You are going to have to go with me on a pleated pants journey for a moment. Way back when Midnight in Paris came out (the woody allen film not the paris hilton porno) Nina Arianda who plays carol wore these amazing high waisted brown pleated pants when they toured Versailles in the movie. And…
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Simple Tips for Pattern Mixing
I thought that we were entering fall in Michigan but currently we are getting a full spectrum of weather within a 24 hour period. The mornings start cold and warm up into the 80s before dipping back down into the 50’s. Welcome to Michigan I guess? When I leave for the day I always wear…
A New Collectors Guide to Ironstone
I’m not quite sure when I came across my first piece of Ironstone but somehow it’s exploded into yet another collection, go figure. Unlike Jadeite or Pyrex Ironstone can be a little harder to identify. Jadeite is known for it’s green translucent color and Pyrex has it’s signature patterns Ironstone has several different makers and…
Operation Dream Skin with Renewal Skin Spa
I have been really trying to take care of my skin. A few years ago I started noticing sun spots on my hands and cheeks and I started to wear sunscreen every single day on my face and hands. With how much I am outside during the day it was much needed. You can visibly…
Heirloom Cotton Bedding Made in the USA
Is there anything more cozy than new fancy sheets? I equate new sheets to the same feeling as a warm meal by the fire or a hot bubble bath on a sunday night. It just feels good. My new friend Anna from Red Land Cotton reached out to me this summer about trying out some…
Sunflower field with my mini man
the other day i met my friend ashley and we took a stroll through this massive sunflower field near my home in west Michigan. it is seriously acres and acres of fresh blooms and the owner allows people to come and enjoy them and sells the sunflower 2/$1. that is what i just love about…
buffalo check plaid maxi ball gown skirt
i’m pretty sure that i have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day. i bought this buffalo check plaid maxi skirt at the start of summer thinking i would hold on to it until the perfect occasion arose. i don’t think there is a better opportunity for a ball gown…
Garden Greenhouse Jumpsuit by Gal Meets Glam
Greenhouse jumpsuit click here (on sale!) since the gal meets glam collection launched last year i have become a huge fan of both the fit and quality. even though i have to size up almost two sizes from my “normal size” i constantly have to figure out what my normal size is. don’t you wish…
How to feed 30 people with less than $200
Last year for ottos birthday party we invited all of our family and friends over to celebrate his first year of life. It had been a beautiful yet tumultuous year and we were thrilled to celebrate Otto but also those who held us close during those hard days. That party ended up being over 75…
The pants I had to buy in every color
I have worked in a business casual type setting my entire career. Some are more formal than others in fact the job I had to wear suits at… lasted 9 months. But it was more than just the suit let’s be honest. I was in government affairs which I quickly realized I had not business…
June Allegan Flea Market Finds
i’m gearing up to head to allegan flea market next weekend. (PS if you want to know where all the flea markets are subscribe to my flea market alert list or join my flea market insider group) i haven’t had a ton of luck in the past month but the more i’m out and about…
polka dot sezane dress
this weekend was amazing. i took a nap. I can’t tell you the last time i did that. it wasn’t intentional it just happened as i was putting otto down for his at the cottage. we both just slowly drifted off to sleep only to wake four hours later realizing that it was 5pm and…