Nothing better than some Trader Joe’s Summer blooms. Enjoy!
November Around The Web
Hi, friends! I took last week off from the blog to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family. I love all the traditions during this season, and we were lucky that Dale had the day off on Thursday so he could join in all our festivities too! This month I hosted a baby shower for one of my best friends from college, celebrated Friendsgiving twice, and started decorating out house for Christmas for the first time. At work I’ve been busy working on Christmas product for next year, so my holiday spirit is in full swing! This was a also a big shopping month for me as I started buying presents, and a few things for myself as well. This Blue Clay face mask from Herbivore has by far been my favorite beauty find the month:
Next year I would love to make a wreath or swag for my door during November. I love this swag for inspiration!
Grace’s Cat Lady Gift Guide has been one of my favorites so far
We have family in Chicago so I am bookmarking this guide for our next visit!
The perfect potato soup for a snowy day in, my favorite recipe we tried this month
My New Year’s plans may need to include a champagne tower this year…
Beautiful Fall color inspiration
I never would have paired disco balls and died palm leaves, but it’s a new favorite
Cocktail tray inspiration perfect for December parties
Last, but definitely not least, we have started a few updates on our kitchen! I just ordered this sink and faucet, so a full recap after we finish is coming (hopefully) soon!
Thankful for you!
Early Fall Wishlist
While it doesn’t exactly feel like Fall yet i’m starting to crave sweaters and walks through the neighborhood. Here is a quick roundup of some items on my wish-list as the seasons start to shift:
1. Ruffle Sleeve T-Shirt from Nordstrom
2. Mirrored Picture Frame from Williams-Sonoma
3. Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist from Herbivore
4. Mini Instax Acrylic Album Photo Frame from Urban Outfitters
5. Mock Neck Sweater from Topshop
6. AK! Jump Rope from Amanda Kloots
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April Around The Web
Hello, friends! Spring has finally decided to arrive in KC and I'm loving it! This month has been a whirlwind — two of my close friends got married, I traveled to Gulf Shores with our St. Louis friends for one last trip before they all finish school, and this weekend I have a bachelorette party. I'm a little exhausted but it has all been totally worth it, so many happy memories. I've also made a few purchases this month I will share below, but my favorite find was Spencer Charles new script alphabet Sinistral Hand — designed especially for lefties like me!
I've also been admiring Nick Matej's work this month, it's wonderful.
Kelly's closet doors have my wheels spinning for some projects at the house.
Ever since watching the documentary about Iris Apfel I love reading articles about her. These photos are awesome too.
I know renovating our bathroom is a looong way off, but I'm saving these ideas.
Think.Make.Share. hosted a maker exchange and so many of my talented friends participated! I would love to do this with my friends outside of work too.
Always on the hunt for great clean beauty options
This month I won an Instagram give-away from Enjoy! If you live in KC definitely try them out, their green mojito smoothie is my absolute favorite.
I also am testing out Branch Basics multi-purpose cleaner this month and so far so good!
One of my friends is getting married later this Summer and I knew this would be the perfect dress for the occasion, can't wait for it to arrive! Congrats Julia, the collection is beautiful!
And last but not least, I am headed to New York next week and loved reading about some great places to take pictures in the city.
And I'm off to enjoy the sunshine!
March Around The Web
This month was possibly one of the most anticipated months of my entire life! It almost seems surreal that it has come and gone, so much has happened. Over the past few weeks I hosted a bridal shower for my friend Macy, celebrated with our St. Louis friends the weekend before match day with a "Matchelorette" party, found out Dale will be in KC for his internal medicine residency, closed on our house, traveled to San Antonio for Macy's bachelorette weekend, and to top it all off this weekend we will be moving most of our things to the new house! With all that has been going on it's no surprise that a lot of my discoveries around the web this month are home/decor related, and this hotel in Charleston has officially become my inspiration! It was one of the most stunning home tours I have seen recently, definetely head over to Design Sponge to see everything!
- In other home-related news, I loved Brighton's tips for organizing your fridge and Laura's unpaper towel DIY! Both will be super useful as we get settled in our new kitchen.
- Some new-to-me information, the best order to apply skincare products
- A general Spring cleaning guide!
- This month was not my best month in terms of healthy eating, but I would love to try this (maybe healthier?ha) dessert!
- I always love seeing how other people get organized.
- The most beautiful dramatic lighting for wedding photos!
- My most favorite Easter inspiration of the season: these over the top cakes from Think.Make.Share.!
- Another recipe on my list!
- And some lovely photos from one of our favorite places we ate in Austin, Hillside Farmacy.