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Spring, Style

Straw Bags

Embracing the huge spring/summer straw bag trend and rounding up all of my favorite straw, rattan, wicker and raffia bags from around the web to shop right now, plus some serious sales from J.Crew and Nordstrom.

Spring, Style

Nude Oxfords

Are the perfect pair of oxfords in your closet yet? If the answer is no, let me convince you why snagging a classic, neutral, oh-so-sophisticated pair of leather oxfords should be on your to-do list and offer a little outfit inspiration while I’m at it!

Spring, Style

The Perfect Leather Sandal

I finally found the perfect summer sandal that goes with absolutely everything. I’ll be wearing and packing this perfect leather sandal in my suitcase all spring and summer long!

Lifestyle, Spring, Style

Mother’s Day Gifting with Jord + A Giveaway! (Closed)

We’re teaming up with JORD watches to jumpstart your Mother’s Day gift giving plans with a MAJOR giveaway and offering some serious inspiration for a unique and unforgettable Mother’s Day gift!

Spring, Style

Skorts for Spring

I’m offering some Easter outfit inspiration by way of the skort, and explaining why this long lost trend is way more versatile (and awesome) than you might think!

Spring, Style, Summer

Swimwear Season

This time of year always kicks off the hunt for the perfect swimsuit and coordinating cover-up pieces to hit the beach and pool in, and because the search can be daunting I’m talking about throwing out all of the rules this year and having fun with these tricky style staples!

Men’s Favorites, Spring, Style

Southwest-Inspired Style

Sharing my love for Southwest-inspired style, how it inspires my home and my wardrobe and rounding up a ton of my favorite Southwest-inspired pieces from around the web to shop this Spring!

Spring, Style

Festival Style

Music festivals like Coachella have become as much about festival fashion as they are about the music, so today I’m offering up some festival style inspiration and talking about my favorite pieces for any warm weather activity spent outside under the sun.

Spring, Style

Stripes and Sneakers

Talking about polished, weekend-ready pieces that can easily transition to comfy weekday attire and rounding up a ton of my favorite striped pieces and fun sneakers to shop right now!

Spring, Style

Spring Color Trend: Marigold

I’m talking about my fun-filled week with my family enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Phoenix and about dabbling in a funky color trend that’s popping up everywhere this season – marigold!

Spring, Style

The Cold Shoulder

I’m talking about the love-it-or-hate-it asymmetrical trend, telling some funny stories about sleevelessness and rounding up a ton of my favorite one-shoulder tops to shop around the web right now!

Spring, Style

Spring Dresses

I’m talking about the almighty dress and why it’s a staple in my wardrobe during the spring and summer, and rounding up a ton of my favorite spring dresses in all colors, cuts and at every price point.

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Been cooking up something special for 2023! 💕@olcartier #baby #babygirl #babyblog
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Game. Changer. 🥰 This was my first request when we talked about the shower with our builder @hill.farm.design & now that we’re in here, I can confidently say that it was 100% worth it! #bathroomdesign #bathroomremodel #bathroomdecor #bathroomrenovation
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It’s the heated shower bench for me 🧖‍♀️ Our new primary bath is finally finished & you can just find me here for the foreseeable future, k? 🫧 #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroomdecor
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#Ad The perfect celebratory cocktail! Chris is whipping up his special NYE cocktail, the Pomegranate Paloma Spritz with his favorite tequila, @lobos1707 Joven as the star of the show! Screenshot the end of the vid to save this recipe that I 100% think you need in your life, or find it below.  You can find Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal at your local @totalwine or buy online with link here: https://bit.ly/ShopLobos1707 (linked in bio) #Lobos1707Holiday #Lobos1707NYE
POMEGRANATE PALOMA SPRITZ
To cocktail shaker add:
1 oz grapefruit juice
.25 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz simple syrup
1.5 oz Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila
ice
shake vigorously
rim glass with black salt
add pomegranate seeds to shaker
add mixture to glass
top with sparkling Rosé
garnish with dehydrate grapefruit wheel
Put on your party hat 🥳
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Our NEW fun, totally free 2022 Holiday Phone Wallpapers in collaboration with the incredible @rhianawni are on the blog ready for you to download, share with friends & enjoy & I hope you love this vibrant, festive set as much as I do! Happy holidays, friends!🎄
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Making a beautiful, moisturizing soap at home is almost TOO easy using the method I shared on the blog & it makes such a fun holiday gift idea for friends, neighbors, fam, teachers & anyone else in your life who likes a good pamper sesh. Head to the link in my bio if you need a fun, easy, zen holiday craftivity in your life rn 🧼🫧 #holidays #christmasdiy #diygifts #homemadesoap

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