These are a few of my favorite things … lately
Lola! Saying she’s overprotective is an understatement, which can get pretty crazy, but she really has been amazing with the kids. I’m so grateful for that. She is our sweet (albeit seriously crazy) girl and she’s very much loved in our house. 3. These Lauren Milmine earrings (c/0)! I’ve been wearing them every chance […]
Heirloom Pumpkin Fireplace for Fall
Completely ripped the heirloom pumpkin in the fireplace idea from the talented Julie Blanner. Her whole fall decor will get even those of us still feeling the heat of summer into the Fall spirit. Last year JB and my dad redid the fireplace for my birthday. It had cracked black marble all over it, and it needed […]
Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees for the Front Door
{Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree’s are from suncoast nursery // anthropologie door knocker // doormat c/o sugarboo and co }
Our Old Bench
The sweet older man that lived next to us in the last house was planning on moving into a nursing home when he gave us this bench. I always loved this bench that sat outside, so I told him one day on a walk with Lola. He gave it to me on the spot, and […]
Roast and Toast 70th Birthday
wore this Catherine Deane dress from my RTR unlimited We had such a fun time last night for my Father-in-laws Roast & Toast 70th birthday party with sixty of his closest friends! We tried to incorporate all of his favorite things — scuba, auburn tigers, fishing, traveling, cooking, wine and golf. Heather did a great […]
Fall Favorites
It’s still pushing 90 degrees here, but I can’t help but eye a few fall trends I am loving– the bell sleeves, anything mustard or emerald green, plaid, and drapey necks. We do go to Charlottesville next month for a wedding weekend, so maybe I can dip into these fall trends before the fall weather […]
new school year goals
JB was out of town all weekend on a golf trip with some buddies. He went to Kiawah Island in South Carolina and really enjoyed the weekend. We are all happy he’s back home though! I am one of those that thinks every noise is a serial killer when I’m home alone. So is Lola, so […]
Baby girl shower
We had a great time celebrating my sweet friend and mama to be, Heather Jo, on Saturday. Isn’t she beautiful?! She has always wanted to be a mom and I know she will make an amazing one. Can’t wait to hold that baby girl, Finley, in a few short weeks! As far as decor, Heather […]
Special Occasion wear for kids
{view the whole wedding here // image by Lauren Kinsey} One of my favorite weddings I planned was this one down in Boca Grande. It’s actually the same venue where my sister is getting married! Among the million sweet details, one of the best was how many children were in the wedding. It was just so […]
An artist I’m loving: Janet Hill
lady in waitingChampagne shack the mermaid innExtraordinary chickens the kidnapping of edward pink I just stumbled upon this amazing artist, Janet Hill, and fell in love. Thought I would share here. So fun, stylish, and bright. Enjoy! Have a great Tuesday!! {affiliate links are used in this post}
Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge
When JB came up last friday to Orlando he was sad to have missed all the fun, and wanted to extend our stay. So we packed up Saturday morning and headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We checked in, and then spent the day at Animal Kingdom. Tuck is all about animals lately so he was wide eyed […]
Disney with toddlers – Diaper bag packing List and Tips
these “power packs” are perfect for toddlers! a little bit of everything and $6. Last week we were staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs. My parents had a timeshare scheduled and we were really looking forward to that fun time with the kids. Then my grandmother got sick (she’s getting better thank God), but my mother […]
Disney Springs with Toddlers
Disney Springs with Toddlers … Last week we stayed At Disney’s Saratoga Springs, and since it’s a short walk from there, we hit it up three times. I hadn’t been there since last year when it was under major construction. This time of year was nice, a lot less construction and the crowds weren’t bad at all. […]
An Interview with Anne Harwell McElhaney of Annechovie
Ever since I discovered Anne’s custom match boxes (which make great gifts along with a candle!) I’ve been hooked. I love everything about her work – it’s fun, classic, and stylish. Perfectly Palm Beach. It’s also 20% off starting today with code LABOR20! Enjoy the interview below and if you like it be sure to check out two […]
What to do and where to stay in Napa Valley California
We had a lovely long weekend in Napa Valley with our friends! Napa valley, much like the little bits and pieces of the California I’ve seen, is gorgeous. We only had two full days for tastings, and we tried to not jam too much in. We stayed at the cutest airbnb of all time. I say […]
when your girlfriend comes to town
{at mote marine in TBBC and native shoes on wes} Oh gosh how I love when they come into town. JB kindly offered to watch the three kiddos so we could go out to dinner one night together. I’m not sure we even remembered what a non-kid interrupted dinner, just the two ofus was like. But we sure enjoyed it!! […]
Three transitioning into fall looks
It is hard to even think about fall clothes in Florida in August. But I picked up three items recently that will ease me into making that jump into fall. We leave for Napa later this week, and all three pieces I’ve picked up are coming along. We are meeting some of JB’s clients turned friends, for a long […]
brother batting practice
It’s been too long since we were last down at the complex for a little batting practice (; I love these little baseball loving brothers!
Date night dress
{dress is Byron Lars from Anthropologie } {Photos by Shannon Kirsten} I scored this dress in the spring for… drum roll please… $60! Who else loves to play price is right when they get home from shopping with their husband? There she was on the sale rack on a weekend where everything sale is an additional 25% […]
GoldenTote
{GoldenTote chambray Tote which has little cutouts in the back. It’s 100% tencel, which is a super soft sustainable fabric I love// with paige skyline white jeans (size up!) // steve madden shoes } {dress is GoldenTote // chambray top is Target } {top is GoldenTote // jeans are paige bell canyon c/o Lyon and Post // […]
First day of Preschool
{in his Tsukihoshi shoes c/o} It has been quiet here on my blog while I’ve been soaking up the last few days of summer with my sweeties. This little man starts his first official day of PK3 today. He is so kind, brave, outgoing, funny, silly, smart, creative, generous, loving, and grateful. He’s our buddy. I know […]
10 Back to (pre) School Snack Ideas with Igloo
**This post is sponsored by Igloo Coolers Thank you for your support!** For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a snacker. JB is much more of a three square meals a day kinda guy … while I prefer … six + smaller meals. (: My kids are snackers like me, and clearly […]
Traveling with toddlers
While I know I am really no expert in this … Annie recently asked me if I’d do a post on traveling with little ones and specifically what we do for sleeping arrangements. There are seriously waaaay more qualified people to write this post (Amanda and Lauren quickly come to mind!) but I figured it couldn’t hurt to […]
Grace Bay Family trip
We are back from beautiful Providenciales in the Caicos islands – Grace Bay to be specific. Even with Wesley being sick for a few days, it really turned out to be a wonderful family vacation. Thankfully my in-laws also came, and I had six extra hands to help with both boys. That was so helpful! […]
