I have always wanted to blog—blog about things like fashion, beauty products, food, some photography, and lifestyle. I’ve been following some blogs for many years and always thought it was so cool & wanted my own. So I’m finally doing it! I’ve been preparing for it for a few weeks now, & I bought this cute notebook from @target to write down when certain sales are and such...so follow along!! I’ll bed announcing my blog on MAY 1st!! 💓
Did you see my new blog post all about the straw bag trend? (Link in bio) ☀️💕👜 Linking this look along with a $18 dupe for my bag! http://liketk.it/2vvsn #liketkit @liketoknow.it 💗💗💗
Why am I cheesin’ so hard, you ask?!? Because I’m excited to be giving away $250 in gift cards to @page6boutique 😀 Go back 5 posts on my feed for the details. (Look for the photo of me in this outfit with 2 gorgeous Blogger babes.) It’s super easy to enter! There are only 3 accounts to follow (that you will LOVE) other than moi!! Good luck!
The fact that athleisure is a thing now really makes my heart happy 💕 This twist knot cropped tee is by the brand @official_minkpink and is from @shopcarolinehill I am SO thankful they gave me a discount code for you guys to get 10% off! use the code OLIVIA10 at checkout! Btw, can’t stop wearing my new swift runs by @adidas and they are only $64! Use the link in my bio for the white tee and shop everything else on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app by screenshotting this pic. http://liketk.it/2vvrL #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKunder100#LTKsalealert#LTKshoecrush#LTKstyletip#athleisure#LTKfit#southernblogger
Athlet(a) girl. This chick has been stocking up on summer styles and making her summer to do list (beach 🏝, Disney 🏰, and a ton of books 📚 are just a few highlights). All these April showers and cool temps aren’t stopping her from summer planning. We’re close to the summer countdown… first however, a full month of two sports schedules for this crew. Summer swim team practices start next week as we finish up a few more weeks of soccer and school! ☔️🏊🏻♀️⚽️ Tap photo for details, follow us on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app or shop link here: http://liketk.it/2vvmc #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit#LTKfamily @liketoknow.it.family #LTKkids
Happiness is cute dresses under $50 🙌🏼 Just realized my 24th birthday is next week 🙆🏼♀️ Jax babes, what are some of your fave spots to eat / hangout / drinks? Dm or comment! Still trying to find good places around here 🤗 http://liketk.it/2vvr1 @liketoknow.it #liketkit#LTKunder50
🚨GIVEAWAY!!🚨 •A bunch of you were so excited for the first giveaway that I decided to give away another mirror from ME! One lucky winner will get a chance to win this mirror right here! Be sure to follow all the rules listed below! Good luck!• To participate:
1. Follow me
2. LIKE this picture
3. Tag your bestie
4. Comment your favorite makeup item!
Giveaway starts on April. 24 and ends on April 27 at 9pm EST.
Winner will be announced on this pic on and contacted through a DM. I will verify that everyone who entered followed all steps correctly! *This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use. Giveaway is only open to residents of the United States. #giveaway#giveaways
Somewhere over the rainbow...is this adorable skirt on sale for $29! 🌈 One of my favorite retailers is having a 50% off flash sale that ends at midnight {my earrings, skirt, and sandals are all included!} Head on over to my blog or to the @liketoknow.it app to shop my look or check out my fav sale picks via “Sales” tab on my blog. http://liketk.it/2vuYo #liketkit#LTKsalealert#LTKunder50
Congratulations to Houston Pearce and @merchantshallchs on their wildly successful grand opening! Thanks so much for hosting us in your stunning new space this evening. Here's to much success and many great parties! 🍾🥂 #merchantshallchs#charlestoncitymarket#thevenuereport
You don't need a million bucks to look great 🙅🏻♀️. To me, this outfit is proof 🙌🏼! This darling dress is less than $40! No one would know that unless you told them.
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What’s my go-to phrase when someone compliments me on my outfit 🤷🏻♀️? Find out in my newest blog post on #SassySouthernLindsey !
📸: @melaniefosterphoto
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http://liketk.it/2vvpB #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Screenshot to shop this pic with the LIKEtoKNOW.it app
TBH on a tues && JUST FEELIN’...positive && cheesy (get over it tho)! ✨👋🏼🌈 BBBackstory: the entire front of my phone screen shattered about 2 n’ a half weeks ago, basically forcing me into not using my phone or social media. 🌝 I really *really* am glad it happened tho && i was able to focus more on 🌎 kate’s irl world 🌎 && do some much needed healthy prioritizing (bff bobby, midterms, work) ANYWAY! for some of my cool friends here’s a LONG AF ramble 🙃 .
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Sometimes on this lil’ app we see a photo someone posts && visualize that entire persons’ being based off of it, or if we don’t do that...we sometimes compare ourself and our situation to said photo. Not like allllll the time, but it happens from time to time as human beings! ADMIT IT. 👀 I always hear girls I follow say “don’t compare yourself to strangers on instagram” but it’s something I was struggling with weekly as dumb as it sounds!! 🤭 Sometimes when I post something, I can’t help but think “would so and so from back home judge me for this?” or “I really felt confident and cute in that photo but (blank) makes me/it look stupid”. I’m done with this mindset. ❌❌❌ Because we are all sooo much more than what we share on here which brings me to my NEXT point (I know this is long plz bare with me I’ve never been this vulnerable on social media before) .
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MY POINT IS that I want to start being more open && honest on here? 🆗 -not that I’m not already- I just want to share more && be more open to everything! If anything, I think more of my friends SHOULD share more of what they do 😍, too!! SOO get ready to start seeing more of this mess, it’ll be fun I hope 😎
So today was my first time that I've been back to Crosstown Concourse since it opened and all I can say is wow. This place is a Memphis marvel. So many different things to do AND then the fact that people work and live there.
I'm really thinking about hitting up the block party this weekend. If you are in town, do yourself a favor and check it out. If you are out of town, you should definitely visit.
When you realize Thursday is only ✌🏻 days away! 🤗 Thursday kick starts our blogger beach babe trip to FL! 🏖 I am so excited y’all!!! 🤩 I’ve said this before because it is so the truth, the best part of blogging (I should really actually write a blog post one of these days 🤔) is the people I’ve met + the friends Ive made 👯♀️ A couple months ago if you would of told me I’d told me I’d be going to beach with 3 other bloggers (@nataliekennedyblog @kristinncoffey @ashleybeary #squad 💯) collaborating with some of my fav companies... I would of probably laughed it off.... But this ain’t no joke! 👙Get ready for your feed to blow up... sorry! Not sorry! 🤷🏼♀️
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Follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to get the product details for this look and others http://liketk.it/2vvis #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKshoecrush#LTKunder50#ifyourehappyandyouknowit#beachtrip#bloggerbabes
I’ve got an extra pep in my step on this sunny day after yesterday’s huge storm + I’m counting down until my annual mother daughter trip with @lynattaway & @saraheattaway this weekend ☀️🌴💙 #rrcharleston
Found some new plant babies for my balcony garden at @loweshomeimprovement this morning! Working on a gardening for beginners resource and need your help!!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What is your questions on small space gardening? Leave it in the comments below and I will collect answers on the blog next week! 🌱🌸🌞⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last weekend we took a little family excursion to the Country Living Fair in Nashville. Check out all the farmhouse treasures #onmyblog today! #CountryLiving#Nashville#fair @countrylivingmag
Wore this floral dress over the weekend with heels, but think it’ll be equally as cute with flip flops this Summer!! ☀️ The look along with sizing and fit is on the blog today! ✔️ You can also follow us in the @liketoknow.it app for all info. http://liketk.it/2vvgm #liketkit#LTKstyletip#LTKitbag
I’ll be turning 30 next year, and I’ve realized that I don’t have to put so much pressure on myself to achieve my biggest goals by then. Read my latest post to find out why. {link in bio} 🌿
2 M O N T H S!! We are officially 60 days away from our WEDDING DAY!! How crazy is that?! 💍 We’re currently finalizing all the details for our wedding and I could not be more excited! I can’t believe I’m so close to calling this sweet man my husband! Cheers to wedding crunch time! 🥂👰🏻🤵🏼 #katiemarriesgarrett 📸: @carlagatesphotography
Say it loud & proud: THE BEACH GUNNA GET WHATEVER BODY I GIVE IT!!! 🌴🏖👙😎 In all seriousness I’m currently on Day 5 of 30 days of Keto and I’m feeling great (and down 5lbs!). Self-love and body positivity isn’t just about ACCEPTING who you are, it’s about being confident enough to become the very best version of yourself possible, both mentally and physically, and that looks different to every person! This swimsuit is such a great one piece that can double as a cute bodysuit with jeans/shorts/skirts and it’s #LTKunder25#LTKcurves#LTKswim#liketkit @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/2vve6
Moms are brave. Moms are warriors. Moms are graceful. Moms are nurturing. Moms are fearless. We are strong. 💪🏼🖤
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In the past week my family and close friends have welcomed babies into this world! There are a handful more who are expecting throughout the year. During times like this I am overwhelmed with the beauty of pregnancy and the transition into Motherhood that women go through! My true feelings are indescribable!
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Do you ever feel this way? Are those feelings ever so much that you can't make sense of them? (like me right now. Ha.) Sometimes it consumes me so much that I humbly fall to my knees and thank God that He chose me to be my girls' mom! 🖤
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood...finally ☀️
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Just a little reminder to my Atlanta babes that I’ll be @vestiquebrookhaven tomorrow night! Come sip and shop with me from 6-8pm! Enjoy 15% off your purchase and a chance to win a $25 @vestique gift card! Can’t wait 🖤❤️
Always remember, GOD is your guiding light and He will shine His light through you to show your talents. You can't keep someone who works hard, in the dark when they have God as their guiding light! Happy Tuesday!!
Where has the day gone?! I’m laying out a new challenge for myself and all of you. If I ever find myself what I got accomplished in the last X amount of time I’m going to reset my focus. I don’t know about you but I hate wasting time, so hopefully this will help me understand what activities are actually important to my goals. //
Revelation thanks to The 4-hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris //
Shop my look with @liketoknow.it or the link in my bio. PS my shorts are only $6! I’m wearing a small.
Obsessed with @mywildbird! They make going on adventures so easy with a little one. Amelia loves being right on mama and now I have free hands to chase a toddler and get things done around the house! 💗🌿
Here's a few of my thoughts on Toronto. It's been my home since 2004. I moved here from a small town in South Carolina and everything about the city intimidated me. Heck, some aspects of it still does.
Just about everyone I've met in any capacity have been so nice and helpful. And I can't open my mouth in a single place without getting "I love your accent!" and "I love the south..." comments.
And well, I've come to appreciate the north and Toronto. And I've come to really love Canada. I came to Toronto with big open eyes and soaked everything in. I became more open-minded as I met those from other backgrounds, countries, cultures, religions. The city has heart with the people providing the heartbeat.
Toronto has changed me for the better in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and all of those affected by yesterday's attack. 💙
We scheduled a little girl time at the new @avnailspa_georgia at the @collectionforsyth and had the BEST time! Taking a little me break is always nice. Taking a little me break with your bestie, while getting pampered and sipping 🥂 - even better! See the story ☝🏻 to check out awesome this place was and definitely check t out if you're local! Now before we head back to reality we want to know...are you team red or team pink? What's your go-to nail color? ✨💅🏻✨ #girlsday#manipedi#ahhh
There are two things I approve living on the kitchen counter and one of them is wipes! Finally, someone made a stylish wipe holder that actually looks sleek on my counter! Bring on the messes kids/dogs/husband!! (Note to family: this is not a challenge.) Can you guess what the other thing is? #sponsoredpost#odetoclean#organizedlife
This week’s “Local Spotlight” is none other than My Kentucky Tee @mykentuckytee! I’ve been a customer for THREE years, basically back around the time they first started. My Kentucky Tee is a subscription service where you’ll receive a Kentucky themed shirt (aka “Tee of the Month”) every month! This is a great way to show your state pride! LINK IN BIO for more information. If you sign up, be sure to give them my name - Whitney Scheibel! ☺️
Show your mom how thankful you are for her this Mother’s Day. Get a head start on your Mother’s Day shopping with my under $50 @anthropologie gift guide up on the blog today! What makes your mom so awesome? Let me know in the comments 👇🏻 and find the link to the gift guide in my bio!
It was a whirlwind getting to this point, but I made it. The mess started when my hubby had to fly into Glasgow ahead of me for work, but his flight out of Charleston was delayed due to storms in the northeast & there was no way to re-route him, so I had 3 practice runs to the airport to get him out of town a day late😒 I’m still recovering from the loss of my little Gidgie monster🐶 last month, & then after my husband left I learned my 17 year old cat, Porky, had cancer😭. I rescued him as a sick little kitten waaaay back when I lived in Hawaii & flew him back to the mainland w/ me. He had developed terrible arthritis & after talking w/ my vet & my friends who are vets, we came to the conclusion that I should humanely let Porky cross the rainbow bridge😢 So in the midst of my to-do list that was 10000 miles long, I managed to give Porky a great last day laying in front of the fireplace w/ his brother & getting all his favorite treats, then my vet came out to help Porky fall asleep one last time in my arms while sitting on the sofa in our living room.😔 I had no time to mourn & had to stay up all night to finish packing & getting things in order for all our house/dog/cat sitters. Grabbed a red bull before heading out the door to make my way to the airport, only to sit in road work traffic, so my 30 minute commute took an hour and a half.😩 Michael was checking traffic updates for me from Glasgow & we were both afraid I was going to miss my flight or get bumped & end up in the same situation as him & arrive a day late. Thankfully I made my flight w/ about 10 minutes to spare😳 Had a good cry at JFK w/ some nice ladies from Ireland who coincidentally were talking about the one woman’s cat who passed away recently. They hugged me while we were standing in line after I told them about Porky & that I hadn’t even had a chance to process his passing yet. I just wanted to get to Glasgow & see my hubby. Thankfully I was able to get on an earlier connection from Dublin to Glasgow, so I got to see him even sooner than planned & could finally cry w/him about our loss of little Porky😭 So here I am...trying to enjoy our ill timed vacay😕
Post ONE of FIVE of my #NIAW series is now live :: link in profile ::
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“You are right now living His first best for you, so don't buy into the lie that His first best is up ahead whenever "X" happens. If you're trusting Him and following after Him, you're not missing the mark, I promise.” 🖤
I had a great time during Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend - especially at the 1000 pt tasting of 10 x 100 point wines, which was a real treat and pretty sublime 💯🍷 Hit the link in my bio for more! #CWFW2018
Happy dancing on the outside but struggling along in heart today, friends 🌿 Battling chronic illness for over a decade has been the hardest thing that I have ever faced. But it has taught me something powerful: God is an impenetrable refuge and our all encompassing strength. Saying that is easy. Experiencing it is humbling. Whatever pit you find yourself in today, remember that God’s love can always reach you. And His strength will carry you through the darkest places. 💕➰
Corrie Ten Boom put it so beautifully -
“There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still”
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What gets you through the tough times? Tag a friend that needs a little encouragement today! #bedeeplyrooted