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    Holly Miller Anderson – photography by Jayson Oretel
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    Holly Miller competitive ballroom dancer – USA Dance Nationals 2013
  • USA Dance 2013
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    At the Sacramento Super – that Spartan bucket life 😉

The road is long. Wear comfortable, stylish shoes, bring snacks and 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 my curated lists of quality products in beauty, fashion and home decor category. A guide for traveling and the best gear to pack along. And it’s a source of inspiration to always be trying new things, investing in yourself and experiences that contribute to you living your life to the fullest.

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My favorite products for your pet

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 fun to wear it for football nights and weekend games. There are 35 different jerseys to choose from, you’re certain to…

My favorite beauty & grooming products for the body

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 men but, admittedly, I’ve used it before while staying a hotel in Berlin. That’s where I first learned about the brand.…

My favorite beauty products for hair and nails

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 product. It’s lovely. I use it on most week days when I need to get my hair to dry quickly without…

My favorite fashion products for fun, holiday fashion & function

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 – “Clever” I am so happy I found this Goorin Brother’s trucker hat from their Farm collection on Amazon. I literally went…

My favorite beauty products for makeup and lipgloss

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 I love about it is that it’s natural, doesn’t cause irritation on my skin and is an extra layer of protection…

Who I am

I’ll be your hostess here. 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, an Irish playwright, goes like this, “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” As someone who has spent a lot of time trying to find herself and her purpose, I think this flip-the-scrip-thinking is a refreshing reset. In a way, it means, take action: stop searching and start creating.

Creator

Ever since I was little, I’ve loved creating things and bringing them to life. I love telling stories through visual mediums like filmmaking, photography (my own and as a commercial model), design, illustration, drawing and social media. I love the physical aspect of crafts. I’m also the digital author and creator of my blog.

Local Gal – City Guides & Travel Tips in Derby City

I’m an adventurer. I’ve been fortunate to travel this globe with my family and friends from Australia to Africa and love documenting the experience. I’m currently based in Louisville, Kentucky and love exploring what this unique city has to offer and experiencing all things Derby.

Pour a glass and read about our distillery tours in Kentucky

KY Distillery Tour: Willett

Bourbon Chronicles: Willett Distillery Also on the list of distilleries not to miss is Willett. Location: The distillery is…

World Traveler

From Australia, to Italy to Africa.
I love traveling, exploring and documenting new places

Read about my photo safari in Africa

Read about my photo safari in Tanzania, Africa.

African Safari – Arrival in Arusha

Lodge: Arumeru River Lodge Location: Arusha, Tanzania Arrival day: Wednesday evening into Thursday, September 2016 Our east African safari takes place in Tanzania. The trip was 8 days long and the…

African Safari – Exploring the Serengeti

African Safari – Day 4 & 5 Location: The Serengeti Lodge: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Monday in the Serengeti is unlike any Monday I have spent anywhere else in the world.…

African Safari – Safari day 1

Official Safari day 1 – Tarangire Safari Lodge Location: Safari in Serengeti Day: Friday, September 2016 The night before we were informed our bags for the safari could only be 15…

Experience my creations

As a creator in the digital and physical world, art takes many forms but storytelling is always at the center of what I do.

Storytelling

Fashion & Amazon finds – outfit & style ideas, beauty & home decor

I’m also passionate about fashion and cultivating a great quality of life on a reasonable budget. 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 favorite products for your pet

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…

My favorite products for your home

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…

Creating unique content on Instagram @ millertime_baby since 2015!

Golden. Light. Brown. Reminds me of someone I know…🐾😍 By. A. Nose. This mix is legit @oldforester #mintjulep 🏇🎼 A holiday impervious to time and change: the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. No matter if it’s win, place, or show, “luck” is about betting on yourself. When you win, you get to say you’re so lucky to have won. But the reality is, you put in the time, the work, the discipline so that the conditions were right for success. Happy Oaks Day & Derby weekend to all who celebrate 😎🥃👒🏇🌹 The “Kings” in @copperandkings actually stands for the Kings of Leon 🎶 and they use music to vibrate and age the brandy (and gin!) in their respective barrels. My only question is: How do I rent this space out for a night for my own private dance party? 😁 The @evanwilliamsbourbon tour in the city itself was surprisingly educational & fun to learn about how bourbon got its start in Louisville. They recreated old time building facades and speak-easy interiors on “Williams Row” where it all began. We wrapped up our two days of bourbon tours at @copperandkings and were blown away by their brandy, gin and aperitif lineup. Definitely worth a visit! Especially if you love music, you’ll enjoy learning about their unique aging process.
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Holly's latest blog posts

Being that we’re in bourbon city, I feel confident in adding my voice to this topic. Also, fun fact: “the Bluegrass State produces and ages approximately 95 percent of the world’s bourbon whiskey.” History.com How Kentucky Became the World’s Bourbon Capital Basic Bourbons to have on hand Woodford Reserve Bulleit – don’t forget the rye!… Read More

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This year, my quest is to customize a base fascinator hat I purchased last year at Dee’s Louisville before it closed. Since I’m local and not officially attending Oaks or Derby on May 3-4th, I’ll likely take it to Anna’s Additions. If you’re also local or coming into town for the fastest two minutes in… Read More

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Bourbon Chronicles: The Adult Diaries – 2 Days of Distilleries & new visit to Woodford Reserve When you’re hosting your also married friends (who have two young kiddos) + a 40th-birthday is in the mix, for a two day-buck-list-bourbon-trail adventure in Kentucky, you make the most of it! These are the adult diaries of 40+… Read More

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No matter the time of year, resort wear for women is all about being comfortable and looking effortlessly stylish at the same time. I’ve captured some of my outfits from a recent trip to the Saint Regis resort in Deer Valley, Utah. A beautiful winter resort that was the backdrop of a marketing leadership retreat.… Read More

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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 Prime Big Deal Days on October 10-11, 2023. Beauty Murad skincare has some of the best products for dark spot repair… Read More

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Sometimes you think you have your furniture needs covered. But then there’s that little extra item that takes functionality and aesthetics to a new level. This tiny cocktail table I found on Amazon has elevated our main floor living room and basement living room area in a beautiful, functional and simplistic way. I ordered two… Read More

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