Our mind is a funny little thing, it likes to play tricks on us at the worst possible moments.  I think I want to create blog posts, talk about parties, fashion, travel and business, but the only thing I can actually do is sit here staring blankly at the screen, wishing I was back in LA laying on the beach and trying to remind myself to breathe. 

For the majority of this year, my life consisted of sitting in the hospital beside with my dad, dealing with his doctors and trying to heal him through every way possible.  But now, these past 2 months have been spent trying to cope with the loss of him. How do I move on? What do I do now? I'm numb and completely lost. Should I be pressuring myself to figure it out?  Maybe the pressure I always put on myself is the first thing I will get rid of.  I really just think I'm in shock.  As much as I want to be on social media and inspiring you through business tips or pretty designs, I'm just not ready.  Those things are all part of who I am and what makes me happy, but in the big scheme of things, it's not what is important.  I think I need this time out to re-invent myself.  I need to take the time to practice self-love and care and plan for my future. I'm going to decide what I truly want and then make a plan to get it.  Life is too short to be mediocre. When I return back to the blog,  I hope you are still here to follow along as we share this journey together, called life.  

Words can't explain the empty hole I feel inside.  These past few months have been some of the hardest I've ever gone through.  My dad was in the hospital for over 3 months, while my brother and I took turns spending every other day there by his side.  Nothing else mattered.  My mind was being pulled in a million directions and most days, I was just going on auto-pilot.  Work projects got pushed, personal responsibilities were forgotten and the only thing we were concerned about was being his advocate and fighting for every answer we needed to save him. We tried everything we could, but in the end his body just couldn't fight anymore. My dad and I had our battles, we shared tears, we shared laughs and despite it all, we loved each other wholeheartedly. He believed in me and was so proud of every accomplishment, no matter how small.  I have his ambition and tenacity. He taught us to follow your dreams and NEVER give up.  My heart is broken, but I know he would want me to continue living loud in his honor and to always have hope.

My family and I had to start a fundraiser for my dad's funeral. I would be so grateful if you could help spread the word. CLICK HERE to share the link.

These past few months have been agonizing, stressful and downright traumatic.  At the end of each day the only thing I can think about doing, is soaking in a hot bath. I'm gathered a few of my fave bathrooms for some inspiration, but I just can't seem to make up my mind if I want a more zen space, fun and modern spin or an over the top glam room.  What's your powder room style? The only thing I'm dreaming of is some me time...

Alright, here it is.  This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for quite some time now.  With 10+ years of blogging, content marketing and PR under my belt, I thought it was time to shed light on a topic that no one seems to be talking about.  

This is the raw, ugly/pretty truth and the do’s and don'ts of influencer marketing. Whether you own a small business, work in public relations or are a kick-ass blogger, these are crucial tips and reminders when it comes to working with bloggers. These are the cold, hard facts that every brand need to know, but no one is telling them.

It's no surprise that I'm addicted to Target and I'm sure you are just as obsessed too.  You know that feeling you get when you walk in, grab the red cart and immediately see that they have new products in the dollar spot...  You're ready to get in your car and drive there now, aren't you?  Say it with me, " Hello my name is (insert name here) and I'm a Target addict."  You aren't alone, it's going to be ok. In fact here's a few of my summer faves and a chance to win a $200 gift card to help satisfy your needs. ;)

When I'm not battling my allergies, I'm gettin' my glow on.  Maybe it's the fact that summer is just around the corner, but my beauty game has been on point lately! I'm all about keeping my skin super hydrated and working on maintaining my youthful appearance, as long as humanly possible. Oh, and I'm completely addicted to shimmer and all things coconut.

If you dream of having your very own beautifully, organized closet, let me help your wishes come true!  No matter what your budget is, or how big your closet is you can still create a chic boutique style space to store your duds.  

I've been on the spring cleaning kick lately and after the cleaning, comes the fun decorating!  Since this is my year for self-love, I've been spending a lot of time crafting.  The kind of crafting where you turn the music up and lose yourself in the project.  A good DIY project is healing, good for the soul and I highly recommend it!  I've rounded up some projects for spring from some of my fave DIY bloggers to help inspire you.  And if that wasn't enough, I've also partnered with a few more awesome bloggers to give away a Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine to help with your spring or summer decor!