It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. (Side note: if you’ve been in Starbucks recently, you would think that Christmas was…. I don’t know…. tomorrow. Sheesh!) I’m going to Tampa at the end of the week for one of my best friends’ wedding. So that’s kind of at the top of…
I was going to title this “Five Ways to Have a Cozy Night”… but with Daylight Saving Time here, it gets dark unbelievably early. The sun sets just after I hit my daily “4pm wall” and by then I’m ready to trade in itchy tights for my comfortable pajamas. If I’m home, I have to…
I’ve been glued to my desk it seems like. Whether I’m working at Levo or working in my apartment, I’ve found that I’m spending a few too many hours simply sitting. Unfortunately, I’m still trying to come up with some sort of solution to this problem. Fortunately, in the meantime, I’ve been listening to some amazing…
Okay, so if I’m going to be honest here… I rarely work out. I went on a running kick last summer and was surprised that I could even run at all, but I wasn’t really a “smart” runner and it didn’t work out. I always have an excuse not to work out, most of which revolve…
I’ve been getting emails requesting for me to write a post about how to organize, set, and stick to a budget. Two problems with this. The first is that I don’t feel comfortable sharing my personal finances on here… and the second is that budgeting significantly differs for everyone. I’ve seen “downloadable” budgets, but… it’s really…
How cute are these backup iPhone battery chargers??? They’re at J. Crew right now and I think they’re going to be an amazing “stocking stuffer” for this holiday season. If you’re anything like me, a low battery is most definitely cause for panic. Keep one of these stored in your handbag for emergency situations! You’ll be…
It’s super crazy that I’m now working with DKM Accessories. I’ve been shopping there since I was eight years old! Who would have though that fifteen years later I would be emailing and texting the owner? I love it! (It’s definitely one of my favorite things about blogging in general.) I’ve also witnessed DKM grow…
While we did have our first snow (!!!) earlier this week, I’m not quite ready to get into the holiday spirit. Kudos to everyone who can listen to Christmas music all year round without getting sick of it. I love it, but grow bored (and a little annoyed) within a short period of time. So I’m…
I wasn’t sure if I was going to even approach this topic on here (there are, in fact, aspects of my life that I keep offline). However, I figured that maybe this would be serve as a good reminder or even a lesson. Basically, I had a not-so-insignificant health scare last weekend. I’ve always been…
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!
