Our new home! We had our first actual snow day! I had to take pictures of the house and the kids in the yard and after a very windy weekend down by the water (so long outfit pics! No way I'm taking photos in 40 mph winds and -8 temps.) I just knew this was going to be my Wednesday post. … [Read more...]
Source: Milford Patch My Facebook feed is full of photos depicting my New England friends and family being crushed by Old Man Winter. Blizzards abound and while the snow hasn't hit us yet here in the DC area we are still being subjected to frigid temperatures that suck all the moisture out of the air. Everything is drying out, including our skin and hair. … [Read more...]
Maybe you haven't heard but there is a little movie premiering this weekend. Oh, wait. What's that? It is the dull roar of millions of fans stampeding to the theaters in hopes of being titillated once again by the acting ability of Jamie Dornan as he portrays Christian Grey. That's right; I'm talking about Fifty Shades of Grey. Are you ready? Are you ready for this? … [Read more...]
A few weeks back I sent out a plea for help with my outfit for H's work winter social. I wanted something with a bit of an edge, something suitable and versatile and also, warm. Because let's face it the Capital has been C-O-L-D lately. It doesn't suit me but I can't change it. I was in love with this over the knee leather skirt from Boohoo- … [Read more...]
First things first, I absolutely adore Valentines Day. It's my Dad's birthday, there's a total excuse to make up some yummy dessert and I love a good pink and red combination. While I might want a subscription to this for the big pink, puffy heart day- I'm totally crushing on the Chevy Colorado right now. And I never tire of macarons, especially chocolate ones. … [Read more...]
It's Friday and time for a little bit of fun. In our house that means it probably has something to do with American Girl. From the moment we moved into our new home the girls immediately set up different parts of their rooms with their dolls. Each set-up, like the dolls, is different and was a way to show how much they love spending time creating worlds and adventures with their special American Girl dolls. The Comedian with Grace Thomas We were so excited when the Girl of the Year, Grace entered our house. The Comedian may have received her but it was TD that devoured the book as soon as it arrived. She couldn't wait to interview Mary Casanova, the author of the Grace series with me. We had fun putting the questions together too. … [Read more...]
It is truly the dead of winter. A perfect time for showing off winter neutrals. The winds have been whipping around all day and night in between bouts of freezing rain, snow flurries and total downpours. No matter. I'm cozy and warm in our new place and wearing this truly fantastic faux fur scarf. … [Read more...]
There is just something about January that brings me back to basics. Neutral tones and all over black look stunning against a snowy backdrop especially when paired with a bright red lip or animal print. I find it soothing and simply irresistible. … [Read more...]
With all the running around, squatting and going up and down stairs while lifting heavy cans of paint you would think I would not feel so out of shape but I do. The reality behind getting one house ready to rent, moving everything out of it and your family while renovating another house is that there isn't time for much else. Going to the gym despite my best efforts has just not fit into the schedule. … [Read more...]
It's crunch time! The last week in our home. We move on Thursday, so if you are reading this then you know I'm packing up the last bits and pieces of our life here and trying to make my kids eat some interesting concoction so I don't have to move ALL the food or worrying about the fact that we still need someone to rent our old home. Yikes! … [Read more...]