B. Inspired – It’s Gratitude Season

Happy Monday Friends, I usually blog on Fridays, but I felt inspired to share some recent lessons. We have officially entered the holiday season and as we know the expectations of a perfect holiday with family and friends can sometimes make us overlook the little things that really matter. As we prep for thanksgiving and…

B. Inspired: Happy Autumn!!!

Happy Autumn Friends! Today is officially the Fall Equniox. The days are getting a bit shorter, the air a bit crisper and the leaves are starting their beautiful transition. This is absolutely my favorite time of the year. The gorgeous colors of the changing leaves, cooler nights and not to mention the delicious wardrobe shift….

B. Styled: Summer Fun

It’s FRIDAY!!!! This day could not get here soon enough for me. This weekend is actually the first official weekend of summer. Sunshine, shades, and sangria! What are your plans? Will you be out enjoying the sunshine? At the beach? Grilling out with family and friends? I’ve curated 5 of the the best (in my…

B. Inspired: About Waiting

Hello dear friends! It’s been a while. I’ve missed writing and connecting with you, but I also needed a break to refuel. There’s lots happening for me and I have found that stepping away can often be the best way to handle stress, anxiety, or a creative dry-spell. Do you ever get the sense that you…

Are You Ready for Spring?

Happy Friday, friends! It’s the end of the week once again and it’s the end of Winter. While some places may not have temperatures that reflect this transition, Sunday is officially the first day of Spring. It’s time for closet revamps, deep cleaning and first quarter goal finishing. There’s nothing quite like Spring air, birds…

B. Inspired – A Few of My Favorite Things

As the Winter season approaches and the air gets crisper and cooler, it’s a great time to winter proof your home (check that furnace filter) and get out your warm and cuddly throw blankets if you have not already. Some folks are not very fond of Winter, but I find this transition of the seasons…

B. Inspired – Keep the Faith

It is the season of advent. Christmas is right around the corner. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family, friends and good food. Celebrating and entertaining is always a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Catch any amazing Black Friday deals? I nabbed a few, but I am more of…

Friday Feature: Homegrown Taste & Culture

No matter who you are, what culture, race or group you represent, chances are food is a vital part of your everyday routine and often, even part of your cultural identity. I’m a big fan of cooking and baking from scratch. Growing up in the midwest, my mother prepared all of our meals, packed our lunches…

Rebirth: Spring is Here

Happy Spring & Happy Easter, my friends. Oh, how I delight in the budding plants and flowers as Spring peeks it head out after an icy, cold and wet winter. The blog is undergoing lots of changes so we’ll continue our conversation on color through April as well as tackling Spring cleaning, quarterly purging and…

Nature’s Guide to Color

This month, we are celebrating COLOR!  All of its brightness, boldness and style freshness. We are just in time for Spring when color palettes change over and things really begin to pop. In my recent blog Color Me Vibrant, I talk about color as the essence of style, design and décor but even in nature,…

At the Fair!

As the season comes to the end with the final summer holiday of Labor Day, we welcome a renewing of seasons. The Autumn season has finally arrived and I am truly looking forward to this transition. This past weekend, I attended a nostalgic event that brought back so many joyous memories: the State Fair. The North…

It’s Summer Time!

Dear Readers– It’s been so long! This is possibly the longest break I have taken from the blog. But, all is well. I am settling into a new phase and journey of life and it’s the greatest gift. As a new wife and step-mom, I am finding my groove and discovering new things about myself…