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Events, Events + Travel

Credo Beauty Women Founders Series: Clean Beauty Master Class with Indie Lee

I’m so excited to share the details of an amazing event I attended last week! My company, Youth Marketing Connection, has an awesome policy called “Fun Funds,” where a portion…

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April 16, 2019
Fashion, Shopping

You Can Now Shop My Closet with Poshmark – Here’s How!

Everyone has those pieces that they love, but just don't wear anymore. Remember all of the #OOTDs past from Backyard Beauty? Well, many of the dresses, tops, and bottoms featured…

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August 5, 2019
Fashion, Shopping

My Experience with Rent The Runway Unlimited {August + September}

I mentioned on my Instagram that I've started using Rent the Runway Unlimited, and I'm excited to share my experience with you today!

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September 19, 2019
Events + Travel, Travel

Travel Tips + Tricks for a Happier Trip

With every amazing adventure comes the hassle of having to get there. Crazy airport security lines and hours spent in the car are not fun for anyone. But there are…

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December 24, 2018
Home Decor

Furniture + Decor Items on My Wishlist for Our New Apartment (Plus More Re: the Upcoming Move!)

While I'm definitely not the type of person to complete refurnish every time we move, with a new space comes new opportunity to add pieces that make it feel cozy…

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August 10, 2020
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    Boston Date Night Series: Dinner + A Bruins Game with Friends

    / February 8, 2019

    Who says date night can't include friends?! For this week's post, we headed to North Station to grab dinner and catch a Bruins game with friends. Darren snagged four tickets, so we brought…

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    The Best Vintage-Style Turntable + Some of My Favorite Vinyl Records

    / February 5, 2019

    This past Christmas, my parents gave me one of my favorite gifts to date: a Victrola record player. The thing that I love the most about this one is that it’s not just…

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    Boston Date Night Series: A Hidden Gem Near Bowdoin Station

    / February 1, 2019

    Darren surprised me by making a reservation at this romantic, hidden gem near Bowdoin Station for our date night this week. Tucked away on the basement level of Bowdoin Street, Grotto offered "imaginative,…

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    Super Bowl Sunday Prep: Football Watch Party Recipes

    / January 29, 2019

    Let's be honest, one of the best parts of Superbowl Sunday is the food. I've got three fool-proof recipes to get you in and out of the kitchen just in time for the…

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    Boston Date Night Series: Broadway Station

    / January 25, 2019

    For those of you who aren't long-time Bostonians, you may not know that we have a Broadway, too; though it's very different from the Broadway you'll find in NYC! Located in South Boston,…

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    Clothing Care + Closet Organization Tips

    / January 22, 2019

    People often ask me when I wear years-old pieces if they're new. It's easy to keep clothes you've worn 100 times looking brand new if you take care of them the right way.…

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    Boston Date Night Series: Coolidge Corner

    / January 18, 2019

    Happy Friday! For week two of our Boston date night series, Darren and I headed to Cooldige Corner for a movie and drinks. The Coolidge Corner Theater is playing some of the big…

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  • Events,  Events + Travel

    Why I Love Create & Cultivate, and You Should Too!

    / January 15, 2019

    I fell in love with Create & Cultivate the moment I discovered them on Instagram. One look at their mantra - "a platform for women creating & cultivating the career of their dreams…

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    Boston Date Night Series: Downtown Crossing

    / January 12, 2019

    Happy Friday! Welcome to the start of a new series on the blog! My lovely boyfriend, Darren, had the idea to document our weekly date nights around the city of Boston. We've made…

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    Happy Skin with Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cleanser

    / January 8, 2019

    Neutrogena has been a long-time favorite of mine. That's why I'm SO excited to be partnering with Neutrogena + Her Campus to show you all their latest product! The new Pink Grapefruit Acne…

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Hey there – my name is Sammy, and I’m so glad you’re here! My goal for this blog is to provide inspiration for shopping, events + travel, recipes, and home decor. Go click, read, favorite, share, and most importantly, let me know what you think!

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Let's just say our friends showed 👏🏻 up 👏 Let's just say our friends showed 👏🏻 up 👏🏻

For Darren's birthday, we decided to make it a "Nowhere to Wear It" party. The prompt: break out your most extravagant, unusual, or over-the-top outfit that usually sits unworn in your closet.

It was so much fun & I have a feeling we'll be doing this again! ✨️
Just January things ❄️ Lots of snuggles with Just January things ❄️

Lots of snuggles with my pup, comfort food, snow, & football ☺️

Excited for what February will bring! ❤️
I highly recommend unintentionally planning the sa I highly recommend unintentionally planning the same long weekend trip as your sister & then making the absolute best out of it! ❤️☺️❄️🍻☀️🦞
Couldn't resist jumping on the trend... let's flas Couldn't resist jumping on the trend... let's flash back to 2016! ⏪️

It was kind of a big year, straddling my junior & senior semesters of college. I started dating my now husband in April -- it's wild that we'll celebrate 10 years soon! There were a lot of fun moments with friends, especially through theater & Her Campus, and great times spent with family. The fashion choices were nothing short of iconic. I also cut my hair short that year & I'm kind of thinking of going back... 

Sounds like we're all in agreement: let's make 2026 the new 20216! ✨️
My top 10 eats of 2025 🍽😋 It was a good yea My top 10 eats of 2025 🍽😋

It was a good year for good food (with good people, too), so I thought I'd put together a list of my top 10 favorite meals, bites, & sweet treats of 2025! In order...

1. Duck fat potatoes with crab fat dip, milk bread rolls, rigatoni with wagyu beef sugo, & milk bread pudding at Kindred in Davidson, NC
2. Butternut squash ravioli at 1928 in Beacon Hill, MA
3. Maple bacon donut smash burger from the Union Square Donuts x Smashed Up! by Boston Burger Company outpost in Brookline, MA
4. Brie & jam toast and beef cheek sandwich from Peregrine at The Whitney Hotel in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
5. Wedding tasting (especially the pulled pork) with Kelli's Kitchen at Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam, CT
6. Maple pecan cinnamon roll at Sloane's in Allston, MA
7. Arugula salad with apples, grapes, apricot vinaigrette, chicken, and fried goat cheese balls at Wood-n-Tap in Rocky Hill, CT
8. Blueberry bread and chicken & waffles (chive cheddar & corn waffle, bacon jam, buttermilk brined crispy chicken, slab cut bacon, local maple, chive hollandaise) at The Farmer's Daughter in Subury, MA
9. Burrata con pesto at MIDA in Fenway
10. Lemon verbena crème brûlée & lavender shortbread cookie at Coquette in  Seaport, Boston, MA

Check my Stories for honorable mentions & drop your favorite meals / restaurant recs below!
What. A. Year. ✨️❤️ From getting married What. A. Year. ✨️❤️

From getting married to moving into our first home to turning 30, this year came with so many milestones & incredible memories made! 🥹 I'm so grateful for my friends & family who were there every step of the way 🥰. Cheers to a new year ahead & all that it may bring!! 🥂
What Christmas means to me: 🎄❤️ - Puppy sn What Christmas means to me: 🎄❤️

- Puppy snuggles
- Festive selfies
- Family timer pics
- Presents wrapped with care
- Coordinated outfits for the girls
- Naps under the tree
- Birthday celebrations
- Hot chocolate in holiday mugs
- The glow of the tree(s)
- Sister photos, with a few "awkward" ones
- Bow ties for Mr. Tatum
- Cuddles with my love
- Being home for the holidays

Hope you all had a happy holiday!! ❄️
Anyone in the mood for more wedding photos? No, ju Anyone in the mood for more wedding photos? No, just me? Oh well!! 😉

It's been 7 months to the day since this magical moment in our lives & I'm still obsessed. I call these photos the "sleeper hits" because the more I look at them, the more I love them! ❤️

Photography - @katelaurenstudios
Bride & Groom - @lifestyledbysammy @dcornell1994
Venue - @smithfarmgardensct
Coordination - @erinmarieweddings
Bride's Dress - @flairboston @atelierbeccar
Groom & Groomsmen's Suits - @indochino
Bridesmaids' Dresses - @birdygrey
Hair - @wildflowerbridalbeauty
Content Creation - @theluckyshare
Linens & Rentals - @sweetlydesignedevents
Lighting & Rentals - @ez_occasions
Florals - @sbblooms
Catering - @kellis_kitchenct
Donuts - @unionsquaredonuts
Drinks - @pourgirlspub
A very festive Saturday 🎄✨️ Date day at So A very festive Saturday 🎄✨️

Date day at SoWa winter market ❄️, complete with brunch at Frenchie 🍳. I brought out my disco ball purse just for the occasion 😉🪩❤️
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