HO HO HO + Happy Thursday…how the heck was your Christmas?!? I hope you had the *best* time with family + friends. If you follow along on Instagram, you already know that Olivia was unfortuantely not home for Christmas – but we made the best of it by spending Christmas Eve with her, sleeping overnight at the hospital, and waking up there on Christmas morning to be all together as our little family. V nice + v necessary, and definitely took some sting off of this being the longest, most arduous + torturous waiting game on the planet at this point. For the past few days, I ended up taking some time “off” to unplug as much as possible and be present in the moments – always a worthwhile practice to unwind + recharge before hitting the new year. But now, it feels like forever since we’ve chatted, and I miss you guys majorly!!!
SO.
Throwin’ it back today to all of 2018, as we gear up to hit 2019 full force in less than a week holy moly what. Last year’s Best of Coming Up Roses post was so fun to put together + scroll through for me (and hopefully for you, too????), as a way to see what all went down around these rosy parts. So I’m stoked to share the best of 2018 today! What post was your favorite? And what do you want to see more of in 2019??? PLEASEpleaseplease let me know in a comment below, or by shooting me an email or DM. I absolutely lovelovelove hearing from YOU (you’re 100% why I do what I do), so I take every single thing into account + try to craft my entire editorial calendar accordingly. SO. Let your voice be heard. 😉 LET’S DO THIS.
Disney Diaries – Where Dreams Come True
How I Avoid Burnout – Signs, Causes, + How to Battle Burnout Before it Begins
The Best Designer Lookalikes on Amazon
My Totally Backwards Way to Get More Done
10 Life Lessons I Learned from my Dad
48 Hours in New Orleans – What to Eat, See, & Do!
Brain Dumping 101 – What, When, Why, & How I Brain Dump Effectively
24 Personal Goals for my 24th Birthday
I put bee venom on my face. Here’s what happened.
How to be an Influencer – My Journey to Becoming a Blogger
Hit the Goal, Get the Gucci: Goal Setting Tips for Big Goals with Big Rewards!
What next? What now? And what’s her name? (BIRTH STORY Part 2)
My Favorite “Healthy” Junk Food
12 Ways to Become a More Outgoing Person
12 Tools to Triple your Productivity
NEW SERIES: Cool Sh*t I Lovelovelove – Monthly Favorites
NEW SERIES: Weekend Reading
How to Layer in Winter Without Looking Bulky
The Best Amazon Purchases of 2018 Thus Far
Love is Personal – Treat Yo’self with LAGOS
21 Books to Cozy Up with this Winter (My 2018 Reading List!)
10 Beauty New Years Resolutions to Make Right Now
35 Ways to be a Better Version of Yourself This Year
The 8.33% Rule – Dealing with the Judas in our Lives
20 Life Lessons I Learned from my Nana
How to Make Friends as an Adult and find True Community
Becoming Mentally Tough – Tips to Develop Mental Toughness
Mastering your Big Girl Budget (Part 1: The Short Term)
Mastering your Big Girl Budget (Part 2: The Long Term)
My Go-To Snack/Drink Pairing for Extra Energy
What no one tells you before getting pregnant…
A Week’s Worth of Ways to Wear your Favorite Graphic Tee
7 Great Setting Sprays for Summertime Skin
The Search for the Best White T-Shirt (Hint: I FOUND IT)
From the CURowd: Easy Recipes for your Week
Our Couples’ Getaway at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
5 Easy Pierogy Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less
Your Guide to Shower Season: What to Wear to Bridal Showers + Baby Showers
My Everyday Makeup Routine (+ VIDEO!)
Happy Birthday, Coming Up Roses! Cheers to 5 Years…
15 Ways to Add More Peace of Mind to your Everyday Life
50 Thoughts you have while shopping online…
1 Thing, 3 Ways: Barefoot Dreams Cardigan
#AskE + J: Our Wedding Anniversary Couple’s Q&A
20 Sephora Must-Haves Under $25
Summer Workwear Capsule Wardrobe + LOOKBOOK
I Wore Crest Whitestrips for 14 Days. Here’s what happened.
From the CURowd: 50+ Creative Fall Date Ideas
15 Ways to be More Productive on the Go
My Honest Thoughts on New York Fashion Week…
Leather Leggings LOOKBOOK: 6 Ways to Style Leather Leggings
15 Fall Amazon Fashion Finds Under $40
1 Thing, 3 Ways: Plaid Shirt
“Wherever you Go, There you are”
Here’s the actually *correct* order to apply your skincare products:
GIFT GUIDE: Vera Bradley for Every Woman on your List
From almost dying to giving birth (LITERALLY).
Easy Comfort Food + PLAYLIST for a Cozy Date Night In
Trend to Try: $25 Plaid Blazer
Two Easy, Effortless Holiday Hairstyles with Goody
70 Last-Minute Gifts from Amazon Prime
A Natural Holiday Makeup Look – with a new drugstore launch!
PHEW.
What was your favorite post from Coming Up Roses this year?
And what do you want to see more of in the year to come?
Lastly, THANKYOUSOMUCH for being a part of the CURowd. I don’t say it enough + I’m sure I’ll say it again 32 times before the year’s end, but you guys are the best. Endless lovelovelove to/for you.
