Journal

The New Fridge

I guess my parents got so tired of our drawer-less fridge during their month long grandson visit that they decided a new fridge was overdue.  So thanks to Mom and Dad's holiday generosity, we got a fab new fridge that takes us one more step toward getting our kitchen in tip top shape.  Check out the disaster of the old fridge.Compared to the spaciousness and organization of the new one! Drawers! A... Read more

Guest Post: Full House, Getting Organized

First off, let me introduce you to Christina from Full House. Christina is a mother of 5, yes, I said FIVE. She has an amazing blog about design, her family, fashion etc. I'm not sure how she manages to be so stylish while tending to so many kiddos, but she does it all while fitting in home renovation and craft projects and fun outings for the kids. Today Christina is sharing some of her ideas on... Read more

Ummm….

If you only like positive posts, then you can stop reading now. Just a little fashion rant. The below Michael Kors bootie was featured in Elle this month. I'm generally an admirer of Michael Kors' easy classic style, but this just reminds me of some sort of Todd Oldham House of Style early 90's redux done on the fly with a pair of scissors and some old Doc Martins. I have finally come to... Read more

Workwear essentials

A few more ideas on work casual items.  I think this outfit does a nice job of transitioning to datenight with hubby with the gold accents and heels.[1] Roman Ball Earrings from the Metropolitan Museum Shop[2] Moon and Lola Block Cutout Monogram Necklace[3] Loft striped raglan henley[4] Asos Leather Envelope Clutch[5] Madewell Staccato Stud Bracelet[6] Madewell Pyramid Post Bracelet[7] J Crew... Read more

Baby Essentials

I was reading Oh Joy's guide to baby essentialsthe other day and decided to put together my own list of top 10 items. Everyone has their favorites when it comes to baby items, and I've found that in motherhood people tend to get hyper opinionated. Granted a lot of the time, you end up liking and swearing by the items that you already own and were given (It's not like you're going to go out and buy... Read more

Baby Gallery Wall

Our friend Natasha sent us the cutest little embroidered namesake memento for Bryan's nursery and it fit perfectly on the gallery wall over his changing table.  I had originally planned to put a baby footprint impression in that spot but said footprint didn't turn out as planned.  The embroidered hoop from Abigail Wilder's Etsy shop was the perfect item to finish off the collection. Read more

Workwear essentials

Well, it's the new year and that means that I return to work in only three weeks! Time has really flown. It seems like just yesterday that I left work to go on maternity leave, and on the other hand, it seems like 3 years ago that Scott and I were living a life without a baby (even if he is only 10 weeks old). I know it's going to be tough to leave Bryan in someone else's hands but I've gotta... Read more

Palm Springs

We just returned from a relaxing week in Palm Springs with the fam.  Despite traveling with a 2 month old, we managed to enjoy a lot of what the town had to offer from lunch at Cheeky's, perusing the Palm Canyon Antiques shops (my favorite find being Swank on the South end of the Palm Canyon drag), and hiking the mountainside trails, to drinks at the Parker and dinner at the Purple Palm. I'm in... Read more

Sponsor Post: Hex Goods

I'm happy to announce our newest sponsor Hex Goods, an online market place for independent designers.    Hex Goods was founded by Zach Supalla who was formerly a Dartmouth Aire along with my husband Scott (for those of you who watch the Sing Off, the Aires were one of the three final groups).  Remember my Bird on a Wire Bedding?  Well Hex Goods is now carrying it.   Hop on over and check out their... Read more