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Orange Lace

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! We had a great long weekend that ended with a rainy 4th of July evening, that was still fun and memorable to say the least (did you catch Madelyn’s sparkler pic on Instagram?!) I wore this outfit over the weekend and just adore this skirt. I […]

Holiday Sales!

I’m guessing that some of your long weekends may have already commenced and for the rest of you, it’s not much longer! I hope you all have a fun and safe weekend ahead! You know with a holiday weekend comes plenty of sales, so I’ve gathered the details from my favorites for you. To start […]

Mix and Match

(click images above for details) I was in JCrew Factory over the weekend where I found some adorable summer pieces. As I was looking through the handful of things that came home with me, I realized how perfectly they all coordinated with one another. Granted, it didn’t happen on purpose, but it proves to be […]

Overalls

When it comes to trends, I’m not one to typically jump on them right away. I like to see if they’ll stick around for more than a season to begin with, but then I also need to make sure that it fits my personal style. Not every trend is for every person…so don’t feel pressured […]

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Festive Fourth

The 4th of July creeps up on me every single year. Just as I begin getting a handle on summer schedules/routines, I turn around and it’s time for fireworks! I enjoy dressing festive, but not so much over-the top/in your face red, white and blue. I prefer more of a subtle but intentional patriotic ensemble. […]

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers have been a favorite of mine since I was little. My mom always used green peppers and stuffed them with a beef/rice mixture, topped with marinara sauce and served over a bed of rice, yum! I continue to make those every so often for my family and when I came across this Santa […]

Stripes

Hope you guys had a great weekend! We hosted Father’s Day and cooked out at our place yesterday which was just a picture perfect day around here. Grilling and s’mores by the fire had everyone smiling…especially Audrey who finally got to sink her little teeth into that marshmallowy/melted chocolate goodness :) I wore this outfit to […]

Navy + Turquoise

I’ve had this basic t-shirt dress for a few years now and I continue to wear it at least a few times each year. I should let you in on a little secret…even as a blogger, I don’t replace my entire wardrobe with each new season, shocking right? ;) So it’s just as important that […]

Father’s Day 2016: Gift Guide

Father’s Day is nearly upon us, so for those of you that may be on the hunt for a little something for your father or husband, I’ve got you covered. I worked with Jack to put together an array of gifts that are right up his alley and hopefully your father/husband’s as well! Read on […]

Summer Peplum

We visited the Penn State Arboretum, one of our favorite places on campus, over the weekend. I love seeing everything in bloom and I found myself paying closer attention to things now that I have a slight interest in landscaping…or at least I’m making myself have an interest so that I can learn to manage […]

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