I have to admit, I did not think I’d get so into putting together an Easter basket for Four, but I’ve had SO much fun finding cute goodies. Since Four was so little last year, I didn’t really do much for the holiday. This year, however, he’s a year old and at the perfect age to enjoy some really fun items inside his basket. Whenever I’m shopping for Four, whether it…
If you had asked me a year ago how motherhood would change me, I’d honestly have no idea. To be honest, I knew there’d be some changes in my life once I became a mom, but I could never imagine I’d have the shift I’ve experienced the past year. Duncan and I were newly married when I got pregnant with Four, and I really thought our lives would stay mostly…
Two weekends ago, we got to celebrate Four’s first birthday with our closest family and friends and it was truly the most magical celebration. The coincidental thing is that we actually had to cancel our original party plans due to an ice storm in Dallas, which brought back all the memories of the giant ice storm we had a year ago RIGHT after Four was born. We had just moved back to…
I’ve been going to Aspen since I was a kid with my family and now with Duncan and Four, so I’ve definitely come to learn which restaurants are great in the cozy ski town. Even though Aspen is considered a “small town,” it actually has some really great places to eat and shop. Downtown Aspen is one of my favorite places ever! Through the years, I’ve seen some shops and…
I’m so excited to finally share my closet with y’all. We’ve been working on this space for the past 10 months. Looking at it now, I can’t believe it used to be an attic. Thanks to the help of some amazing designers and builders, we were able to transform this space into my dream closet slash office. Duncan and I joke that this is probably the nicest closest I’ll ever have…
It feels kind of funny writing a blog post on beach essentials when I’m currently packing for our trip to Aspen tomorrow, but I’ve had so many of you message me asking for some cute pieces that you can buy for an upcoming beach trip. I actually love going to the beach this time of year because you can escape the cold weather (okay it’s currently 72 in Dallas so…
With Valentine’s Day a couple of weeks away, I know a lot of us are starting to look at the calendar and make plans for that weekend or evening (so weird when a holiday falls on a Monday, am I right?). I mentioned in a recent blog post that one of my goals for this year is prioritizing my marriage. One of the ways we’re doing this is by trying to…
Ah, we’re officially in February! That means we’re also 14 days from Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or creating sweet memories with your little one on this holiday, I’m excited to share some fun holiday-related content with you over the next couple of weeks. (In case you missed it, my Valentine’s Day gift guide went up recently on the blog!) Today’s post was SO MUCH fun to…
Today I want to talk a bit about training shoes. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely seen me posting workout videos the past few months. I signed up to start working out with a personal trainer 2-3x a week and it has been a GAME changer for my mental health and fitness. Y’all know I’m all about progress over perfection so for me, the important thing is just…
I can’t believe we’re already halfway through January, y’all. It feels like we *just* kicked off the New Year! This time of year, it can be a struggle to get back on track after a couple of months of all things holiday. Between the cold weather and the fact that many of us traded in healthy eating for baked goods (just me?), we can all be a bit slow-moving in…
One of my goals for the New Year is to be more diligent with my meal planning. I’ve gone through stages where I’m really great at it and times when I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants when it comes to our meals. But I always feel better when I’ve got a game plan in place so I know exactly what we’re having to eat for the week…
Happy Tuesday, friends! I am loving this cool weather that makes it actually feel like winter outside. Don’t get me wrong, the 70-degree days are amazing too, but there’s something about a crisp winter morning that wakes me up and energizes me throughout the day. I’ve talked before about the importance of a good morning routine. In fact, I’ve even shared my secrets to a better morning. But as any…
I feel like this post has been a long time coming! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen the review I did of my two go-to carry-on totes: the MZ Wallace Large Metro Tote Deluxe and the Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag. I wanted to also write a blog post about the two bags since so many of you reached out asking me to compare the two! I’ll start the post by saying…
Outfit Details: Sports Bra (similar) // Leggings (similar) // Jacket // Sneakers This time of year can be crazy busy between traveling, holiday get-togethers, and all the things sitting on our never-ending to-do lists. Squeezing in a workout can seem nearly impossible! I get it. To be honest, there are a LOT of days I struggle to fit in my workouts during the rest of the year, so doing so during the holidays…
There are few things greater than Christmas morning, am I right? Between showering your loved ones with special surprises and spending the whole morning lounging in your PJs, it is definitely one of my favorite days of the year. We also love to enjoy a big breakfast mid-morning that will hold us over until our early Christmas dinner. We don’t have a specific breakfast that we make every Christmas. Instead,…
There’s something so fun and festive about making cocktails this time of year. I love finding creative recipes online and doing my best to recreate them for holiday parties, date nights in, or even just a random Tuesday. ;) I actually concocted my own holiday cocktail this year that turned out AMAZING — you may have seen me sharing it on my Instagram Reels. I had a blast coming up with…
Growing up, my family was never really rigid when it came to traditions, but there are a few things I remember from growing up that were special. Now that Duncan and I have started our own family, we’ve been thinking about what traditions we want to start with Four. I imagine it might take us a few years to really get into a groove and figure out the traditions we…
In case you missed it, I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving dinner this year. I’ve never felt more “adult” in my life! I recently shared my table for Thanksgiving, and I got a lot of questions about what I’d be cooking. I’m handing turkey responsibilities over to Duncan but I decided to put together a post with some of the sides I’ll be making in case you’re still looking for ideas.…
