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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!
August 10, 2022
Wow! My wedding day is almost here and it’s down to the wire to finalize all of the final details for the big day! One of the more important details for the day, thankfully, has been taken care of for quite some time. My wedding band! And Jeff’s wedding band, […]
July 19, 2022
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 […]
May 23, 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 […]
April 27, 2022
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 […]
February 23, 2022
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 […]
October 20, 2021
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 […]
October 12, 2021
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 […]
August 25, 2021
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 […]
July 28, 2021
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. […]
June 23, 2021
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 […]
May 25, 2021
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, […]
April 22, 2021
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 […]
