Embracing chaos, coastlines, and second chances.
Unfiltered and unapologetic, just like real life.
I’m not here to sugarcoat the journey.
I’ve lived through the mess, the heartbreak, the healing, and the quiet rebuilding no one saw. I’m a Colorado-raised, beach-loving mom and Gigi who’s been learning—sometimes stumbling—through life, motherhood, trauma, business, and growth.
Chaos and Coastal Vibes started as a creative outlet, but it’s turned into a space where I can share the raw, the funny, the heavy, and the beautifully imperfect. You’ll find real-life moments, second chances, healing, and the things that keep us moving forward — one wave at a time.
This space isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about owning your chaos, chasing your peace, and finding your power — even when it’s messy.
Life Looks Different Here
I’m a mom to some pretty awesome kids and a Gigi to two little chaos makers I call Munchkin Butt and Sunshine — one boy, one girl.
I’m also a Scentsy Independent Director, a creative Amazon junkie, and the co-founder of Operation Fayth, a nonprofit founded by my youngest daughter Fayth and her autoimmune journey.
I’ve built businesses with heart, shared some deep personal chapters, and created a space that welcomes the mess — because life isn’t filtered, and neither am I.
What You'll Find Here
Chaos and Coastal Vibes is where real life meets coastal calm.
You’ll find the stories behind the highlight reels – motherhood, healing, heartbreak, second chances, and the power of starting over.
It’s also where you will find:
- Mom Life + the chaos I actually love
- Amazon finds that simplify the chaos
- Cozy meals and easy recipes
- Real-life travel + scroll-stopping places and finds that might just spark your next adventure
- Fayth's journey through chronic illness and the nonprofit born from it
- Scentsy vibes and seasonal favorites
- The raw, the healing, the growth
If you ever felt a little messy, a little lost, or just need a space that’s unfiltered and real – you’re home.
It's not perfect here. but it's real. and you're invited
So stay a while. Explore the blog. Grab something inspiring. Or just scroll through the chaos and calm. This space was built for people like you – unfiltered, curious, and chasing something more.
My Everyday Chaos Crew
The chaos I wouldn’t trade for anything. They’re the reason I show up, write the hard stuff, and believe in second chances.
The Anchor in my storm
For over 31 years, she’s been my best friend — not just in name, but in soul. She’s seen every version of me: the broken, the bold, the lost, the loud, the silenced, and the one still becoming. She never needed an explanation. She never needed me to be anything other than exactly who I was in the moment.
When others faded, she stayed — not out of obligation, but out of love. A quiet, steady kind of love that holds space without pressure, that listens without fixing, that sits in the silence without needing to fill it.
She has laughed with me in the light and cried with me in the dark. She reminds me of who I am when I forget. She’s been my mirror, my memory-keeper, and my safe place when the world felt anything but.
In the chaos, in the grief, in the rebuilding — she has been the anchor. And there are no words big enough for what that means.
The Ones who showed up
These are the ones who showed up — in the mess, the stillness, the chaos, and the comebacks. They’ve shared laughter, sat with me in the heavy moments, and reminded me of who I am when life tried to make me forget.
Our stories haven’t always run side by side, but their presence — whether in passing or for the long haul — left something meaningful. Some stayed, some circled back, some were there just when I needed them most. And for every version of that, I’m thankful.
The Original Chapter
My story started long before this page — with a strong, steady mom and a sister whose presence has shaped more of my life than either of us probably realize. It hasn’t always been perfect, but it’s always been ours. They are a big part of who I am — and in ways I’m still learning, who I’m becoming.
For My Dad
My dad wasn’t the quiet type. He was bold, strong-willed, opinionated, and had no problem telling you exactly what he thought — whether you asked or not. He passed unexpectedly in 2022, and ever since, life has carried a kind of weight I didn’t see coming. He was the kind of presence you don’t just lose — you feel the absence of it every single day. A lot of what I’ve built here came after losing him. The grief, the healing, the rebuilding — it all started with that moment. And in some strange, full-circle way… he’s still part of every word.
My Chaos, My Calm
A little Messy, a little magical – this is what fills my days, fuels my ideas, and brings me back to center. Coffee-fueled mornings. Coastal Dreams. Flamingo energy. And a whole lot of real life in between.
What I've Build Along The Way
Scent Boutique
I’ve been with Scentsy since 2020, and it’s truly more than wax and warmers for me and my family.
It’s comfort, confidence, and connection — a way to turn ordinary spaces into something special.
My Scent Boutique is where I share favorites, seasonal picks, and the scents that help turn chaos into calm.
Make sure to explore the boutique and read more about my journey with Scentsy!
Amazon Finds & Chaos-Savers
From mom-life and family life to beach days to “I need this now” finds, My Amazon storefront is filled with the things that help make real life run a little smoother. , Some are tried-and-true favorites. Others are just smart and frugal finds I’d share with any friend. It’s not about perfect – it’s about useful, fun, and chaos-approved.
Operation Fayth
Born from my daughter Fayth’s autoimmune journey, Operation Fayth — a nonprofit 501(c)(3) — is built on resilience and fueled by love.
While it started with her diagnosis, our mission has grown to support children, teens, and families navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness, and pediatric cancer.
We share real stories, raise awareness, and provide encouragement through advocacy, education, and connection.
It’s about creating a community where no one feels alone — no matter their diagnosis.
Your Pathway Home
In 2020, after over two decades in the mortgage world, we launched our own brokerage — Pathway Home Lending — to build something with more heart and flexibility.
A few years later, my husband became dual licensed in real estate, joining Equity Real Estate and launching Pathway Home Real Estate under their umbrella.
While I’m not licensed, I manage all things onboarding, branding, and marketing — the creative engine behind the chaos.
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It's Not Perfect Here. But It's Real – Chaos and All
This space wasn’t build to impress – it was built to connect.
If something here resonated with you, keep exploring. There’s healing, hustle, humor, chaos, and a little bit of everything in between.
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