Before we get into Maxie’s tips… I have to share that this really resonated with me. One thing I always remind myself whenever a friend is not happy with me or I’m not happy with them (whatever the reason), is that I am upset because I care. If I didn’t care about that particular friendship I…
I checked my calendar four times to see if it was actually the end of the month. It’s funny that last month, I was writing about how I was so stressed that all I could muster to do for fun was read and this month, we actually did the move!!!! And I’ve had very little…
Interior design is not one of my strengths. It never has been. I can appreciate good design (even if it’s not my taste) and I can easily spot what I do and don’t like. But getting there? Not my forte. I really struggle with paralysis when making decisions for design, especially since it’s not like…
Oh what a week it has been! I’ve been so overwhelmed with the home buying process that I can’t believe we actually live here now. Every morning I wake up (bright and early because we have temporary paper shades, ha) just feeling so excited all over again. This has been nothing short of a dream and…
Since moving on Friday, I have spent so much time unboxing everything. We’re finally all “moved in,” we just don’t have furniture for some of the rooms… But everything we came with is unpacked!! Because I’ve done so much unpacking, I have spent a lot of time listening to Audiobooks and music. If I was doing a…
Anyone else experiencing insane humidity? Here in NYC/New Jersey it’s been so, so humid. I feel a little homesick for Florida because of it (sort of…. I don’t know if I could do this all day every day of the summer!). It feels like we could stick a needle into the sky and it would…
Once we started to actually go through the process of buying a house for the first time, I wanted to share some of the things I learned. I’ve been taking notes on my phone and it’s funny how quickly you kind of get swept up into the process. On one hand, if you’re not buying…
While we had a grill at our old apartment, it was definitely a smaller one that wasn’t too obtrusive in our backyard. Mike’s upgrading to a nice one for our house and I’m super jazzed for it to come too. Not necessarily to grill myself (although I’m not opposed to learning), but mostly to eat. I’m…
I wanted to share some of the best sellers on here. I find it interesting to see what other people are buying and are into. Sometimes it’s exactly what I predict will fly off the shelves (so to speak) and sometimes you guys surprise me! Especially as we’re only a couple of weeks away from…
Holiday magic is in full swing at our house, and this year we’ve added a new tradition: listening to classic holiday audiobooks together! 🎄✨ From How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to A Christmas Carol, @audible has been a lifesaver, turning everyday moments like car rides and baking cookies into cozy family memories. 🥰 Bonus: new customers can get Audible Premium Plus for just $0.99 for 3 months (and a $20 credit if you sign up by 12/2)! 🎄 #AudiblePartner #audible #amazoninfluencer @amazoninfluencerprogram
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)
