Personally, I have always had, no less, than a drawer full of house clothes — not pajamas, not work out clothes, but actual pieces of clothing solely for wearing around the house. It was usually old t-shirts, sweatpants, and shorts collected from school p.e. or family trips. I remember when I found out that not everyone wore “house clothes” and I was very confused… "So like y’all are either in pajamas or just what y’all wear outside?! What kinda 90s sitcom life is this?!"
Read MoreIf you’re all caught up then you know part of getting ready for our growing family meant getting the house ready for our growing family. Because we had our first nearly a decade ago + moved cross country, we knew we’d be starting over with everything — with no hand me downs and nothing in storage. Ooof. Enter the baby registry.
Read MoreShopping for this pregnancy has been a salve during a very long & stressful pregnancy… throwing myself into discovering new brands, products, must haves, and most importantly, ways to save/spend wisely. So, imagine my delight when I came into shopping with our FSA/HSA benefits!
Read MoreThis post is in partnership with Frida Mom because I love em & know you’ll love em too!
Read MoreHow do you find comfort when everything you do & every move you make is, now, inherently uncomfortable (on a good day) and sometimes just straight up painful? Let me show tell you how!
Read MoreMy life is almost nothing like it was when I had our first child, with one significant difference being our living arrangements! What may seem like a perfect upgrade for growing our family, has proven to be a bit more nuanced, so let’s get into it —
Read MoreAt the time of writing this I am 30½ weeks, however, by the time you read this I’ll officially be a mother of two *grabs a kleenex*
Read MoreIn the past 4 years I dabbled with quite a few bra brands, however, none quite fit the bill for me across the board and I'd soon find myself right back to just not wanting to wear a bra at home at all. They'd be great for outside and/or for working out, just never found anything quite right for my lifestyle as someone who spends 94% of their time at home.
It shouldn't surprise you that I'm writing this post while also enjoying a homemade "medicine ball" - honey citrus mint tea - because nine times outta ten, I'm drinking tea. My love of tea grew exponentially in the last 4 years when a health concern required me needing to scale back my coffee consumption. I was distraught at first & then decided to make the most of it & explore tea varieties. Now, 4-ish years later, I'm plotting growing my own tea garden... that's how much I've come to love having tea as part of my days.
Read MoreIt's no secret that I am a big coffee and tea drinker, so with every home I've ever had, I've always made sure to have a dedicated space in my kitchen for my daily coffee & tea routine. No matter the footprint of your home, if you are a tea and/or coffee lover, here are four reasons you need a coffee corner, tea cart, and/or hot beverage bar.
Read MoreI recently purged my closet & it should come as no surprise that I have my fair share of black wardrobe pieces. When I turned my attention to shoes & sneakers, however, I realized I had a whole lotta color & very little black. With the exception of my Suede Nike Blazers (similar), stacked heel lace up bootie (similar), a pair of Mary Jane inspired pumps, and Crocs clogs, and Crocs sandals - so basically one of each shoe in each category lol - it's been a real long while since I've had an truly ALL black shoe... meaning no white sole or colored logo or some kind... just black on black on black. So, naturally, I began online window shopping for all black sneakers, shoes, and boots, in hopes that over the course of the year, I'll actually purchase a few.
Read MoreAfter a year of unpacking a lot of emotional baggage in therapy, I began to realize that there are already enough “rules” around the holidays & all of my anxiety was self-imposed. The only traditions I needed to observe are the ones we created together as a family - what activities filled our cup and brought us the most joy versus the ones society and/or social media said we should be doing.
Read MoreWhile I plan on shopping myself to do my tablescaping, I love to window shop some of my favorite tableware destinations for inspiration, especially when it comes to mixing & matching, and layering pieces. As I was clicking clacking around the interwebs, I came across a number of pieces that would be suitable for the season, depending on the meal & the company... because one thing about me is, I don't save my tablescaping just for company or just for dinner. If I did, I'd almost never have anything to tablescape lol.
Here are three ways to create a tablescape that reflects the season, while also being able transition between seasons and not having to do the most... which are two of my top tablescaping prerequisites.
Read MoreAs more and more people tap into their inner creative and/or look to save a few coins, DIY projects is officially a thing -- from the stay at home moms to professional interior designers, and everyone in between... EXCEPT ME.
I am surrounded by it -- television, Pinterest, you name it -- especially in my world of not just design, but also being a creative and a mom. But hear me good...
Going into Autumn, there are certain hues & textures that are automatically associated with the season, regardless of their year round usage. For me, that's animal prints. Personally, anytime is a good time for an animal print - be it in fashion or interiors - however, the warmth & texture of most animal prints makes it especially synonymous with the season. And let's be honest, there's a reason, when it comes to fashion, Fall is just about everyone's favorite season. The footwear, the outerwear, the accessories... all get especially fabulous during this season.
Read MoreBack to school is always centered around the children - understandably - however this is the first time that I am truly understanding how the transition impacts us as parents just as much as it does out mini. This transition from summer to school has been a reminder of how much we never learned as parents - how to parent - and so we've also found ourselves turning these milestones in her life as a salve for our inner child, unlearning certain norms, and establishing our own ways around parenting.
Read MoreOur home goals & projects for 2022 is comprised of projects - big and small - that can realistically be tackled this year... not to be confused with our wishlist, which I'm still undecided on writing about.
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