Our Hot Air Balloon Ride in Scottsdale, Arizona
I grew up in the Wisconsin countryside. The playground my parents took us to as children was right next to a large cornfield. I can’t tell you how many times…
Winter Over The Knee Boots
Back home in Wisconsin, there’s a running joke that late fall/early winter is Han Solo Season. As in, all the girl whip out their almost matching mid-calf brown faux leather…
Target A New Day Collection Review
Ladies, if you’re anything like me, you LOVE Target. I think my obsession started in college. I went to school in Minneapolis, which is Target HQ and there are just…
Merry Days & Holly Nights At Squaw Valley
I must say, I have been finding it hard to totally get in the Christmas spirit since moving to California. Each year, it’s sunny and 70 degrees on Christmas Day…
The Phoenician – Luxury in Scottsdale, AZ
Tucked at the base of Camel Back mountain is a little oasis in the desert city of Scottsdale – The Phoenician. While driving up to the resort on the long…
And Other Stories Statement Ruffle Top
Long gone are the days of boring knits and simple patterns in fashion. Now, I’m all about neat textures, cool shapes, and interesting patterns. When I saw this ruffle top…
9 Things To Do in Scottsdale For The Holidays
I grew up in Wisconsin, so December used to mean snow, scarfs and warm fires. But, since moving to California, I’m quickly falling in love with celebrating the holidays with…
Things To Do In Scottsdale: Your PERFECT Scottsdale Travel Guide
Unlike Northern Arizona, Scottsdale is all about sunshine, palm trees, cacti towering over your heads, poolside afternoons and champagne. A quick flight from SFO and suddenly we’re walking through the…
Midcentury Glam at Hotel Valley Ho
The legends tell stories of Rat Pack members and other celebrities running away to Scottsdale and lounging the day away in Hotel Valley Ho under palm trees and away from the paparazzi.…
21 Shifts Dresses That Will Make You Feel Beautiful
Shift dress…man, as a curvy gal, I have a love/hate relationship with shift dresses. On one hand, shift dresses are very comfortable. When you may not be the most comfortable…
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge is my new favorite hotel to stay when visiting Yosemite. Nestled right outside Yosemite National Park is the grand lodge full of eats (over 9 restaurants!), a spa,…