

There are birthdays where you throw a huge party, and then there are birthdays where you simply choose peace.
This year, I celebrated turning 35 by slowing down, unplugging, and enjoying quality time with my husband. As someone who spends most of my days building businesses, creating content, serving clients, and showing up for my family, this birthday reminded me that rest is productive too.
If you haven't already, you can watch the full birthday vlog here:

We spent the afternoon at The Westin Nashville enjoying a much-needed spa day before heading out to dinner.
One of my favorite things about this experience is that you don't have to book an overnight stay to enjoy a luxury hotel. Through my ResortPass referral, you can book a spa day, pool day, or wellness experience at participating hotels without staying overnight.
Book Your Own Spa Day
Use my ResortPass referral here:
https://refer.resortpass.com/stephanie362
Depending on the property and availability, ResortPass offers experiences such as:
Spa day passes
Relaxation lounges
Sauna access
Steam rooms
Indoor and rooftop pools
Fitness centers
Lockers and showers
Massages
Facials
Day rooms
Poolside cabanas
At The Westin Nashville, guests can enjoy Rhapsody Spa, wellness amenities, rooftop pool access (seasonally), and luxury spa treatments, making it the perfect place to unwind.
After the spa, we headed to Aba Nashville located at:
435 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
If you're looking for an elevated date night or celebrating a special occasion, I highly recommend adding Aba to your list. The atmosphere is beautiful, the food is amazing, and it was the perfect way to end my birthday.
Some customer favorites include:
Whipped Feta
Crispy Short Rib Hummus
Hot Honey Halloumi
Beef Tenderloin Kebab
Frozen Lemon Meringue Pie
Whether you're planning date night, girls' night, or celebrating a birthday, it's definitely worth checking out.
So many of you asked where my outfit came from!
I've linked everything in my Amazon storefront so you can recreate the look.
Shop my birthday outfit here:
One of the questions I get the most is about my makeup, so I put together a collection of the products I love and use to create this birthday look.
Whether you're getting ready for date night, a wedding, vacation, or just want an everyday glow, these are some of my favorite beauty finds.
Shop my makeup favorites here:


No spa day is complete without a few essentials that help make the experience even more relaxing.
I've rounded up some of my favorite spa and self-care products that are perfect whether you're visiting a luxury spa or creating your own spa day at home.
Shop my Spa Day Essentials here:
Celebrate Yourself
One thing I've learned is that you don't need to wait for a milestone or someone else's permission to celebrate yourself.
Sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is time to rest, recharge, and appreciate how far you've come.
Whether that's a spa day, a nice dinner, a weekend getaway, or simply slowing down for an afternoon, make yourself a priority.
Thank you for celebrating another birthday with me. I hope this vlog inspires you to create more moments that bring you peace, joy, and balance.
If you enjoyed this post, be sure to watch the full birthday vlog and let me know in the comments:
What's your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? 🩷