Today's Work to Weekend is a special one as it is featuring the gorgeous jewelry of my sweet friend, Mel, the owner and designer behind Rifle + Radford. One of my very favorite birthday gifts this year was a Rifle + Radford horizontal necklace that Mat gave me. Each R+R piece is one of a kind, so you know you are wearing something special. Every time I have worn my new necklace, someone asks me where I got it...it's a winner. I have already worn it several times...to . . .
The big 3-6!
Well, today is the first day of the rest of my life...and I will live the next year as a 36-year-old. This is good timing because until a few months ago, I was telling people that I was already 36 until my husband reminded me I was 35. Oops. Tonight I will not be dancing on tables like in my 20s, I will be enjoying some Mexican food with my little family. Can't think of anything I would like to do more! Now, there will be champagne and maybe a good movie after Rex . . .
Work to Weekend: Warby Parker Sunnies
Today, I am bringing you a fun new fashion post called Work to Weekend. I will take one piece of clothing or an accessory and show you how to get the most mileage from that piece over the weekend and during the work week. First up is Warby Parker's new Corner Collection. This collection is flirting with traditional eyewear shapes, but in their words, this collection is "totally distinctive and a little bit irreverent." There are five new frames, and since I don't wear . . .
Fashion Fundamentals: Fall Transition Pieces
Today's Fall Fashion Fundamentals post is all about transition pieces. I don't know about you, but I have limited closet space...even with a recent remodel. So, about this time every year, I start migrating my fall/winter clothes from the guest bedroom closet and packing up my summer wardrobe for next year. There are, however, multiple pieces in your closet that can help you easily transition from summer to fall. Here are some of my favorites. Summer via; Fall . . .
Fashion Fundamentals: Fall Sweaters
Oh, sweater weather, how I love thee. As promised, here is a run-down of my favorite fall sweater fashion fundamentals. When choosing sweaters, I always try to stay a bit neutral since you can layer pops of color underneath or on top with a gorgeous scarf or necklace. // 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 // 1 / I love this classic black sweater from Off . . .
Fashion Fundamentals: Fall Outerwear (Part II)
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We did. We had our oh-so-glamourous garage sale and lots of down time with the family. Perfection. Today is round 2 of Fashion Fundamentals: Fall Outerwear. I am seriously longing for the colder weather and all of these outfits. Image of Olivia Palermo via / 1 // 2 / Now, a good cropped jacket is not something I lack in my current closet. Since my 8-5 job is in a government office, I like to mix and match my suit . . .
Fashion Fundamentals: Fall Outerwear
Happy September! Fall is my absolute favorite season for fashion. I have a pretty classic wardrobe, for the most part, and Fall completely welcomes a perfectly classic palette. In anticipation of our subdivision's annual garage sale, I recently rummaged through my closet and pulled out any and everything I don't love. I cleared out almost half of my closet! Yep. It was very liberating. Eventually, I want to be able to look in my closet and easily put an . . .
Home Office Remodel Inspiration
Since we decided to move our dining table into what was our formal living area and turn the current dining room into an office, I have the home office remodel on my brain. I definitely want a space that both Mat and I can enjoy, both functionally and aesthetically. I want it to be a bright space, but it needs to be grounded with some heavier and organic elements. Enter my "wish list" plan: 1 / My good friend, Katie of Spray Paint and Chardonnay, swears by this Ikea dresser as . . .
Summer Dresses
This Saturday, we will be hosting an outdoor "stock the bar" party for two dear friends celebrating their pending September nuptials. We are super excited to entertain for the first time in the "new/old" house! While in the middle of planning the soiree, I have not taken the time to figure out what I am going to wear. Go figure. While on my search, I rounded up a few dresses that I think would be perfect for any outdoor celebration. / 1 // 2 // . . .
My 12 Favorite Kitchen Tools
Each home cook has his or her favorite kitchen tools. Whether it be a potato masher with a large surface area, a special rolling pin from a grandmother, or that one great knife you can't live without...every cook has go-to tools that make life a bit easier in the kitchen. Here are my favs... Jacquard Dish Towel: These dish towels are my current favorite. They come in a plethora of different colors and designs. They are absorbent and classic, which is a . . .