This is very early, but… I think I’ve just been craving something to look forward to. And apparently I’m filling that void with wrapping paper. Elsa sent me a link to this Etsy shop and the two of us went crazy building our “suites” of wrapping paper. It’s the little things nowadays people!!! The designs…
Just wanted to pop on here to let you know that J. Crew is having a pretty big sale right now. They’re calling it a Black Friday preview. A lot of things are 50% off and some of the sale is an extra 60% off. Not everything is included, but I’d still consider it a…
Pretty standard week here– nothing too much to report. I did get some quality time with a close friend and it was very needed!! We had pretty mild, even warm and humid at times, weather this week which meant I could comfortably take the dress I made for a spin around town. It’s definitely more…
(my shirt!) WHERE ARE ALL OF YOUR MASKS FROM? I’ve been making my own masks! It’s actually what sparked my desire to sew so much this year. I’m still using the same pattern, though I’ve upped my fabric game. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make them to sell. But I have shared a couple…
Would you believe me if I told you I found these little donkeys five minutes from my house?? I was looking for a cute pumpkin place to take outfit photos with a friend and ended up finding this little roadside farm stand. In the back of the parking lot there was a mini-farm with goats,…
Here are my last week’s worth of outfits! TUESDAY It was drizzly out all day. I had to do a couple of shoots for campaigns during the day and then Mike and I turned in our ballots for the election. Felt *so* good popping them into the drop box and checking it off our list….
I know I am starting to sound like a broken record about my sewing adventures! I’m just really loving it and it’s something that has been bringing me immense joy. With that said, I’m the farthest thing from an expert. I’m pretty much just starting out and I heavily rely on Youtube video instruction to…
Today’s post is in partnership with M.M.LaFleur. I’m such a huge fan of M.M.LaFleur’s clothing. I feel like they really nail workwear for women and have created a line of just perfect pieces to carry you through your career. The company was founded by women and the clothing is designed by women and it’s so…
This has been an overall good two weeks. This is always when my work life gets even crazier, and while my to-do list reflects this daily, it’s actually *way* more manageable right now since I’m not really going anywhere AND being able to shoot on my own schedule versus scheduling it has been life-changing. I…
(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! 🥂
