Okay. I didn’t think J. Crew could top the Shiny Pony video (Etta pumps, sparkles, and Jenna Lyons… I mean, come on…). But then they released this video… Is there anything more attractive than a guy in a great fitting suit? Swoon. The video is just too fun! If every guy isn’t running out to…
What’s that? A little bit of spring in the air?! REJOICE for temperatures that are above freezing. I’m sick of being sick of the weather. Sheesh, I’m sick of talking about the weather. My mom likes to tease me with ridiculous temperatures are heading to NYC. Everyone is tweeting about the weather. And then, of course,…
I Instagrammed this the other day and I thought I’d bring the conversation here because I loved the comments so much. Here’s the dilemma. While in high school and college, I stayed almost entirely organized on paper. I had notebooks and agendas and index card and post-it notes. It was easy because I was mostly…
I need to be better at following my own advice. Remember my “happily ever as is” post? Well, I guess I’ve been applying it half-heartedly and not following through across the board. The bottom line is that my life is pretty darn amazing and as perfect as I could ever imagine it. I have the…
With a taste of spring and the light at the end of the (winter) tunnel approaching, I’ve been on the hunt for new ballet flats. Actually, I’m on a bit of a spending freeze right now because I’ve been spending my money on cabs recently. (Terrible habit, but it’s been so cold and I don’t…
Brittany emailed me a month ago sharing her story about being in the Air Force. On the blog, I tend to focus on women and careers that are most like mine (bloggers and entrepreneurs and writers), but that’s only because it’s what I know. Obviously there are a million different types of careers out there. I’m…
While I love that a ton of fashion inspiration (in magazines, on blogs, etc) includes a lot of layering, As much as I try, I can’t pull it off. I don’t find it comfortable at all with more than a shirt and a sweater… and I like to be able to lift my arms without…
I’ve recently been feeling like my 25th birthday is right around the corner. It’s kind of like looming over my head. (Truthfully, it’s six months away, but still.) To be honest, I used to think 24 was so old. Not in a bad way; in a “grown up, figured it all out” kind of way. The…
I saw this gorgeous photo of Estée Lauder’s granddaughter Aerin. Can we talk about how summer chic casual this look is? I will be recreating this every single day I imagine once it gets a bit warmer. (Even before Memorial Day, because I’m into white jeans year-round!) Even though she’s barefoot in this photo, I’d…
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
