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I love pieces that take an outfit from “nice” to “wow!” These pieces, for me, include a favorite necklace, a darling pair of shoes, and a few others worn between the two. I rarely wear them together, but individually they complete an outfit in their own way. They’re all pieces I can wear easily: a pendant necklace for date night, great shoes to a […]

Can you believe it’s the last week of August? We’re getting ready for school to kick-off. The Older is heading off to Kindergarten and the Little is going to preschool (finally!!) in two weeks! It’s a little weird knowing the house will be a little quieter but I’m really looking forward to the time to solely […]

I loved seeing Wendy’s inspiration for Lina’s “Errand Saturday” outfit. Allows for great movement, ideal as we transition into the fall, and – most important – all the pieces are functional. Then there’s the yellow crossbody bag, aka arms-and-hands-free bag. I LOVE IT! Notes from Wendy: “Lina usually wears a tee shirt, zip hoodie, jeans and […]

A month ago I received an email from Cricut about Design Space Star, a design challenge. In short, between August and November there’s a monthly challenge to create an item using the Cricut Explore and there are prizes for the winners (!). After reading the email – and re-reading a few more times – I thought, “Why not try?” So I […]

Wardrobe staples. We love them, right? They’re easy to wear and allow for easy mixing and matching as we wish no matter the current trend. I personally feel this way about a pencil skirt. Easy to dress up or dress down, but no matter what, it looks polished and flattering. Wendy found a great, sharp […]

“Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.” – Coco Chanel I am really excited to share this series with you! It started last November with an idea born from complete frustration after reading a few fashion and lifestyle blogs, and turned into a project of love thanks to an incredible group of ladies. I’m incredibly grateful for the time each partner put […]

Once there was a Miss who was fairly good about weekly menu planning, finding recipes in magazines and cookbooks, making grocery lists, and efficiently visiting grocery stores and markets with said list in hand. She loved to cook and enjoyed all the creativity it allowed her. Lately though, she’s had a tough time sticking with the habit (errr…more like the past two years). She flips through Bon […]

Last Friday I watched Peyton Place while folding laundry. It was the first time I had actually watched a majority of it in one sitting (I’ve always caught parts of it so it’s seemed rather disjointed for me). The movie could easily fit into a modern-day setting. Overbearing parents laying down the rules. Curious teens rebelling against the rules. A […]

Have you ever been completely overjoyed about a Friday? I had that sort of week that by Wednesday I was in disbelief it was *only* Wednesday. When the Mister confirmed it, I really wanted to say, “Wait. What? It can’t be!” but quickly realized arguing about what day it was wouldn’t help matters. It’s like when someone argues with you […]

I know some may think of HST as crass, but for me, his writing had breathtaking, and at times heartbreaking, moments of wisdom and beauty. Today’s quote is dedicated to those who need a boost in finding their way. Two quick tidbits: 1) I’m helping my friends at Domino Beauty Boutique with their big summer fundraiser. They’re hosting the Pink […]