Hi. I’m Katie.

WELCOME!
I’m designing a life I love with more time and more freedom to do what I want.
I started this blog in 2009 as a way to document a study abroad trip to South Korea. My love of travel is what kept me writing. So much so that I have over 100 posts on travel!
Like this blog, my life has gone through many changes throughout the years through the scary unknowns after college, to meeting my best friend, then marrying him and moving across the country.
I’m designing a life I love with more time and more freedom to do what I want. I’m on the journey creating joy in my life. This blog is a space dedicated to capturing my life and personal style while on a mission to inspire confidence.
Thank you for being here and allowing me to share my story with you!
Star Sign: Taurus
Hometown: Racine, WI
More Recently Called Home: Fort Worth, TX
College Major: Bachelor Science Information Studies, UW-Milwaukee
Graduate Degree: Masters of Library and Information Science, UW-Milwaukee
Favorite Cocktail: Gin & Tonic
Favorite Gin: Bombay Saphire
Favorite Podcasts:
Not Another True Crime Podcast
Crime Junkie
Favorite Movie: Jurassic Park
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Guacamole
Celebrity Crush: George Clooney
Favorite Trips:South Korea (2009),
Italy (2019), Disney (2022)
Travel Wish List:
French Polynesia,
Iceland,
Japan
“Everything is complicated if no one explains it to you.“
My passion for food and cooking came somewhere between living at home with my parents during college and moving in with my husband in Texas. With my parents, I would try out different diets (vegan, gluten-free) to expand my knowledge of how to cook different than I was raised. With my husband, I like to try out different recipes to keep the weekly meals engaging, but on a healthier side. Visit the recipes archives page.

Affordable Spring Tops From Amazon
Spring is here! After cleaning out your closet, it’s the perfect time to begin shopping for affordable spring tops.

Affordable Spring Dresses to Add to Your Wardrobe
Spring is here! After cleaning out your closet, it’s the perfect time to begin shopping for affordable spring dresses.

Affordable Spring Styles From LOFT
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I love LOFT for affordable spring style. Heck, they’re affordable during any season. I

6 Affordable Spring Sandals From Amazon
I just added a few new affordable spring sandals to my closet and can’t wait for spring! I think with all these options, I’m covered

The Dallas Dollhaus Photography Studio
This past weekend I went to checkout the Dallas Dollhaus venue and it did not disappoint!

9 Jackets and Coats Perfect For Winter
Since I moved to Texas almost six years ago, I have forgotten how exactly to prepare for the winter months.