We made it to Friday! I had such a good work week and I needed it. I had been feeling like I was drowning for a few months and usually Januarys are good reset months for me, nice and slow with work, but this year we hit the ground running. I was so grateful to have…
If you’re feeling in a rut with workwear, know it happens to all of us! A few fresh pieces can help breathe new life into your everyday outfits and you don’t need to revamp your entire closet to make getting dressed feel simple and fun. Ivory Collared Shirt Dress // Grey Herringbone Dress // Burgundy Tweed…
After covering the best Valentine’s Day decor under $60 last week, I wanted to talk about pajamas for kids! I love shopping for my boys, especially for different holidays. And when they can match? Even better. These are some of the best Valentine’s Day pajamas for kids that I have my eye on this year…
This week’s outfits were a mix of cozy and fun. It was cold here and that definitely impacted what I wore. I want to wear cute outfits, but it really comes down to what shoes I’m wearing and what coat I need to wear! LAST WEEK’S WIN: All of a sudden my calendar was packed with…
This is always one of my favorite posts to write each year. It’s so fun to look back and see what defined my year—in people, places, and things. Some are silly, some are serious, but everything on this list was a highlight. This year was a rollercoaster (continuing the theme of the past few years),…
I do have a post about my top reads from 2024, but today is just a round up of everything I read in December. It’s a short but very sweet list. THE MANY LIVES OF MAMA LOVE by Lara Love Hardin 4.5/5 Stars An Oprah Book Club pick, I have seen this memoir on so…
I’m reviving my Diary posts! At some point last fall, I couldn’t really keep up with weekend posts. I was still figuring out how to balance campaigns with the regular daily work. Hoping to keep these going though, because I love how it documents what we’ve been up to in a more casual way. I…
It was a return to normalcy for our family this week. Regular daycare and preschool days for the boys, back to work for Mike and me. I spent some time planning out my schedule for the next few weeks and then trying to look ahead (as much as I can) to goal set and kind…
I usually share my top sellers on Instagram, but I thought it might make sense to start rounding them up here on the blog monthly. I always enjoy seeing the products you all were most interested in, and since these products tend to also be things I get asked about most, I’m hoping putting everything…
Sorry for the jump scare… but go ahead and add “great at multitasking” to my resume 😆 is it habit stacking or just survival mode? Every morning, I’ve been doing a red light session with my @omniluxled face mask, while listening to an audiobook, and I spend the 10 minutes tidying up. I make the beds, put laundry away, straighten up the boys’ toys… I always feel on top of the world and like I can do anything 😆
I’ve been hesitant to add new skincare products to my daily routine because I don’t want to disrupt my healthy skin… I tested @oakessentials skincare line though and it’s now a staple in my weekly routine. I’m using these three 2-3x a week (the night before hair wash days!) and my skin is SO moisturized and hydrated!!
Moisture rich balm + Ritual Oil + Balancing Mist
(Why has no one been using this song for this trend? Literally all that I hear whenever I see another “ins and outs” trend 😆)
My 2025 Ins & Outs:
IN
More freedom, firmer boundaries
Silver
Red as a neutral
Spontaneous lunch dates
Photography
Redefining perfection
Silk scarves
Going to the movies
Trying new hobbies
Luxurious showers
OUT
Sticking with a book I’m not enjoying
Letting my car be a mess
Guilt around sweet treats
Unnecessary people pleasing
The comparison game
Staying up too late
Over complicating things
Holding in emotions
Yes, I’m an iPad adult now ✌🏻 I have been feeling all over the place with how I stay organized. In a dream world, I’d have a good ole fashioned paper planner, but I need something digital that I can access wherever I am and set alarms and reminders and appointments in my digital calendar. Kicking the new year off with a fresh iPad in the hopes that it helps?? Kind of felt like back to school shopping with fresh school supplies (but more expensive lol)… here’s to an organized twenty twenty five!! 🥂
PS I am trying out @goodmondayspaper on @goodnotes.app and went with an 11” iPad Air!
Not my best year of outfits- but here are some of my favorites! 2024 was all about feeling comfortable in my skin. I was eight and nine months pregnant in January and February- and then freshly postpartum. I wore four different jean sizes (five if you include maternity!), had to start the process of rebuilding my shoe collection (my feet grew 😭), and I’ve been breastfeeding this whole time so lots of buttons. I tried to lean into more colors and elevated everyday styles. I embraced my body no matter where I was on the scale and stayed true to myself the whole time, while still experimenting and trying new things!
Some highlights:
@tuckernuck Callahan dress
@jcrew denim skorts (and staples, as always)
@alice_walk cashmere wraps and gauzy linen shirt
@varley leggings and pullovers
@favorite.daughter hoodie (my emotional support sweatshirt at the moment)
@annmashburn cap toe Mary Janes
@cuyana small pouch + @llbean boat and totes
@oldnavy barn coat embroidered by @bobinettedesigns
@agolde, @levis, and @mother denim
@onequince cashmere fisherman cardigan
@shopdoen Leanne dress
@kiltecollection chic cashmere sets
@warbyparker eyeglasses + @celine sunglasses
Our year can undoubtedly be measured in love 🫶🏻. While 2024 wasn’t without its challenges, it was also overflowing with moments of joy and gratitude. Welcoming Rory into our family in February was the absolute highlight—nothing quite compares to the magic of those first newborn days.
This year was also filled with adventures to some of our favorite places and plenty of meaningful time with friends and family. Rory has grown from a snuggly, snoring newborn into a lively ten-month-old who loves to eat and play with his big brother. And Jack? He’s gone from my baby to a full-fledged kid—a social butterfly with a love for all things sports (and the skills to match).
For me, this year was a whirlwind—a beautiful mix of the magic and monotony of motherhood: pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, and endless caretaking. But amidst the chaos, I found space to nurture myself and pursue what lights me up. I embraced new hobbies (hello, sourdough baking!) and deepened my love for old ones (Rory’s needlepoint stocking is finally complete, and I read 50 books!). I prioritized my well-being with new workouts (@sotomethod has been a game-changer!), dialed in my beauty routines, and even got my colors done.
I also stepped outside my comfort zone, making my first investment in a company beyond my own and hitting a few stretch goals that felt out of reach just a year ago.
Here’s to a year of love, growth, and resilience—and to the excitement of all that 2025 has in store! 💫
