My skin has been really annoying. Ugh. I went to CVS one day and looked for a mask. Well there were just too many options to sift through. I reached out and grabbed this one blindly. (I’m pretty sure it might have been the cheapest one on the shelf, too.) Nonetheless, it’s really good. The…
Here are the three pieces of jewelry that I wear every day. Dogeared three wishes necklace. I’ve switched from the good luck key. It’s a little bit of a long story, but basically I wore this necklace all summer and really haven’t wanted to take it off! Of course, my LIVE YOUR DREAMS bracelet. And…
Another edition of Organize, Please! This time, it’s for dorm rooms (and bedrooms!). These bins are by Scout. And they’re amazing. The material is perfect for dorms because they can be cleaned really easily. They’re also perfect for storing over the summer because they fold completely flat. (The bottom of the bin is seriously genius……
This is another reader request. Unfortunately, Fall seems to fly by. I put together three Polyvore sets that show how to wear the same skirt throughout Fall and into Winter. The same skirt I posted about yesterday, of course! For chilly mornings, brisk afternoons, and cool evenings: Penny loafers a la Nancy Drew paired with…
… and I’m a Vineyard Vines-aholic. I’m absolutely obsessed with everything… but particularly their corduroy skirts. Oh I just can’t get enough! They’re perfect for Autumn. Worn with tights or knee socks. Sweaters or polos! I recently bought this skirt: I can’t wait to wear it! My other VV corduroy skirts: (This one is actually…
I love my readers. Seriously, you guys are the BEST! A loyal reader sent me the website of a new company, I contacted them, and they agreed to a giveaway for my readers! Over 700 followers- you guys deserve a reward! This giveaway is open to CURRENT followers only. So….. what’s the GIVEAWAY? TUGS is…
***CP Sidenote: Make sure to click “Follow” on my blog… I’m hosting a giveaway for current followers only beginning tomorrow!*** People always ask me what type of music I like to listen to. Well, the thing is, I’m not a music person (with the exception of Broadway, of course). Like, at all. I can tell…
I always get emails to give more examples of outfits. Polyvore is really fun, but I get frustrated when I have to improvise and use other brands when they don’t have the exact denim skirt I need, or whatever. So I thought it’d be really fun to start painting my outfits everyday! For those that…
Rabbit, Rabbit! It’s officially October. What better way to kick off the month than with a post about preppy costumes!?! *****I’ve gotten tons of questions about preppy Halloween costumes on tumblr! So I decided to make a CP post about it! I am so not-a-fan of trashy costumes. And I hate the excuse “college is…
(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! 🥂
