Stephanie
I am a Knoxville transplant from northern grounds, but I can't imagine being anywhere else. My blue blood has strangely become orange and I get chills when I hear Rocky Top. I became all things mom in 2013 and it's crazy to think how much life has changed. I love temper tantrums, watching Toy Story over and over, and making food that doesn't get eaten. Welcome to the Toddler Years. When I'm not doing that, you can find me running, reading, shopping, or taking pictures {check out Adara Photography!}
The Beauty of a Mediocre Life
Picture this: you are born to a working class family and see your parents work their tails off just to live paycheck to paycheck. You are determined to be more, do more, earn more....
The Handwritten Note
I am nostalgic. I love getting together with childhood friends and reminiscing about the past, laughing at old memories and cherishing every bit of it. When a new day dawns, Facebook Memories loves to...
If You’ve Never Lost a Baby
Being a parent is a goal for many men and women. Seeing the number of babies born each year makes it seem like an easy task, a part of life if you will. We...
Girl, You Can Still Be Saved By a Prince
In the midst of the Me Too movement women are more empowered than ever. Social media is on fire with women supporting women, women are standing up for themselves and women are taking over...
The Friend Who Got Away
Fourteen years ago I said goodbye to my teeny tiny hometown. As a freshly graduated 18-year-old, I packed my car and drove to a new city in a new state for college. I said...
Five Things I Have Learned from Starting My Own Business
On January 13th, I celebrated the grand opening of expanding my photography business into an event venue and photography studio, Adara Events and Photography. This list is definitely not a "how-to" start a business....
The Magic of the Season: Please Don’t Ruin Santa
Christmas really is a magical time of year. The glowing lights, the suspense of wrapped gifts, and the anticipation of December 25th create the perfect storm of excitement and wonder. Not to mention the...