Two years ago today, I launched this blog. It was under a different name, I posted sporadically and it was all about my wedding. 730 days later (I had to use a calculator to figure that out, FYI), it has become Heels in the Hills, a place were I post every weekday. A lot has happened in those two years. We expanded our family to the point where dogs outnumber people (I adopted our latest puppy while Tony was in Vegas at a bachelor party). The site has evolved into a lifestyle blog, where I write about food, fashion, beauty, home, books and more, in addition to my relationship. Tony and I got married. I received notes from readers all over the world, giving me a sense of relief that more people are looking at Heels in the Hills beyond my mom’s book club as well as a sense of comfort that, even though I may not have sold a screenplay or become a movie star (yet), I am achieving my dream of entertaining people. It’s grown from a hobby on Tumblr to a real, full-fledged blog that I love to write and am proud of.

However, throughout it all, the heart of this blog has stayed the same. I share stories about my life that I hope will make you laugh, the recipes that I am cooking, the clothes I am wearing, the bizarre beauty products and sunscreens I’m trying out in hopes of pickling and preserving my 29-year-old self in perpetuity. I share when things go right, and I share when I’m having a crap day. Today, I will share that I did my hair and make-up to make my sweet husband take my picture for this post, but didn’t steam my wrinkly dress, wore slippers throughout the shoot and, while going through the photos afterward, miserably exclaimed “When I smile for real, my chin and neck become one!”

I hope I feel like a friend to you, and share enough that you can see I don’t have it all worked out (not even close). In the years since I started this blog, I watched my husband’s dreams come true as he landed the job of a lifetime, but I’m still chasing mine. I know a lot of you are in the same boat. It makes me feel less alone knowing that you’re reading, and I so love hearing from you – I hope you know your comments and emails inspire me as I hope my blog inspires you. I’m excited for us to grow together.

To celebrate this birthday, here are a few of my favorite posts from the past two years:

{The Dateiversary Anniversary}

{The Baby Question}

{Detox Diary: Day 3 Of My Juice Cleanse}

{Our New Puppy}

{My 10-Year High School Reunion}

{Happy Mother’s Day!}

{Our Bedroom Remodel}

{In The Name Of Beauty}

{‘School of Rock’ TV Show Casts Its Lead: My Fiance!!!}

{GrandBettye’s Corn Pudding}

{My First Time At A Korean Spa}

{Long Sleeve Floral Romper}

{15 Reasons Why I’m Not Going To Coachella}

{Homemade Rosemary Simple Syrup}

{Holiday Reading List}

{How I Ended Up In Hollywood}

In a shameless request for compliments (and, more importantly, feedback), why do you like Heels in the Hills? What would you like to see more of?

As always, thank you so much for your readership and support. This blog is still very much a baby (both in its infancy and preciousness to me), and I’m working every day to get the word out. If you feel so inclined, please share it and follow me on the all-important social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. (I hope reading that plug didn’t make you feel as gross as it did me to write.)

Thank you again! PLEASE have a glass (or bottle) of champagne to celebrate for me, since I’m currently suffering from Dry January… Although I will probably treat myself to a cupcake (or a dozen) from SusieCakes, because I’m still me. X A