Tina Mae has a background in digital communications and attended OSU-OKC studying Business and Composition Writing. She grew up in southwest Georgia and moved to Oklahoma City (OKC) as a teen. She was involved in promoting various punk and rock shows (circa 1995) by helping to create and distribute flyers around OKC. In 2005, she opened an online shop specializing in subculture fashion, showcasing some custom pieces sewn on her cherished 1948 Singer sewing machine, an heirloom from her grandmother. She received awards for her work at the Oklahoma State Fair and from dress designer Mary Adam’s for The Apron Dress Contest.
With a love for the beach, Tina and her family relocated to Pensacola, FL in 2013. Shortly after, she closed her online shop, accepted a position with a major credit union, and now works in digital communications. In the fall of 2020, she moved to Portland, Oregon to be near framily. She enjoys exploring the coast, camping, trying new restaurants, and experiencing all that the PNW has to offer. She regularly volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society, where she walks dogs and engages with them in enrichment activities. She started this lifestyle blog as a journal to share adventures.
