2016-06-21 13:36
Since I'm finishing up the Harry Potter series, I thought I'd tell you my all time favorite books to read in the Summer Some are new, some are classics, and some are just scream "read me at… Read More
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Blogging about life through rose colored glasses. Blogging, social media, lifestyle, travel, and everything in between.
2016-06-20 12:00
I have never in my life felt butterflies like this before. It's been going on for well over a month now. Maybe longer. But since last Monday, I've really felt them. And there's a good reason… Read More
2016-06-18 13:30
To me, travel bloggers are the ultimate fascination. Seemingly flitting off to untouched places and escaping into world I have on my bucket list. I know it's much more than that. I know ther… Read More
2016-06-17 14:04
Disclosure: Post sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.My Dad cries at everything. I am not saying this is a bad thing, but it's… Read More
2016-06-15 12:00
There is A LOT of talk about how to make Instagram work for you. I don't know about you, but it seems like everyone and their mom has an Instagram trick or tip. But one thing you can't ignor… Read More
2016-06-13 12:00
To me, music is one of the most powerful forms of communication. It touches your soul and pulls at your bare heartstrings, grasping at the true feelings you have deep inside. I always feel l… Read More
2016-06-10 13:00
Traveling is what soothes my soul. I am often a travel planner. Organizing and arranging things months in advance. But after reading this post on taking a spontaneous trip, I've changed my m… Read More
2016-06-08 12:00
Oh the Emerald Coast. The whitest sand in the world, crystal clear water, and beautiful pastel homes that dot the scenic 30A highway. 30A is a highway that runs down the coast, connecting th… Read More
2016-06-06 12:16
I sit writing this post in the very early hours of the morning, watching the steam come out of my cup of hot lemon tea. I am counting the minutes until there will be utter chaos and noise as… Read More
2016-05-31 14:33
It's getting to be my all time favorite part of the year: travel season. Of course, I prefer when I'm on vacation, but I also love seeings others photos. I find it so interesting how people… Read More
2016-05-27 18:33
So, normally, when you see what people pack for a beach trip you get the normal things: hat, sunscreen (NO REALLY? who knew I'd need SPF). But today I'm sharing my packing essentials. And th… Read More
2016-05-26 12:00
Whether you're a beginning blogger or an old pro, there are some tips that can really help your blog succeed. You want to hit the ground running so you can focus on what's important: writing… Read More
2016-05-25 16:06
Doing something so so different today. I filmed a YouTube video for my makeup routine! After multiple requests on Snapchat and Instagram I decided to give it a go. I am (clearly) no expert… Read More
2016-05-23 13:00
I was stalking Instagram the other day, like any normal day, and went down a rabbit hole. I started looking at all the "blogger bloggers." You know the ones. I am kind of one of them, and ki… Read More
2016-05-21 23:41
I like to say I work 8 days a week. There are no complaints here, but it's rare that you will find me missing a day working on the blog. There's just always something to tweak, a new article… Read More
2016-05-20 13:00
Sometimes being a blogger can feel a bit lonely. When people start a business or open up a shop people are sending them flowers and cards. When I do something new that I think is really exci… Read More
2016-05-17 12:00
Today is the day. I am finally releasing my baby into the world! For the past 6 months I've been working on this every. single. day. And today I'm showing you what it's all about. Eek!I… Read More
2016-05-16 13:00
You guys, tomorrow I am finally announcing the project I've been working on for... well forever it feels like. I'm excited and nervous and elated and can't believe this day is finally here… Read More
2016-05-12 15:02
I don't know the last time I've had this much going on at one time ever. But I love it. Sometimes when you have a lot to do (I hate the word busy) it forces you to prioritize and figure out… Read More
2016-05-10 12:00
There are so many blogs about blogging. There are even more posts about blogging. Why? Because we all want to know the secret. We all want to see how one person or blogger got their claim to… Read More
2016-05-09 13:00
For the past 6 months I've been working on the biggest project I've ever produced. I really think this is the best thing I've ever come out with. I'm really excited. But I'm also very scared… Read More
2016-05-03 12:00
Some of us start blogs out of passion or the need to share our creativity online. But at some point we realize it'd be nice to make a little extra money. We may even wonder, hey, I'd love to… Read More
2016-04-27 12:00
Last month I released 15 totally free stock photos and you guys seemed to love it. So, I'm back at it again, with... flowers. What blogger or Instagrammer can't use a few more flower picture… Read More
2016-04-25 13:53
I grew up Catholic. I went to a catholic grade school and went to Church every Friday for all-school mass and Sundays with my parents. I remember, before I went to sleep, I'd close my eyes t… Read More
2016-04-24 15:27
Sometimes you see something and you just need it. You didn't know before that you need it, but now that it's there, it all makes sense. Like this gold pineapple candle. Basically, I saw it a… Read More
2016-04-20 13:13
Crack open a Diet Coke and get excited for this one. I locked my office door and told my husband to go away while I worked on this. I wanted to create a road-map for bloggers to create a bet… Read More
2016-04-19 13:00
Yesterday I found out how much I owed in taxes. As someone who's fairly good at saving money, this was a punch in the gut. As a small business owner it's sometimes incredibly crazy to me how… Read More
2016-04-18 12:00
If you're a blogger, you need to be on Pinterest. Plain and simple. For many, Pinterest is one of the BEST tools to bring traffic and new followers to a blog. But when I was pinning, I was g… Read More
2016-04-15 12:00
If you've followed me on Snapchat, you've heard me recently moan on and on about my skin. Ever since I moved to Tennessee my skin started to freak out: super dry, red dots (not bumps! just l… Read More
2016-04-12 12:00
There is only one ingredient needed to create a successful blog: a community. Strip away all the key tools we're told we need, the hype around what "experts" say works, and tricks that make… Read More
2016-04-11 12:00
Okay okay okay. I do not know why it's taking me FOREVER to publish posts about my Asia recap but I'm still going to do it. Our last stop in Thailand was to the BEACH! I am a beach person. I… Read More
2016-04-10 12:00
I always love getting to know my fellow bloggers better. What better way to do it than with a little post on the things that make me happy. 1. Diet Coke from McDonald's or Sonic (… Read More
2016-04-09 12:00
I've gotten a few Snapchat requests to show y'all what I do as far as everyday makeup. Which is surprising because I feel like normally on Snapchat I look like a hag (to see more, foll… Read More
2016-04-08 12:00
The more I get into blogging, the more I realize why I got into it. Blogging is the best, in my opinion. And there really is no substitute for it. Except for maybe... a music festival.Now if… Read More
2016-04-07 12:00
You guys, taking care of a full grown man who is acting like a 4-year-old is hard work. Michael dislocated his right shoulder and cannot: drive, shower, open anything, water the yard, or do… Read More
2016-04-06 12:00
For the past few weeks I've been trying to create a fun challenge to do on the blog. Why, you ask? Because blog and Instagram challenges are awesome and it's a fantastic way to connect onlin… Read More
2016-04-05 14:15
By now, you probably know that being on Instagram is massively important for your blog and/or business. You know what's also important? Posting consistently. And posting great content... con… Read More
2016-04-04 14:34
I sit here, writing this post at approximately 3:00am because in about 25 minutes I'll need to get up to make Michael a snack so he can take his medicine. This past Friday he had surgery… Read More
2016-04-01 13:41
We have shirts. We have tumblers. We have phone cases. Heck we even have wine glasses. But how can someone really know you're a blogger? They need to know it the SECOND they come in your hou… Read More
2016-03-31 12:00
This week has been really rough. Both of my dogs have casts from various scrapes and dog-like activity. Michael fell off his mountain bike last week and dislocated his shoulder, resulting in… Read More
2016-03-30 12:06
There is a LOT of talk about newsletters out there. Specifically, what works and what doesn't. One thing's for sure, we don't always want to be "sold" to. And I totally agree. I'm compiling… Read More
2016-03-28 13:10
When I was growing up, my parents would tell me over and over that I could truly be whatever I want to be. I believed them. Not only were (are) they the best parents in the world, they took… Read More
2016-03-24 13:00
Move over Instagram and your dumb algorithm, Snapchat is taking the spotlight. Yes, y'all, Snapchat is now mainstream and people are jumping on board with it like they've never seen social m… Read More
2016-03-22 12:50
You know what's hard? Finding that perfect photo for your blog. It can also be very time consuming to create graphics that work. And if you're a blogger and/or instagrammer you need graphics… Read More
2016-03-21 15:06
You know what I love? A good ol' fashioned "about me" post. But this one is going to be a little bit different. I might get a little weird on you, because you know, that's me. Or maybe you d… Read More
2016-03-19 14:17
We all make mistakes. I've made my fair share of them. But then again, making those mistakes has taught me so many lessons. Lately, I've seen a lot of bloggers jump in and say, oh I got this… Read More
2016-03-18 12:27
Instagram tends to be most people's favorite social media app. But that might change with last Tuesday's announcement. Instagram is moving to an algorithm based feed. What does that mean? We… Read More
2016-03-16 12:00
When you start a blog, chances are you didn't intend to start it to bring in loads of cash. But after you start spending A LOT of your free time pouring your heart and soul into your blog, y… Read More
2016-03-15 12:00
Having now over 18,000 instagram followers has taught me a lot about what works and what doesn't when it comes to this social media channel. And knowng what you're doing can be helpful and e… Read More
2016-03-14 15:20
I'm a morning person. I wake up, most days, rearing and ready to go. Much to Michael's dismay. Most days, I get up about 6:30. I have my caffeine buzz about 8, eat breakfast, and try to stay… Read More
2016-03-11 13:00
Oh hello, my name is Helene Sula and one time I went to Asia months ago and barely recapped the trip. Yes, I made a quick video diary of our entire trip, and covered a 3 day Bangkok City Gui… Read More
2016-03-09 17:42
You guys, I can't believe I waited as long as I did to create an email list. Creating a newsletter for my blog has totally changed the blogging landscape for me. It's my best blogging asset… Read More
2016-03-08 13:00
My parent's house, like any house you grow up in, is my favorite. They live in a wealthy neighborhood in Dallas, but bought the house before the neighborhood contained multi story mega mansi… Read More
2016-03-04 13:00
Thus far the 2016 presidential race is one of the most absurd ever. I honestly can't believe the line-up of candidates. They remind me of kids we all knew in high school—the bully, the… Read More
2016-03-03 18:28
Social media isn't just an asset, it's a necessary means to grow your blog or business. Using social media successfully is the bread and butter for creating a blog that counts. And it keeps… Read More
2016-03-02 14:55
Almost every day I get emails from bloggers asking if I think their blog is ready. Most of the time they are wondering if they can create a product or sell something from their blog. And I a… Read More
2016-03-01 15:01
This past weekend Michael and I took a road trip to Asheville, North Carolina. It was an awesome trip and we didn't fight at all. We were utterly blissful the entire time, never saying a mea… Read More
2016-02-29 13:00
Every year I like to have a quick survey on my blog. I want to make sure I'm headed in the right direction and see if there are areas of improvement. There always are. You know at work where… Read More
2016-02-26 12:00
I don't know about you, but I always love blog post ideas. Maybe you won't pick 0exactly what I've laid out here, but it will give you (hopefully) some good ideas! Here are 75 blog post idea… Read More
2016-02-22 15:04
I know what you're thinking. Um what? Helene, haven't you been with the same guy for 11 years? Yes, yes I have. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a different view. This is a post from… Read More
2016-02-21 17:31
When Michael and I got married almost 5 years ago we had lofty goals of buying a house. We were living in a 625 square foot apartment with a Doberman and a makeshift cabinet that held our we… Read More
2016-02-19 20:32
Millions of bloggers and businesses work to gain traction online. The best way to get noticed, sell a product, or generate more followers is to drive traffic to your website. But obviously… Read More
2016-02-17 03:22
Last night I walked out of my photography course, looked down at my phone and saw that I had three missed calls from my husband Michael. He called to let me know that we are slated to h… Read More
2016-02-15 18:16
I don't spend that much time on Twitter. There just aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with all of the social media channels. Yet, even though I don't spend that much time, it's one o… Read More
2016-02-15 18:09
Snapchat is quickly becoming the favorite tool whether you're a blogger or not. It's an unfiltered way to catch glimpses of real life. You can connect with friends, follow celebrities, and b… Read More
2016-02-15 15:36
Let's get real for a second: we'd all like more followers. Sure, you can say that having more certainly isn't everything, but as a blogger or business owner or avid social media extraordinai… Read More
2016-02-15 15:34
Hello, hey, hi, how ya dern?Yes y'all. I just opened my blog with a line from a Lil' Wayne song and NOT a "how to epically change your blog in 45 ways!" Because if I hear one more pers… Read More
2016-02-08 19:07
I absolutely love twitter. My top 2 favorite social media platforms are, by far, Instagram and Twitter. Why? Because you're able to communicate and interact with people in real time. As so… Read More
2016-02-05 16:43
Hello! My name is Brita and I blog over at BBritnell.com which is a food blog where I share mostly healthy and seasonal recipes with the occasional delicious indulgence. I'm very excited to… Read More
2016-02-02 04:28
After living in Nashville (officially) for six whole months, I finally feel ready to add my two cents for planning a trip to explore the city. Nashville has absolutely stolen my heart. It's… Read More
2016-01-31 15:28
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Create the Good. All opinions are 100% mine.It can often feel like one individual can't make a real difference. But in reality, every litt… Read More
2016-01-29 18:19
My parents are both writers. Not just your average, run-of-the-mill writers, but bonafide, legit professional writers. My mom, a former journalist and communications professor, just publishe… Read More
2016-01-28 00:54
Once you get into your blogging groove it's always nice to work with other bloggers and businesses. This helps expand your reach, learn from one another, and gain a new perspective. A… Read More
2016-01-25 21:42
I've finally discovered that the more organized I am, the more stuff I can get done. Like this past weekend, when I had 6 of my girl friends in town and I felt totally relaxed since I felt l… Read More
2016-01-21 13:00
When you first meet me, it's likely that I will do some kind of dance move within the first hour or so. If I'm excited, or in a good mood, or just had a glass of wine, I express myself by sh… Read More
2016-01-19 13:00
I'll admit it: I'm an instagram addict. Lately, it seems everyone has a take on how to grow a following and there are some misconceptions when it comes to creating an instagram following:1… Read More
2016-01-19 00:34
I debated posting this but rather than texting the same story over and over, this seemed the best way to go. Right now I'm grateful to be sitting next to Hugo as he snoozes by my feet with… Read More
2016-01-17 01:51
OMG, y'all! It's date night. I don't know about you, but I look forward to the night when Michael finally takes me out... once a month. In case you haven't seen the viral YouTube video of "T… Read More
2016-01-15 21:02
By now, almost everyone has Instagram. But not only is it a fun tool, it's become THE optimal tool to use to grow your blog or business. Since Facebook overtook the app, it's now easy to adv… Read More
2016-01-14 20:48
I dread this day. I've loved and yet dreaded this day every year since I can remember. It's "B Day," as in, my birthday. Today I'm 29 years old. Old. Not 29 years young. I'm really not sure… Read More
2016-01-13 22:59
There is so much information out there about blogging. But one question that seems to come up all the time is: do I HAVE to have a Niche? Is it okay to not have a niche blog? First of all, w… Read More
2016-01-13 14:57
2016 is coming in hot. Yes, I'm still writing the date as 2015, but I'm feeling good about the prospects of the year. The Blog Detox is my newest eCourse aimed to help you figure out your go… Read More
2016-01-13 14:56
On New Year's Day I decided to get serious and clean and organize my entire closet. I separated everything into three piles: Keep, Sell, Give Away. It took hours. I had things I kept for yea… Read More
2016-01-13 14:35
I find it EXTREMELY helpful when bloggers reveal what they spend on their blogs. It helps me decide whether I need things, or not. What might have worked for them, could potentially work for… Read More
2016-01-12 03:09
I think of this as the age of Instagram. Maybe you feel differently, but I feel Instagram has become THE social media network. Close second is Snapchat.One is very, very filtered and pretty… Read More
2016-01-12 03:03
On a bitterly cold night, last Wednesday, Michael and I ventured to downtown Nashville for a concert. The electronic dance music scene in Nashville is scarce, so when anyone in electronic m… Read More
2016-01-08 15:29
When sitting down to write this post I was so excited. Not only because this is one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had in my life, but because I feel like I could actually help… Read More
2016-01-06 16:57
Tomorrowland has become THE premier festival in the world. Tomorrowland 2016 will be here before you know it, and in order to get tickets and get to the festival you might need some help. I'… Read More
2016-01-05 22:15
It's Monday. Michael and I just drove from Dallas to Forrest City (outside of Little Rock, Ark.) then from Arkansas to Nashville. It rained during the entire 10-hour drive. Tornado warnings… Read More
2016-01-05 15:23
It's almost Christmas, which means it's almost the end of 2015! Which means: parties, working, blog posts, social outings, presents, gifting, and so so so much more. It's easy to get overwhe… Read More
2016-01-05 15:21
How can it be that New Years is here? It freaks me out, honestly. A new year means new responsibilities and new opportunities and I'm ready to take them dead on. I'm writing out goals. I'm… Read More
2016-01-04 18:58
I always think of New Year's Eve as "amateur" night. It's the night when those who rarely party suddenly decide that this is the last night to chug champagne and wear sparkles. Trust m… Read More
2016-01-04 13:00
Life has an extremely interesting way of throwing you curve balls. I used to be a bit dispassionate about "things happening for a reason" but 2015 has taught me, if anything, when one door c… Read More
2015-12-24 16:50
It's my favorite day of the year: Christmas Eve. The feeling where all of the best parts of Christmas simultaneous come together. Christmas isn't quite over yet and there's a tangible excite… Read More
2015-12-21 14:58
This time, last year, I didn't even know that I was going to live in Nashville, Tennessee. I was focused on Christmas and holiday parties and what outfit I was going to wear to Lights All Ni… Read More
2015-12-15 19:23
A few months ago I started working on a little project. I had begun offering courses for bloggers, but I knew I couldn't just stop there. I wanted to create a whole community for bloggers to… Read More
2015-12-15 00:52
I like to think that I'm a seasoned traveler. That I've been around and am somewhat "cultured." But nothing could have prepared me for the culture shock upon arriving in Asia. I mean that in… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Workout videos are wonderful. You're telling me I can get all of the benefits of a gym in the comfort of my own home and stained yoga pants and in just 20 minutes? Sign me up! But workout v… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Well, I did it! Last night I was on Fox news talking about the viral meme and the importance of our pictures on the internet. I don't remember a time I'd been so nervous. I just knew if I sc… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Tonight I'm going to be on local TV, Fox News at 9:30pm. While I'm very nervous about being on TV and talking about this viral meme (which I admit, has gotten more attention than I anticipat… Read More
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