We’re down in Florida for the weekend with my parents– excited for a fun in the sun. I packed Jack’s little shorts and, of course, extra sunscreen. Here’s what has been on my radar this week: ONE // AI Made This Vlog I’ve been trying to play around with AI lately, just so I know…
We’re going down to Tampa to visit my parents– fingers crossed for easy breezy flying! Above being tired from the actual travel, the one thing that drains me the most is packing. I don’t know why I find it so overwhelming, but I do. Spring weather can be tricky to pack so having a packing list…
I’ve talked about doing the 1,000 Hours Outside challenge this year a bit… But now that we’re more than a quarter into the year, I wanted to share something very interesting that happened. Some background first: I saw this 1,000 Hours Outside challenge all over TikTok at the end of last year. The challenge is as…
This is six days worth of outfits, but seven total. Don’t get mad at me for cheating. Last Tuesday I ended up not getting out of workout clothes! I’m including the two things I wore on Friday though because both are 100% worth sharing. A typical week here though! LAST WEEK’S WIN: We had a couple…
One of my favorite dresses in my closet is J. Crew’s slip dress. I don’t usually wear a lot of “slinky” things, but I make an exception for this dress. I can’t explain why I feel good in it, when I normally would shy away from body hugging pieces like this… but I do. I…
The Sephora Savings Event is here! This is when I like to stock up on beauty staples that I know I’m going to use up throughout the year. I hate running low on my favorite beauty products, so I tend to buy a few extras when they go on sale to use later. The Sephora Savings Event…
Wanted to highlight another small business based in the UK today. I recently found Lynda Loves on Pinterest and went deep into the rabbit hole admiring every bit of stationery she has. Over the years I’ve collected a number of stationery sets, but as I get older I’m just drawn to more simple designs. (I…
It was kind of an ideal week over here. Family, friends, and sun! And a whole lot of Baby Shark… 😆 My dress (c/o) Here’s what’s been on my radar this week: ONE // New Minnow & LAKE Collections Kind of cheating by combining these two into one section. Both Minnow and LAKE just launched new…
I’m a big fan of Etsy and could easily spend hours going up and down various rabbit holes! It’s my go-to for anything personalized, and I love discovering new small businesses. In addition to customized pieces, I love browsing Etsy for home decor. With a bit of searching, I can find exactly what I’m looking…
(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! 🥂
