farm and beach babes
riding a tractor AND picking his nose … Tuck is in heaven! Just a couple of random thoughts for your wednesday: -These photos were taken at Geraldson’s Farm Market. Best produce and best farmers in town! – I bought these $20 PJ’s after seeing Juleyt wearing them. They are the comfiest softest little treats ever and […]
impromptu disney trip
Disney With an 18 month old (: {shorts// shirt// sadie necklace c/o onecklace} Last weekend my sister, Tuck and I were feeling pretty crazy adventurous and we decided on a whim to head down to Disney while JB was out of town. I booked our hotel and tickets at 10pm with a disney representative and […]
Virgin Gorda: reading, eating, snorkeling
Oh my how I love those Caribbean blues. Honestly I think that’s my favorite thing about the BVI’s. I did a ton of staring at the water. and wondering how colors like that really exist. I also did my fair amount of reading. Four books to be exact. Finished Interrupted (which is the only non-smut book […]
An Honest Review +Alternatives
I’ve tried the majority of Honest Products. Some I love love love and some I’m so-so, at best, about. So here’s my review of all of the ones I’ve tried + alternatives that I’ve liked better in a few cases. Diapers: I’ve only used Honest save one time when my dad bought a pack of pampers […]
snorkeling virgin gorda
We’re back! I’ll recount more later but wanted to show you the photos from the go pro. I previously had an underwater camera that eventually bit the dust a few years ago and it never seemed to sustain going further than a few feet below. But not the go pro! It was sort of confusing […]
Letters to Tuck // Volume 15
Dear Tuck, Happy half birthday my little man always on the go, mr. independent and yet mr. snuggly, chaser and catcher of lizards, sir who eats at least a good cup of dirt a day, friend to all, holder of my hand, smoocher who includes sound effects, the guy who usually has skinned knees, and […]
Little Dix Bay Bound // Virgin Gorda
JB and I are headed off to Little Dix Bay next weekend. Have you been to Virgin Gorda? Have any must do’s/eats for us? I’ve been away from Tuck for a few nights here and there but seven days is a lot! I know he is in the best care with my parents, so I […]
Ocean Reef Club
carmen marc valvo gown (get $25 toward your first rental through this link) Last weekend we went to our annual summer regional down at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. (last years // the year before) It was amazing! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. young or old. so much for everyone […]
I don’t dance.
Photos by Shannon Kirsten {hvar boat neck dress c/o mott50 // kimball eyeglasses via warby parker // tassel earrings old from F21 – similar here // monogrammed tortoise cuff c/o personalization from me to you // bag is old sole society – similar // target sandals // flowers by shannon} my brain is mush with all this moving/deciding […]
gettin’ silly in lilly
huge thanks to my Shannie of Shannon Kirsten photo for using her amazing skills to capture these {outfit 1: foster shift c/o lilly pulitzer // old f21 tassel earrings -similar styles here // panama hat via jcrew factory – on sale with code BIGSALE – comes out to $21 ! } {outfit 2: elsa top in bazaar […]
we bought a house!
We bought a house! The hopeful abode is ours! There’s something humbling about owning an 89 year old house. All that history … if only walls could speak. It was the baptist parsonage for 70+ years and I can only imagine how many prayers have been lifted up there. Makes my heart happy. I can […]
an interview with Charleston based artist Teil Duncan
Have you heard of Charleston based artist Teil Duncan? I discovered her on instagram via the new explore page and in an instant fell in love with her work. I love getting emails from readers letting me know something hit home with them, so I figured I’d do the same with Teil and let her […]
a tea for every mood
JB let me know as we packed up the house this last weekend that I have three boxes of tea. Not little boxes either. I’m nuts. I also have a lot of friends who know I love it and pretty much give it to me at every turn. I’m a one cup of coffee kind […]
BEST THING EVER // Sovereign Silver
JB calls most of my weird crunchy ways either voodoo or witchcraft. He’ll usually partake in whatever wackadoodle thing I swear by, but he lets his opinions be known. I say usually because that might all be stopping after I recently forced some apple cider vinegar down him … I think all trust is out […]
father’s day gift guide
Here are some father’s day gift ideas – inspired by what’s been a hit with the fellas in my life. big hugs to all the dads out there! 1. J.crew’s monogram shop. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – it’s a great gift. My dad wears his polo all of the time! 2. […]
summer bucket list
You may not keep up with the bachelorette like I do (guilty pleasure- hides head in shame) and maybe it sounds cheesy but it’s true- I have been touched by one of this years contestants, Eric. He passed away this year but left an incredible legacy behind him. I found myself sobbing over all he […]
lighting for every budget
1. circa lighting – the hicks pendant! My dream lighting for our little bistro area. But at $750, it probably won’t happen for a while. slash ever. 2. I love this country industrial pendant at $555 – looks better in the room photo they show! 3. Another beautiful hicks pendant for $482. this […]
Enrou // Brands that Give Back
I need to constantly be reminded to be a good steward of my money. Enrou helps me to do that – it’s a great place to find beautiful hand crafted gifts from all over the world that come with an empowering story behind them. The other week someone complimented me on my clutch and I […]
Boca Grande + 5 totally random thoughts
{that’s brown sugar all over his face. we used this to get him in the high chair. parents of the year award – you know where to send it!!!} {pop pop and tuck. hi dad! my most faithful reader!} {the best hugs.} {wearing: Hvar dress c/o Mott50 // hat // sunnies // coverup during the […]
KIND granola // four ways
I love KIND products; for all the amazing stuff they have inside (packed with omega 3’s and ingredients you can pronounce). Also because it’s healthy and tasty! A feat that can be tough to master but KIND has. The bars are always never far from me on wedding days – whether one is for […]
Boca Grande Library + our top books at the moment
{tunic – 25% off with code : ONSAVENOW // bathing suit // old anthropology // sunnies old anthropologie but this seasons current version} I love libraries. Practically lived at one during college and post grad. They just redid this one on Boca Grande in the past year and I was a little worried that it wouldn’t be as cool […]
Gearing up for swimsuit season: packing for key largo
Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content We are headed down to Key Largo in a couple of weeks to the Ocean Reef Club for JB’s summer regional and we all can’t wait! For memorial day weekend we’re spending it on Boca Grande but doing a little shopping on […]
cleaning up my make up drawer
Read more about why you want to avoid these here. So I basically kiss Tuck (and JB!) a thousand times a day. Which means I’m rubbing whatever I’ve slathered and powdered on, all over their innocent little faces. There are so many areas of my life I have no problem giving up to be […]
Memorial Day // Father’s day breakfast idea #cookingwithkohls
We love trifles around here. JB made one for mother’s day brunch in my big trifle bowl along with the yummiest quiche I’ve ever tasted. But I love these mini personal trifle bowls for when you don’t need to make but a couple servings. If we’re using them as dessert, I make homemade whip cream […]
