… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
#AveenoPartner If your little one has eczema prone skin, try switching to @aveenous’s Baby Daily Care Wash during bath time to cleanse without drying out their skin. We also use Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Moisturizing Body Balm before bed to intensely moisturize and help protect Rory’s skin from moisture loss! Not only does his skin feel and look healthier, he’s so much more comfortable too! You can buy both of these products today on Amazon!
With @marthastewart48’s @netflix documentary releasing today, I invited some friends (👋🏻 @samanthavarvel and @shihstitches) over to my studio to peruse my new-to-me collection of @marthastewart Living magazines. I grew up with a “Martha Stewart Mom” and read her magazines every month alongside her. They have brought back so many memories, and they are serving up new inspiration now! I used to want to be a magazine editor, I’m sure influenced by magazines like Martha Stewart Living, and now that I’ve had a chance to revisit them, it’s not a crazy surprise I ended up as a blogger-turned-influencer. I’ve always loved this, and it’s a good thing. 🫶🏻
I would also add a pair of leggings and sunglasses 🙂
Great post! Is this waterlouge or did you water paint this?
AJ | http://www.TheAJMinute.com
This is a GREAT list! The only thing I would add is a v-neck sweater. They can do SO much! Over a collared shirt, under a blazer, with jeans shorts and flip flops in the summer…. I love them!
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
Ooh I agree with the cashmere sweater!
I would add the perfect pair of jeans; the ones that can be thrown on for running errands, brunch with girlfriends, or casual date nights. It seems like a silly thing, but let's be honest we'd be lost without it.
I love these pieces! My go to pieces are my J. Crew popover, Lucky Brand jeans, leopard flats/heels, and my Gap polka dot dress!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Only thing I would add is a great pair of dark wash skinny jeans! Love this list 🙂
xoxo
thebouquineuse.blogspot.com
Definitely a pair of jeans! Love this list.
Definitely riding boots! I have one pair in black and another in cognac – they are my uniform October – February. And let's be honest, probably through March this year…
and now i want to go shopping! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
Agreed on all points!
The perfect cashmere sweater, ballet flats, trench coat, and fit-like-a-glove denim or cropped pants!
<3
Amy
I totally agree on the "little black dress" however the perfect one is so hard to find. I love the fit and flare style of this one though.
xoxo
AnnMarie
http://annmariebanasik.blogspot.com
Great items – loving that Tory Burch bag! I would add a pair of leggings and a good watch!
Amy
xchampagnepearls.blogspot.com/
Hi! I love your blog. It has great content and a fabulous layout and style. I would love to see a blog post about how to rep school pride but in a stylish way. I know I hate just wearing boring t-shirts to sporting events. How do you stylize your school pride?
Awesome picks! I would definitely add a good pair of jeans and a cute bikini, that you feel beautiful in!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
I love the watercolour images!
The Life & Times of Belle
I'm so trying to do this at the moment, though editing my wardrobe is a lot harder then I thought! Helps to have a list of must have basic/classic items and work from there.
http://www.thelifescout.com/
Great list! I would just add black skinnies/leggings and a cashmere pullover 🙂
xo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com
Depending on your climate, I think a pair of dress boots, riding roots, a long cloth coat, and a peacoat (and cashmere scarf and lined gloves) would be a great addition.
-Katherine
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
Love this! The only thing I would add would be a great pair of blue jeans!
I definitely need to do this, my closet is getting really fun! Those graphics are adorable. i love the watercolor look 🙂
daughterofasonofasailor.com
LOVE THIS!
http://preppyfairytale.blogspot.com/