It’s hard to believe that our little Lola, our tenacious and cuddly Labrador, is turning one in just a few short months. I’m no stranger to throwing a birthday party for my dogs and I’m looking forward to coming up with a special theme for Lola’s big day. She’s so sweet and loving, and as […]
I never feel as polished as I do in a blazer. It’s like an instant facelift to just about anything. This daily look is about the boyfriend blazer, a great silhouette because it’s longer in the body. It’s perfect for those of us who weren’t blessed with tall genes. Anything that elongates the torso gets […]
Every time I’m in the airport I find myself longing for those days when air travel was a bit more glamorous. Every time I see people sprawled on the floor in their pajamas, drinking a margarita by the yard at 6:45 in the morning, I cringe. Don’t get me started on bare feet on planes. […]
When I first heard the term “glow up” I thought, that is actually a really good representation of how it feels to go through a transformation. Whether it’s working on yourself or in this case, a space in your home, a fresh new look can make a huge difference in your mood. After our washing […]
If I could wear boots all year, I would. I love them. It’s almost an unsaid rule that when the temperature drops below 70, it’s boot weather in Texas. I’m only slightly joking. When you don’t get a whole lot of cold days, you’ll take advantage when you can. Today’s post is all about those […]
Happy New Year! Here we are at that familiar moment in time where the clock strikes midnight and we all feel like we need to drastically change ourselves. More on that in a bit… Looking back on 2019 feels good (we did a lot of amazing things), but marching forward is what we have to […]
When it comes to easy holiday drink recipes, you can count me WAY in. I’m all about making it easy so I can just Christmas and chill. I’ve been curating a group of holiday drinks to take you from cocoa to cocktails (plus easy appetizer pairings), so be sure to check those out below. My […]
One of my favorite Christmas memories as a child was going to my grandparents’ house on Christmas day. Their fireplace was full of stockings for every person in the family. Each was knitted with our name and had some kind of theme to it. Mine had a little gray cat knitted on it (I think […]
It just wouldn’t be the holiday season without thinking about my fellow wine lovers. I mean, the obvious gift is a bottle of wine, but what if you don’t really know what they like? As someone who loves wine I also really appreciate wine related gifts and accessories. Wine isn’t limited to just a drinkable […]
Before the holidays, I put out a poll on Instagram stories asking for the hardest person to shop for on your list. An incredible number of you responded that you’re having trouble finding gifts for the guys in your life, whether it’s husband, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend…you name it. I hope that this men’s gift […]
Hi, friends! I hope your Thanksgiving week was a good one. I made a major dent in our Christmas shopping list and took a nice break away from social media (mostly). It was so nice to be a little absent from the Internet for a few days. I did share our Napa Valley adventures on […]
I have shared my love for James Avery jewelry and handbags with you all before, so naturally I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces to give as gifts this holiday season. From beautiful Italian leather handbags to handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry, there are so many unique items that would make […]
I love a festive holiday party, but figuring out what to wear can be a challenge. For me, it’s really the only time of year when wearing sequins and sparkles is comfortable. I know some fabulous ladies who can pull off these adornments in the middle of summer, but yours truly saves these things for […]
I realized that I hadn’t done a daily look since September – my apologies! These should be the easiest of blog posts, but I think I get too bogged down in Instagramland. Not that I don’t enjoy Instagram as a fun space to share daily looks with you all, but I can’t really share everything […]
Admittedly, this is my first trip to Napa Valley so what I’m packing might have to be seriously edited at some point. For some of the other major wine regions of the world I’ve been to (France, Italy, Spain, Chile) I’ve only ever visited during the summer months. A Fall trip to wine country certainly […]
The BIG Beauty Gifts Under $50 Guide is here! This year, I broke everything down into skincare, makeup, and hair (there’s even some fun hair accessories). And I kept everything under $50, so there should be something for everyone. I’ve used nearly all of these, with a few that are also on my wishlist because […]
Happy Friday Eve! I put together a little roundup of 7 affordable fall style trends I’m loving, with a focus on budget friendly options. There’s a mix of price points and as usual the accessories tend to be on the higher side, but I found some really great under $50 options (even when it comes […]
I’ll admit that this retro gifts guide is a little heavy on my favorite decade and probably slightly influenced by my love of Stranger Things, but what can I say, the 80’s were rad, man! For those on your list who live for nostalgia like I do, I’m starting my gift guides series with a […]
Did you know that you can rosé all day right through the fall season? Just because the weather gets cooler doesn’t mean you have to give up your rosé. I mean, I basically rosé all year! Over the weekend we made this Fall Cape Cod Salad from America’s Test Kitchen and as with anything from […]
Friday Favorites morphed into Weekend Reading this week, and it features all my current fall favorites. We were blessed with really nice cold weather the past few days, so naturally I’ve been in fall mode. I love it when the seasons change. Just feels like starting over with a clean slate. Well, to be completely […]