In 2026, I want to take a more intentional approach to shopping. To that end, I am starting a ‘shopping list’; If it’s on the list, I will work it into my budget while watching out for sales. My goal is for this to help curb my impulse buying habits. Plus, this will push me to focus on quality pieces to cultivate a true wardrobe…
This year, we checked off some big bucket/wish list items, including my first time traveling outside of the United States. Our first stop on our international travel? Spain! We decided to try two countries or major cities per international trip given the amount of time it takes to get there from the U.S. For this trip, that was Spain and France. While in Spain, we…
This year, one of my goals was to see a new place together as a family. We traveled to one new spot in the U.S (Denver), then also took our first international family trip to Spain and France. The entire trip was amazing, but we ended it with the creme de la creme: Paris. My husband, Drew, told me after that Paris had never been…
During our recent trip to Paris, I took an afternoon for myself and headed to the Gallerie Dior for a walk through the exhibit. To say this experience is ‘incredible’ is an understatement. Every corner I turned had me gasping with excitement and awe as I saw look after look of archival pieces from Dior collections. Spanning from the inception of the house through the…
Unique and special gifts are often what we want to find friends and family. However, with the amount of shear stuff available at big box stores, more often than not, it becomes easier to just grab what y0u see on the shelf. Etsy is my answer to that! The Etsy sellers and makers share their unique, custom, and one-of-a-kind offerings for every occasion. Their latest Etsy…
With fall comes a host of activities thanks to cooler temperatures and cozy vibes. If you are looking for something to do this weekend to bring that into your life, try these simple and affordable options near you! Head to the apple orchard Depending on the area you live in, this may involve a bit of a drive. Lucky for me, I’m in the suburbs…
I absolutely love the change of the seasons from summer to fall. It brings with it a reset for both my lifestyle and my home; I cook more, I add cozy touches that are used in our day-to-day, etc. Etsy is the perfect place for me to grab unique, beautiful pieces for my home every fall. From candles that bring in the autumn feels to…
For the last 6 years, I have patiently awaited the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so that I can snag great pieces for my wardrobe at a great price. The sale works in reverse to any usual discount method in that the prices during the sale are discounted, but the price goes up when the sale ends. So pay less while you can because these pieces don’t…
It’s official: I’ve caught a bit of a travel bug. Last year, we did one family vacay to Tampa with Beckham to test the travel waters. Literally, since we were on the beach. This year, we chose to take him to the mountains and see a new city: Denver, CO. By the end of this trip we were already planning our next one to a…
We’ve all seen a Nancy Meyers film…or two…or all of them. Every movie she makes has an incredible home that somehow has a dream kitchen (and dream any other room for that matter). While shopping at Target, I realized that their new home collections are giving us affordable Nancy Meyers home vibes on a very realistic budget. So how can you create that Meyers magic…