I Am That Girl // Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong
I Am That Girl. Four simple words. Four simple words that hold depth and meaning to thousands of girls across the globe and connecting them through their message of community, self-compassion and empowerment on both an individual and social level. That is the power of language; it has meaning, influence and value. Sometimes it is easy to overlook the magic that is language, but when we make the time to recognize and appreciate the value of speaking our truths, well, we can
The Traveling Native // The Great Outdoors in Steamboat Springs, CO
Every year one of my closest friend and I make the effort to get together for a few days to spend time with one another and travel. With one of us in Los Angeles and the other in Texas, it is important that we designate some time to pause in our busy lives and check in with one another. We have had the opportunity to share some really incredible moments, like traveling across the country where we went sledding through the dunes in White Sands, NM, dancing into the night at th
The Traveling Native // Notes for Attending a Silent Retreat
September 2015 was my first year attending a silent retreat. 7 days of silence filled with dharma talks, mindful walking and self-compassion meditations. What led me to explore a silent retreat came down to a number of things, but what I left with, was more than I was ever expecting. It was such a powerful experience that I made the commitment to myself to attend each year for my birthday. There are many benefits to attending a silent retreat. Personally, at the time, I was
A Marriage Retreat with Abigail Collins // September in Sequoia, CA
This year has been one filled with many milestones. Professionally, THE CROWN COLLECTIVE has rooted in the wedding, events and floral industry through all the opportunities that have been presented to us this year. It has been a true honor to be part of many celebrations, many of which represent the hope and transition into the next phase of this thing we call life. From birthdays, bridal and baby showers to weddings and anniversaries, these milestone moments have really give
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