"To pull off any look, wear it with confidence." Audrey Hepburn At the beginning of last year I made it a goal to “live a more beautiful life” (which I talked about here). Part of that goal meant trying to “dress up” more and wear things that bring me joy. If there is one thing … Continue reading What I Learned from A Year of “Dressing Up”
A Year’s Journey to Live a More Beautiful Life
At the start of last year I set an intention for myself to "live a more beautiful life". I wasn't really sure what that would look like or mean for me so I didn't have any specific expectations. I think I just wanted to approach every day with the goal of making the most of … Continue reading A Year’s Journey to Live a More Beautiful Life
Recent Finds: Spring Dresses
This post contains affiliate links through which I may make a small commission from any purchases. While the weather here is still cold the sun has been shining and we have had a few days of higher temps. I know we won't see consistent Spring weather for a few more weeks, however I can't help … Continue reading Recent Finds: Spring Dresses
Five Things I Do on Anxious Days
I have occasionally talked about mental health and anxiety here on the blog. I don't often share that I have anxiety and depression, not out of fear or embarrassment, but because I often struggle to put it all into words. But lately it has been weighing heavily on me and I have felt compelled to … Continue reading Five Things I Do on Anxious Days
Five Books for the New Year
At the start of the year so many people feel the inevitable sense of a fresh start or ambition to tackle goals. While I love the idea I of course think there is never a bad time to set goals or start fresh. But January is a popular season for that and its great to … Continue reading Five Books for the New Year
Hello 2024
Happy New Year everyone! I’ve spent the past few days getting back into a routine (or attempting to) after Jack’s winter break, Christmas and New Year’s festivities, and hosting our families. I’m met with mixed emotions this time of year as I love the feeling of a “fresh start” and resolutions, but it also feels … Continue reading Hello 2024
A Few of My Favorite Things | 2023
I look forward to sharing this post every year; a round up of my favorite things. They may be items that I have enjoyed for several years or something I discovered this year. The older I get the more selective I am in so many aspects. What I buy, how I spend my time, what … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things | 2023
Holiday Cards with Basic Invite
This post is sponsored by Basic Invite and contains gifted products however all opinions are my own. I look forward to creating our holiday cards every year. I always make sure to order a couple extra to put in our keepsake Christmas Memory Books too. This will be our fifth year sending out cards however … Continue reading Holiday Cards with Basic Invite
Festive Holiday Outfits
I love this time of year and I absolutely love any opportunity to get dressed up in festive outfits. However the holiday season is awfully short and it can seem silly and expensive to spend money on festive outfits when the chance to wear them is so limited. So today I have rounded up some … Continue reading Festive Holiday Outfits
Small Businesses to Shop this Holiday Season
I don’t share many gifts guides anymore because I feel that they can make people feel pressured to buy things and that’s not the point of the holidays. But I do want to highlight a few lovely small businesses to consider shopping this holiday season. These are all brands that I have personally shopped and … Continue reading Small Businesses to Shop this Holiday Season