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Late last November, while reading several different blog posts about the upcoming holidays, I had an overwhelming moment when I realized the season’s “must-have” items in the various posts would cost well over $2500. A dress. A pair of heels. A jacket. And a handbag. $2500. Uh, no thanks. The consistency of the posts noting the must-haves combined with the euphoria felt wearing the item […]

It’s my favorite time of year: the transition from summer to fall. Backpacks and school. Schedules return to normal. Enjoying the last few rays of summer before the rains return. It’s brief amount of time, about five weeks – maybe six or seven weeks if we’re really lucky – of crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and cool evenings. I’ve hung the boys’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thank you so much to those of you who sent encouraging messages, left kind voice-mails, and gave much-needed hugs after last week’s post. My mom’s words rung true shortly after the post went live: an opportunity, much more than what we had hoped for, presented itself. And we couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Again, thank you so much for the kindness […]

Last week we received not-so-good news. Nothing life threatening or earth shattering. It wasn’t anyone’s fault nor was it something we could’ve known six months ago. It was disappointing news. It was frustrating. It was something we hoped wouldn’t come our way. It was the type of news, a decision, that comes with its own ripple effect. I knew immediately certain plans would have to be put on hold for the unforeseeable […]

Spring is finally here. Chilly mornings and nights, but the days are getting warmer. Daylight is staying around longer each day. Little signs of the nature coming alive are all around us. Spring also seems like a natural, massive reset button for us. It’s time to start fresh. I’ve never been one to set New […]