Coffee Date No. 10: Fall Happenings
Fall is finally here in Dallas so that means I get to wear lots of sweaters and boots! Yay! That and I get to light…
Transformation Thursday: October 2017
And we’re back with the Transformation Thursday series! October has whizzed by faster than The Flash! The weather is finally starting to cool down here in Dallas so I’m…
Coffee Date No. 9: Hellooo Fall!!!
Guys, fall is here and I’m so freaking excited! October is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather starts to cool down…
Transformation Thursday: September 2017
Welcome back to my Transformation Thursday series, loves! October is almost here so I’m hoping Mother Nature starts cooperating here in Texas! I WANT cooler and cozy…
My Top 10 Favorite Movies
Ahhh! Today is the first day of fall you guys!!! Even though the weather here in Texas states otherwise, I’m SO freaking excited!!! I know…
The Diamond Edit No. 11: Fall Home Decor
Maybe it’s because I wanted to be an interior designer growing up. Although I nixed that career path very quickly when I found out math…
Bestie Weekend :: New York City Day 2
There’s something about New York that I just love. Maybe it’s the energy that you can feel at any time of the day. Or maybe…
15 Things I Learned This Summer As a Blogger
If you’re thinking about becoming a blogger or aspiring to be one, I hope my experience this past summer helps give you a behind-the-scenes (BTS)…
15 Things I’m Looking Forward to in the Fall
Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. Sometimes I think I’m meant to live in the Carolinas, Virginia or the New England area…
Coffee Date No. 8: Goodbye Summer!
And just like that, summer is over! Well, almost. Seriously. How is it possible that it’s already September? Forget it. I’m happy, H-A-P-P-Y, happy that…
Transformation Thursday: August 2017
Welcome back to my Transformation Thursday series guys! And just like that, August is basically over. Cooler and cozy weather, scarves, boots, sweaters and candles, here we come! …
Bestie Weekend :: NYC Day 1
And we were starving so after we met Sarah at the hotel, we dropped off our bags and walked several blocks to find food. We…
The Making of Diamonds: Under Fire (and Pressure)
Yep, but only because I see them as precious stones instead of rocks. One of my most memorable trips in life was to the Smithsonian…
Coffee Date No. 7: Just Because
Happy August, guys! You know what that means! It’s time for our monthly coffee date again! For coffee date No. 7, I thought I’d do something different…
Transformation Thursday: July 2017
Welcome back to my Transformation Thursday series guys! August is just around the corner so to me, that means we’re one month closer to fall, ha! I’m SO…
Happy Birthday, Daddy!!!
Today is my daddy‘s 65th birthday. Instead of an outfit post today, I wanted to celebrate his life and who he was with y’all:…
Liebster Award
I’m kicking off this Monday on a high note! My sweet blogger BBF, Mayling of Loubis & Leggings (check out her blog!) tagged me with the…
Fashion Blogger Language I Hate
As I immerse myself deeper and deeper into the fashion blogging world, there are some things I’m noticing from bloggers. Not only do most of…
12 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self
All the time (and possibly money) wasted if you had just been given good advice. Or if you were given good advice, you wished you…
Blogging Lessons: What to Do When Things Seem Too Hard
In my previous blog post about lessons I’ve learned about blogging, I talked about how I navigated the blogosphere after starting over again. Yesterday, I…
Coffee Date No. 6: Summer Fun
I am so thrilled it’s July, guys! It means two things: 1) A month of mosquito bites is behind us (yay!) and 2) It’s time…
Transformation Thursday: June 2017
Wow, we’re at half a dozen posts as of today for the Transformation Thursday series! 2017 is wooshing by my friends! Welp, mosquito season is also here….
My Favorite Bloggers
Aside from their style, I wanted to talk about a few bloggers and their leadership skills they possess along with why I follow and look…
The Need for Approval & Acceptance
Stamp of (Self) Approval necklace c/o Metal Mingle First of all, I want to give credit where credit is due. Brighton‘s recent post about her current…
Father’s Day: Lessons From Daddy
And with each Father’s Day that has passed, I’d say it’s been difficult because I’ve learned to grow and live without him as a constant…
The Diamond Edit No. 7 :: Home Refresh
I went back to my Pinterest boards to find a common theme and found that I gravitate towards everything white and grey. Since I’m working…
Coffee Date No. 5: Hello Summer!
Seriously. How is it possible that it’s June? How?! It’s time for our monthly coffee date again and quite frankly, I’m in shock that summer is here!…
Transformation Thursday: May 2017
And I’m back! Look at me posting consistently. Pigs must be flying somewhere. Anyway, today, we’re going into the fifth post of SSD’s Transformation Thursday series! Say whaaaat??? Crazy,…
Mother’s Day: Moments With Mom
Today’s post is in honor of moms, mamas, mommies, mothers who have gone on and mom figures around the world. With Mother’s Day coming up,…
Coffee Date No. 4: Patio Season
Guys, I CANNOT believe it’s time for our monthly coffee date again! Spring is in full swing! I went to the nursery two weekends ago and everything was…
Transformation Thursday: April 2017
Choose whichever format you resonate with most and let’s keep growing together! Article (2 Minute Read) How to Lose Weight, Based on Your Personality Type Hallie Gould of Byrdie – When I…
How to Cope With the Loss of a Loved One
Instead of mourning, I want to celebrate daddy’s life by helping someone today. I’ve had a lot of friends lose their family members recently and…
Blogging Lessons: What I’ve Learned Since My Blog Relaunch
It’s been a little over 90 days since I completely rebranded and relaunched my blog. I worked on this baby for about a year (with…
Social Media: Instagram Dos and Don’ts
Speaking of, I wanted to talk about using Instagram for your business. For the last year or so, I’ve seen a lot of things as…
Coffee Date No. 3: Spring Happenings
Happy April, y’all! I can’t believe it’s time for our monthly coffee date again! Spring is here and I can’t wait until grocery stores and flower shops…
Transformation Thursday: March 2017
Welcome to the third installment of Transformation Thursday! If you’re new here, Transformation Thursday series is a monthly edit of resources I share. You can listen to,…
Self-Love: How to Love Yourself Without Feeling Guilty
Self-love is one thing we as humans have a difficult time doing. When you put yourself first, a sense of guilt starts to take over, am…
Transformation Thursday: February 2017
Welcome to the second installment of Transformation Thursday! I’m always looking for resources to listen to, read or watch to improve my life in every area. If…
Coffee Date No. 2: Life Lately
Happy March, loves! I can’t believe it’s time for our monthly coffee date again! Can you believe spring is just around the corner?! I seriously can’t wait for…
The Diamond Edit No. 3 :: Marble and Copper Kitchen
For some reason, I feel that copper just elevates the look of a room more rather than gold. When I was looking for a theme,…
New York, New York :: Weekend Trip
Since I hadn’t been to New York in almost a decade, I accepted their generous gift to the Big Apple. I was so glad I…
What You Thought You Knew About True Beauty
What does true beauty mean to you? If you’re reading this blog post, you need to listen to me and listen carefully. What I’m about to tell…
Coffee Date: Introductions
My favorite word is ‘camaraderie’ and I love making new friends whether it’s in person, online or via social media. Many of my friendships have came…
The Diamond Edit No. 1 :: Travel Necessities
And I thought I’d share my picks to help you if you have a trip coming up. Here we go! I picked up this makeup…
5 Ways to Stay Healthy on the Go
This article isn’t just for those who are jet setters, but for people who are constantly on the go like mamas (obviously), students and entrepreneurs…
Welcome to She Sweats Diamonds!
Excuse the many exclamation points, but I’ve been working so hard on my “baby” for the last six months. In between my 9 to 5,…
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