A black dress has never failed me! They’re my go-to year-round, whether I’m running errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or attending a wedding. The versatility is truly limitless, and I love how timeless they look. You can wear them again and again to all sorts of occasions, and it never gets old. Whenever traveling,…
So this is a post to both update you so you have a sense of what will happen and also serve as a bit of a confession. MATERNITY LEAVE PLANS I keep getting questions about what my maternity leave is going to look like and the truth is (here’s part one of the confession): I…
The weeks are all starting to blur together and my desire to get dressed every day is dwindling. I actually think it’s more of my ability to get dressed is dwindling. My bump has grown past what I ever expected and so I’m very limited on what I can wear and what I feel comfortable…
I’ve been a fan of Lake Pajamas for years and years (five years strong now!). I’m a pajama fiend and just love a good set of PJs…. the Lake Pajamas tops my list of favorites. The pima cotton is absolutely dreamy and it’s worth every penny, even full price. BUT, right now they’re having their big summer sale,…
I thought this could be a fun new “series” of sorts to introduce to the blog. Obviously my job is… this. But that doesn’t mean that I’m not also a consumer! I scroll through Instagram, watch Youtube videos, and read (a lot) of blogs so I am often influenced myself. I just love seeing what…
Please note the question mark in the title. If you’re looking for a post about what to pack for the hospital, this is not it. (Though, I’m hoping that the comment section is filled with valuable information!) You all were so incredibly helpful when I asked for baby registry advice (here’s what we ended up…
I keep finding fun monogrammed pieces. While I still love a good monogram, over the years, I’ve gravitated towards more minimalist monogramming. Not always, but most of the time…. except all of these punchy monograms have me wanting to go for ALL THE COLOR and fun fonts. Sharing some of my favorite finds: Punchy Monograms…
I hope you guys had a good week and maybe some fun plans this weekend! We don’t have anything official scheduled and I’m quite looking forward to a quiet weekend at home. It looks like it’ll be another hot weekend so I’m planning on getting a few things done around the house if it’s stormy,…
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened to cardholders last week. Although I won’t be able to shop until July 28th, when it opens up to the public, I thought I’d go ahead and share some of the pieces I like included in the sale this year. Over the years, I have purchased some of my favorite…
(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! 🥂
