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April 30, 2024

Why Mother’s Day Hits Different This Year

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the past year and life as a mother of two. I made the decision to pause my career and be a home parent, truly altering my normal. This significant day hits a little different this year, but in the best way.

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Filed Under: Living, Motherhood Tagged: career break, career pause, children, family, family life, health and wellness, marriage, maternity, maternity leave, mom, mom to be, mother, mother untitled, motherhood, mothers day, new mom, postpartum, pregnancy, stay at home mom

February 28, 2024

All Things Denim

Denim for days … when you’re seeing denim everywhere. First, take a step back and ask yourself what it is you are missing. An updated jean style? A new denim shirt but with details? A statement shoe? A tailored denim jacket? A special “just because” dress? I saved pieces that will add some newness to your denim.

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Filed Under: Fashion, Style Tagged: & other stories, all things denim, amazon, denim, denim dress, denim flats, denim for days, denim hat, denim heels, denim jacket, denim purse, denim refresh, denim sandal, denim shoes, denim top, denim trend, dolce vita, gucci, jcrew, jean jacket, larroude, loefflerrandal, nordstroms, reformation, schutz, shopbop, stony clover, tailored denim, under 200, under 500

February 21, 2024

Refresh Your Button Ups With These Five Styles

My go-to top, is always a button up shirt style that I can easily wear almost anywhere. Lately, I’ve been wanting to refresh my shirts by adding in some color, texture and embellishments. As much as I love a neutral palette, I am a colorful girl at heart and tend to veer that way naturally. I think you can still have a tailored look with some fun pieces.

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Filed Under: Style Tagged: block print, blouse, button down, button up, classic fit, classic style, embroidered shirt, emerson fry, everlane, fashion, net-a-porter, oxford shirt, Ralph lauren, sezane, shirt, silk shirt, style, under 200, washable silk

February 7, 2024

Valentine’s Gift Ideas You’ll Love

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, so better late than never for picking up last minute gifts. It is a perfect excuse to pick up trinkets and treats for the kids, someone special, the gals or yourself. Sharing Valentine’s gift ideas you’ll love for everyone on your list.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Living Tagged: anthropologie, bucket bag, credo, Cuyana, dear annabelle, french press, gift guide, gifts, kule, la ligne, maisonette, mansur gavriel, olli ella, ooly, owalla, pajamas, ruby bond, valentine, valentines day, William sonoma

January 29, 2024

One Year with Vivienne

One year with our darling Vivienne! Every day with her has been so deeply cherished. I remember so vividly being pregnant, eager to get through each doctor’s visit, each week and every month. Finally sharing the news and finally getting ready for our little girl. The past year has been a roller coaster of happiness, uncertainty, excitement, hope and growth.

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Filed Under: Baby, Family, Little Ones, Living, Motherhood Tagged: baby, c-section, children, family, first birthday, first year, ivf, motherhood, new mom, newborn, one year old, pregnancy, siblings

January 24, 2024

Refreshed & Ready for 2024

It’s late into January and I’m still saying Happy New Year! Do you still do that? Until we hit February 1, I think we still can. I’m looking forward to the fresh start and beginning of something new. Although our days and weeks may look the same, I’m ready to incorporate newness to our routines, home, beauty regimen, and wardrobe … and really, any little thing I can freshen up is always a great idea.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: 2023 favorites, 2024, amazon, beauty favorite, beauty routine, fresh start, goals, health and wellness, healthy glow, healthy skin, home refresh, home updates, kitchen products, new beginnings, new perspective, new year, new year new me, new years, rattan, refresh, routine, saie, sephora, shani darden, skin care routine, skincare, skinceuticals

November 7, 2023

The Roundup … Read, Listen, Wear & Carry

Going back to the roundup post … this one is all about what to read, listen to, wear and carry. I wrote something similar here and here. Whether its a book I’ve finished, a helpful podcast or a piece of clothing I want to invest in, I’ll be highlighting a roundup of items that I’m loving and find value in, with the hopes that you find a connection too.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: aging, Ashley kane, atomic habits, books, brain health, canvas tote, coffee table books, design books, feel better live more, health, health and wellness, knit dresses, lifestyle blog, livable lux, llbean, Pamela munson, podcast, Ralph lauren, reformation, roundup, Rue De Verneuil, sweater dress, tanya taylor, totes, tuckernuck, wellness

October 16, 2023

Fall Inspired Home Decor

Adding in a few touches of Fall in your home goes a long way. From an embroidered pillow and velvety quilt to gold picture frames and a wooden stool. Sharing some timeless Fall inspired decor and furniture for your home that will surely warm up your space.

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Filed Under: Decor Tagged: anthropology, decor inspiration, fall decor, home decor, home design, home refresh, home style, McGee & co, Serena and lily, table decor

October 1, 2023

Layering Up for Fall

It’s Fall and I’m ready for cooler days (even though the warm weather isn’t going anywhere). This outfit and colors will be on repeat.

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Filed Under: Fashion, Style, Uncategorized Tagged: cardigans, fall, fall fashion, fall style, fashion, jcrew, Jenni kayne, mango, style, sweater

September 19, 2023

Back-to-School At Last

And just like that, we are back to school. We had a longer than normal Summer break with lots of time together, but we are ALL so happy to be on the back-to-school routine!

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Filed Under: Family Tagged: amazon, back-to-school, backpacks, bento lunch box, children, elementary school, etsy, family, family life, first grader, jcrew, kids, new balance kids, new school, nordstroms, school life, school routine, statebackpacks

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