As someone who loves history, politics and books, it should come as a surprise to no one that I adore museums, and couldn’t wait until my daughter reached the age when I could take her on her first museum outing. For some crazy reason, I thought that my strong genes and her mature personality – […]
4 Things That Happened When I Quit Facebook
Hello ladies! So, it’s been about…5 months since I’ve last blogged! I think that goes up there on the list of things NOT to do if you want to be a successful blogger, but I’m all for learning from my mistakes. I wish I could say that in the meantime, I did something meaningful and […]
Happy New Year’s!
Happy New Year, dear readers! I don’t think I’ve ever been so thrilled to embrace a new year! New Year’s has always been my absolute favorite holiday because I love the hope and possibilities that a blank slate brings. That being said, you might have guessed that I’m one of those people who love making […]
Creative Gift Ideas (That You Won’t Find in a Store)
When it comes to holiday gifting, I’ve found there are typically two camps of people – those who love to shop, wrap and adorn and those who are stressed out by the entire experience by December 2. I straddle between the two. I adore seeing the look on a loved one’s face when they open […]
Ten Best Things in Life That Aren’t Things – Holiday Edition
Happy December, everyone! The holidays are finally upon us! I know the end of the year can be a busy, stressful time for everyone. But it’s also one of the most enchanting and festive periods of the year! Like autumn, the wintry months and atmosphere have their own special magic, and focusing too much on […]
DIY Christmas Noel Sign (For Pinterest Failures Like Me)
I don’t know about you ladies, but I can’t believe how quickly the holidays are approaching! I was reminded this week that we only have 5 Mondays left until Christmas and quickly went into panic mode. I’ve always been annoyed when Christmas decorations appear immediately after Halloween and always follow a strict no Christmas decorating, […]
On the Election Hangover and Small Doses of Kindness
Hello, lovelies. Apologies for the crickets on here lately, but these past two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity with Halloween, our wedding anniversary, Lorelai’s birthday and a host of appointments and meetings all occurring in the same week. And then the election. Ohhh, the election. I’ve refrained and will likely continue to refrain […]
Sneaking Healthy Habits Into Your Daily Routine When You Have Littles at Home
Post-baby weight gain. The ultimate “Welcome to motherhood” gift basket. I’ve always been pretty healthy and active. So when my weight started to yo-yo dramatically following my daughter’s arrival, I was surprised and frustrated, especially since I would gain and lose without changing my eating or exercise habits. When Lorelai became fully mobile, I saw […]
An Accessory Guide to Timeless Elegance
I often get the feeling I was born in the wrong era, because I have a nostalgic longing for all things associated with old world elegance. Cocktail parties. Big band orchestras. Weekend bike rides through the countryside. And oh, the fashion! Is it me, or did the women of yesteryear just seem so effortlessly put […]
Sweat the Small Stuff
Ever notice how the little things in life can have such a large impact? Small accessories can add dramatic flair to an outfit and a kind word or deed from a stranger can leave you smiling for the rest of the day. Sometimes we put too much stock on the big picture, which overshadows the […]