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Since the cold weather doesn’t appear to be leaving us anytime soon (and by cold, I now mean anywhere from -15 – 30 degrees F) I find myself turning to sweaters that I know will keep me from shivering as I run around town. This sweater has been in my closet for years and it […]

Short Locks

You may know by now that when it comes to my hair, I’m always up for a change. It keeps things feeling fresh because honestly, I tend to tire of things (things, not people, don’t worry, my love!) all too quickly. When I started this blog 8-ish months ago, I had shoulder length blond hair. […]

High Five for Friday

Thank goodness for my slew of scarves and gloves and love for accessories because they are turning out to be quite handy this winter. Holy cow it’s been cold! Tons of indoor games and activities kept us busy this week while we hid from the beyond freezing weather. I also made a somewhat drastic change […]

Sale, Sale, Sale!

Anyone else feeling a little bombarded by all of the SALE emails flooding your inbox each day? It would be a full-time job to keep up with everything, but I’ve sorted through a bit of it and found some pieces I love (and a few that I own) at fantastic prices. Most of these items […]

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Add a Little Love

With Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, I’ve been searching for little additions that would add a touch of love to our home. I love the bowls and plates because they’d be adorable to use any day of the year. How cute to dress up your cupcakes or muffins with some heart wrappers? Granted, the […]

Flannel + Fur

Want to know an easy way to quickly dress up a flannel shirt and jeans? Throw on a little fur! I love the way this fur vest and belt class up the outfit with very little effort. I found the vest on Ruelala a few months ago and am thankful to have it in my […]

2 Healthy Soups Your Whole Family Will Love

If you frequent my blog you probably know that I love my children, fashion and sweets. Oh, and my husband too ;) It’s true that I have a sweet tooth, but I also do my best to plan out and prepare healthy meals for our family. My 4yo son has always been a picky eater, […]

High Five for Friday

What a fun whirlwind of a week I had! It began with a girls’ weekend in NY/NJ which was nothing but wonderful. I got to spend time with some dear friends and enjoyed adult conversation for almost three whole days! In addition, my girlfriend got us tickets to see a live showing of The View. […]

Fresh Linens

Every so often I get the urge to change up our bedding. In an attempt to keep myself under control, I have a few duvet covers that I switch out once or twice a year. I do love those that I own, but in a way it’s like clothing where new can feel so refreshing! […]

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

I love following the Mix and Match Mama. She’s full of wonderful recipes including a list of 100 (yes, 100) bundt cakes. I decided to make her red velvet version for my grandmother’s birthday. It has chocolate chips throughout and is covered in a cream cheese frosting. It also calls for the addition of vanilla […]

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