Dublin with kids in 48 hours

DUBLIN with kids For years I’ve been wanting to go to Ireland with my family. Part of it was on our own, and part was through JB’s company.  I had fun planning some of the excursions, and it was nice having some that was planned by JB’s company! I am writing this on the flight […]

Everything I packed for a month in Europe this summer

shirt longchamp shorts tennis shoes sunglasses Our Summer Travels I am so excited for summer travels!  June has been nice around home with lots of baseball, fun family outings, theme parks, and a couple camps mixed in.  But next week we will be traveling to Ireland, Switzerland, Northern Spain, and lastly, NYC, to see Hamilton. We […]

Molly’s Baby Shower

All the details This is the most special tablescape to share!  My beautiful baby sister, the one I begged my parents for, is having a precious baby boy in August.  Together with family and her best friends, we threw her the sweetest baby shower. I felt a little rusty as I hadn’t thrown a baby […]

The Millie Dress and why I love it

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The Millie Dress You know when guys find a shirt they love, that fits great, they buy it in every color?  Well, that’s me and the Millie dress.  I can’t seem to get enough of the silhouette.  I’ve included it in my classic style staples, and my guide to classic style for every age.  In […]

The Pippen House Duvet’s : a mom hack

MY review of a PIppen House Duvet I have been using Pippen House Zippered Duvet system for almost a month now, and I could not love it more.  I first came across Pippen House last year, and was a little skeptical.  I particularly loved the cornflower blue scallopped designs.  But I had questions – Would […]

Travel Essentials For Women: 14 Favorites Worthy of Packing

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Travel season has arrived! Personally, I am happy to travel any time of the year. However, I feel like spring and summer are the most popular travel seasons due to kids’ school schedules. This spring break, we are heading to Nevis for the third time, and I can’t wait! While I have previously shared my […]

Ireland Packing List: A Mix-And-Match Summer Travel Wardrobe

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Summer is upon us, and it has me thinking of our upcoming summer adventures! Once again, we’ll be traveling to Europe this summer for the boys to attend a Spanish immersion school in San Sebastián. But before we make our way to Spain, we’ll first be visiting the southwest area of Ireland. This will be […]

My Classic Easter Style

MY Classic Easter Home STYLE There’s no surprise here, my favorite way to decorate for Easter is with blue and white, mixed with cabbageware!  Easter is one of my all time favorite holidays.  I even hosted an Easter Egg hunt years ago.  This year I wanted to share a bit of my favorite decor.  The […]

Cabbageware for Easter

There’s something about cabbageware for Easter that’s an absolute MUST.  It’s synonymous with Spring!  My favorite has always been Bordallo Pinheiro. Bordallo Pinheiro, a renowned Portuguese artist, left an indelible mark on the world of ceramics and illustration. Born in 1846, Pinheiro’s work is celebrated for its whimsical and imaginative designs that continue to captivate […]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024

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I used to love putting together gift guides, but I’ll say over the last couple of years they all start to look the same!  There’s a reason for that too, because so many I and other creators have suggested are tried and true favorites!  Weezie bath towels, lake pajamas, and an LED mask really are […]

The Packing List for a Sailing Trip

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Next week we are headed to the BVI’s and partnering with Southern Tide & The Moorings.  This is a dream trip!  We rarely ever pull the kids out of school for trips, and instead work around their school breaks.  But this one, we decided a few days off will be worth it! My parents are […]

Grab your Gals

A PINK AND RED TABLETOP FOR YOUR GALENTINE’s  Molly, Alisia, and I had fun shooting this one!  Every year we get so excited with this color combo.  Pink and Red is over the top girly, in the best way.  We used Ginori plates, parterre tablecloth, tri chi napkins and placemats, and williams sonoma goblets. Molly […]

Lorna Murray Hats: How to Style These Iconic Accessories

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By now you probably know my love for Lorna Murray hats runs deep. For me, it was love at first sight, when I saw Kathy Hilton wearing one back in 2020. Over the years, my collection of these packable handmade works of art has slowly grown, and they have become a staple in my wardrobe. […]

Why we love San Sebastian

I realized recently that I never did a post about San Sebastian last summer.  We were there for a full month but it was a busy one!  My mom, both sisters, and nephew all visited in that time frame.  JB and my in laws came, and went when my family came so I wouldn’t be […]

My Personal Travel Tips

Travel is a high priority for our family. As a child, I grew up traveling and JB and I often traveled together before we had kids, especially when he was playing baseball abroad. So we knew when we had children of our own that we would want to travel together as a family. I see […]

Day in the life of a lifestyle influencer

 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Lifestyle blogger + wife/mom/and more Something that’s often requested is a day in the life as a lifestyle blogger / influencer. Probably like a lot of us though, no day is the same.  My work is flexible enough that I pepper the day with laundry, prepping meals, emails, […]

Molly and Sarah for Joy Creative Shop

I’m beyond excited to announce that the Sarah Tucker & Molly Boyd collection for Joy Creative shop is live!!  It was easy from the start with Steph and Mallory, creating this collection together with coastal Christmas vibes.   They are THE BEST!  We’ve been fans of Joy Creative Shop for years.  You can see a whole […]

Shop Small this Saturday

SHOP SMALL THIS SATURDAY If you are local, I want to first give you a few ideas on where you can shop small!   Local Shops:  Driftwood Home – located on longboat key with all of the cutest home decor you can think of!  It’s a great spot to pick up gifts.   Camilyn Beth – the […]

Cyber Week / Black Friday Sales 2023

CYBER WEEK SALES TO CHECK OUT Like most of us, I like to get the bulk of my shopping done this week when everything is on sale.  It seems like times have changed, and the sales last all week – not just Black Friday.  So here are the ones I’m shopping:   Addison Bay:  30% […]

Gifting & Decorating with Books: 25 Beautiful Coffee Table Books

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Gifting season has arrived! While I enjoy searching for unique, new, and personalized gift ideas, there are also a few tried-and-true gifts that I know I can always count on to be a hit. Coffee table books are one of these g0-t0 gifts. I’ve always loved decorating with books, and I know many of my […]

Thanksgiving Table

hanksgiving hosting tips Are you hosting this year?  Here are a few tips!     Choose a Classic Color Palette. I really love browns, and deeper hues for Thanksgiving. But I think navy could look so lovely too!   Add Some Plaid. Whether it’s a tablecloth, a charger, a party cracker. I think a little plaid is […]

Fall outdoor tablescape

Courtyard Fall Tablescape Loving this fall tablescape we put together in the courtyard.  Back when we first bought this house, I remember loving this are.  The snake plants and bougainvillea that seems to bloom year round have a hold on me.  When we swing on our sleeping porch, I have this view and it never fails […]

NYC with kids

< We had our fall break Friday/Monday, so we took full advantage and booked a trip to NYC with the kids.    I crowd sourced sooo much for this trip- so thank you for all of your recommendations.  It’s overwhelming, because there’s so much to see and do.  I ultimately went with some things that […]

family board games for gifts

!0 games that make great family gifts My boys LOVE board games.  They even did it after school as an activity in the spring.   Board games teach all kind of lessons.  They are great fun for the whole family.  One of my favorite gifts to give is a board game, so that everyone can […]

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