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I have had a few people reach out to me recently on my skincare routine so I wanted to share the basics that I use every night before bed. For a long time I saw alot of bloggers advertising TULA and I decided to give them a try. I was honestly super impressed on how my skin reacted to all of the products. I have very sensitive skin and rosacea so when I find products that do not cause me to break out or have an allergic reaction I am sold. *All products on TULA's site for

I know all of us being locked up in quarantine has got us shopping a ton! With summer around the corner and a ton of beach days in tow I wanted to put together my top 10 amazon swimwear finds for my ladies! There are so many affordable options when shopping on amazon and alot of the time no one thinks to buy their swimsuits from them. I have purchased at least five bikinis and one pieces in the past year and have loved all of them. The trick is to make sure you read the rev

Spring is a time of renewal, both for nature and for ourselves. It’s also the start of a new fashion season, a perfect opportunity to exercise your creativity and rediscover that sense of freedom which can all too easily fall by the wayside during the bleak, snowy days of winter. A great avenue for embracing both the rejuvenate qualities of spring and the self-expressive potential of fashion is the aesthetic many of us know as Bohemian, or Boho. Taking its name from the forme

One of the best events is coming to Sarasota again this year and you do not want miss out! March 28th from 12pm to 5pm at Nathan Benderson Park - My Hometown Fest will be throwing another epic event filled with amazing food, drinks, music and fun! Take a look at some of the amazing food and drink line-up for this year: https://myhometownfest.org/food-beers/ You get to sample tasty selections from nearly 40 area restaurants, as well as more than 20 different local and regional

Grab your besties and mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8th - 11:30am to 1:30pm! The Scout Guide Sarasota, Anna Maria, Boca Grande Presents: The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch in honor of International Women's Day! The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch is being held in celebration of International Women's Day, the Cambira way at Mote Marine Labratory & Aquarium! Tableseide Catering will create a delicious 4-course seated brunch each perfectly paired with tasty wines from the Cambria Wi

It's that time of year again! The 13th Annual Forks & Corks had arrived and the weather was perfect! If you read my blog post from last year you know that the 12th Annual Forks & Corks had to be moved to a later date in May because of the dangerous thunderstorms. A ton of rain is something you do not want to have to deal with while at the Ringling Museum. There is plenty of marble and tile so you are bound to slip! This year we ended up with perfect weather! All sun and a bea

Have you heard the buzz? The newest addition to the Tribute Portfolio - Marriott Bonvoy hotels will be opening in Clearwater January 2020! I had the pleasure of previewing some of the menu at The Karol Hotel's - K Club Bar & Bistro and it was out of this world! The media preview dinner was held at the Epicurean Hotel (Tampa, Fl) since The Karol Hotel is not yet open yet to the public. We were greeted with a whiskey sour that was specifically made for the event from Dark Door

As you guys know I frequent the Autograph Collection Hotels when I travel or when I am having a stay-cation. I love who different the boutique hotels are compared to your everyday hotels/resorts. I have heard so many amazing things about the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida so I was super excited to finally go check them out. The Epicurean Hotel has 137 guest rooms and suites which mix a blend of urban chic and comfort. They also have two on-site restaurants, an appointment-

Holidays can be overwhelming. Some of us have family that is out of town and we are not able to get together with during Thanksgiving. Sometimes we just don't feel like cooking twelve courses. Maybe we just want to treat ourselves and our family to a fun night out and enjoy moms homemade cooking all together. Look no further my friends. I have already made your Thanksgiving resesrvations. Put that apron up and follow me over to Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. I had the pleasure o

The month of October I dedicated to traveling all over Florida to check out all of the fun haunts our state has to offer. I decided this will be an annual blog post for you guys so that you can figure out what haunted attractions are best for you to check out. This year I checked out 6 haunted attractions: Scream-A-Geddon, Fright Nights, Howl-O-Scream, Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Halloween Horror Nights and Dark Horizon. I am going to do a breakdown of three categories of each

I had the pleasure of attending Brews By the Bay at the Florida Aquarium on Friday - October 11th. For 11 years, Brews by the Bay has brought people together in support of our Blue Planet. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Brews by the Bay goes towards there conservation programs of animals such as the African penguins, sharks, corals, and sea turtles. At the event there were 100+ beers from Pepin Distributing Company including: Coppertail Brewing Company, Tampa Bay Br

Who doesn't love a good happy hour and/or brunch? One of my favorite hotels in downtown Sarasota is having some amazing events for the next few months. The first event is on every Wednesday at Art Ovation Hotel called "Step It Up Wednesdays". This is the perfect event to grab your girlfriends for happy hour after work! Every drink purchased between 5pm - 9pm you will receive one raffle ticket that will be applied for your chance to win a brand new pair of Christian Louboutin

Living in Florida we barely have a break from the heat. So that means constant pool parties, beach gatherings & BBQ's. Recently Buzz Pop Cocktails mailed me some of there flavors to give a try and I was very excited to receive the cooler on my door step! Buzz Pop Cocktails are a Florida based, chef inspired company that has turned signature cocktails, through its patent pending processes, into authentic top quality Italian Sorbets. Buzz Pop Cocktails are a fresh twist on two

Great seafood, amazing views and a fun atmosphere? What gets better than that! If you are a local to Sarasota you probably have heard of Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar! I have gone to this restaurant since I moved down here 5 years ago. They always have fresh seafood and a great happy hour. The restaurant has been voted Best Raw Bar & Seafood Restaurant for 12 years in a row! I was invited in recently to test out there new menu that will be launching soon. Le

My June jewelry pics are in and they are perfect for the summer and festivals! Every month I am highlighting my favorite jewelry from Natalie B Jewelry. They are my go to on trendy accessories. You can find large statement pieces, dainty necklaces, layered pieces and overall pieces you can not find anywhere else! Natalie B Jewelry has some of the most unique jewelry. You have seen some of there pieces on Kylie Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Culpo, Ashley Benso, Sports Il