We all want mermaid hair for the summer. Hair that is long and strong and will look gorgeous for all those beach selfies. (Ariel is a #hairgoals OG.) If you’ve been struggling to grow your hair out, try these 5 tips from one of the country’s top stylists to make your hair grow longer–fast! If… [Read More]
Friday Favorites
Punkin is always a favorite. 😉 Friday Favorites The best Christmas scent. Hands down. No question. I have it in a lotion, a soap, and now a candle. I’m pretty sure this qualifies as an obsession. Josh and I are always trying to learn more about Omaha and find ways to immerse ourselves in the… [Read More]
Cherished Pieces from Borsheims
As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to become more meaningful and intentional with my purchases. Not just so that I buy better quality, but so that what I buy means something to me. It’s very easy to acquire a lot of stuff. It’s not so easy to cultivate belongings that evoke emotions and memories. That… [Read More]
Weekend Snapshots
Weekend Snapshots Pants | Boots | Bag | Sunnies Happy Monday guys! This weekend was such a fun one I wanted to bring a blog series back from the archives to share it all with you. While I won’t be doing weekend snapshots every Monday, I feel like stopping this series completely took away a… [Read More]
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
Since moving to Omaha, Josh and I have discovered a love for the Midwest delicacy known as cheese curds. Never heard of a curd before? These bites of “squeaky cheese” are made from white and yellow cheddar and taste like little balls of heaven. They’re served plain or fried and with a wide variety of… [Read More]
A Q&A on local, seasonal summer foods with Chef Nick Strawhecker
A few weeks ago Josh and I were invited to a four-course summer vegetarian dinner and wine pairing at Dante. You guys know I love Dante. Their food is some of the best in Omaha. I was really excited for a date night there with Josh featuring two of our favorite things: delicious veggie food… [Read More]
Everything you need to know about balayage
Today I’m sharing everything you need to know about balayage, including what is balayage, where to find a salon that does it (including the salon I went to in Omaha, Nebraska), how much it costs, and why you need to try it on your hair! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed… [Read More]
Diamonds with a Conscience: The Kalahari Dream
I love a good sparkle. Who doesn’t? Especially when it looks like this. My engagement ring was the first really nice piece of jewelry I ever owned. I cherish it and can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to wear it on my finger for the last five years. To me, it symbolizes the love I… [Read More]
Cruising into Spring
With the weather getting nice again (Omaha has had some serious ups and downs this winter!) I’ve been itching to spend time outside. Growing up I spent a lot of summers at the seashore where cruiser bikes were considered a major form of transportation. While I’m a long way from the shore now, I thought… [Read More]
Weekend Snapshots
Happy Monday everyone! This was our last weekend in Omaha before we leave for our holiday cruise so we tried to soak up as much “winter-y Christmas” fun as we could! It was a great time. Don’t forget to link up to your weekend snapshots at the bottom of this post! To start off the… [Read More]
Gift Guide for the Nebraska Girl
Since moving to Omaha three years ago, I have been overwhelmed by the amount of state pride Nebraska has. For the Huskers, Creighton, and the state in general. Life here in Nebraska truly is “the good life” and I am so happy to call Omaha home. If you’re shopping for a Nebraska girl this Christmas this gift… [Read More]