What a week! Just back from our week-long Fourth of July beach vacation I am still trying to get back out of vacation mode. I don't really want to try that hard. I decided I wasn't ready to give up summer style. More than seven days in a bathing suit, cover-up and casual shorts and tees was refreshing. I loved not wearing accessories of any sort and just throwing on a pair of white canvas kicks and keeping my hair straightener and products tucked away for a week. … [Read more...]
It can't be the week of the Fourth of July without showing a little red, white and blue! I picked up these shorts from Target last year and I can't stop wearing them. … [Read more...]
This weekend was a bizarre mix of emotions for me. Full of activities, some serious down time and me crying into a plate of eggs. It could have spelled disaster but I was determined, though weary, to not let someone else's bad, ill-timed comments get the best of me, especially on my birthday weekend. All of it, mashed together in its messy mix made me realize that there are three things I know for sure. … [Read more...]
I'm back from Atlanta and the wonder that is the Mom 2.0 Summit 2014! So much love. So much fun. It was a whirlwind. When is a conference not a giant swirl of lights, colors, noise, good talks and fun events? When you plant a few hundred of the most talented women bloggers, some of the biggest in the industry, in one location (in our case it was the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead property in Atlanta) you know you are in good company, fine brands and massive brain power. Soak it up like a sponge. Go forth and prosper. Geek out as needed. For me, that can be a lot. Also, bring a sweater and pack snacks. Know that what you are experiencing is the culmination of many hours of long, hard work done by some truly dedicated ladies who believe in the power of our voices and … [Read more...]
We finally had a bit of sunshine this weekend. It was glorious to be able to spend Saturday outside with friends, while the kids ran around for hours. We all just soaked up the sun. Sunday, while cooler, was still better than the snow that fell all day today. Again. I had my oldest daughter snap a few pics of this outfit because I love the lightness of this white sweatshirt and my distressed jeans. … [Read more...]
Hey! Guess what? It snowed. Again. It better be the last snowfall. It was super great fun because the first flakes started to drift down just as I was heading out the door to my friend's 30th birthday party. She was having a wine tasting with a sommelier, cake and lots of yummy cheeses and even some gluten-free crackers for me. She also had a mechanical bull rental for entertainment, which everyone enjoyed. It had been far too long since I had seen her and I needed to make that hour trek into the country. As I hit the back roads, the trees were already decorated in white. Deer crossed the roads in groups of one, two and then six. It was a bit magical. I was enchanted and really happy I ventured out, even if an inch or two was already on the ground at her place. … [Read more...]
Welcome to Whatcha Wearing Wednesday! Spring is beginning to show its sweet face around here. At long last! The days are growing longer and I can actually hear the birds chirping and see bulbs pushing through the ground around my yard. Every time I see a little green shoot I get excited and yell to the closest person, "Hey! Look! Green! SPRING!" My neighbors largely ignore me and think I'm a freak. Spring always makes me think of classics. That's where today's look comes from, the always chic white shirt and jeans. Black heels are always an elegant touch. … [Read more...]