local love: an afternoon in winter park

Ben and I decided to wander around Winter Park today. It's a place we frequent on weekends when the weather is nice and we can go on a leisurely stroll. There's plenty of places to grab a bite and the scenery is gorgeous, especially this time of year.

We started out at Foxtail Coffee Co., which is right next to Create Your Nature. A perfect spot to get both your caffeine fix and start the day off healthy. Not to mention they have a nice outdoor seating space where often you'll find an adorably lazy pup or two (or three, or four...). Hi Lola!!

favorite tips and tricks from All Things Silhouette Conference 2016!

Being a professional graphic and web designer, there's not a whole lot I'm unfamiliar with (or afraid of) when it comes to computers. I realize I'm probably in the minority by saying this but I. Love. Technology. However, I didn't love the Silhouette Software as much as I do now.

Last weekend I went to my first ever craft conference and I am BACK and ready to drop some knowledge on you guys! (I also met my Silhouette idol, Melissa from Silhouette School, but whateveritsfinewhocaresAHHHHH!!!!!)

The classes at All Things Silhouette weren't limited to Silhouette Studio, thankfully! There were many sessions (usually about an hour and 15 minutes long) on equipment, graphic design theory, vinyl application, and so much more. I really found myself wishing I was Hermione with her handy time turner.

For the classes I did take, here are my favorite tips I learned (if you don't pick up something new from this post, I will be genuinely surprised):

an ode to brunch: se7en bites of orlando

Brunch. It means not having to wake up early to dig into delicious foods like florentine benedict and bacon waffles... Are you drooling yet?

One of my favorite things about Orlando is that there is no shortage of amazing and unique foods. At the top of my personal list? Se7en Bites.

Side of grits, ham and cheese "Not Pocket" (weekend special June 2016) and a cucumber lime aqua fresca.

nadeau "furniture with a soul" orlando store review

I was recently in the sister neighborhood of Altamonte a little while ago and stumbled upon this store after discovering one was about to open in Tampa, close to where my best friend lives.

Being the dutiful best friend that I am, I decided to check it out.

I walked into what used to be a Pet Store and was amazed at the transformation. Floor to ceiling in almost every direction was beautifully painted furniture.

coastal scents brush review

Coastal Scents is a lovely online makeup retailer based out of a town not too far from my homeland. Through this small-but-ambitious storefront, you'll find brushes, palettes and more! Want the inside scoop on my latest staple brushes from them? Click through for the full review.