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10/04/2025

Painting and have the best weekend ever…but in need of coffee and a few winks of sleep!! 😴

04/11/2025

Make your bed.
Not just the one with pillows and sheets —
but the one you’ve made in life.

We’ve all heard it:
“If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.”
It’s about discipline, mindset, and setting the tone for the day.

But here’s the twist…

Once you make your bed in life… do you own it?

Do you take full responsibility for the choices, the dreams, the direction you’re headed?
Or are you still blaming the sheets someone else handed you?

Making your bed is more than a habit.
It’s a declaration.
“This is my life. I own it. I’m showing up with intention.”

And even if the covers get messy again —
you’re the one with the power to fix it.

So today, make your bed.
In your room, in your heart, and in your life.
And then own it.

03/27/2025

4 ft x 6 ft “Dust”

03/17/2025

Your financial future should NOT be left up to the luck of the Irish ☘️

A solid financial future requires planning, and action .

Most people do not LUCK into a pot of gold at the end of their retirement rainbow. 🌈

We may wear pink and red but we know how to help you with your green! 💵

Comment “LUCK” for a complimentary financial evaluation

03/11/2025

Sometimes, our past self cannot fathom that miracles are already in motion—crafted not by our own design, but by something greater. Trust the 98% chance. The only shots that go in are the ones we dare to take. Be the miracle that stirs awe, even among those who never expected it to work out.

03/11/2025

Flowers in bloom, and so am I…

Seasons of change have a way of stirring something deep within us. Lately, as I lean into growth — reaching for new heights and working toward a promotion — I’ve felt the pull to return to the canvas, to let the colors speak where words sometimes cannot.

This piece, “The Garden after the Rain,” is a reflection of that journey — the messy, beautiful dance of transformation. Like petals unfolding in their own time, I’m learning to embrace the process: the uncertainty, the hope, and the quiet strength it takes to grow.

Thank you to those who have been walking beside me, cheering me on, and reminding me that blooming takes both courage and grace.

Here’s to growing where we’re planted, to finding beauty in the in-between, and to blooming — even when the way forward feels uncertain.

02/21/2025

02/17/2025

🌧️✨ The Rain Within a Dream ✨🌧️

I spent time in my studio today, navigating creativity in a different way. Lately, drawing has been a challenge, but I’m embracing the abstract realm—letting emotion and movement guide my work.

“The Rain Within a Dream” emerged from that space—a stormy, dreamlike landscape where light and shadow dance in quiet conversation.

What does this piece say to you? A distant city? A fleeting memory? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment below and let’s explore this dream together.

02/10/2025

The average American spends $1497 a month on non essential purchases 🤯

We played with these numbers in our growth calculator and the results were literally mind blowing.

Starting with $0
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Growth account growing at 10%
(our accounts average 15% - 18% year after year)
⬇️
Monthly contribution of $1497
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For 20 years
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Total of 1,028,888.09

🤯🤯🤯

So why haven’t we met yet?!?! These numbers are insane and we love to see it! Financial Besties at your service 🩷❤️

02/09/2025

When your hubby gets you an early Valentine’s 💌 Day gift but assembly is required! Nick isn’t handy, but he’s handling this one all on his own! Xoxo 💋