SMALL TOWN, ECLECTIC STYLE, LOCAL FOOD, OPEN DOOR.

What Crazy Blonde Life Is All About

Crazy Blonde Life is for women in their second act who know what they like and aren't asking permission anymore. The ones who want more out of this season... more joy, more intention, more beauty in the everyday.

I share style, food, entertaining, and honest conversations about living this chapter well. This is a space for slowing down, paying attention, and building a life that feels as good as it looks.

You won't find perfection here. You'll find real life, a beautifully set table, and the reminder that it's never too late to begin again.

a new chapter turned into Crazy Blonde Life

A Little About Me

A story grows stronger when it's shared. When we share ours, others feel less alone... and have permission to share theirs. It's healing to know you're not alone.

May 2026 marked my 12th year of blogging. When I started Crazy Blonde Life, I wasn't in a good place. My marriage was unhappy, my youngest had just left for college, and I felt alone and scared. I knew nothing about starting a blog. But I had something to say.

What a journey twelve years has been.

If you're a woman over fifty, you didn't get here without some hard times. You also gained a lot of wisdom along the way. I've grown and changed for the better in these twelve years because I wanted to. I knew in my heart I was the common denominator in most of my problems (okay, all of them), and if I wanted things to change, it was up to me. I grew my faith. I surrendered into the work. I kept learning.

I'm in a good place now, and I have so much to share. Midlife women are relevant. We have a lot of life ahead of us, and we can still learn, grow, and share what we've gathered along the way. Crazy Blonde Life is here to make your journey forward richer and more interesting. It's never too late to get curious, get creative, and live your best life. We are multifaceted women, capable of anything we can dream.

Every morning I wake up is a gift.

A little about my life: I have a husband who loves me dearly, three daughters, three sons-in-law, three grandsons, and two granddaughters. I live in a historic home on a tree-lined street in the small North Carolina town where I grew up... on the same street, actually. I used to think I wanted to move somewhere bigger but I've come to love it here.

I'm passionate about local food, fashion, and staying strong. I walk my 80-pound dog Amos and his little brother Archie, do yoga and lots of gardening. I know how much staying active matters as I get older. I'm still trying to find balance, but sometimes my passion gets in the way and that’s okay. I'm a firm believer in meditation... stillness leads to every answer.

Creativity, curiosity, family, faith, surrender, stillness, passion, celebration, a plate of hot French fries, and a glass of Sancerre. These are the secrets to a happy life.

Truth is the highest frequency on the planet. And love always wins.

How I Show Up Here

Let’s do life beautifully together

Living with intention

Style without rules

Real conversations

I believe in being present, choosing what matters, and creating a life that feels aligned instead of rushed.

Fashion should feel comfortable, confident, and true to who you are. There is no age limit on personal style.

I share honestly, even when things feel messy or uncertain, because growth happens when we stop pretending.