Did you know before Otto was Otto I was on a mad quest to name our baby Elton if it was a boy? Joe was very much against it and said he was not going to name our son after Elton John. No matter how many times I would try to persuade him it was…
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Unique Finds For Children’s Gifts
With the shipping windows closing in on holiday shopping I am taking full advantage of the amazing local retailers that we have around us. Some are located in cute and quaint little towns like Holland or Pentwater and some are in the best gift shops you will ever shop. I am almost finished shopping for…
Mixing Athleisure into your Work Wardrobe
I am pretty sure that I have gotten the most wear from these pants than any other piece in my closet this season. see exhibit A. They go with everything from structured jackets and blouses to t-shirts to athleisure sweatshirts. I fell in love with this sweatshirt at madewell but for the price tag had…
My Favorite Foodie Places in West Michigan
Wondering where some of my favorite foodie places in West Michigan are? Scroll down to see the full list! Outfit Details: my dream is that kjp would make this sweater in otto’s size so we could truly be matching. I picked up this KJP sweater on their black friday sale and I wish I would…
Our Favorite Christmas Traditions
I think one of the best things we’ve ever bought for our family was buy a membership to meijer gardens in grand rapids. It has so many activities in the summer and in the winter provides a nice warm place to soak up some green plant life amongst the snow. It even has an awesome…
Decorating the Christmas Tree with a Toddler
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…
Holiday Weekend Sales
Sales Report It’s that time of year again where the holiday weekend sales are starting a bit earlier than usual. I have compiled a list based on insider tips, emails, loyalty clubs and more! I have already picked up a few things to knock off my Christmas list as well as a few things (or…
My Favorite Makeup
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…
How to find the best online designer deals
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…
A Casual Way to Wear Sequins
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…
The Atlantic Pacific Holiday Launch is Today!
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…
three things to let go of in your thirties
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…