I’m sure we all remember back in the day when all I wanted was a huge collection of makeup from the hottest brands. I used to save every penny to buy the newest eyeshadow palette, or makeup collection. When I moved from Florida to Chicago, …
Like most girls, I’ve dreamed of being a bride since I was little. Last year my dream came true. I’ve been engaged since January of 2022, and my wedding is September 23, 2023. The last few months have been full of wedding planning. I’m a …
Ah, the heart of the home. A good kitchen can make or break a home, and I’m sure we’ve all seen it happen on House Hunters. The home really centers around a kitchen. After all, it’s where we cook nourishing meals for our loved ones. …
Welcome to another installment of Olivia’s Favorites. A month might not seem like a long enough time to find a new favorite item, but when you try as many things as I do, you learn pretty quickly what will make “holy grail” status. I love …
Every year we start hearing new terms: keto, pescatarian, sober curious, intuitive eating. Well, I’m taking intuitiveness and applying it to my entire life. You can Google intuitive living and find multiple profound meanings. But for me, it’s not that deep. It simply means listening …
A common theme while designing the Castle is decisiveness. I had a clear vision of what I wanted for each and every room. It’s hard to explain it. I knew I wanted the original character of the home to shine through. And, it’s almost like …
Welcome back to the Castle on Lydell. It’s been awhile, but like I mentioned in my last post, designing the perfect space takes time. Today I’d like to welcome you to my dining room. Let’s call it the belly of the home: it’s where we …
Something I’ve always wanted to do, but have never been able to keep up with is monthly favorites. I do a lot of shopping & get quite a few PR packages so I feel like I’m always trying something new. I want this series to …
It’s that time of year when every trendy “diet” and ways to “better yourself” are thrown in your face. Advertisements promote detox tea to shrink your waistline, and Beachbody has a new year new you fitness program. Companies are so caught up in appearance, and …
In recent months I have not enjoyed alcohol as I used to. To be honest, it feels like more of an immediate change than a gradual one. One weekend I was enjoying mimosas and seltzers, and the next I was sick of feeling sick afterwards. …
