A new tattoo! A new cat! Cats & Tats!

A new tattoo! A new cat! Cats & Tats!

Welp, that was the wildest date night of all date nights. It started as any other summertime Saturday might. We strolled a local street fair as a fam before dropping off the OG at my…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 123

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 123

Happy weekend! We’ve got a chill one on the books – some pool time, a date night, and some shoots for work. Nothing crazy. πŸ˜‰ Very happy to have beautiful weather on the agenda, since…

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My Four Favorite Face Sunscreens

My Four Favorite Face Sunscreens

POP QUIZ: Do you wear SPF every day? I hope that 100% of you said HECK YES – and if not, repent and begin anew today by adding any of my favorite face sunscreens below…

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“I will Fly Higher.”

“I will Fly Higher.”

A few weeks ago, when we were flying home from St. Louis, skies were blue and clear and beautiful above the clouds. As we started our descent down back home to Philadelphia, we hit turbulence.…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 122

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 122

Happy WEEKEND! Is it just me, or do weeks after long weekends just FLY be?! So happy it’s Saturday yet again. πŸ™‚ We’re spending the day with family at Knoebel’s – an old-school amusement park…

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COOL SH*T I LOVELOVELOVE – Monthly Favorites, May 2021

COOL SH*T I LOVELOVELOVE – Monthly Favorites, May 2021

Part of me feels like I’ve been living under a rock, emerged, and BAM, 2021 is halfway done. I mean…how did that happen?! This month’s Cool Sh*t includes a bunch of obvious favorites, from the…

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5 Refreshing Starbucks Drinks (+ How to order them!)

5 Refreshing Starbucks Drinks (+ How to order them!)

With Memorial Day behind us, doesn’t it feel like summer is in full swing now??? Ah. Pass me a beach and a book and call me a happy camper. πŸ™‚ Let’s chat a few refreshing…

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My Favorite High Quality Amazon Jewelry that Won’t Break the Bank

My Favorite High Quality Amazon Jewelry that Won’t Break the Bank

Looking back through the years, one of the most obvious, significant stylistic shifts I’ve had has been with my accessorizing. Back in the day, I was basically the Queen of chunky statement pieces. My mom…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 121

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 121

Hello from St. Louis! We’re here in STL, MO celebrating my best friend’s sister’s wedding, and it’s a blast (as always). So happy for a few days away with my honey to see our friends…

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10 Cute One Piece Swimsuits from Amazon

10 Cute One Piece Swimsuits from Amazon

Why is it SO DANG HARD to find cute swimsuits that don’t show your whole butt?!? I mean, I’m all for a cheeky moment sometimes…but for running around in the water or doing something beyond,…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 120

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 120

Haaaappy weekend! J is on a golf trip, so it’s just me and the OG this weekend. πŸ™‚ #SendPrayers – ha! I’ve got a feeling that Frozen is in our immediate future…and maybe pedicures? I’ve…

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DIY Ice Cream Bar with Hudsonville Ice Cream

DIY Ice Cream Bar with Hudsonville Ice Cream

Picture this: It’s mid-2020. We’re all quarantined up for a while and have become all too familiar with the four walls of our homes…and TikTok. πŸ˜‰ I scream, you scream, we all scream…but still, for…

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5 (more) Refreshing Starbucks Drinks (+ How to order them!)

5 (more) Refreshing Starbucks Drinks (+ How to order them!)

I couldn’t tell you the last time I ordered hot coffee at Starbucks. ‘Tis the season for iced this and that, and we’re all in need of a little refreshment after what has undoubtedly felt…

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20 Amazon Wedding Guest Dresses Under $40

20 Amazon Wedding Guest Dresses Under $40

I can hear the bells – can you?  It’s wedding season, baby! With things slowly (but surely) opening back up in the world, this wedding season especially is a jam packed one; it’s got all…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 119

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 119

Happy WEEKEND, friends! We don’t have much lined up after Saturday morning’s swim lesson, thank the sweet Lord baby Jesus. I’ve got a few blog shoots to knock out, but other than that, we’ve got…

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The Guide to Shower Season: What to Wear to Bridal Showers & Baby Showers

The Guide to Shower Season: What to Wear to Bridal Showers & Baby Showers

Hello from on the road! And happy Tuesday. πŸ™‚ ICYMI, J + I have been on a bit of a long weekend for a couples getaway at out in western PA, and it’s been *glorious*.…

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A Few Favorite Etsy Finds…

A Few Favorite Etsy Finds…

While a few of the best Etsy shops I’ve shopped before are now off of Etsy and on their own dot com storefronts (yay for them! that’s wonderful!), Etsy is such a hub of fabulousness.…

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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 118

WEEKEND READING, Vol. 118

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend Reading! I hope you’ve got beautiful plans ahead with your mama. πŸ™‚ We’re keeping it lowkey – we’ve got date night tonight, and are just heading to my mom’s house tomorrow…

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My Parents’ Living Room Makeover with Raymour & Flanigan

My Parents’ Living Room Makeover with Raymour & Flanigan

This living room makeover is in partnership with Raymour & Flanigan – huge thanks to them for helping me bring this dream to life for my parents! This post is so near and dear to…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caffeinate Your Soul!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caffeinate Your Soul!

Happy Cinco de Mayo – and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Caffeinate Your Soul! Today, my book baby turns one year old – which is crazy to believe. This time last year was a blur; from the panic…

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