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DIARY No. 78
The last two weeks according to my camera roll: I got to meet my friend Kim! I have followed her blogs for years– since Kate (who is now 16!!!) was a toddler. They were in town for a dance intensive Kate was attending and we finally (finally!) got to meet in person. So grateful for…
ON MY RADAR 7.22.22
I think I’m going to do my best to take most of next week off. I’ll likely be on Instagram (and maybe TikTok) still… but I’m hoping to have blog posts queued up so I can keep my laptop tucked away. We’re heading to Mike’s family’s lake house. (It’s so crazy but my grandpa grew…
DENIM SHORTS THREE WAYS
It’s so hot outside this week that shorts and lightweight dresses are all I can think about wearing right now. So I’m sharing a few outfit ideas for how to style denim shorts this summer. I’m picky when it comes to denim, and this pair of mid-rise shorts have been my favorite for the last…
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HILL HOUSE LAURA DRESS
These photos are from a few weeks ago (hmm maybe actually more like a month? maybe longer?). I wanted to share this dress on the blog though because I don’t think Hill House’s Laura dress is getting enough love. Earlier this spring I purchased the Lily dress and could not stop wearing it. I don’t know…
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WEEK OF OUTFITS 7.19.22
Another week of outfits coming on up! We’ve been living our best summer lives over here. Some days I don’t wear anything besides a bathing suit bookended by pajamas. Is there anything better?? LAST WEEK’S WIN: We’ve been logging multiple trips in one day to our pond club. It’s really close to our house, so…
10 THINGS Vol. 6
It’s time for another “ten things” post. I stole this idea from my friend Kelly– but it’s basically just an old school blog post where I share the first ten things that come to mind… Ready, set, go! KINDLE // I started my last “10 Things” post inquiring about the Kindle and I’ve since purchased…
BABY FEEDING
I wanted to share some of our favorite go-to things for feeding Jack. We try to keep things fairly simple, both in terms of recipes and food options, and also the products we use. I registered for a few of these things and then purchased others along the way. Every baby and every family is…
ON MY RADAR 7.15.22
We’ve been having just the best summer days here. I’m so grateful for the long days, the sunshine, and even the heat! I’ve been taking Jack to our pond as frequently as possible– sometimes even twice a day between naps and meals and bedtime– and it has been the perfect way to spend our days!!…
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(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! 🥂
