Guys. Tuesday night was incredible. WE GRADUATED (like graduated, graduated) from the DC Improv, and to celebrate, we put on a friends and family show. Yep, we completed Level IV, and therefore have completed all the improv courses DC Improv offers. (All of the emotions!) We’ve spent nearly the past year learning the basics. We worked on short-form, advancing…
Did The Girls by Emma Cline Live Up to the Hype?
I could not find a single list of Summer 2016 Must-Reads that didn’t include The Girls by Emma Cline. The marketing worked, because I finally caved, and bought a hardcover copy. Prior to the purchase, I learned that The Girls is Emma Cline’s very first novel. And with that, she received a $2,000,000 advance. Yes, a two million dollar advance as a…
Book Club | Why I Loved Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
I loved Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. OK, yes, it was ridiculously gory, extremely graphic, and quite disgusting at times, BUT wow what a page turner. Pretty Girls is very well written, and truly keeps you on your toes. I was hooked from the get-go, and completely captivated by the story. The plot centers around three pretty — blonde haired, blue eyed —…
A DIY Tutorial: Succulent Gardens
In my home, succulent’s rule the kingdom. I have one, two, or three potted beauties in about every room, on every available surface imaginable. Not only are succulents so intrinsically gorgeous, but they are extremely low maintenance. Read: very tough to kill and seldom watering. My coffee table was finally delivered last week, which means, I now have a brand…
10 Steps to Create a Fabulous, Wonderful, Glorious Day
I know that striving to Have a Fabulous, Wonderful, Glorious Day {every single day} is near impossible. With that said, I do believe in creating a solid foundation to set yourself up for success each and every day. That way, when things don’t quite go as planned, at least you have these ten positive items to fall back on: 1. Prepare for the Day…
Book Club | Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner
Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner is a fantastic read. This book was incredibly captivating. I read this book cover to cover in under ten days. It was one of those books that begged me to stay up way past my bedtime in order to keep reading. Not only did it evoke late nights, but it also caused some seriously lazy Sunday…