Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? πŸ“– Hype up why I should read it in the comments! πŸ’¬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
πŸ₯³ House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
πŸ¦β€β¬› Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
πŸ“š Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🀎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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I've been drinking this Bannered Mare tea from @steepedinlore with a splash of milk almost daily and it's been just the pick-me-up I need when I have those midday slumps after spending hours at my desk πŸ’» You don't want to miss this one and you can use the code ESPRESSO10 for a discount when you make your purchase! πŸ«–
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? πŸ“–
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“–
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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It'll come as no surprise to you that, thanks to @steepedinlore, I've also been sipping on many mugs of tea while I dive into my autumnal reads πŸ«– Make sure you use my code ESPRESSO10 to get a discount on your seasonal tea purchase! 🀎
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πŸ” FUN FACT ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My sweet and smooshy calico cat, Nona, decided that scarf was her snuggle spot and curled right upβ€”she makes the cutest prop, doesn’t she? πŸ₯Ή
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true πŸ™ŒπŸΌ In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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You can read my full review of this company (from products to pricing to shipping, and more) at the link in my bio πŸ’» And between now and October 3, you can get 45% off your purchase from @desenio using the code ESPRESSOEDITION 🫢🏼
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Which print in my new gallery wall is your favorite? 🀎
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? πŸ™ˆ
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🀎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸͺ΄ I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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πŸ₯° I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn πŸ‚
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🀎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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Lifestyle · March 4, 2019

25 Things You May Not Know About Me

Cheers to 25 years.

My 25th birthday was on February 28th and I can honestly say I’m shocked I made it this far. Life has included some intense ups and downs. Being able to tell people I’m happily married and running a full-time, self-made business is something I’m immensely proud of. Celebrating with my family and friends this past week was phenomenal. I felt so loved. Truly, I’m just excited to keep living this incredible life and working towards achieving my goals and dreams.

Originally, I didn’t want to share a “basic” birthday post that included 25 of whatever topic I chose. However, after chatting with some of my Instagram followers, my husband, and my mom – it seemed like writing up that style of post was actually what most people wanted to read! Now that I’ve sat down to curate it, I’m actually looking forward to sharing these fun facts with all of you!


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spray tan c/o Pradas Glow by Erin | sweater c/o Chicwish | similar shorts

25 Things You May Not Know About Me

  1. If it weren’t forΒ Stacy London and Clinton Kelly of “What Not to Wear,”Β I don’t think I would love fashion as much as I do. I would “binge-watch” this show (before binge-watching was even a thing) as a kid, and soak in every bit of info – desperate to then give the same advice to my friends and family (whether they wanted to hear it or not).
  2. Long before I even understood what blogging was,Β I ran a YouTube channel. In high school, that was definitelyΒ not a cool thing to do, but there I was, doing makeup tutorials in front of my closet door, and filming weird tag videos for all the interwebs to watch.
  3. I had a serious interest in photography back in middle school. I remember my mom buying me digital camera after digital camera (because, let’s face it – they weren’t exactly quality if they could fit in your back pocket). My grandfather cultivated that interest when he let me borrow his film camera for a photography class in high school. Then my parents purchased my first DSLR when I graduated – and I still use that camera to this day for my blog and my photography side-hustle.
  4. When I was sixteen, my parents took me to Disney World for the first time. On Christmas Eve, I auditioned for theΒ American Idol Experience and actually made it to the finals! This inspired me to audition for the actual show when the bus tour came through to Richmond. I never made it past the first round, but it was such a cool experience!
  5. I’ve always had an interest in the arts. So naturally, I took six years of musical theatre and three years of ballroom dancing.Β To this day, I geek out whenever someone mentions Broadway shows I want to see or songs I used to sing.
  6. My parents only had two children. Me, and my sister who is twelve-and-a-half years older than I am! They married young and had her right away, but I came years later as a rainbow baby. There may be a giant age gap, but we’ve always been the best of friends.
  7. I’m such a little bookworm, that my dream job growing up was a librarian. That is, until I realized that you don’t actually get to just sit around and read on the job.
  8. Some may call it geeky, but I’d much prefer to watch/read literally any superhero, fantasy, action, etc. movie or book than something romantic or chick-flick. I’ll have a hearty debate with you over the best Marvel movie or Harry Potter book.
  9. Before I ever had any interest in a career in fashion, I wanted to be a makeup artist.Β I had even researched the best schools in the US, and had full intention to move to Chicago after my senior year of high school. I still love makeup (and playing with different looks) and jump at any opportunity to doll someone up for events!
  10. Tattoos will always hold more appeal than piercings. I tried the piercing thing in high school, but it wasn’t for me. Now I have three tattoos – and my next twenty planned. My tattoos are all significant. The first was done at age eighteen, and it’s in my mom’s exact handwriting on my right shoulder. It reads, “If you’re a bird. I’m a bird.” fromΒ The Notebook. My second piece is placed on my right ankle, and it’s a butterfly sketched by someone who had an enormous impact on my life. It really symbolizes my independence and decision to experience freedom. Lastly, on my left hipbone, I have the NEDA logo entwined with the heart that Demi Lovato always used to place above the “i” in her signature. This marks my battle with depression and an eating disorder. They’re all so incredibly meaningful to me.
  11. Cats are the only pets I’ve ever had. I love all animals, but my family just always had cats around. As much as the idea of a dog sounds fun – they’re so much work and much more dependent on humans. Cats are almost entirely self-sufficient, and my cat (while super chubby and kinda sassy) is like the easiest pet to have around.
  12. Richmond is my forever home. I was born and raised here, and while I may not live in this city for the rest of my life, there will never be another place that holds such a special place in my heart.
  13. I will forever be a Disney kid. I’m not talking about animated movies here. I’m talking about Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, and Suite Life of Zack & Cody. I’m talking Jonas Brothers (HECK YEAH #sucker), High School Musical, and afternoons spent calling in requests to RadioDisney. It was a lifestyle, okay?
  14. I’ve never been a sports person. I tried my hand at a few activities as a kid, and didn’t enjoy them. I went to my friends’ games, and tried to watch events on TV, but always lost interest. Until I met my husband. For him, ball is life. I joke, but really, he loves basketball like crazy – and now I do as well.Β I follow NBA news and teams almost as closely as he does (and even keep the app on my phone). Nothing is better than a night in, watching the Golden State Warriors and eating buffalo wings with my man.
  15. On that note, I also used to dislike spicy foods with a passion. Brandon slowly got me interested in buffalo wings (which I can easily say are my favorite food now), and you’ll see me grab Sriracha, Tabasco, or Cholula to put on most of my meals. Never thought I’d say it, but I love spice!
  16. I’m a Hufflepuff through and through.Β After years of ridicule for only having seen the Harry Potter movies (gosh, howΒ dare I call myself a Potterhead??) I finally read all of the books, and to say I’m obsessed would be a major understatement. In fact, my birthday party was entirely Harry Potter-themed (full blog post coming soon). I already knew so much about the story and franchise, but now I’m way more invested than I ever believed was possible. Also, yes, IΒ did take the original Pottermore quiz, so my Hufflepuff assessment is 100% accurate.
  17. I’m a spoonie. That means, I have a chronic illness. It’s called “gastroparesis” and it’s a gastrointestinal disease that prohibits my food from digesting properly and within a decent timeframe. I found out from a stomach emptying study five years ago, but the symptoms have been there for my entire life. This is 99% of the reason why I created my blog – so I could maintain a job from my bed and create my own hours to cater to my illness.
  18. BeforeΒ She Saw Style, there was Drunk on Vogue. Yep, that was my original blogging and social media handle.Β However, after using that name for almost four years on social media, and a year on my website,Β Vogue publications threatened a lawsuit. Yikes. Apparently they believe the word is copyrighted (excuse me – Madonna?) and I was too small and too broke to fight it. So, I changed my name. But it’s alright because She Saw StyleΒ has become so much of my online identity, and I love it!
  19. I’m on a first-name basis with my favorite performing artist, MAX.Β You may know him from his hit single, “Lights Down Low,” but I knew him when he was just opening for Victoria Justice at theme parks and making YouTube videos with a ukulele. I met him for the first time in 2012, and again in 2017 – and he remembered me! That night, I received a DM on Twitter. Max was asking me to be part of his street team! It’s been so cool to befriend someone I’ve admired for so long!
  20. Surprise! I was homeschooled.Β Yep, I broke the “stigma” and I’m not super sheltered or introverted. I loved being homeschooled, and my parents did a wonderful job of teaching me. I went to co-ops in high school and received my education from teachers there, and in my senior year, I took college classes. I’m really grateful for the one-on-one style that helped me learn so much.
  21. I have extra ankle bones in both feet.Β Sounds weird, but I barely notice them anymore. As a child, I had to get a cast on my right leg to immobilize it due to pain. My sister has them too, but she ended up getting hers removed! Thankfully the immobilization helped me, and I don’t experience much – if any – pain anymore.
  22. My allergy list is a mile long.Β I’m not talking about your typical dairy, nuts, or gluten allergies, but I’m talking about apples, oats, avocados, turkey, white potatoes, onions, and more. It’s really challenging to work around those, especially with a digestive disease. I’m grateful for a really patient husband who caters to my incredibly odd diet.
  23. Brandon and I have documented nearly our entirely relationship in the form of photostrips. Yeah that’s right, those cheesy photobooths at the mall and movie theater? We love them. The first one we ever took was on our second date. We ran out of time picking the filter, and when it printed out, the boarder read, “marriage is a wonderful journey“. No pressure! But now we can attest to that statement. MarriageΒ is a wonderful journey.
  24. I will always choose salty over sweet. I basically have zero sweet tooth, and rarely crave candy or chocolate.
  25. Blogging is the best career choice I ever made, even though I’ve had over ten jobs in my twenty-five years. It has more ups and downs than I ever imagined, and I’ve wanted to give up a dozen times. But it’s also made me feel happier and more fulfilled than anything I’ve ever done. It encompasses all of my passions, and I believe God gave me these gifts for a reason!

Thank you for celebrating my 25th birthday with me!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: 1994, 25, 25 and feeling alive, 25th birthday, 94 baby, birthday, birthday week, february 28th, get to know me, happy birthday, Richmond blogger, Richmond fashion blogger, Richmond Virginia, RVA, this is 25

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Donna
4 years ago

Happy 25! I am so proud of you!!

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Laura Beth Allen
4 years ago

Happy belated birthday girl! I am wild about these photos of you, you look so happy girl! I totally understand the whole “how did I get here, I’m shocked I made it this far” feeling! I turned 25 last year and it was so surreal! I loved getting to know a little bit more about you! I hope you had the best day girly! xoxo

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Hillary Conheady
4 years ago

Happy belated birthday!! Fact number 4 is so cool!

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Anna English
4 years ago

Happy Happy birthday girlie! I loved learning about you! Ps, salty over sweet all day!

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Em
4 years ago

I love these kind of posts! I am the older sister by 11.5 years and my sister and I are also close!

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Donna
4 years ago

Happy 25! I am so proud of you!!

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Laura Beth Allen
4 years ago

Happy belated birthday girl! I am wild about these photos of you, you look so happy girl! I totally understand the whole “how did I get here, I’m shocked I made it this far” feeling! I turned 25 last year and it was so surreal! I loved getting to know a little bit more about you! I hope you had the best day girly! xoxo

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Hillary Conheady
4 years ago

Happy belated birthday!! Fact number 4 is so cool!

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Anna English
4 years ago

Happy Happy birthday girlie! I loved learning about you! Ps, salty over sweet all day!

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Em
4 years ago

I love these kind of posts! I am the older sister by 11.5 years and my sister and I are also close!

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Liz
4 years ago

Aww happy birthday! We have so much in common haha! Loved Suite Life and What Not to Wear! My little brother and I are 14 years apart and I’m artsy in every form haha!

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Laura Adney
4 years ago

Happy birthday lovely! Hope you had a splendid time!

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JASMINE VARGAS
4 years ago

Happy Birthday girl! I loved seeing your HP birthday theme. Also, I love getting to know you better by reading these 25 fun facts about you!

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Helen
4 years ago

Happy happy birthday! I love reading fun facts about the people behind the blogs.

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Lily
4 years ago

Happy Belated Birthday gorgeous!! I loved, loved, loved What Not To Wear — I would binge watch it too. I can’t believe Vogue threatened lawsuits — that’s insane!
Did you cut your hair? Love it!

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JASMINE VARGAS
4 years ago

Happy Birthday girl! I loved seeing your HP birthday theme. Also, I love getting to know you better by reading these 25 fun facts about you!

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Greta
4 years ago

So fun! I was homeschooled too and was also a rainbow baby with my brother who is 10 years older!

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Helen
4 years ago

Happy happy birthday! I love reading fun facts about the people behind the blogs.

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Denise
4 years ago

Happy birthday! I’m with you on loving spice πŸ™‚

Denise | http://theelleaesthetic.com/

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Lily
4 years ago

Happy Belated Birthday gorgeous!! I loved, loved, loved What Not To Wear — I would binge watch it too. I can’t believe Vogue threatened lawsuits — that’s insane!
Did you cut your hair? Love it!

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Kileen
4 years ago

Such a cute post and happy happy birthday babe! You were totally made for this!

Kileen
cute & little

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rebecca
4 years ago

HAPPY 25TH LADY!!!!! YOU GO GIRL. You are doing such great things and so great to see you so happy!

xx rebecca // the crystal press
http://www.thecrystalpress.com/tips-partnership-working/

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Carolyn
4 years ago

Happy (belated) Birthday! So glad you had a wonderful day. I was also homeschooled and think it’s so cute that the film strip border predicted your future πŸ˜‰ Here’s to another wonderful year!

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Taylor Mobley
4 years ago

Girl I FEEL YOU on the allergies. It is approx. the WORST.

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CANDACE
4 years ago

Happy late birthday!! I hope that you had a blast celebrating. OMG! Number 1, that is one of my favorite shows ever. I’m obsessed with “Say Yes to the Dress” too.

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Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Ruthie Ridley
4 years ago

Happy birthday angel!!!! Benjamin was home schooled too and I could so see you in theater!! Hope your day was the best!!

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Beth
4 years ago

Great post! I love the format and getting a glimpse into your personal life – interesting story about “Drunk on Vogue” – thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday!

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Kelsey
4 years ago

DISNEY KIDS UNITE!! lol I love these kinds of posts! loved getting to know you better!

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Belle
4 years ago

Happy Birthday gorgeous! It’s great knowing more about you! Love your hair by the way!

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rebecca
4 years ago

HAPPY 25TH LADY!!!!! YOU GO GIRL. You are doing such great things and so great to see you so happy!

xx rebecca // the crystal press
http://www.thecrystalpress.com/tips-partnership-working/

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Tabitha Bradley-Raines
4 years ago

Happy 25! Ironically, I am watching WNTW on TLCgo while reading this. I wish they would have more shows like it!

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Kiara Carniewski
4 years ago

I learned SO much about you! First, I would KILL to not have a sweet tooth. And I love that you enjoy Marvel over cheesy romance films. Granted, I love some cheesy ones from time to time, but I would rathe enjoy a thrilling movie. We’re currently rocking through the Marvel movies in order to prep for the ones coming out! Thanks for sharing more about yourself from your YouTube channel to your illness/allergies.

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CANDACE
4 years ago

Happy late birthday!! I hope that you had a blast celebrating. OMG! Number 1, that is one of my favorite shows ever. I’m obsessed with “Say Yes to the Dress” too.

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Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Sarah Lindner
4 years ago

Aww so cute, happy birthday babe!

xoxo Sarah

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Cathy
4 years ago

Happy birthday and what a fun list! My mom does ballroom dancing too, so fun!!

XOXO
Cathy

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Laura
4 years ago

Happy birthday! Hope you had a wonderful day! πŸ™‚ I used to love that show too – it was the best!

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Kenzi
4 years ago

Happy birthday!! I LOVE the photostrip idea – that is adorable!

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

Belated Happy Birthday, fellow Piscean! πŸ™‚ Good to learn more about you. Have a wonderful year ahead! Xx

❥ tanvii.com

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Kiara Carniewski
4 years ago

I learned SO much about you! First, I would KILL to not have a sweet tooth. And I love that you enjoy Marvel over cheesy romance films. Granted, I love some cheesy ones from time to time, but I would rathe enjoy a thrilling movie. We’re currently rocking through the Marvel movies in order to prep for the ones coming out! Thanks for sharing more about yourself from your YouTube channel to your illness/allergies.

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

Belated Happy Birthday, fellow Piscean! πŸ™‚ Good to learn more about you. Have a wonderful year ahead! Xx

β₯ tanvii.com

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Kait | Slumber & Scones
4 years ago

Happy Birthday! I’m also a total Disney kid, and all those shows you mentioned were a total throwback. I love learning more about the people behind the blogs, so thanks for sharing.

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Jamaria Johnson
4 years ago

Aww I love this post! Happy Birthday! Oh, and I am also a true Disney girl foreverrr! XO

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Indya | The Small Adventurer
4 years ago

I can’t believe you auditioned for American Idol, that’s so cool! I’d love to do something like that, but I’d never have the guts.

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Gentry
4 years ago

I always love reading more about you- so fun to learn these fun facts! I’m getting my second tattoo this weekend and I can’t wait! No one ever thinks that I have any so it’s always a fun fact to share πŸ™‚ Happy Birthday!!

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Morgan
4 years ago

Happy birthday girlie!! Funny story .. I love What Not to Wear too and it’s sort of how I came to my blog name (How 2 Wear It)!! Loved reading this!

-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

So fun learning more about you! And these photos are the cutest – I am obsessed with them. My dad and his closest sister are 20 years apart – how bananas is that – you could definitely say he was an oops haha. My brother and I are similar to you and your sister, we are 11 years apart.

xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com

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Deborah
4 years ago

Yay for learning to love spice! I’m Korean and literally, almost all Korean dishes are spicy! This was so fun to read. Happy Birthday!

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Monica
4 years ago

I love getting to know you through this list! First off, super cool that you auditioned for American idol! I would never have the courage to do that. I obviously can relate with you love of Harry Potter and Marvelβ€” my faves! I’m also a salty vs sweets girl too, which is funny because I love to bake! I just don’t like to eat the stuff I bake. πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

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Gita
4 years ago

Dang, Stacy London. I think she’s one of the OG stylist. Also, ain’t nothing wrong with being a Hufflepuff, the rock is one and he’s pretty cool πŸ˜‰

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Amanda
4 years ago

Happy birthday!! Enjoy 25! This post was super cute and fun to read πŸ™‚

PS- Your tan looks perfect!!

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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
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πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? πŸ™ˆ
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🀎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸͺ΄ I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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πŸ₯° I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn πŸ‚
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🀎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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Normally, I would say that I fly through books--inhaling them more than savoring them πŸ˜… But over the last week, I spent time buddy-reading The Fragile Threads of Power... and taking my time with it β˜•οΈ
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There was something really nice about slowing down and reading little bits at a time, then discussing them with my friend, then reading more, then theorizing about the plot, then reading a little more, etc. 🀎 It felt good to just appreciate the book rather than gobbling it up (though I know I'll go right back to that with whatever I read next πŸ˜†)
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I'm SO picky with this list because, as a rule, I don't buy books unless I've read them already and loved them enough to read them again πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ BUT there are a few authors who are exceptions to this because I've literally never been disappointed by their books and I just want to support them in any way I can so I'll pre-order, order multiple copies, and screech about their books til my throat gets raw 🀎
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 πŸ‚ Rachel Griffin - the first book I read by her was The Nature of Witches and I was instantly in love with her atmospheric writing and the way every book makes me appreciate nature
🌲 Joanna Ruth Meyer - the first book I read by her was Echo North and now I've reread several of her books countless times and own multiple copies of my fave
πŸ₯² Justin A Reynolds - the first book I read by him was Opposite of Always and literally every one of his books makes me both laugh til my belly aches and cry my eyes out
β˜€οΈ Emily Henry - the first book I read by her was Beach Read and now I crown her the romance queen and live for every summer-y release
πŸ™οΈ John Green - the first book I read by him was Paper Towns and it remained my favorite book for many, many years, even after the hype surrounding TFiOS... I learn from everything he writes
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