This post is brought to you by Feeders Pet Supply. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible. A lot is changing in the…
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Kentucky Storm Relief Resources
December 12, 2021On Friday night into Saturday morning, December 10-11, 2021, many parts of Kentucky were devastated by tornadoes in the middle of Winter. Homes and businesses were leveled, lives lost, and…
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Meet our Wedding DJ: SkyMyles Entertainment
April 1, 2021It’s been six wonderful months of marriage since October 2nd, and I am finally done hoarding our beautiful memories to myself. Up next in the series to share our talented…
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Our Wedding Details + Paper Goods: For Your Party
December 30, 2020If I could relive our wedding day over and over, I undoubtedly would. Want to join me on that nostalgic journey? Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to…
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A Very 21c Thanksgiving at Home
November 10, 2020If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know my affinity for the 21c Museum Hotels. The Lexington location has an incredible restaurant called Lockbox that features deliciously elevated…
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A Honeymoon Retreat at Woodhouse Day Spa
November 9, 2020Thanks to COVID-19, we didn’t get to take the honeymoon of our dreams following our intimate wedding day. While there is plenty of time for vacations in the future, when…
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Meet Our Wedding Videographer: Reel Special
October 21, 2020I’m back and MARRIED! Can you believe it finally happened? It has been a long road to the end of our short little aisle, but I am so remarkably grateful…
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The Perfect Mint Julep with Maker’s Mark
August 24, 2020Thank you to Maker’s Mark for sponsoring this post and to you for supporting all the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! Please drink responsibly. What a…
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A Getaway in Biloxi at Harrah’s Gulf Coast
August 13, 2020Thank you to Harrah’s Gulf Coast for hosting us for this stay, and thank you to you for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! Let’s…
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
May 22, 2020Quarantine lead me to start baking again. It was only a matter of time before I tried to perfect my chocolate chip cookie recipe. I am historically a break-and-baker, but…
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I have watched, and encouraged, as friends and clients alike take major risks to become their own boss. Small businesses comprise the backbone of our communities and are the parts…
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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
March 19, 2020I wish I was bringing a new recipe your way under better circumstances, but we all know I don’t really bake. I’m also not a big sweets lover, but this…
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63 Things to Do at Home Instead of Watching Netflix
March 17, 2020Let me start by saying, I love Netflix. And you better believe I’ll be doing a lot of watching over the next few weeks at home. Still, I need to…
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Educated: A Privilege Beyond the Classroom
March 3, 2020Let me first start by saying I am not a reader. My entire childhood was spent nose deep in the folds of books, and the moment I realized the game…
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Romantic Weekend Getaway in Lexington, KY with Origin Hotel
February 20, 2020Since Alan and I got engaged on November 3rd, our lives carried on as usual with work and home obligations, with the newly added stress of wedding planning. We didn’t…
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Are Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Worth the Hype?
February 14, 2020In short, yes. If you’re looking for a little more convincing, read on for a full review of all Dr. Scholl’s Shoes I own and my picks for the current…
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I Bought My Wedding Dress
December 22, 2019Are you crying because I definitely am! I cannot believe I bought my wedding dress for our big day in 2020. Somehow, I’ve worked out just about all of the…
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What’s New at Joseph Beth Lexington
December 18, 2019It’s not a secret that Joseph Beth, to me, is quintessential Lexington. From playing games as a kid, watching the fountains and riding the escalator a teen, to having my…
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Desserts, Delivered with Frisch’s
November 28, 2019I’ve been burning the candle at both ends this holiday season. A friend recently put it, “There’s no candle anymore, just a puddle of wax with a burnt wick.” We…
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Unaltered Beauty in the Age of Social Media
November 19, 2019This post is sponsored by CVS Beauty. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! Social media, Instagram specifically, has been at the heart of…
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Keeping It Simple with just.
October 13, 2019This post is sponsored by just. and the InfluenceHer Collective. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! Back…
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Online Ordering with Jersey Mike’s New App
August 23, 2019This post is sponsored by Jersey Mike’s, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Let’s talk subs. Jersey Mike’s is cold cuts, elevated. Their Italian, Mike’s Way,…
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Date Night In with Xbox
June 9, 2019Alrighty, this blog post has been one of the easiest to write in a long time because I am so stinking excited about the topic. Not only am I able…
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A Week in Seattle
April 22, 2019For the first time ever, I got to see the West Coast! Thanks to my day job, I visited Seattle, Washington for a conference last week. Alan was fortunately able…
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Best of 2018 in Photos
December 29, 20182018 marked my first year officially embracing the title “photographer” and actively seeking clients. I have been absolutely blown away by the love and support I have been shown by…
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How and Why I’m Writing a Second Book
November 24, 2018My second book is here! I started writing this post and answering your questions when I first made the announcement about my book pre-order. In three weeks, my Kickstarter campaign…
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Interview with an Entrepreneur: Farmhouse Furniture KY
November 20, 2018A week ago today, I was teaching a community workshop on establishing powerful partnerships. The attendees and I shared some really special conversations about our wins, losses, fears, and goals…
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A Week in Las Vegas
November 12, 2018This September, I got the chance to take a rare Fall vacation out west. Thanks to my better half’s day job, we got to travel to Las Vegas which marked…
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Ultimate Game Day Nachos with Frank’s RedHot
October 1, 2018This post is sponsored by Frank’s RedHot and Her Campus Media. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible!…
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Lex Blogger Bash + What Community Means To Me
August 30, 2018On Sunday, I did something that really scares me. I invited dozens of people to my home, my sanctuary. Since moving into my new old house, there hasn’t been a…
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Bacon, Brussels + Feta Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
July 4, 2018If you know me, I’m into forgiving food. This pasta salad recipe is sure to impress, but won’t break the bank to put together nor will it take up tons…
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This post is sponsored by Kentucky Tourism. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! Last week, I had the…
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I get it. You’re frustrated. Between trying to become a jack(ie) of all trades and also maintain a flawless exterior and clean bill of health, all you’re ready to do…
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Interview with an Entrepreneur: Simply Rose & Co
March 25, 2018One of my major 2018 blog goals is to elevate local business and provide resources to entrepreneurs. I sat down with Rose of Simply Rose & Co. at her adorable…
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How to Find and Maintain Motivation as a Small Business Owner
February 26, 2018One of my favorite questions I receive through social media messages or workshop surveys is about my level of motivation. Outwardly, I can see why other people would think I’m…
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Cabernet + Confidence: A Workshop Recap
February 20, 2018Last month, I sat around a packed table with 15 passionate and inspiring women to chat about how we manage self care as small business owners. Some of us are…
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5 Facts About Sarah
February 9, 2018In the last few weeks, I was tagged several times on social media to share five little known facts about me, and I decided an Instagram story wasn’t going to…
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As a blogger, I believe in transparency of process. Such belief often means disclosing how I make money and telling stories that reveal personal truths. This post reflects the most…
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Local Eats: KY Darling Meats
January 25, 2018Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of trying an array of meat cuts from KY Darling Meats. A Kentucky Proud brand based in Stanford, Kentucky, I was…
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Giving Back to the City That Gave Me So Much
January 1, 2018Aside from a few stints abroad, this past year was the first time in my life I haven’t lived in Lexington, KY. While I still work there, there is so…
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Personal Branding + Professional Confidence: A Workshop Recap
December 6, 2017Consistency. Passion. Dependability. Worth. Vision. Energy. These words reflect traits women shared as they described how they see themselves when they are doing their best. On Saturday, I had the…
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When Food Becomes the Enemy
October 22, 2017On Friday, after a rough work week and a not so pleasant doctor’s appointment, I made the case to cancel our dinner plans to have a night in. After a…
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How I Made $3,998.60 in One Month Blogging
September 4, 2017So, I’ve struggled with writing this post for quite some time. How do you share your income with others without being received as braggy or arrogant? I finally came to…
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When Personalities Play Games: ESTJ to ISFP
June 30, 2017I know personality tests aren’t very credible, but they fascinate me. At the beginning of college, I took a class that was supposed to be about professionalism; it turned out…
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Mixed Signals about Mental Health: On 13 Reasons Why
April 18, 2017Getting on the interstate again and I shuffle onto Spotify’s New Music Friday because they usually have some outstanding picks. I was pleasantly surprised to see Lorde come through with…
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Everything I Learned about Self-Publishing a Book
December 13, 2016So, You Want to Write a Book? In the fall semester of my senior year of college, I decided to write a book. As if I wasn’t busy enough finishing…
A New Take on an Old Holiday Classic with Pioneer
Thank you to Pioneer for sponsoring this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Space, Place & Southern Grace possible! 2020 came and went in the blink of…
We’re Getting Married, For Real This Time
You heard it here. We’re finally doing the dang thing. In June, we called off our September wedding in response to COVID-19. Read more about the experience leading up to…
Planning a Wedding During a Pandemic
I started a draft of this post in early March before life changed so much. I felt that, finally, I was in a place of peace with our wedding plans…
Tips for Transitioning to a Remote Workplace
About two weeks ago, I received long-awaited approval from my supervisor to begin working remotely one day a week. Prior to changing jobs in November, I was working remotely every…
2020 Goals + Intentions with REEDS Jewelers
While I’m an advocate for making changes whenever they’re needed, a new year truly does feel like a clean slate. No, you don’t get to leave all of your challenges…
When We Agreed on Forever: Our Proposal
November 3, 2019. The day we agreed on forever. It was everything and nothing like I imagined at the same time. Buckle in; it’s story time. In a post for…
Pizza + Arcade Games | An Engagement Session
Welcome to my first ever session blog post! I’ve been sharing samples of my photo work scattered throughout my portfolio and on my newer Instagram profile, but it hasn’t felt…
Gift Giving with Joseph Beth Booksellers
Today, I got to spend the afternoon picking out gifts for all the special men in my life at a hometown favorite, Joseph Beth Booksellers. With the help of my…
The Best Date Day in the Bluegrass
Blogging has brought me some pretty special opportunities in recent years, but few have been as remarkable as last Saturday spent with America’s Best Racing. A few weeks ago, I…
A Contentious Cover Story: On Intentional Inclusion
I can’t thank everyone enough for the outpouring of love and support I’ve received over the TOPS in Lex June feature. The messages came in the form of comments, calls,…
The Importance of Creating a Productive Workspace
And that’s a wrap! Today, I worked remotely for the first time to kick off an agreement with my full-time employer. Every Friday, I’ll be working from home or another…
Receiving an Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis at 24
Two weeks ago tomorrow, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. For more than seven months, I have been struggling with profound pain and unexplained symptoms. I’ve been all but clear…
Ultimate Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bundt Cake
The #LexBloggerFam is teaming up again to bring you all things holiday. I’m trying my hand at baking for this virtual celebration. After perusing many dessert options with holiday themes,…
Summer Staycation in Lexington, KY
stay·ca·tion | stāˈkāSHn noun: a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions This weekend, I took…