I’m celebrating the season in Mexico this year and feeling incredibly grateful. Wishing you and your family a holiday filled with love, peace, joy, and beautiful moments to cherish. May the new year bring good health, happiness, and plenty of reasons to smile. ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving

Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year — though I’m never quite sure if it counts as a holiday ! Either way, it’s the perfect time to embrace all things spooky, sweet, and fun. Whether you’re dressing up, passing out candy, or enjoying a cozy scary movie night, I hope you make the most of it. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the magic of Halloween!

It’s been a minute since my last Plant of the Month  post, but I’m so excited to restart the series—and what better way than with my birthday present. This year, I received a Japanese Garden Juniper , and honestly, what a beautiful and thoughtful gift. I love this plant already—it’s simple to care for, loves the outdoors, and adds such a peaceful vibe to my backyard. It’s perfect for anyone with an outdoor space who wants a touch of calm, low-maintenance greenery. From what I

Today marks the first day of fall, and I’m ready to welcome everything this season brings — cooler mornings, cozy nights, and the simple...

After eight months of dedication, late evenings, homework, projects, volunteer hours, and a final exam, I can finally say it: I am...

I’m so excited to welcome all the new readers and subscribers who found me through the recent magazine feature — thank you for being...

✨ Big news! ✨ I’m beyond excited to share that my food blog has officially been featured in the Memphis Voyager! 🥳 After months of...

July has been a whirlwind of celebration, sunshine, and fun. I kicked off the month with Fourth of July 4 festivities, enjoying time with...

This month’s plant spotlight goes to my Chinese Evergreen —a true low-maintenance beauty that’s been flourishing with very little effort...

The Summer Solstice  is here—the longest day of the year and the official start of summer! With extra hours of sunshine, it’s the perfect...

This month’s plant spotlight is —the beautiful Juniper Bonsai . While I haven’t had this little one for very long, it holds a meaningful...

Happy Mother's Day

I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical about naming chives as my houseplant of the month—mainly because they’ve spent more time outdoors...

There’s a quiet beauty in the way the earth moves—seasons shifting, leaves unfurling, waves kissing the shore. Earth Day is a gentle...

It’s hard to believe, but my time in the Master Gardener internship program is drawing to a close—at least the in-class portion. We're...

As the month comes to a close, it's time to spotlight another favorite from my plant collection—my Neon Pothos ! I've had this beauty for...

Some people come into our lives and leave a lasting imprint—not just through what they say, but through how they live, love, and teach us...

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the 20th annual tree planting event  with the Wolf River Conservancy. It was an...

This month’s featured plant is the Norfolk Island Pine.