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2025 Blue Grass Bebe photshoot
Blue Grass Bebe photography
selfie
2025 photoshoot
SF Spartan Race
Yellowstone national park
Fitness is my passion
Interviewing talent
Catalina 2003
that time I tried on the weighted vest
Holly Miller Anderson – photography by Jayson Oretel
African safari with dad, 2016
African safari, 2016
competitive ballroom dancer – USA Dance Nationals 2013
USA Dance 2013
Sacramento Super – that Spartan bucket life 😉
reality TV is kinda nuts – shooting for American Inventor
2025 photoshoot
2025 Photoshoot
The road is long. My advice is: wear comfortable and – if you can – stylish shoes, bring snacks and something sharp. You’ll be ready for anything.
Hi! I’m Holly and I’m so glad you’re here!
This is my personal blog and, like me, it’s an ever-evolving work in progress. Mostly, it’s just my corner of the digital world to publish a refreshing take on topics like personal development and becoming the best version of yourself.
My blog is your resource for product reviews and curated lists of quality products in beauty, fashion and home decor. A guide for traveling abroad and exploring locally including tips for what to wear and the best gear to pack along. And it’s a source of personal growth, inspiration and encouragement to always be trying new things, invest in yourself and life experiences that contribute to you living your life to the fullest.
Who I am
I’m the digital author of this blog. Marketer by trade. World traveler. Multi-passionate creator and entrepreneur. Self proclaimed expert in style and an eye for design.
One of my favorite sayings often attributed to George Bernard Shaw, is: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.”
My blog is about experiencing the world around you and investing in your personal growth and development.
2026 looks very different for our family this year with our little newborn so this will be a shortlist of things to do & see around town if you’re here for the 152nd run…
This one’s jucy because it’s such a nuanced topic for us, ladies. A lot of thought, time, effort and money goes into creating an outfit for Derby. In reality, though, IMHO and experience, the…
Do you know how many people attend the Kentucky Derby? Upwards of 150,000. Many of which are in town for as little as two days to attend Oaks and Derby (Friday May 2nd and…
It’s late April and that time of year again in Kentucky where everyone is gearing up for the Kentucky Derby. Billed as the most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, the Kentucky Derby is America’s…
Bourbon Chronicles: Wild Turkey, Michter’s & Old Forester Welcome to another installment of the Bourbon Chronicles where we experience distilleries that are part of the bourbon trail and rate the tour and tasting experience.…
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experiences
A new local to Louisville, Kentucky my husband and I love exploring what this unique city has to offer from restaurants to distilleries of the bourbon trail and experiencing all things Derby every year in May.
Pour a glass and read about our distillery tours in Kentucky
Bourbon Chronicles: Jeptha Creed Distillery Since this distillery is roughly 30 minutes away from us, we decided to stop in on a weekend for their tasting experience.…
The Bourbon Chronicles: Kentucky Artisan Distillery (KAD) We’re really thrilled to have this notable distillery basically in our backyard of Louisville. Our guide provided a fantastic history…
Bourbon Trail & Tasting: Willett Distillery Also on the list of distilleries not to miss is Willett. Location: The distillery is located just over an hour south…
Bourbon Chronicles: Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Wild Turkey Distillery We visited both bourbon distilleries back in 2011 when mask mandates were still in place and tour sizes…
The Bourbon Chronicles: Jim Beam & Heaven Hill Distilleries At the time of this post, it’s 2022 and businesses and distilleries have begun to open back up.…
Bourbon Chronicles: Willet, Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Coper & Kings When you’re hosting your also married friends (who have two young kiddos) + a 40th-birthday…
I love a good adventure and have been fortunate to travel the globe with my family and friends from Australia to Africa and love documenting the experience.
Product Recommendations: outfit & style ideas, beauty & home decor
I’m passionate about finding and trying great products that make life easier and fun. My personal style is functional, contemporary, affordable, athletic, and always classic. I love hosting and entertaining and food (I married a chef, ya’ll!), and browsing interior design spaces on Instagram and Amazon for inspiration in my own home (we’re first-time home owners). I’m a dog mom and enjoy sharing my quality product finds that make life fun and whimsical.
Shop my favorite Amazon products for your home, pet, hair, nails and skin care.
My list of must-have beauty items for your body, primarily arms and legs. In the Shower Moisturizer Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel is my absolute favorite smell. It’s more for…
My list of must-have beauty items for maintaining my hair and nails. Hair products AVEDA speed Of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray my hair colorist back in the Bay Area turned me onto this…
My list of must-have items for your pet and/or puppy in training. For your dog Pets First MLB Tee Shirt for Dogs (and cats too): It’s arguably the best Halloween costume because it’s also…
My list of must-have fashion items from hats, tops, insoles to laundry detergent to protect it all. Everything you need, plus a few things you didn’t know you needed Goorin Bros. Trucker Cap -…
My list of must-have beauty items for hair, skin care and makeup. Wherever possible, I’ve provided links to purchase the products on Amazon. I make a commission on all sales where applicable. Face &…
My list of must-have beauty items for your makeup from foundation to lipgloss. Bare Minerals Original Matte Loose Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 I wear this mineral powder makeup almost every day. What…
My list of must-have items for your home, kitchen and office. For the home Convenience Concepts Tucson Flip Top End Table with Charging Station and Shelf this has been a great side table in…
If you’re like me, you typically have a bunch of items in your cart or on your “to-do” list to restock. I rounded up a few of my favorites just in time for Amazon’s…
I’ve used my active lifestyle in different sports to build my own agility and resilience. As a forever athlete, I’ve competed as an amateur ballroom dancer, been a martial artist, run cross country, been on a dance team in high school, competed in Olympic-style weightlifting competitions and participated in endurance, obstacle course (Spartan) races.
Lessons in Agility and Life from a Dancer Turned Obstacle Course Racer A collection of my consolidated blog posts from 2017. Largely the result of consuming a lot of Seth Goden content. Transitioning my fitness hobby…
I’m excited and nervous for this weekend gearing up for the Spartan Sacramento Super. Wooo! This will be my second Spartan race this year after doing the Sprint at AT&T Park back in May (that’s my…
Let me give you steps of a completely different kind because there is no checklist to getting over your fears; there are no shortcuts here. For what it’s worth, I’m learning it has more to do…
I happened to catch Skate America the other night watching the men perform. I was amazed at how critical the commentators were throughout each performance. I’ve never even attempted to lift my leg but 3 inches…
A friend in the advertising industry recently interviewed me about being involved in CrossFit as part of a research project he is conducting working on the Reebok account. While I’m nowhere near a being a competitive…
A Local’s Guide to the 152nd Kentucky Derby Events & Experiences
2026 looks very different for our family this year with our little newborn so this will be a shortlist of things to do & see around town if you’re here for the 152nd run for the roses. Derby week events Monday: A local event takes place called bed races. It’s also a great week to… Read More
KY Derby Fashion: The great debate – hat first or dress?
This one’s jucy because it’s such a nuanced topic for us, ladies. A lot of thought, time, effort and money goes into creating an outfit for Derby. In reality, though, IMHO and experience, the answer is: whichever one you find first that inspires you to wear it because it’s your budget. Sounds very similar to… Read More
Top Distilleries to Explore Near the Kentucky Derby
Do you know how many people attend the Kentucky Derby? Upwards of 150,000. Many of which are in town for as little as two days to attend Oaks and Derby (Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd). It got me thinking, if I were in town for this major, bucket-list event and could only get… Read More
It’s late April and that time of year again in Kentucky where everyone is gearing up for the Kentucky Derby. Billed as the most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, the Kentucky Derby is America’s race for 3-year Thoroughbreds. This year is the #151st run for the roses. Derby Day & Race Time 2025 The Derby… Read More
KY Distillery Tours: bourbon trail visits to Michter’s, Wild Turkey & Old Forester
Bourbon Chronicles: Wild Turkey, Michter’s & Old Forester Welcome to another installment of the Bourbon Chronicles where we experience distilleries that are part of the bourbon trail and rate the tour and tasting experience. In December, we were able to get out to three distillery tours and taste their bourbon. The tour and tasting experience… Read More
Build Your Capsule Wardrobe with Under Armour Essentials
I’ve been watching a lot of Master Class lately, specifically one by Tan France “Teaches Style for Everyone” where he talks about building a capsule collection in your wardrobe. Now, I work for Under Armour so, yes, I’m biased and realize not everyone builds their entire wardrobe around our gear…but hypothetically if you could, this… Read More
