Bethany Rye, Author at kissmedarlingblog.com

Meaningful Prayer Practices to Create Moments of Calm, Gratitude, and Faith

Bethany RyeMarch 28, 2025

Life rarely slows down on its own. Between responsibilities, constant notifications, work pressure, and personal challenges, it becomes easy to move through the day without taking a moment to breathe, reflect, or reconnect spiritually. Prayer creates that needed pause. It becomes a quiet space where thoughts settle, gratitude grows, and faith feels more present. The […]

A Light and Airy Living Room Reveal Ultimate Transformation

Bethany RyeMarch 12, 2025

Stepping into a dark, cramped room every single day can completely drain your daily energy and mood. For years, our central family gathering space felt like a gloomy cavern. It was shadowed by heavy window treatments and dated, dark accent walls. That frustrating lack of brightness inspired an intensive design journey to completely transform our […]

Safe Skincare Ingredients During Pregnancy: Glow Safely!

Bethany RyeFebruary 23, 2025

Finding out you are expecting brings a wave of joy, but looking at your beauty vanity can trigger immediate panic. Upgrading your routine to protect your growing baby is a beautiful act of care, but navigating chemical labels feels like studying for a medical degree. Splurging on a complex, ten-step routine is not necessary to […]

Living in Plaid: Modern Style and Home Ideas

Bethany RyeFebruary 12, 2025

Living in plaid is not about dressing like a cabin postcard or turning your home into a holiday catalog. I see it as a smart way to add structure, warmth, and personality without losing a modern edge. Plaid works because it feels familiar but never flat. It can look polished, cozy, rebellious, classic, or festive […]

Say Bye to Chaos! With Ultimate Perimenopause Skin Care Guide

Bethany RyeJanuary 14, 2025

Staring into the bathroom mirror only to discover a rogue cystic blemish sitting right on top of a fresh cluster of fine lines is the quintessential midlife surprise. Finding a balancing routine feels nearly impossible when your hormones are fluctuating more than the stock market. While leaving your face feeling like a desert one day […]

Mother And Son Holiday Outfits: Chic Vacation Looks

Bethany RyeDecember 13, 2024

I always think the best mother and son holiday outfits look coordinated, not copied. The goal is simple: choose colors, prints, or textures that connect both looks without making either outfit feel like a costume. For vacation photos, this small styling shift makes a huge difference. A matching palette feels polished, while identical clothing can […]

Spring florals: Fresh Styling Ideas for Home & Events

Bethany RyeOctober 3, 2024

Spring florals can change the mood of a dress, a room, or an entire event before anyone notices the details. I use them when I want a space or outfit to feel lighter, softer, and more alive without making everything look overly sweet. The trick is balance. A floral print should feel fresh, not forced. […]