I realize that blue stripes and white jeans are not exactly appropriate for January, but yesterday the sun came out, it was 50 degrees (practically tropical around here!), and I felt so excited to feel...

Today, my holiday festivities begin, in a way, as my mom arrives in town this afternoon. Tomorrow we're going to do a massive grocery haul as we have three dinners in a row to host:...

When planning outfits for holiday parties, it's important not to forget about outerwear! When you walk into the party, you're usually wearing it, so it can make a serious first impression. Last weekend, we had...

As I get older, and fall more and more in love with Marie Kondo's method of de-cluttering by only keeping things that truly spark joy in your life, the more I appreciate the concept of...

Shooting this year's holiday card felt good. Like really good. Last year, I was in such a bad place, feeling so sorry for myself. While we took the photos, I had just had my second...

Annndddd we're back... Thanksgiving weekend came and went in a flash, making it now officially the holiday season. My weekend was so wonderful, a great time of unwinding, eating, and spending time with family. The highlights...