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Today – The Look
Remember the project that I’ve been hinting at in various blog posts and tweets? Well part of it was the article I wrote for Today.com about starting college, and the other, well… I can finally show you! I did a photoshoot slash blog post for The Look, Today.com’s fashion blog. I’m not sure if I…
#1 FAQ :: Personal Branding
Before I get to the big question (and the point of this post), I’ll run through the other questions in the top three. Three: What planner do you use? Currently, I use a Sarah Pinto planner. I have used a Lilly Pulitzer mini one and a Kate Spade (pre-redesign) in the past. I personally like…
It’s always the hair.
In light of yesterday’s post (thank you to those who defended their own views), today is about the fun side of hair. You know me, I’m constantly battling my own locks. Over the weekend, I read this post on Joy’s Hope (great blog, btw) and was quite intrigued by the “no heat curls.” After reading,…
Tangled.
Have you seen Tangled? I finally watched it (thank you Netflix Instant) because I heard that so many people liked it. I. Was. Horrified. Seriously… a girl with “magic hair” escapes from a tower where she has been held captive by a woman she believes is her own mother. The most important piece of information…
colors of fall
{according to j. crew} I had a lot of fun shopping going through the J. Crew website finding my favorite colors in different pieces. I must give J. Crew a lot of credit. I’m loving a lot of the hues and the clothing a lot. It’s definitely not up to par with the old J….
more (rawr!)
After initially posting about the leopard loafers that I got over the summer, I was about 98% completely sold on the concept. I fully admit that they’re definitely a “little out there” for my usual style. However, in an effort to embrace a little bit more in my daily wardrobe choices, I thought they’d be a…
Keurig
Remember way back when, I asked you guys for your opinions regarding Keurigs? I read through them all and was pretty convinced that it was a smart choice. The only thing stopping me was the fact that I LOVE Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. I didn’t know how I would feel about “Coffee Shop” K-cups, so I…
Sharpie GEL Highlighter
Yes, yes. Neon is in. But I’m talking about bringing neon into the classroom (or office, or plain old desk, or house, or wherever). Soccer Mom read about these highlighters and said they were supposed to be awesome. I mean, highlighters are great and all, but how “awesome” can they get? (Besides the super cute…
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Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
