Vially Dorestant
Vially Dorestant was born in Haiti but moved to South Florida at the tender age of 3. She currently resides in Jacksonville with her amazing husband, Nate, two beautiful boys, Mason and Corey, and her overly hyper Jack Russell, Stella. Vially has her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in communications from Florida Atlantic University. Aside from her being a dope wife and mom, you can catch her on Instagram @viallys_diary creating amazing home decor and relatable content with her family.
My Staycation Adventure in Downtown Jax
Since moving to Jacksonville about a year ago, my family and I haven’t really explored the city to its full capacity. We’ve been more focused on getting things settled. Now that everything seems to...
Diary of a DIY Novice: How I Got Away With Painting My House Three...
In the last two years, a lot in this world has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone's normal routine and livelihood shifted. For the benefit of our safety, the world practically shut down....
No Child Left Behind: When You’re Expecting Baby No. 2
Mason, my 4-year-old, had 99 problems — but a sibling wasn’t one. That was until December 24, 2020, rolled around. My husband and I sat him down and told him he was going to...
On Sundays We Self-Care
"Mommy, you look tired." I was 10 years old when I made that bold statement to my mother.
She chuckled and replied, "Baby that’s called the mom look. It’s the sacrifice you make when you...
The Second Time Around
JACKSON WHO?! Everything and everyone I’ve known is rooted in South Florida. Then my boss waltzed in, presenting my husband and I (yes, we’re crazy enough to work together) with an offer we couldn’t...