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Blake and I visited Zion in 2020 for our tenth anniversary trip. It was incredible! Such a weird memory though, because we went in early March 2020 - and when we got home from this trip the whole world was shut down. Just wild timing. Anyway, we loved Zion so much we knew we'd be back. So, here we are! 

We actually devoted 2 full days to Zion, and I don't think we saw everything we wanted to see. Ultimately we did both of the Emerald Pool trails, the Canyon Overlook trail, and we took the trail that gets you to The Narrows. We also thoroughly enjoyed the visitor's center and made multiple trips to the Lodge. Who doesn't love a beer after a hike?!

The crowds were so overwhelming. Apparently that's pretty normal, but our previous experience was so different I wasn't expecting it. Plan accordingly!























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Zion National Park

Monday, November 11, 2024

One | Guest Room Switch Up

Last year we did a room switcheroo and changed up our home office and guest room. I was very happy with how the guest room turned out, but decided to make some changes recently. We've had a few house guests, and are going to be hosting a lot going into 2025, so some practical adjustments needed to be made. In the best case scenario I would have done a different layout all together, but the TV and bookshelves are mounted on the opposite wall making it a big deal to change. Anyway, long story short I opened up more floor space by moving the bed, selling the bench, and adding a wall mirror instead of a leaning full length mirror. I don't think I'm done in here yet - but for now this is what it looks like!


Two | Cade & Jaira's Wedding

Two of our friends got married last weekend! It was such a gorgeous wedding, and we were honored to be there. There were a lot of sweet touches, and the dancing was a blast. My cousin's wife did the florals, and they were exquisite. The wedding was at the Casa Marina hotel in Jacksonville - such a cool venue! My brother in law was the officiant/groomsman and my sister was a bridesmaid (they introduced the couple so that was really sweet).

I shared my outfit in this post. LOVED wearing this jumpsuit. My mom's dress below needs it's own shoutout! It's the same one I wore on our Alaskan cruise for formal night, in a different color. 








Three | Pug Slippers

These were a gift from my Aunt! She has always been my inspiration with gift giving. She's so thoughtful, and finds the most fun things. These slippers are the cutest, and obviously the perfect gift for me. 

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Thursday Three

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Laptop Stand

My desk was getting a little junky, and was in sore need of some tidying. I bought this great laptop stand and it really helped! It's got a slot to hold your phone which is nice, and I like the extra slots for my notebooks and what not. Mostly it just inspired a good old fashioned desk cleanup!

Kindle Strap

This is such a game changer for my Kindle! This silicone strap comes in a bunch of different colors and goes on so easy. It really helps when I'm sucked into a book and don't want to put my Kindle down!

Fun Etsy Print

I wanted to find a new print for our primary bathroom, and fell in love with this entire Etsy shop. Such cool prints with great colors! Digital Downloads are a great way to change things up on a budget.


Macbook Air!

This was such an amazing surprise. Blake bought me a new computer after my old laptop was dying a slow death. This is new for me - as I've only just recently been moving over to Apple products. There is a bit of a learning curve but I've really been enjoying it! It was so sweet of him, and it's very hard to surprise me. The navy is SO pretty, although it does seems to be a fingerprint magnet. 


Work Out Tops

In preparation for our hiking trip, and to add to my usual workout wear collection - I ordered this top in 4 colors. It's such a good luxury dupe, and a great cut for those of us with shorter torsos. Highly recommend! 


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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Technically, the Grand Canyon North Rim was closed when we visited. You can still go inside the park, but the visitor's center is closed. A few restrooms were open though. We had the park to ourselves! 

We have been to the South Rim before, and I truly think you need to do both! They are so different, but both so beautiful! We loved seeing the canyon from the highest view at Imperial Point. We did the hardest trail I've ever done - the North Kaibab trail. This is the one people take to go Rim to Rim. We only descended 2 miles down into the canyon and then 2 miles back up. It was an elevation change of 1400 feet! SO challenging, but awesome. The views were incredible. 

















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The Grand Canyon North Rim

Monday, November 4, 2024


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Hi friends! I'm Kristen, and this is the Life and Style of an early 30's Floridian living the Best Life Ever, with her husband and three pugs. Runner | Avid Reader | Small Shop Owner

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