personalized and heirloom gifts for babies and children

personalized gift guide for kids and babies - heirloom children gifts

Growing up there was always something special about a personalized gift.  My name on it?  really!  I guess the feeling hasn’t gone away (:  I wanted to get this gift guide out quickly, as some of these will have shipping deadlines to meet.  This adorable plate.  Perfect for a baby gift! Personalized cross.  another great […]

Mastering the Holiday Party Circuit in Style with BabbleBoxx

{this post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx} It’s always so fun partnering with BabbleBoxx, because I never know juuuuust what goodies will come my way.  This was my favorite box yet (: First up is this super warm coat from Ellen Tracy .  I love the classic but modern style of Ellen Tracy, and find their products […]

Blue and White Lover Gift Guide

Blue and White is always nice!  At least I think so anyway (:  Here are some faves I own, and others I’ve eyed for the blue and white lovers out there!  think happy thoughts trinket tray ($15) Tory Burch roller Ball Perfume ($30) Pima Cotton Pajamas in blue and white bamboo  These $6 candles are […]

What to wear for Christmas Photos

{buy this dress // rent this dress // shoes } Here are some dresses/outfits I’ve been loving lately for photos. Dresses: Separates: accessories:   For little boys: For little girls: For the men:   I know sometimes people have trouble dressing little boys… here are a few of my favorite shops: Bella Bliss  Zara H&M […]

Golf Gift Guide – For Men, Women, and Children

golf gifts for men - stitch code

Since I’m surrounded by Golfers, and not just the guys in my life, I thought I’d share some favorite gifts for each group. If you’re looking for an experience gift… a true spec golf fitting is something my husband and father in law recently enjoyed, or tickets to a golf tournement, or a golf weekend away! […]

The Mother In Law gift guide

mother in law gift guide christmas holiday

This guide was Theeee most requested, by far.  And when I asked what were the challenges surrounding it…I got a ton of different responses. Ranging from – they have it all, or REALLY expensive taste, or they are minimalists, or just march to the beat of their own drum. The holidays can be hard in […]

Tennis Gift Guide

tennis gift guide

  While I’m no tennis pro (by a looooong shot lol) I do enjoy getting out there and playing with friends.  I love how fun the sport is, and how it’s a social sport.  I’m often mid chat during play (:   Here are some items I have, or would love to have!   {everything […]

a gift guide for the traveler

gift guide travel

Everything on this travel gift guide is clickable, with the exception of the Uashmama Roma weekender bag – you can get 10% off with code SARAH Just looking at this gift guide makes me want to book a plane ticket!  Here are a few of my favorite highlights: This scratch off 100 bucket list poster […]

Experience Gifts this Christmas

This was a reader request, and I was so happy to see it come through!  I’ve been thinking a lot about experience gifts for Christmas in regards to not just my kids, but family and friends too. The older I get the more I put stock in our experiences.  My kids, at age 4 and […]

New Mom Gift Guide

new mom gift guide

Welcome to my first gift guide of the season!  I have a bunch of fun ones planned, and I can’t wait to share this one today.  Thanks for all the sweet encouragement about my gift guides.  If you’d like to be the first to shop them, and more content, please subscribe to the gift guide […]

Fallcation at Four Seasons Orlando

four seasons orlando

How much do I love Four seasons Orlando?  Let me count the ways… it’s perfect for toddlers, for preschoolers, epic bachelorettes, getaways with your husband, and this time – amazing sleepovers with friends. Wesley and Margaret have been asking for a sleepover for months, and we hatched a plan for an adjoining room at the […]

Momcation At The Ritz Carlton Resort of Naples

ritz carlton resort naples

Children make friends so easily, which I absolutely love.  And that means they can also be the best “wing kid” when meeting your own mom friends.  I’m so grateful that through my kids school, or their camps, I met these sweet mommas.  It’s great that we’re also in the same season, which means there’s always […]

thrift store chic

  everything in these photos and every room in my house is a mix of old and new.  Goodwill and thrift stores mixed with things I purchased brand new.  I love the thrill of the hunt.  My mom used to say, and still says, that I am so speedy while shopping.  I don’t have a […]

a few things on this monday

{draper james dress c/o // m.gemi x draper james shoes sold out // earrings c/o vivian drew} A few things: I’m always adding songs to different playlists, and figured I’d start sharing them.  I don’t claim to have great taste in music, but these songs make me happy (: I started another newsletter, but this […]

my favorite fall outfit

favorite fall outfit

{j.crew jacket // j.crew factory chambray button down  // shoes are madewell // jeans are beija flor (and SO comfortable) // sunglasses // sunglasses chain is 20% off with code Stucker20 // earrings are Julie Vos // purse is Draper James c/o  but sold out – this one is their updated version}   MY FAVORITE FALL OUTFIT.  that I wore a ton in Peru. just waiting on fall now.  will be […]

cute fall church dresses

{photos by rina kay} {gal meets glam dress c/o} Today is a reader request – church dresses.  She said she always feels like her kids are dressed to the nines while she’s not.  I get that!  So here are some cute dresses you can definitely wear for Sunday:

blue and white pumpkin fireplace

{photos by Rina Kay} {draper james dress c/o // target heels // vivian drew earrings} I was looking for something for my unused fireplace that was a bit more sustainable than my pumpkins of years past, and saw the adorable hand painted pumpkins from For Pete’s Sake Pottery.  It just doesn’t get annnny cuter than […]

School Drop off/ pick up outfits for moms

I’ve been so excited to share this post with y’all!  I teamed up with two of my faves – Britt from Southern Mama Guide and Stephanie from Olive and Tate to share drop off/pick up /pta meeting styles.  Honestly, I don’t usually drop my kids off, but I’m always picking them up.  I do early mornings […]

San Pedro Market – Cusco, Peru

san pedro market

{dress is tuckernuck // shoes are tretorn and so so comfortable! // earrings are Julie Vos // sunglasses // purse c/o draper james} Our final day in Cusco we went down to the San Pedro Market.  I love markets, and always make a point to visit them wherever we go.  It’ll always be a thrill for […]

Halloween Pajamas, Classroom treat bag ideas, and seasonal clothing!

Halloween Treats and Pajamas, books, for kids

  Happy first day of Autumn!  After attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on Friday, and having so much fun, I am ALL into the Halloween spirit!  Even though it’s not feeling like fall outside here in Florida quite yet, I’m in that Fall state of mind. I wanted to share some of my […]

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019

mickeys not so scary halloween partyy

{thank you Disney for hosting us!!} {my tee shirt // leggings // tennis shoes ($9!) // fanny pack // sunglasses} {his c3p0 costume} My oldest son has been talking about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for weeks in anticipation.  He has always loved costumes, and to be able to wear them at his favorite […]

The Maras, Moray, and Chinchero Weavers

Maras Moray Chincheros Weavers

{j.crew jacket // j.crew factory chambray button down // hat from peru (this from target are similar)  // shoes are madewell // jeans are madewell // sunglasses // sunglasses chain is 20% off with code Stucker20 // earrings are Julie Vos // purse is Draper James c/o  but sold out – this one is their updated version} We started this day out in Cusco but made our way to Chinchero at a […]

10 trends I’m loving this fall

{j.crew jacket // j.crew factory chambray button down // hat from peru (this from target are similar)  // shoes are madewell // jeans are madewell // sunglasses // sunglasses chain is 20% off with code Stucker20 // earrings are Julie Vos // purse is Draper James c/o  but sold out – this one is their […]

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