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15 BOOKS TO READ WHILE YOU SELF-QUARANTINE

March 20, 2020 By Kari Leave a Comment

15 Books to Read

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and we continue social distancing, now is the perfect time to practice self-care. Whether that means getting a head start on your spring cleaning, organizing your pantry, giving yourself an at-home manicure, nightly facials, or getting through your entire 2020 must-read list, it's a unique time that we shouldn't take for granted. Sure, the days

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: covid-19, favorite books, reading list

GOODIE BAGS FOR MY SISTER’S BACHELORETTE PARTY

October 29, 2019 By Kari 11 Comments

Bachelorette Goodie Bags

Earlier this month I traveled to Charleston, SC for my sister, Kelsi's, bachelorette party. Kelsi and I have family in Charleston, so we're fortunate enough to travel there quite often, but this year it was extra special because Kelsi had 8 of her closest girl friends come with! Our itinerary included everything from brunching downtown to boat days to night clubs. You know,

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Filed Under: Beauty, Fashion, Wedding Tagged With: austin blogger, bachelorette, bachelorette goodie bags, beauty blogger, charleston, goodie bags, liketkit, liketoknow.it, South Carolina, style blogger

INVISALIGN JOURNEY: PREPPING FOR THE WEDDING

September 18, 2019 By Kari 6 Comments

Invisalign Journey

I know you probably read the title of this post and thought to yourself, "I thought you were already married?!" and you would be correct! I'm happily married of three years this upcoming October.Ā šŸ˜‰ However, my older sister Kelsi is getting married this January so she and I decided to team up with SimplyAligners to perfect our smile for the big day! As her matron of honor, I

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Filed Under: Beauty, Wedding Tagged With: austin blogger, beauty, beauty blogger, invisalign, Invisalign journey, teeth transformation

SUMMER NIGHTS ON THE PATIO WITH PRIMO WATER

June 11, 2019 By Kari 5 Comments

Summer Nights on the Patio

It's safe to say that summer is right around the corner and here in Austin, TX, we're definitely feeling the temperatures change. So before the temperatures getĀ too hot, we're trying to enjoy as much time on our back patio as we can. We've recently been opting to have our dinners out there so that we can enjoy our little "oasis" of a backyard with our newly finished deck—thanks

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: austin blogger, entertaining, entertaining hacks, lifestyle blogger, patio weather, summer nights

SPRING CLEANING 101

May 9, 2019 By Kari 4 Comments

Spring Cleaning 101

Thank you to Art of Greenā„¢ for sponsoring today's post! As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.Ā Learn moreĀ here. Temperatures are rising, birds are chirping, and views of beautiful bluebonnets only means one thing in Texas:Ā Spring is here! I love the feeling of a new season; it's a perfect time to refresh and reset for the months ahead. To start the season

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: art of green, austin blogger, cleaning, home, lifestyle blogger, spring cleaning

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I’m a 30-something Austinite constantly looking to create beautiful things. Social media professional by day and blogger by night.

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