Getting cozy for the holidays
What’s better than getting cozy with your family?! My favorite. Especially when it cools down… that’s when hot cocoa comes out, fire comes on, new Christmas cozies are worn, and flannel sheets go down. This year has me so very excited, even more than usual, I guess a toddler + a baby in your belly […]
Letters to Wesley James // Volume 1
{big brother tee // the first rule of little brother’s // circle k feet c/o our backyard} Sweet angel boy – Wesley James, We prayed for you. Now here you are! Hanging out in my belly, you little dream come true. I can’t wait to know you. What are you like- who do you look like? […]
Florida Travels: Safety Harbor
This past weekend we had an opportunity to stay at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa in adorable little Safety Harbor, FL (courtesy of the Ascend Hotel Collection). Safety Harbor is close to Tampa Bay but feels like a world apart. The whole city is just super cute, old florida, and totally walkable. We loved […]
Tuck: King of All the Wild Things
Tucks favorite book at the moment is Where the Wild Things Are which was his dads favorite too! JB is so great at reading it – he really gets into the voices – and the book (and JB’s sound effects) taught Tuck how to roar. Ever since he’s made this rawring discovery he has gotten […]
early retirement
{photo by justin demutiis photography} The sweet bride in this photo told me — thanks for being the best example as a mother and as a wife. Marriage and motherhood mean a ton to me, and that is the highest compliment. I felt like I could retire then (; — accomplishing more than just pretty […]
operation: lighten up living room
Back in September we went couch shopping. I love our slipcovered ektorp ikea couches but we’ve decided to put one in our playroom and the other in tucks room. JB is stuck on leather, and I totally get it especially for a house full of boys and one little black haired puppy. It’s just […]
Tuckers in San Francisco
Lombard Street kokkari i realllllly wanted to take one of these friends home. sticking that baby/food baby out. The Fairmont SF! You dreamboat! We were there for just a (too) quick weekend to meet one of JB’s clients. We didn’t do much but walk around and eat. My kinda way to take in […]
8 weeks with Wesley James
{dress // shoes are old but anthro // super inexpensive sunglasses} This was a trip JB and I took with some friends when I was around 8 weeks with Wesley James. JB has been jonesing to go scalloping in Crystal River every year we’ve been married and the stars finally aligned and we went! It’s […]
Wesley James
Sorry for the radio silence! Hopefully this is a good enough excuse slip (: Wesley James, we love you so so much already!!!! could not be more grateful. xx,s ps: will be back to normal blogging now that I feel somewhat human again!
french look for less
Looking into all of the french inspired pieces – particularly the ones on the left side (inexpensive) but if you have a little more jangle in your pocket the right may be for your home! Bar stools: Love these Safavieh ones (only $148 + free shipping with prime) – the other ones are […]
my non gmo shopping list
While I see the need for GMO foods (how do we feed 9 billion people with organics!? answer the billion dollar question.), personally I try to limit our exposure at home. When you’re eating out, particularly where I live, there’s practically no hope of our family not consuming something that has genetically modified organisms. If I […]
BEST THING EVER: PURE MARACUJA OIL
This stuff! Because skin in your thirties is a whole new ball game! I have special skin. By special I mean I stillllll break out on occassion! How pray tell can you combat pimples AND work on anti aging? Enter Maracuja oil. It combats inflammation, moisturizes, and fights wrinkles. The key ingredient here is […]
the honeymooners visit
Last week we hosted the most precious honeymooners in the history of ever. Sophie (who I’ve blogged about a hundred times) and her HUSBAND George live in Sydney, Austrailia but came to honeymoon across the south, and ending in the Keys. Sophie was actually one of the first blogs I ever read – what, 5 […]
Gallery {Staircase} Wall
Sometimes I feel a little silly because I love shades of turquoise so much. I’d love to be an all neutral kind of girl – I love the look. But I can’t stop buying anything in turquoise. It’s likely the ocean lover in me but whatever it is, it’s been a lifelong obsession. I love […]
weekend in photographs
the flirtiest little one year old. in the cutest/softest robe. c/o redenvelope we love these boon boats (c/o)! love our little Sting Ray Drain c/o Boon. goodbye drain Tuck is obsessed with pulling up! i love these moments. our foliage out back. also a 60 foot magnolia tree, not pictured. the trees in our backyard are […]
Our Neutral Paint Colors
Little known fact about my husband … In between baseball seasons he painted a whole inside and outside of a house. So he knows his paint. He’s also a great painter. We didn’t do it all ourselves (and if you need a name of a guy locally please contact me – he did a great […]
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 […]
