Elena sent me an email about how her personal style has evolved over the years and I related in a lot of ways having moved a lot throughout my life as well. She’s sharing five outfits as for the 1 Girl, 5 Outfits series: Hi everyone! My name is Elena, and I’m a 23-year-old law…
So I’ve been keeping a “stash” of links for gifts and they didn’t make their way into any gift guides this year. Wanted to be sure to share everything so why not just throw them into one post! Bam! Blue & White Earrings I got an ad on IG for these and absolutely LOVE the…
I’ve had this swingy trench coat for years. (Maybe since 2014 or 2015?) It’s one of my favorite coats for mild days, but J. Crew never brought it back. Since this coat is no longer available, you may be able to find it on a secondhand site. But I did notice that this Barbour coat…
There are so many sales happening right now. Sharing what I think are the best and what I think would be the most useful for you! Alright… here we go! Rattan Wine Tote 20% off AERIE: 10 Pairs of Underwear for $35 I am a psycho about my underwear. I hate having to make the…
I was feeling a little down about my fall wardrobe. This is usually my favorite season for new clothes, but I since we’re not… going anywhere really it’s been a little like, “What’s the point?” I’m trying to rally and add a few fun things to my personal “October bucket list.” May look a little…
Thank you Backcountry and Shopstyle for sponsoring this post. Backcountry is my GO TO place for all my outdoorsy clothes. One of the best things you can give yourself and others right now is the gift of going outside. Especially as we start to enter the dark and coldest months, it can be tempting to…
Guys can be hard to shop for, so I’m rounding up a few gifts for him that I think would be perfect for any of the men in your life. Most of these products are either things Mike owns/loves or things I’ve gifted in the past. I’ve included a little something for everyone, so I…
January isn’t typically a big shopping month for me. It’s cold outside, there are fewer places to go, and I usually end up wearing a lot of cozies. But one practical thing I will occasionally shop for during the winter lull is outerwear! Sometimes the best mood booster to get out of your winter blues…
Want to have a Coastal Grandmother fall?! Someone recently asked for recommendations for fall pieces that were coastal grandmother approved and I loved that idea. Think layers, neutrals, and cozy knits. Relaxed and a little masculine; chic but ready for an adventure. (As I went to do this, I realized that the trend has kind…
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! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
