The Blonde Clinician

I’m not sure there are words big enough for the joy and gratitude I feel after this weekend.

Incredible meals, shopping, boating in the South of France, Pilates every day, round table conversations building each other up, and watching the sunrise by the pool because we still hadn’t gone to bed. 🤍 I think we got 10 hours of sleep in 3 days 😆

I originally didn’t want a bachelorette. Life is busy, small wedding, blah blah blah. 😂 But my friends refused to accept that and somehow pulled off the most incredible surprise trip to the South of France. Huge shout out to Ashley Carmen, FNP- DMV Injector and Evelyn Fuentes I Virginia Aesthetic Injector 💉 for planning it all without me having a clue.

Women from completely different chapters of my life came together, many meeting for the first time, and watching them connect was one of my favorite parts. There were also women who couldn’t be there physically but were absolutely there in spirit. 🤍

These women gave me the most valuable thing any of us have: their time.

Sitting here reflecting, I keep coming back to something I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older. Who you surround yourself with matters more than almost anything friends and a spouse.

I’ve spent the last few years getting really intentional about what I want my life to feel like. My mission is peace.

I’ve also become much more private. I’ve learned not every beautiful moment needs to be shared. Sometimes the best parts of life are the ones you’re simply present enough to experience.

And sitting here today, I can genuinely say I’ve never been happier.

Maybe that’s the biggest lesson of this chapter in life. Trust your gut. Choose the people who choose you. There are takers and givers. Give your time to the people who value it. Love them deeply. And protect the peace you worked so hard to find. 🤍

What a gift it is to love your life and really, really love the people in it. 🤍

Thank you for showing up, loving deeply through the decades, and sharing this core memory with me Ashley Carmen, FNP- DMV Injector Evelyn Fuentes I Virginia Aesthetic Injector 💉 Angela Burleson MSN, FNP-C Chrissie Coffey Caroll Tipian Ashleigh Strother BSN RN | Injectable & Skincare Enthusiast Valerie Prietz, APRN-CRNA

There’s a lot I can tell you about aesthetics, but here are five things you may not know about me:

✨ An at-home Dazzle Dry manicure is one of my favorite little luxuries... Dries fast so I can keep moving
✨ I own way too many pairs of Golden Goose sneakers.
✨ Dolce&Gabbana The Mint Oil Lip Plumper is always within arm’s reach.
✨ I can make one last an entire morning
✨ I truly believe laughter is the best medicine.

Now tell me, what’s a fun fact about you?

Summer skin starts long before your first beach day. 💋

While everyone is chasing a glow, I’m focused on the three products that help create it:
☀️ Vitamin CE with Ferulic Acid to brighten and protect
☀️ Retinol to keep skin smooth, refined, and healthy
☀️ Hydrating UV Defense SPF because protecting your skin is the ultimate anti-aging treatment

No complicated routines. No chasing trends. Just consistent skincare and ingredients that work.

These three have earned a permanent spot in my lineup, and they’re getting a well-deserved kiss from me this summer.

Some towns just have that magic and for me, Lewes is it…which is why we opened our second Mint & Needle location here!

Here are a few of my favorite spots to slow down and soak it all in 👇

1. Perched at the hightop outside Kindle watching the world go by.

2. Waiting (not so patiently 😄) outside Agave for the doors to open because when you know, you know. That margarita is WORTH IT.

3. The outdoor patio at Olive & Oats is adorable. Cozy, charming, and the food? Chef’s kiss. I blame Gina and Laura for this one.