about
Hey! I’m Shakira, a lover of beautiful lattes, Jesus, holiday magic, and tasting my way through a new country. Occasions are my jam…
No really…I love fussing over life’s sentiments. It’s the stuff my heart is made of. So, I decided to carve out a little space on the internet to share exactly that with you. My heart, my family, and my love for creating.
My hope is that we can stir up a little magic to take with us along the way. To make big memories within the not so big days. To be intentional with our joy. To create. For me, an occasion is an opportunity to show reverence to the breath God puts in our lungs..
I am a proud active duty military spouse currently stationed with my husband Mark, and our four babes Raegan (8), Zarie (6) and Xander (3), and new baby Miles back in Fort Bragg, North Carolina after being in Monterey, CA for a couple of years. Before babies we had a 3 year long honeymoon (we visited 16 countries) while stationed in Germany. What a dream!
My education and professional background are rooted in public relations, communication, and marketing. That’s where my love for partnering with businesses I believe in began.
I never knew that my tiny blog would end up growing into an entire community, but I am so thankful it has. I’m also thankful you’re here. I cant wait to bring you along on our memory making journey.
quick facts
- I’ve been to 19 different countries
- I was born and raised in Virginia
- Christmas is my favorite holiday
- I’m an introvert, enneagram one Virgo
- most days you'll find me in jeans and sneakers
- I love frozen peanut m&ms
