I WROTE A BOOK!!! Feels so good to be able to officially say that out loud!!! PREORDER BUSINESS MINDED NOW! It’s been such a whirlwind of a timeline that sometimes I can’t believe it’s actually real. But it is! The timing was especially wild (and special) because I signed the book deal right before I found out I…
Last week was a scorcher. (Do you remember that old Sears air conditioning commercial?! My sister and I quote it all the time…) I think every day except for Sunday had a heat index over 100 at some point during the day and we had a bunch of summer storms too. Definitely made me a little…
Sharing a few recent shows and movies I’ve watched. Some old, some new… Mike and I are currently watching The Good Place together and we’re excited for the new season of Ted Lasso, too. Would love to know if there’s anything out there that I must watch… either alone or with Mike. Always on the hunt…
I wanted to talk about something that’s been top of mind for me. (I know I’m talking about pregnancy a lot lately. But it’s become just such a huge part of my everyday life, it’s hard to ignore!) I think I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ve always dreamed of being a mom. I knew from…
It’s been a while since my last Diary post– I was thinking there’d be a ton to catch up on. But a big chunk of that time was spent on Nantucket and I already shared a bunch of pictures from that. Otherwise, life has been fairly quiet as we not-so-patiently wait (and keep preparing) for baby!…
I keep waiting for time to come to a standstill or something, but that just does not seem to be the case! I had to double check my calendar to make sure it was actually time to write this week’s On My Radar post because it felt like I just wrote one. One thing is for…
With all of the gingham I’ve been wearing lately, it inspired me to share a few different ways to style one of my favorite prints. I pretty much alternate between gingham and stripes all summer long! My rule of thumb when styling gingham is to stick with a neutral, navy, and white color palette for…
I am as grateful as can be that smocked dresses are everywhere right now. They’re the easiest thing to wear whether or not you’re pregnant. I think the best part is how you can get a customized fit. I keep asking myself why all clothing isn’t smocked?? And I hope the trend isn’t going anywhere, because…
It’s been crazy hot… and definitely feeling physically very, very pregnant. Definitely crossed over into a new degree of discomfort. Thankfully, our house has been staying cool and we have been going to our pond club pretty much every day to swim. The best way to keep cool (and to relieve some of the pressure…
(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! 🥂
