After posting my small office tour recently, it got me thinking about what I’d do if our spare room wasn’t also a guest bedroom with some office furniture squeezed in, ha! We love our little house, but none of us have much personal space to ourselves– much less an entire room. While I don’t know exactly what direction…
I’ve been seeing double denim outfits everywhere lately. While not typically a fan of the “Canadian tuxedo,” I have to admit that I’ve loved some takes on the trend, even if they haven’t been 100% my style. Naturally, I had to try my hand at putting together some looks! I tried to challenge myself not to use…
I love my designer bags, but most of my collection is made up of more affordable pieces. Though I believe mine have been 100% worth the investment, they’re definitely more of a luxury than a necessity– despite what TikTok might tell you! I don’t need any more handbags (especially since I have the boys with…
After posting about the best little white dresses last week, it only made sense to follow up with spring wedding guest dresses! Formal events are few and far between for me and Mike, but I always look forward to the opportunity to translate my style into a wedding theme. (Side note– has anyone else noticed wedding dress codes…
The perfect “little white dress” is like a blank canvas for your personal style, ready to be dressed up at a moment’s notice. (I know most people associate the phrase with wedding events, but I personally think it’s too cute to not use other times too!!) Once the weather warms up, I like to have one…
When it comes to Easter basket fillers for my boys, I try not to go too overboard. It can definitely be tempting though!! I like to strike a balance between “practical” items and small toys bound to become their new favorite things. Best Easter Basket Ideas HAIR CLIPS // BIRD FEEDER KIT // MYSTERY SQUISHMALLOW GARDENING SET // DECORATIVE SCISSORS // WATER BOTTLE // WOVEN…
We have one month until the first day of spring, and now that we’ve celebrated Rory’s first birthday, I’m counting down the days. In the winter, I tend to maintain more of a capsule wardrobe, but once things thaw, I try to be more open to cute outfits that incorporate color, texture, and pattern. Being in…
After the rush of the holidays, I find I’m not usually as enchanted with winter as I may have been before. Luckily, it seems like brands agree– they’ve already started ushering in a new season! So many of my go-to retailers seem more than ready for the spring season, even though we won’t be able to really…
Growing up, my mom always me and my sister little gifts for Valentine’s Day. It was always fun to wake up and see what we got (like a mini Christmas morning!). Was it extra? Maybe, but we felt SO special every time. After writing about fun Valentine’s Day cards for kids last week, it’s only…
Lately I’ve been letting my inner child take the lead and it’s been so healing. I signed up for tap dancing (yes, really!!!), started to play more games (like mahjong- in person and virtually too), and I’ve started baking for fun the way I used to with my mom. I used to embroider scraps of fabric while my sister played soccer, now it’s needlepoint during nap time and sewing whenever I feel inspired for a project that energizes me to stay up late into the night.
Adulthood comes with a lot of mental tabs open (anyone else?), but there’s something magical about chasing the things you loved before life got so full of responsibility.
So this is your permission slip: be a little frivolous, a little nostalgic, a little playful. Let that younger version of you come out and dance a bit. She might just know the way. 🙏🏻
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Here are some of the outfits I’ve worn recently as a mom of two young boys (Jack is 3.5 and Rory just turned one.) 👩🏻 🧥 👖 🥿 Lately, I’ve been leaning into outfit formulas that just work. I’m in a season of life where I need to be able to chase after my kids at the playground, get on the floor to build Magnatiles, and still feel like myself when I pass a mirror.
Comfort is non-negotiable... but so is feeling put together. I’m prioritizing jeans that actually fit and move with me, sweaters and tops that go with everything, and comfortable shoes so I can keep up with my boys.
For me, right now, it’s not about being trendy. It’s about feeling good, being present, and making life just a little bit easier.
If you’re in that same stage, juggling a million things and still wanting to look cute, this one’s for you. 🙌🏻 Swipe through for some of my go-to, real-life mom outfits that are comfy, practical, and pulled together... because we all deserve that! If you want links to specific things I’m wearing (like the investment coat I’ve worn for over 10 years, the ballet flats I swear by, or the jeans I rotate through the most), comment “WARDROBE STAPLES” below and I’ll send you my current wardrobe staples!
A wild Saturday night as a mom of two young boys with timestamps! I try to maximize the evenings. A little bit productive and a little bit for me! Tonight I folded laundry, cleaned the playroom, showered and blow dried my hair, prepped sourdough bread, needlepointed, and played some mahjong online!
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Our town just got the sweetest, chicest little bakery! Sourdough everything with a side of immaculate vibes 🤍 🥐 ☕️ 🥖✨ Be back soon @thebakernj!
These April showers better result in the best May flowers we’ve ever seen… ☔️ 🌷 ☀️ in the meantime, comment “BUTTER” and l’ll DM you my outfit 🧈
I’ve been playing mahjong every week with some girlfriends and I brought some candy salad treats for everyone to take home. 🀄️ 🍬🩷 I definitely have a “mahj-or sweet tooth” 😉 (I live for a good pun!!!) I found these watercolor illustrations on @etsy by @lilas.hills and I will be personalizing everything with them from here on out!
