I could start the year off rehashing all of the things I failed to blog about during the fourth quarter of 2012, but instead I’ll tell you why. I blame this guy: That’s my baby, Samuel Sterling, now four months old. Which, by coincidence is exactly the length of time it’s been since I last [...]

The September issue of Belle should now be popping up all over the Upstate. It’s our fashion issue and I’m really excited about some of the pieces I was able to contribute. For starters, I did a profile on Billiam Jeans, a local custom jeans company. The owner, Bill Mitchell, decided he wanted to learn [...]

I am thrilled about some new assignments I’ve recently received from TOWN Magazine. It’s a great lifestyle magazine based here in Greenville. In the September issue you’ll see my byline twice. I contributed a piece for the cover story, profiling one of six Upstate faith leaders. The other article I wrote happens to be about [...]

I don’t think I’ve ever done a series of articles as in depth as the ones I’m writing on education in South Carolina for Business Black Box magazine. The third quarter issue just launched and it includes part two in my three-part series. This one focuses on innovation in education and it was fascinating to [...]

I’m excited to see my latest article in REDBOOK. It’s in the June issue. The article is all about helping babies in need and provides several easy ways to do that– and not all of them are about opening up your wallet! It was fun to work on this article because at the time I [...]

It’s been far too long since I’ve updated my blog! I don’t know where the time has gone, but yes, I have been working. I did fit in a 10-day trip to Ireland since my last blog post. We had an amazing time touring the North and South of Ireland. Here are some highlights from [...]

Last fall I met the coolest guy– chef Michael Granata. He’s a New Yorker (who all share a special spot in my heart!) and a chef with a cool local business called Granata’s Catering and Kitchen Studio. We met through a mutual friend (thanks Johnnie!) at an event at Granata’s. My husband and I monopolized [...]

If you would have asked me six months ago whether child slavery exists in our world today I probably would have said absolutely not. I had no idea that children as young as five and six are forced to work in mines, brothels and coffee shops every day around the world and right here in [...]

Check out the winter issue of Hope for Women magazine to read my cover story on actress and activist April Lee Hernandez. April is a lovely woman and I absolutely loved interviewing her for this piece. She shot to stardom with her role opposite Oscar-winner Hilary Swank in “Freedom Writers.” But at the height of [...]

The February issue of Belle is always our wedding issue– one of my favorites! This year I got to interview reality star and children’s book author Holly Durst about her upcoming summer wedding to dentist Blake Julian. The pair met on ABC’s hit reality show “Bachelor Pad” last year. Not only did Holly win $125,000, [...]

I just received the latest copy of Business Black Box, which includes a piece I wrote on the hospitality industry in the Upstate. I learned a lot about how big of an economic impact this industry has in our area. Every tax dollar spent on travel and tourism generates $2.67 in income for South Carolina. [...]

Be sure to grab your copy of the January issue of Belle while you still can! It’s a great issue full of fun pieces like how to add years to your life. (Flossing really works people!) There’s an artist profile on a local florist and our Girl Talk features an inspiring local mom who just [...]

I love seeing Ambassador International books featured in magazines almost as much as I love seeing my own work published in a glossy. The December issue of Nashville Lifestyles magazine features The Shamrock and Peach: A Culinary Journey From the North of Ireland to the American South. It’s at the top of the list of [...]

The December issue of Belle is out and it’s definitely one of my favorites! I was able to interview Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce. She has an incredible story. She was severely overweight and at the age of 17 went to the doctor for knee pain. He told her to lose weight and gave her [...]

I’m rounding out 2011 with a double appearance in REDBOOK– including an article on my talented sister Stephanie. When my editor emailed asking if I had any pitches for stories that highlight the upside of a down economy it took me a few minutes to realize that the best story was in my own family. [...]

I love working with new magazines so I’m excited to share my article in the November issue of Town magazine with you. Town is a local magazine based in the Upstate of South Carolina. In fact, their offices are one floor below mine in the Innovate Building! I have had the opportunity recently to get [...]

November Belle is on stands now and it’s all about giving back! Here are some of the highlights: Our Girl Talk column features an inspiring young lady who received a service award from Governor Nikki Haley. I wrote a piece on the Junior League of Spartanburg’s six decades of service. I also wrote a piece [...]

Pick up the latest issue of REDBOOK and read my article on how you can be a part of solving the water crisis. There are six easy ways highlighted in the piece. I got the opportunity to interview many amazing people who are changing the world by bringing clean water to those who need it [...]

Once again it slipped my mind to announce that October Belle is on stands. But the good news is that you can still pick up a copy and as always, it’s free! The October issue is full of great gems like tips on taking fall fashion risks, a profile of Mary Chapin Carpenter, and a [...]

The September issue of Belle is now on stands. Be sure to grab a copy for tips on the best “age erasers” from beauty guru Lindsey Holder. I also wrote a piece on five historic spots worth visiting in the Upstate. Our Girl Talk features the lovely Courtney Tollison, historian for the Upcountry History Museum. [...]

My latest article for Business Black Box is out. It’s called “The Next Big Thing.” I interviewed several local and national business leaders and entrepreneurs about a new program that is launching right here in the Upstate. Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, and a select few are invited to attend a summer boot camp where they [...]

Yes, August Belle is out… I feel a little bad sharing this news now since it’s so belated. But I was in Africa for ten days with no Internet access, so hopefully that counts for something. August Belle will help you tap into your artistic side. We’ve got a feature on why sewing isn’t just [...]

You won’t see my name in the July issue of SELF, but I did some work for it. You may not realize this, but sometimes the experts who answer questions don’t actually write their own columns. So for the July issue I interviewed Dr. Catherine Birndorf in response to some questions submitted by readers involving [...]

Our July issue of Belle is now on news stands! It’s a fun issue all about pets. I had a great time working on several pooch-centered articles including one on dog-preneurs. I interviewed two talented women who loved their pets so much they launched companies around them. I also interviewed the owner of the smartest [...]