James is officially one years old! I can't believe it. We decided to do an New York City theme and I am so happy the way it turned out. The party was planned to be held in the local park so I knew I didn't have to overdo the decorations. Besides the classic blue and … Continue reading James’ NYC Themed 1st Birthday Party
Summer is technically still here for a few more weeks even though the temperatures have been cooling down. I have posted a bunch of outfits via Instagram and LikeToKnowIt but have not blogged in awhile. Most of my summer outfits are below and since it's the end of the season, there are lots of … Continue reading Summer Outfit Roundup
Jimmy and I frequently travel from Brooklyn to Connecticut to visit our family in Clinton. We always love escaping the hustle of the city to enjoy the bright sunshine, calming ocean breeze and clear night skies. For the holiday weekend, we are spending a few days in Clinton and then driving North to my parent's … Continue reading Packing for the Fourth of July Weekend
Outfit Details Zara Gingham Dress (old, similar here), Jack Rogers Sandals, French Basket Bag (from France, similar here), J.Crew Straw Hat A few weeks ago, 18 girls (including myself) drove to Nyack, New York for my friend Annie's bachelorette party. A relaxing activity filled weekend was just what we all needed - on the schedule … Continue reading An Afternoon at Stone Barns
Outfit Details Gap Overalls (on sale!), Old Navy Ruffle Top (old, similar here), H&M Sneakers Williamsburg is only about a twenty minute drive from our neighborhood in Brooklyn but we haven't had the time to explore as much as I would like. As soon as I heard of Drag Queen Story Hour hosted in a cute … Continue reading Our Day in Williamsburg
Outfit Details Loft Dress, Jack Rogers Sandals, J,Crew Clutch, Ray Ban Sunglasses My favorite print this season has to be citrus. I love the freshness it brings to a hot summer day. I've seen the print everywhere - from bathing suits to accessories to cardigans. When I saw this Lemon Printed Dress from Loft, I knew … Continue reading Lemon Printed Dress
Outfit Details Gap Blue Shirt, Gap Jeans, J.Crew Factory Gingham Flats (old, similar here and here), Straw Bag (from France, similar here and here), Ray Ban Sunglasses Gap Overalls, Banana Republic Pink Top (old, similar here), Jack Rogers Sandals Zara Two Piece Eyelet Set (old, similar here), J.Crew Straw Hat Old Navy White Ruffle Top, Gap … Continue reading Weekend in Woodstock
If there is one color combination I could easily fill my closet with is blue and white. The colors work year-round but summertime is definitely my favorite time to wear it. With the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale happening now, I've pulled together my favorite blue and white pieces, most under $100. Seersucker Shorts / Crane Print Maxi … Continue reading Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
Outfit Details 1: J.Crew Shirt, Gap Jeans, H&M Sneakers (old, similar here and here), Michael Kors Trench Coat 2: J.Crew Eyelet Skirt, H&M Scalloped Flats (old, similar here and here) For my first Mother's Day, my parents were in town from Boston to celebrate with us. Since we recently moved to a new neighborhood, we … Continue reading Stripes Two Ways
From day one, James did not like to take baths. He would so much as hear the running water and start to pout and cry. That all changed as soon as we started using SudPrize. SudPrize is a natural ingredient bath time ball. Not only does it have skin softening properties (James skin is so … Continue reading Bath Time with SudBudz
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