Balboa Park in San Diego holds a special place in my heart — my husband and I got married there! Having lived in multiple places around the world — Paris, Tasmania, Queensland — one of my biggest takeaways is to be a tourist in your own city. For me, this means getting out early in […]

If you found me through Pinterest or Instagram — welcome! My New York City Bachelorette Party went semi-viral and I had so much fun planning the entire thing, that I figured I would share as many details to make the planning process easier for you! First things first, you absolutely do not have to give […]

I got a taste of my own medicine today, some bittersweet medicine, the kind that sort of burns when you choke it down but ultimately it’s all for the better. The advice and inspirational words of motivation that I’m always offering up came right back at me, in the form of a canceled ferry and […]

Growing up, I absolutely loved gardening — if my parents couldn’t find me in the house, there was a good chance I was in our backyard, digging through the dirt, sifting for worms or checking on my little crops (pumpkin, watermelon, and corn were my favorites!). Since I’ve been employed with Green Wedding Shoes, I’ve […]

My great-grandmother was born in New Zealand. Her father, Thomas, arrived there in the late 1800s after fleeing his home country of Ireland. I wish I knew more about how he met his wife and why he chose New Zealand. Had he read about it in a book? Did he know of job opportunities out […]