I think that this is going to be a really popular read! This week I’m giving away three copies of Being Audrey Hepburn. (Who doesn’t just love Audrey?!)
From the Being Audrey Hepburn Website:Lisbeth is a nineteen-year old girl from the wrong side of the tracks who gets through her crummy life by obsessively watching Audrey Hepburn movies. Fascinated with everything Audrey, she is transformed when she secretly tries on Audrey’s Givenchy and falls into a world of intrigue. Soon she’s thrust into a world of A-listers, paparazzi, fame, love and betrayal. A novel in the tradition of the Nanny Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada, it’s a coming of age story that begins with that little black dress.
Mitchell Kriegman, the author, is the writer of Clarissa Explains It All. Remember that show?! I really love this quote from him: “One major focus in my work, including Clarissa Explains It All and this novel, Being Audrey Hepburn, is the Pygmalion Effect. The Pygmalion Effect is simply the creative transformation of self. It’s about deciding who you want to be and overcoming the naysayers.” Yep. I can get behind that!
Being Audrey Hepburn has been officially added to my “to-read” list.
I love Audrey Hepburn! Her name is kinda great ;P A book I've always wanted to read is How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World. -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
(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! 💫
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
Sounds like a great read!
What an interesting book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner
I love Audrey Hepburn! Her name is kinda great ;P A book I've always wanted to read is How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World. -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
This book seems so interesting! I always loved Clarissa growing up 🙂
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
Can't wait to read it!
XO,
The Southern Fox
thesouthernfox.blogspot.com
Wow, sounds like such a great read!
Pink Champagne Problems
Looks like a great book! It's on my list!