The Packing List for a Sailing Trip
Next week we are headed to the BVI’s and partnering with Southern Tide & The Moorings. This is a dream trip! We rarely ever pull the kids out of school for trips, and instead work around their school breaks. But this one, we decided a few days off will be worth it! My parents are […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024
I used to love putting together gift guides, but I’ll say over the last couple of years they all start to look the same! There’s a reason for that too, because so many I and other creators have suggested are tried and true favorites! Weezie bath towels, lake pajamas, and an LED mask really are […]
My Classic Easter Style
MY Classic Easter Home STYLE There’s no surprise here, my favorite way to decorate for Easter is with blue and white, mixed with cabbageware! Easter is one of my all time favorite holidays. I even hosted an Easter Egg hunt years ago. This year I wanted to share a bit of my favorite decor. The […]
Cabbageware for Easter
There’s something about cabbageware for Easter that’s an absolute MUST. It’s synonymous with Spring! My favorite has always been Bordallo Pinheiro. Bordallo Pinheiro, a renowned Portuguese artist, left an indelible mark on the world of ceramics and illustration. Born in 1846, Pinheiro’s work is celebrated for its whimsical and imaginative designs that continue to captivate […]
Grab your Gals
A PINK AND RED TABLETOP FOR YOUR GALENTINE’s Molly, Alisia, and I had fun shooting this one! Every year we get so excited with this color combo. Pink and Red is over the top girly, in the best way. We used Ginori plates, parterre tablecloth, tri chi napkins and placemats, and williams sonoma goblets. Molly […]
The Pippen House Duvet’s : a mom hack
MY review of a PIppen House Duvet I have been using Pippen House Zippered Duvet system for almost a month now, and I could not love it more. I first came across Pippen House last year, and was a little skeptical. I particularly loved the cornflower blue scallopped designs. But I had questions – Would […]
Lorna Murray Hats: How to Style These Iconic Accessories
By now you probably know my love for Lorna Murray hats runs deep. For me, it was love at first sight, when I saw Kathy Hilton wearing one back in 2020. Over the years, my collection of these packable handmade works of art has slowly grown, and they have become a staple in my wardrobe. […]
Travel Essentials For Women: 14 Favorites Worthy of Packing
Travel season has arrived! Personally, I am happy to travel any time of the year. However, I feel like spring and summer are the most popular travel seasons due to kids’ school schedules. This spring break, we are heading to Nevis for the third time, and I can’t wait! While I have previously shared my […]
Why we love San Sebastian
I realized recently that I never did a post about San Sebastian last summer. We were there for a full month but it was a busy one! My mom, both sisters, and nephew all visited in that time frame. JB and my in laws came, and went when my family came so I wouldn’t be […]
My Personal Travel Tips
Travel is a high priority for our family. As a child, I grew up traveling and JB and I often traveled together before we had kids, especially when he was playing baseball abroad. So we knew when we had children of our own that we would want to travel together as a family. I see […]
Day in the life of a lifestyle influencer
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Lifestyle blogger + wife/mom/and more Something that’s often requested is a day in the life as a lifestyle blogger / influencer. Probably like a lot of us though, no day is the same. My work is flexible enough that I pepper the day with laundry, prepping meals, emails, […]
Shop Small this Saturday
SHOP SMALL THIS SATURDAY If you are local, I want to first give you a few ideas on where you can shop small! Local Shops: Driftwood Home – located on longboat key with all of the cutest home decor you can think of! It’s a great spot to pick up gifts. Camilyn Beth – the […]
Cyber Week / Black Friday Sales 2023
CYBER WEEK SALES TO CHECK OUT Like most of us, I like to get the bulk of my shopping done this week when everything is on sale. It seems like times have changed, and the sales last all week – not just Black Friday. So here are the ones I’m shopping: Addison Bay: 30% […]
Gifting & Decorating with Books: 25 Beautiful Coffee Table Books
Gifting season has arrived! While I enjoy searching for unique, new, and personalized gift ideas, there are also a few tried-and-true gifts that I know I can always count on to be a hit. Coffee table books are one of these g0-t0 gifts. I’ve always loved decorating with books, and I know many of my […]
Thanksgiving Table
Add Your Heading Text Here Are you hosting this year? Here are a few tips! Choose a Classic Color Palette. I really love browns, and deeper hues for Thanksgiving. But I think navy could look so lovely too! Add Some Plaid. Whether it’s a tablecloth, a charger, a party cracker. I think a little […]
Fall outdoor tablescape
Courtyard Fall Tablescape Loving this fall tablescape we put together in the courtyard. Back when we first bought this house, I remember loving this are. The snake plants and bougainvillea that seems to bloom year round have a hold on me. When we swing on our sleeping porch, I have this view and it never fails […]
Luxury tip to NYC with kids
< We had our fall break Friday/Monday, so we took full advantage and booked a trip to NYC with the kids. I crowd sourced sooo much for this trip- so thank you for all of your recommendations. It’s overwhelming, because there’s so much to see and do. I ultimately went with some things that […]
family board games for gifts
!0 games that make great family gifts My boys LOVE board games. They even did it after school as an activity in the spring. Board games teach all kind of lessons. They are great fun for the whole family. One of my favorite gifts to give is a board game, so that everyone can […]
Bauble Stockings: A Special Holiday Tradition for Families
If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve no doubt seen me share about Bauble Stockings. I’ve highlighted them on a previous gift guide for men and I’ve also touched on how we’ve used them in our home. But if you’re unfamiliar with this brand, you’re in for a real treat! According to Bauble Stocking’s […]
a few updates to our home
A couple fun updates 1. I bought the Kennedy console from Z Gallerie earlier in the year. I replaced a console I had for the last 7 years from World Market, and sold it on Facebook marketplace. I love the modern take on Ming style with this console table. It’s a great size, and could […]
Reading nook
Johns reading nook A few months ago there were built in bookshelves where the wall is in this photo. It went over the windows, blocked light, and just didn’t look great to us. They were not original to the house- so I didn’t feel so poorly having them taken out. It was like Christmas morning […]
10 ways I boost my immune system
10 ways I boost my immune system Not a medical professional, but staying healthy is top of mind. So take it all with a grain of salt! I hesitated to write this, because I know how tenuous health can be. It’s extremely personal – so what may work for me, might not for you. […]
Business & Pleasure x Julia Berolzheimer
THE PRETTIEST OUTDOOR UMBRELLAS + beach/pool seats The prettiest beach/pool/outdoor seating out there goes to Business & Pleasure x Julia Berolzheimer. It’s perfect for Molly’s pool area. I love the shade of green, the scallops, and the pretty pattern. Just precious! You can shop the whole gorgeous collection here. This weekend it’s all 30% off! […]
Resort Looks I’m loving with Saks
While holiday gifting is definitely on the mind, resort is especially with our upcoming trip. I love to get gifts from Saks Fifth Avenue. For others, but also for myself! We leave for the Bahamas next week for my 40th. I can’t wait! I found this beautiful Johanna Ortiz Tanga printed one shoulder dress at Saks […]
