from day to night
{photo by Shannon Kirsten, entire post here!} this dress is so super comfy, and the slit makes it a little more interesting than just a plain ol black maxi. wore this all around the french quarter last week! it took us from day time strolling to night time wandering around frenchman street. nice versatility! […]
nine months
{ onesie// diaper covers // scooter leggings // tee pee } Yesterday was Tucks nine month birthday! This age is so much fun. and i hear it just gets better, which is really hard for me to wrap my brain around. He is non-stop, go go go. Definitely has my go gene […]
bumpnest // brands that give back
Nope! nothing to announce here. We’re still a family of four (lola’s included in this count). BUT if I were pregnant again you better believe I’d be purchasing a bumpnest right. away. these little wonder pillows alleviate back aches, and get you comfy so you can get your sleep! AND the prints are stinking adorable. […]
Camilyn Beth Runway // New Orleans Fashion Week
Juley from Uperlyne is the sweetest! after meeting her, I proclaimed – I think she’s the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen in my whole life. and her style. y’all it’s so good. Heather Shan i wore Camilyn Beth Bond Dress (available mid october) , leaopard shoes via shoemint, and a tortoise shell necklace i […]
Scenes from Saturday in NOLA
can we discuss how cute this baby girl CB dress is?! shannon’s cards + prints at Hattie Sparks recognize these? (: After Cami had her trunk show at Hattie Sparks we went down in the quarter. I used to live in New Orleans for a couple summers in college and LOVED it. {Friday night […]
annnnd the tum came out.
{purse, pants, top, similar shoes, earrings} Saturday in New Orleans was Shop Your City Day. The gals and I (Shan & H) had breakfast at Tivoli & Lee – which consisted of chicken and waffles, manchego tots, and mimosas. Then headed to Hattie Sparks (y’all remember that shop from this post, maybe?) to support Cami’s trunk […]
the story of my pants
{Joe Fresh for JCPenney Pants, Anthropologie Flats, top is forever21 bodysuit// similar, purse, similar sunnies } Hi friends! Back from New Orleans, and it was THE BEST. Cami’s show was a HUGE success and we are just proud pups around here. New Orleans is my favorite, and I can’t wait to show you more pictures […]
Sweets & Celebration’s Guest Post
Hello, Fairytales Are True readers! I’m Hannah from Sweets & Celebrations and I’m thrilled to be here today sharing one of my favorite recipes with you. I love the idea of giving a friend or loved one a big basket of home baked goods and scones and muffins top my list. What’s better than meeting […]
mama makeover
Hello there! hi! me, here. So I am headed to New Orleans next weekend! I know I mentioned that a while back. Truth be told, I wasn’t sure I could make it. Leave Tuck? I mean I sorta freak out when I have appointments throughout the morning. But you know when you buy a ticket, […]
beach. boat. repeat.
i realize it’s wednesday, but how was your weekend? we had company. and oh my i love company. especially in the form of emily. so ours went a little like. beach. boat. yummy meals. repeat. when on the boat we found a pod of dolphins and they were having themselves a great time. and […]
Sseko Designs // brands that give back
Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now is share products regularly with y’all that give back. It’s so true the saying that -you vote with EVERY dollar. I’ve never felt that to be more true than lately. So I’m striving to be a good steward over here. First up for this little […]
i’m perfect, so is my husband, and my kid is too.
LIES! like a big one. while reading my devotion (a good one for mamas) this morning and also in light of Anna’s post I thought – I really hope I’m being authentic on this here blog. so spoiler alert: my life is no where near perfect. despite my instagram picture perfect life. my highlight reel […]
september wish list
{loafers // cape // bootie // trouser jeans // karen walker sunnies // wool panama hat // } reiterating that my style has changed oooohhhhh zero in the last 8 years. black. gold details. tortoise. panama hat. and some form of animal print, please. what’s on your september wish list?
my dreamboat of a husband
when you’re dating someone, you gotta wonder … is this guy gonna be a good dad? you know, if kids are in your hopeful life plan and all. i never doubted for a second jb would be the best father to walk the face of the planet. {a title i feel he deserves} JB […]
my weekend + ramblings
caftan pineapple tunic labor day essentials: tucks petite bateau euro suit // old navy baby flops // instax // love my hari mari flops. // super goop sunscreen and lip balm // hat from italy 1. labor day weekend was a little hairy to begin with. we were dog sitting and decided why not house […]
because i love a good sale // labor day sale picks
i’m not the only one who appreciates a good sale, am i right? ASOS picks// also, why are their models all the most gorgeous humans on earth. black jumpsuit // hot tamale. grey jacket // looks comf + classic maxi dress with slit //amazing dress for nursing mamas. worn here on me! clutch //peeks of […]
feelings shmeelings.
my world sometimes i feel like i project this super shiny always happy never sad persona. i wish that were always the case. it’s mostly the case. and then… bam. something is said or done. and i feel like a tweenager once again; melancholy, angst-y, insecure. i am so sensitive, and i have a love/hate […]
FAQ Series // hotels and such
I still get a lot of emails about where we stayed while in Europe, so I thought I’d do a comprehensive list for anyone who is wondering. I like your emails, I do! But in the case this info is all you wanted, here it is. I’m hoping to compile a little FAQ with links […]
Art
I’ve always been fascinated by art. in every form imaginable. photos? acrylic? watercolor? yes, yes, and yes. I’m not sure I could tell you my favorite movement or time period. It’s all so good. Flemish art (16th century) is maybe the most interesting IMHO. Art is kinda like wine to me. I know good art […]
playtime with tuck
My relationship with time has always been tenuous. But now I know I’ll never be anywhere near comfortable with time again. Dang time! I mean how is my baby seven (and a half) months old already! And oh Tuck, You think you are a year old lately. Waving hi to people, pulling yourself up to […]
weekend wanderings
{ asos dress // shoe mint // marc jacobs for target clutch } { dress // shoes // scarf from steph } JB’s shirt – monogrammed by J.crew! love these. date nights (what i attempted to wear/and what was actually worn), strolls with lola, island exploring with tuck… it was a good (albeit […]
I love Hayden Reis // + a promo code
sophie, day designer organizer, le pen, supergoop lip balm, supergoop day cream, pierre the bunny, baby food, spoon, toy wipes, honest diapers, sanitizer, and vitamins, tide pen, sunnies, jellycat book, diaper changer and bags, wipes! This Hayden Reis bag is my new go-to bag. It takes you from the beach, to the store, out to […]
the life of tuck
you never forget your first taste of … sand?! forget the life of riley. the phrase is now: the life of tuck. this boy! he has been living the life. and you know, since I go where he goes, i have too. this has been my favorite summer. ever. and i’m glad […]
Ten totally random things about me, me, me!
Ten totally random things about me. 1. I was a hideous looking jr.high schooler. oddly enough, i think that’s when my self esteem peaked. i’m pretty sure i had no clue of the unfortunate looking teeth/bangs/style combo. 2. Daily I am reminded that I married Up! like, way up. JB is the […]
