Happy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours! I am so grateful for all the blessings in my life. For me, Thanksgiving serves as a wonderful reminder to pause, take stock of my blessings, and connect with family before we enter the Advent season. As a grad student who's working full time, I'm often busy and … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
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Desktop Designs for November
As we enter the holiday season, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas - especially as stores start stocking shelves with trees and trimmings. Here are some free downloads to remind you to simplify your chaos for November, identify your goals for this month, and remember your … Continue reading Desktop Designs for November
Young Professionals of Knoxville Impact Awards 2023
Last week, I had the fantastic opportunity to attend YPK's 2023 Impact Awards. Let me tell you, it was one heck of an evening! The place was buzzing with excitement, and I couldn't help but feel inspired by the incredible leaders making a difference in our community. The Impact Awards are all about recognizing those … Continue reading Young Professionals of Knoxville Impact Awards 2023
Friends & Farmers Celebration with Nourish Knoxville and Local Food Producers
I enjoyed celebrating the fabulous people who made Nourish Knoxville’s Farmer’s Markets possible this past weekend! The Friends & Farmers Celebration was an opportunity to appreciate the hard work and dedication of Knoxville's local farmers and other food producers who tirelessly strive to provide fresh, locally-grown produce to our farmer's markets. Those lucky enough to … Continue reading Friends & Farmers Celebration with Nourish Knoxville and Local Food Producers
Comfort Crew Benefit Concert – Connecting People through music, Service, & Community.
I had the privilege of attending a benefit concert last weekend for the Comfort Crew, a remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of children of active duty service members. It was an evening filled with music, community support, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of these … Continue reading Comfort Crew Benefit Concert – Connecting People through music, Service, & Community.
Hello again,
I've been missing from this blog for a while now - I've had some significant life changes and got caught up in my everyday. 🙂 But I'm back, and I'd like to resume using this website as an electronic portfolio and a blog for projects, ideas, and concepts I'm working on. The past year has … Continue reading Hello again,
Here’s to… 2022!
The first week of the New Year is wrapping up, and I am so excited to see what's to come in 2022! I have been spending the past week or so reflecting on 2021 and planning out my 2022. This year has many changes coming my way... one of the biggest is that I graduate … Continue reading Here’s to… 2022!
Not yet spring
I love February, it's the month of love after all, but one struggle I have each year is remembering that it is too early to start planting here in Knoxville. At this point in the winter, I am ready to move on and begin my Spring decorations and yard work! This February, I am working … Continue reading Not yet spring
Warm Winter Days
Winter is always a hard season for me to love... As a Gulf Coast Girl, I have thin southern blood and hate the cold. I mean, snow is pretty for a couple of hours, but have you felt the warm sun and sand between your toes??! Still, I am working on finding my joy in … Continue reading Warm Winter Days
Here we come a wassail-ing!
Oh, how I love the holidays! For me, Christmas is a reminder of what really matters in life - food, family, laughter, faith, memories! And I love that this reminder comes in the middle of the winter. It's so easy to get bogged down by seasonal depression with these chilly, dark, gloomy days and I … Continue reading Here we come a wassail-ing!