This post is sponsored by Audible! The holiday season is such a magical time in our home. As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, we dive headfirst into all things festive: decorating the tree, baking cookies, and playing Christmas music on repeat. This year, though, we’re adding a new tradition to our repertoire and I…
I’ll have a few blog posts going live between now and next week, but I’m hoping to take some time off to enjoy Thanksgiving! I will be on stories sharing deals and sales as I find them. (And on that note, I updated my gift guide post with some sales and codes.) LAST WEEK’S WIN: I…
Normally I’m really burnt out by the time November is coming to an end. This year, I’m not exactly burnt out (shockingly) work wise, but I do feel like I’m craving the space to be a little more creative. We’ll see what that means for me in the new year– I’ve already started brainstorming– but…
Wow, how is Thanksgiving next week?! The next month is going to fly. In my ideal world, I’d be making all kinds of holiday magic for the boys– and myself– all day, everyday. This time of year is basically my Superbowl though, and in a way I feel like I’m still adjusting to being a…
Wow! This week flew by and I’m realizing just how quickly Thanksgiving is approaching. I have a lot to prep beforehand. I’m bringing all the sourdough, of course, so I’ll need to make sure I’m ready to go for that… I also need to make sure the boys’ outfits still fit (they’re both growing so…
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The other night I was feeling stressed about decorating for the holidays and saw Annie Meyers-Shyer mention she created a deck with inspo for her holiday decor. I loved the idea of compiling all my holiday decorating ideas into one spot and was inspired to do the same, which actually got me in the mood…
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Last week was equal parts exhausting (parenting, work, pre-holiday prep) and fun (more sourdough, playtime with the boys, hot chocolates every night). Pretty relaxed outfits reflecting it all! LAST WEEK’S WIN: I went to my friend’s (beyond incredible) house last week to give her some of my sourdough starter and bake some bread together. I’m so…
It usually takes 10x longer, is way messier, and requires a lot more patience to do things with a three year old toddler… but it’s also kind of magic. (You know, once the cracked eggs are cleaned up from the hardwood floor of course…) 👩🏻🍳 🧑🏼🍳
Matching aprons from @weezietowels!
Christmas came early this year 🎁✨ My mom completely surprised me with her original copy of Entertaining by @marthastewart48 —her very first book! This was on my totally delusional wish list, and I can’t believe she not only still had it but actually gave it to me 🥹. Growing up, my mom was the ultimate “Martha Stewart mom,” making every holiday, party, and little moment feel so magical for my sister and me. Receiving this feels like such a special passing of the torch, and I hope I can carry on even a fraction of the thoughtfulness and creativity she poured into everything for my own children. Feeling so inspired (and emotional!) about this gift. 💕 Can’t wait to sit down and read this! #ChristmasSurprise #EntertainingByMartha #FamilyTraditions @marthastewart
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I turned 35 in September and while I’ve always tried to take good care of my skin I wanted to really prioritize skincare from the inside out. At this point, I’m not doing any kind of injectables (not that I’m against them broadly speaking btw... just sharing that I haven’t done anything) and I don’t want to do anything invasive. I have made some small adjustments to my everyday life though that has made a difference. In just a few months, I really think my skin has never looked better (and I include infancy here because I unfortunately had baby acne ) and I’m really feeling good:
– Fresh washcloths after cleansing skin (@weezietowels “makeup” washcloths are cute, super soft, and very practical)
– @omniluxled Omnilux Contour Face (this red light therapy mask has CHANGED the game for my skin. I use it 3-4x a week and it only takes 10 minutes per session!)
– @jolieskinco filtered showerhead (I’ve noticed a difference in both my skin AND hair)
– @ritual HyaCera (one capsule every night– it works from the inside out to help reduce the appearance of fine lines)
While I think my skin looks great on its own right now (🙌🏻 love to say that!), it also is serving as the best base for makeup. Sharing my current everyday routine:
– @supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen
– @summerfridays Sheer Skin Tint (shade 1)
– @merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer (shade clay)
– @saiebeauty Dew Blush Liquid Cream (shade chilly)
– @jonesroadbeauty Shimmer Face Oil (shade cool rose)
– @sephora collection Eyebrow Gel (shade ebony)
– @honest Extreme Length Mascara
– @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner (shade demolition)
– @iliabeauty Balmy Lip Tint (shade lullaby)
girlhood 🫶🏻 find friends who want to do the same little hobbies as you! Went over to @shihstitches’ house yesterday to give her some sourdough starter and go through the basics (I’m *very much* a beginner so I told her to take my lesson with a grain of salt)
PS convinced her to make an IG account! @blueskyehouse
PPS she’s convincing me I really do need a fancy range like her ✨ stunning ✨ @lacanche.usa
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using:
– Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items
– Google docs for writing/brainstorming
– Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...)
– Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs
– Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines
– Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
