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Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

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I have been waiting for this moment since Otto was born. When he would be old enough to help us decorate the christmas tree. It has been hilarious to watch him try to process why we would bring a full, huge tree from the outside into our living room. He does stare at it quite […]

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Decorating the Christmas Tree with a Toddler

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Decorating with Vintage Christmas Ornaments

For my birthday this year Joe surprised me with a trip to the east side of the state for a weekend away full of fun activities. He planned out every stop, meal, cocktail and shopping destination for the entire time. As a major planner it felt really nice to sit back and let someone else […]

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Milk and Cereal Hot Chocolate Recipe

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With the holidays coming up I am stocking up on all plaid, tulle and sequins. When the fall and holiday collection launched from Atlantic Pacific I had to have this all plaid organza and tulle outfit. For size reference I took a large in both the top and the skirt. The jacket I am wearing […]

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Plaid Holiday Outfit from Atlantic Pacific for Nordstrom

Thanksgiving is the foodie event of the year for those of us who love to cook (and eat). It’s also the best time to watch the foodie channels, read all the magazines and get inspiration for what you are bringing to the holiday table. Last year Joe and I prepared the turkey and sides for […]

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Loaded Corn Pudding and Honey Roasted Spicy Brussels Sprouts

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One thing Joe and I love to do together to either unwind from a busy day at work or spend some time together on the weekend is cooking together. Joe was hunting the later half of last week and all last weekend so when he came home I was ready for a little rest and […]

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Winter Sangria with Homemade Cinnamon Simple Syrup

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This girl…. has been shopping pretty much since the day she was born. I’m not kidding my mother sent met to kindergarten in a blazer and a brooch. I have the photo of me sitting on a faux carousel pony school photo to prove it too. I mean what kindergartener wears a brooch and has […]

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How to find the best online designer deals

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Pink and Purple Tulle Skirt by Atlantic Pacific from Nordstrom

I was sitting on the couch scrolling through instagram after Otto had gone to bed and Joe and I were watching Cheers reruns when I came across this IG add for the sequin duster at anthropologie. Very rarely do I click and purchase without a coupon code but this duster.. this was epic and I […]

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A Casual Way to Wear Sequins

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It is finally here! I feel like I have been waiting an entire month for the atlantic pacific holiday collection to officially launch. This is the brand that Ashley and I have driven to Chicago twice for now to shop. Today the holiday collection was launched online. Below are some of the pieces I’ve purchased […]

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The Atlantic Pacific Holiday Launch is Today!

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What to wear on my 33 birthday. Atlantic Pacific for nordstrom heart jacket and skirt with J.crew silk blouse

This post has been sponsored by Modelo Especial® and Meiomi. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Jalapeno Blueberry Lamb Recipe. When I have guests over for a holiday gathering, I like to follow a few simple rules. Create a dinner that allows me time to connect with my guest rather than be trapped in […]

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Jalapeno Blueberry Lamb Paired with Modelo and Meiomi

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The best ever pumpkin muffins

Lamb Chops with a blueberry and jalapeño sauce

I would say that I am a fan of everything pumpkin but to be honest with you i’m not a fan of pumpkin spice lattes. There I said it. It’s out in the open, I do not like PSL’s. Nor do I like those new pumpkin spice kit kat bars. They taste like potpourri. But […]

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Is it just me or do our birthdays seem to come quicker the older we get? today i am the big thirty three and i actually had to double check because I could have sworn I was just 32, or was it 23? Regardless time flies by so fast and I remember when it was […]

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three things to let go of in your thirties

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