With all the holiday parties and festivities in full swing, you don’t want to show up empty handed! And yes, my mom taught me better than that. Not sure if it’s simply a southern thing, but I always love getting small gifts + goodies for hosts and hostesses, especially when they’ve put so much time […]

Wait what??? Nope, you didn’t dial into the wrong place. The color loving lady is still here and not going anywhere, but I know there is a time and place for all things neutral and basic as well. And yes, I can be basic when I need to be! Black, white and denim = staples […]

Hello friends… it’s your native Nashvillian coming back with an all new installment of where to shop in Music City!! This time, I’m giving you an insider’s view at this former industrical hosiery mill/shoe factory warehouse turned indoor shopping + dining village. It’s been a favorite of mine since it opened its doors back in […]

Guess who’s back?!?!?! Making your weekday happier and trying to help you shop smartly + much more savvy with with an all new Amazon favorites feature here on the blog!! One of everyone’s favorite monthly installments is back with a TON of fashionable finds that won’t break the bank, random assortments of items that are […]

It’s no secret I love ALL THINGS PINK. Not only is it a bright and cheerful color with all the Elle Woods vibes, but in October it takes on an all new meaning as it’s the official colorway of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As someone who has been closely impacted by breast cancer […]

this Pilcro jeans post is sponsored by Anthropologie. all expressed content + imagery is that of Hello Happiness and I am so excited to share more from one of my go-to destinations for all things apparel Once upon a Pilcro… The all new exclusive collection from Anthropologie is officially here, just in time for fall […]

This year, I’ll be celebrating my 9th Mother’s Day… how can that be?!?! Some days it feels like the days are oh so long, whereas I’ll look at Timehop and I turn into a bowl of mush about just how much my babies have grown and I’m reminded they aren’t that little anymore [cue the […]

Now this may come as a shock to some of you out there, but I’m making a full on declaration today: I’m not a fan of Golden Goose shoes. I know, shut my mouth, but it’s the truth. Give me a moment here before you call me crazy: Fancy Sneakers I’m a fancy sneakers lover […]

do you ever feel like you’re ahead of the curve?? yeah, me not so much either except when it comes to picking the Pantone color of the year. by now you know i’m obsessed with all things YELLOW so i was over the moon happy to see it’s official placement as one of Pantone’s 2021 […]

  The countdown is on…. with only a mere month to go until we get to celebrate all things LO♥E, I thought it only fitting that I assembled a few necessary Valentine’s Day gifts to make everyone’s February 14th super special + memorable… remember, my word of the year is CELEBRATE and that we will […]