When I started this blog in 2013, it was because I needed a creative outlet from my 9-t0-5. I never imagined that it would lead to working with amazing brands, both local and national. Nor did I think it would lead to the frustrations, self-doubt, and self-consciousness that it has. But for all of the bad, there is a lot of good. Who knows what's to come for the blogging industry (yes, it's an entire industry). Or, for that matter, to social media platforms like Instagram. From 2013 to now, …
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Cocktails at Four Seasons Boston
I've been to Four Seasons Boston for a few different events, and I'm always excited to go there. It's a beautiful hotel, and it's right on Boylston Street near all of the Newbury Street shopping. It's also not far from the Charles Street area, which (in my opinion) is one of the cutest parts of Boston. When T and I started dating, one of our first dates was in the Bristol Lounge for their chocolate/dessert buffet! Four Seasons Boston Suites I was recently invited to view the brand new …
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Diary Day: When Instagram Isn’t Much Fun Anymore
Maybe the title of this post is a little dramatic, but I'm going to be 100% honest... Instagram just isn't all that fun for me anymore. I remember when I first downloaded the app and (accidentally) posted the same photo 3 times. My sisters laughed at me because I thought it was just an app you'd use to put different filters on photos! I didn't realize that you could follow people and see everything they posted. This was back in 2011 or 2012, when Instagram was brand new to the scene and only …
4 Secrets to Managing a Full-Time Job and a Blog
I was recently chatting with a colleague when she (not so nicely) asked me how I manage to work full-time and also blog. …
How to Start A Blog
One question I get a lot is "How do I start a blog?" …
