I’m writing this from my mom’s house where I’ve been spending a good deal of time. She’s doing fantastically and cannot wait for next week when her drain will be removed. Once removed, she will be allowed to drive and have more personal freedom (and anyone who has had a drain knows removal is FREEEEEEDOMMMMM).… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #33
I wore this skirt Thanksgiving and shared the look on Instagram. I mentioned I’d also style it with a white shirt a la Carolina Herrera and several of you said you’d love to see it. Well here it is, and even better, this whole look is 40% off! It’s all part of the Talbots RSVP… Continue Reading What I Wore: Holiday Style
For years, I commuted from house to car, and car to office. I could get through most of winter with a cute wool peacoat and my pumps and kept my parka and boots for shoveling snow. When I switched to a job in the city, it gave me a hard dose of winter reality and… Continue Reading Winter Commute Must Haves for Warmth with Style
I sometimes wonder about buyers for department stores; it’s like they think anyone over a size 12 wants to wear only dark and dreary colors and waterfall cardigans. However, Nordstrom seems to be stepping up their plus size game. Recently perusing their New Arrivals, I saw so many stylish, pretty, professional, and downright fun plus… Continue Reading Nordstrom is Killing It in the Plus Size Department
Spoiler alert for friends and family, as this is the photo we used this year for our holiday cards… and our cards haven’t been mailed out yet! In fact, they haven’t yet arrived. Thursday, I spent the day at my mom’s, picked Emerson up from school, came home, took a shower and we all got in… Continue Reading The Family That Plaids Together Stays Together
This week was a busy one. We put up our tree and holiday decorations, did our holiday card photo shoot and ordered cards, had two doctor’s appointments, work, and checking in on my mom. I’m writing this Friday at 5pm and I am ready to go to bed right now! It was a lot, but… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #32
Last year I invited my friend Marley to write a holiday gift guide for tweens. You all loved it so much, I invited Marley to return this year and provide the coolest gifts for older tweens and younger teens in your life. Since my daughter is more a tween than a teen, I’ve added some… Continue Reading Gift Guide for Teens and Tweens by a Teen
I wasn’t sure what to title this outfit post. Chewbaca Coat? Perfect Pants? The power of a statement coat? Faux Real? I think I should have gone with Chewbaca coat as when I opened my Rent the Runway delivery that’s immediately what I thought when I pulled out this coat. With a statement coat like… Continue Reading What I Wore: Faux Fur Statement Coat
A year ago, I was in the worst shape of my life. At 5’3” I was a bit over 200 lbs. I had back pain, knee pain, and occasionally got migraines. My allergies were terrible, I was always tired and felt as though I was living life in a fog. I’ve never been athletic, but… Continue Reading I Started Weight Training One Year Ago: The Results