believes in horoscopes to her very core, and I’ve begun to follow her lead. Although I’m not always sure I want to […]

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Once in a while, it’s worth it to align yourself with Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle’s motto and “Treat yo self.” I did just that yesterday morning at my favorite […]

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