Living for Fall
Meet and Greet in DC with Tuckernuck
Hi DC-area friends! I’m hosting a meet and greet on THURSDAY with Tuckernuck in Georgetown. All the details you need are in the graphic below. Hope you are able to make it… even if it’s just for the in-store discount. (Rumor is that there is a candy bar happening too…. yum!)
Fuzzy Foliage
I went through a bunch of variations of this outfit before landing on this for the post. Sometimes, outfits that look amazing in person don’t end up photographing well or translating to “blog worthy.” I really wanted to showcase these velvet jeans in the best light. The truth is that you can pretty much wear them as you would jeans. They can be casual or dressed up with heels… perfect for holiday parties when you want to wear pants instead of a dress.
Holiday Shoes
I couldn’t wait to get this post up. This morning I got back from the chiropractor and checked my mailbox before walking upstairs. Over the past two years, I’ve gotten on so many catalog mailing lists, but there’s always a few I look for specifically. Talbots is one!
This month’s catalog did not disappoint and, while there’s a ton of cute stuff in there (like this ski/tree sweater), it’s the SHOES that steal the show. So many adorable shoes, perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Guys… I want them all. All the heart eyes… Also, today is the last day of their friends and family sale, so you can use “FRIENDS30” at checkout for 30% off.
Dealing with Friend Envy
I love seeing my friends succeed. In fact, my friends are killing it right now. They’re writing books (hey Max), growing businesses, starting families, traveling the world, going to graduate school. Even though I love seeing them succeed, sometimes I’m still guilty of feeling a little envious from time to time. I’m not proud of that,…
The New Apple Watch
When I watched the Apple presentation in September, I was blown away by the new Apple Watch. The thing is, I have an Apple Watch already. I wear it frequently, but not every day. The new watch though has cellular, which means you can walk away from your phone and still be “connected” without feeling tethered….
Fall Playlist
Happy Weekend! Bose generously sent me one of their newest speakers. (Holiday Hint: these are my favorite gifts to give, and the SoundLink Color was last year’s best seller on the blog for holiday shopping!) The super tiny speaker is adorable (it’s navy!), and I always have it out while I’m in the apartment. Sometimes I…
On My Radar
The leaves are finally starting to “pop.” I was skeptical if it would ever happen considering how it was looking for a while. The leaves are definitely not what they have been in the past (from what I’ve read it’s because of our dry, hot summer) but I’ll take what I can get. Nothing a…
Just a Little Update
Hi! Just popping in today with a few little updates from me. Nothing too exciting, it’s more of a “hello! how are you?” than anything else. + I have been taking baths almost every single day. It’s fast becoming a nightly habit for me. Sometimes I leave the lights on and read. Other times I…
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Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using:
– Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items
– Google docs for writing/brainstorming
– Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...)
– Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs
– Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines
– Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… 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 😛
