If you happen to see me strolling the streets of Birmingham, I will most likely have an iced coffee in hand. I’m no expert in coffee, but I am an expert in cute coffee shops that have fun latte flavors and Instagram-worthy aesthetics. Save this list of my favorite coffee shops in Birmingham for the […]
Today I turn 25, and while I’m already an optimistic person by default, I’m feeling more excitement for the future than ever before. Throughout middle school and high school, I always looked towards the future with hope for a day I’d be on my own, with a job where I can write all day, surrounded […]
Every time I visit Knoxville, I’m convinced it would be the perfect place to pack up and move if I didn’t love my life in Birmingham so much. This past weekend visiting my bestie Greer was no different than the others: full of fun, outfit changes, bar hopping and plenty of delicious food. If you […]
My FIRST trip to Europe was amazing and today I’m sharing all the details of our week in Switzerland. Marissa, Aimee, and I are friends from high school, and we’ve traveled together plenty of times, but this was our first time going abroad as a group. Grab a cup of coffee, then dive into my […]
I graduated a few years ago, but I still consider myself firmly planted in the “postgrad blogger” category. I have friends who are still in school, I’m still finding out what household essentials are actually essential, and I’m still waiting for that moment when it feels like I finally have everything together. I have a […]
It’s been over a year since I’ve shared a blog post, but I’m back… and better than ever. So far, 2022 has been the year of weekend trips and exploring the Southeast, so I’m excited to share plenty of travel content if you’re looking for fun road trips! One of my best friends Greer lives […]
2021 is already shaping up to be a year that doesn’t match my plans, but luckily I’ve got a planner that’s just as versatile as I’m learning to be. ICYMI, as we started the new year, I decided to leave my job as a social media manager for a local PR firm after just under […]
In a year of seemingly way more lows than highs, I think we can still find so much beauty in the little moments. Every new year gives me so much energy to make Sunny Side Cecilia a place where you can go to add positivity to your day—so today, I’m sharing my own personal 2020 […]
Beautiful murals everywhere you look. Amazing coffee, delicious food, and fun drinks all within walking distance. Basically, Knoxville is amazing and I want to move ASAP. My best friend Greer moved to Knoxville a few months ago to start her job, and this weekend was my first chance to visit her! Our weekend in Knoxville […]
Since I graduated a few weeks ago, I’ve been reflecting on my time in college! One constant in my time at Auburn is that I’ve always been blogging at Sunny Side Cecilia. Today, I wanted to share WHY I started my blog—whether you’re new here or you need a refresher! Plus, as I’ve focusing more […]