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I’m Leena, a blogger from the Midwest with a passion for fashion, a lover of exploring new breweries + restaurants, and a traveler with the goal of visiting every state capitol. Welcome to my lifestyle blog where I like to share about my personal style, travels & adventures, books I love, and more. Thank you so much for being here!
Wedding Wednesday: Saying Yes to the Dress
Now that it’s just under a month until my wedding day, it’s hard to believe that I said “yes to the dress” over a year ago. There’s quite a few decisions to be made when planning a wedding, most of them pretty important to the overall vibe and feel of […]Do you like it?0 0 Read moreMay 23, 2022
Trip Preview: Finland Summer 2022
If I haven’t mentioned it enough, I am heading to Finland in just two weeks to kickoff the Summer. You might be wondering why I thought taking a 2 week trip to Europe in the months before my wedding was a good idea, but this trip was originally planned to […]Do you like it?0 Read moreApril 27, 2022
Wedding Wednesday: Choosing Your Wedding Jewelry & Accessories
As a fashion + lifestyle blogger, I have long been styling myself and choosing the perfect pieces to go with any outfit. But, I didn’t realize how tough it would be to decide on jewelry and accessories for my wedding day. There’s always that pressure to be “perfect” on that […]Do you like it?0 Read moreFebruary 23, 2022
Wedding Wednesday: How to Set & Manage Your Budget
Wedding Wednesday is officially back after a short break due to a few website hacking issues that I had been dealing with for the past few months (more to come on this subject, I promise). Despite the hack, the wedding planning has continued and I am so excited to get […]Do you like it?0 Read moreOctober 20, 2021
Wedding Wednesday: Picking A Wedding Venue
Welcome to another edition of Wedding Wednesdays! This week, I wanted to talk about venues and choosing the perfect place to get married. Now, depending on the couple, there could be multiple venue choices for the big day. The Ceremony The Reception Plus, the rehearsal dinner, hotels, where you’re getting […]Do you like it?0 Read moreOctober 12, 2021
32 Things to Do When I’m 32
This is 32. I am constantly amazed by how fast time passes. As I’m celebrating another year of life on this earth, I re-read my annual birthday post from last year. All of the 31 Thinks I’m Thankful For still hold true to this day, and thinking back on where […]Do you like it?0 Read moreAugust 25, 2021
Book Club: The Last Flight
Book of the Month does it again! The Last Flight by Julie Clark was an intriguing read from the first page to the last. Which was exemplified in the fact that it took me only a few sittings to finish this book. Two women. Two flights. One last chance to […]Do you like it?0 Read moreJuly 28, 2021
Wedding Wednesday: You’re Engaged, Now What?
Congratulations, you’re officially engaged! And I’m sure you’re feeling a lot of anticipation, a lot of love, maybe a little nerves, but mostly just excitement. Choosing to get married and to spend the rest of your life with someone is a major decision. But the decisions have only just begun. […]Do you like it?0 Read moreJune 23, 2021
Wedding Wednesday: How I (not so) Subtly Picked Out My Own Engagement Ring
I’ve dreamed about getting engaged and married since I was a little girl. I don’t know if it was my Christian upbringing, influences from the media, or what. I always knew I wanted to get married. The idea of finding someone you want to spend everyday with was an exciting […]Do you like it?0 Read moreMay 25, 2021
Clean Routine with Osmosis Beauty
For as long as I can remember, I have been concerned with taking care of my skin. I’m sure you can relate. Also, what is involved in my skincare process has evolved over the years. As I’ve aged and learned more about products and issues I face with my skin, […]Do you like it?0 Read moreApril 22, 2021
My Custom Facial at Aesthetically Well
Taking good care of my skin has always been a priority of mine. Even though the routine has evolved a bit throughout my life. My mom always told me to wash my face right when I wake up and right before I go to bed, and to never fall asleep […]Do you like it?0 Read moreApril 14, 2021
Wedding Wednesday: The Story of Our Engagement
Even though I always remark on how quickly time passes, it still shocks me at times. We’re halfway through April which means I’ve been engaged for close to two months. Though the wedding planning has begun, more on that coming later, I want to take a moment to focus on […]Do you like it?0 Read more123456789Next page