finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
When I’m standing in line at the grocery store, how I do, and the checker looks at me with that pitiful smile as Jemma chatters about the chocolate popsicles I was pressured into buying (yes, I’m easily swayed by all 3 year olds who say “please” and bat their eyes) and Max bites through a […]
Housewife With a Dash O’ Glam by thatmamagretchen featuring diamond bridal set by Anjolee. Click below for details on each piece . Last week on my local mama Facebook group someone said to me, and I paraphrase, “You have great style … maybe you should post photos of yourself every week to give us inspiration!” I […]
Leggings, Fabletics /// Tank, Old Navy /// Necklace, Ann Taylor LOFT /// Kimono, Just Dawnelle The Pacific Coast is my happy place. Throw a darling beach cottage, delicious food and my sand + surf frolicking kiddos on top and I count myself a blessed mama. Someday, I’ll own a little house here that I can […]
In high school I traveled to Brazil and Argentina. I spent two weeks there, celebrating my 17th birthday in a foreign land with lovely people. I can still feel the humid air and the bustling of the city. I remember the stories and can see the faces of the people I met and those I […]
Parade Day – maxi + scarf, TJ Maxx /// sandals, thrifted Saltwaters /// jean jacket, high school vintage (which was why I was so excited to get an upgrade from my recent StitchFix!) /// sunglasses, Kate Spade /// diaper bag purse, c/o Lily Jade /// bracelets, Kate + Linny Could this be my favorite outfit […]
Eek! It was a happy, happy day when my third Stitch Fix box arrived. I can’t wait to show you all what I got AND what I kept :) Not familiar with Stitch Fix? It’s a personal styling company perfect for busy mamas who don’t have time or energy to search for quality, timeless pieces […]
Apartment hunting with Pops – dress, thrifted Hanna Andersson /// tights, JC Penneys /// shoes, thrifted Two things … One, how did I ever forget to share this photo of Jemma from springtime? She begged to wear this dress so we added thick tights because it was short short short. She has sprung up like […]
I have a whole list of draft posts sitting in WordPress. 37 to be exact. Some are partially done, others are waiting a photo, most are just topics I want to share, brief reflections and yummy recipes. This summer, I’m trying to work through them. I’d add “all” to that sentence, but “realistic goals” is […]
Kimono cardigan, garage sale /// jeans, American Eagle Outlet /// tank, Target /// sunglasses, Kate Spade aviators The Magnolia District in Seattle has a little gem. Or should I say, a little light. It’s a shop called glassybaby and they specialize in the most magnificent hand blown glass candle votives. They’re collectibles for sure and have […]
Essential Starbucks Stop + Church — dress, Target via consignment store ($7!) /// jean jacket, GAP circa 2000 … remember when they had that whole line of embroidered denim? Yep, this was part of it, there is an embroidered peacock on the back! /// sunnies, TOMs via Nordstrom /// wedges, TOMS via Nordstrom /// bracelet, […]
Ice Cream Adventure /// top, BDG via Urban Outfitters | shorts, LOFT, thrifted | Birkenstocks | purse, c/o Lily Jade | necklace, Archer + Hare | sunnies, TOMS You know those weeks that are still Spring, but feel fully Summer? Sprummer. We’re embracing Sprummer around here! To the max! Mostly because we drove to Portland […]