Ten more things you didnt (want to) know about me ... (81) Im super transparent. I rarely keep secrets of my own (unless they are birthday or Christmas surprises!). On occasion, Ive unwittingly embar...
What Im wearing:Sweater dress: RossLeggings: Old NavyBooties: Thrifted, vintage GuessBracelets: Target Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to ... oops, I was unable to sing hap...
Baby girl turned 12 months old on Jan. 28. Each month on the 28th I take a photo of Miss Alexa and her owl to mark her growth because, as everyone likes to remind me, "theyre only little for a sh...
So I have a list of "needs" for the kitchen: a wok, a new set of knives, a cast iron skillet, tupperware for little ones lunches (this is a different post altogether). And yet I continue to b...
This is an update on My One Word for 2012: Change. Periodically I will stay accountable by letting you know how Im doing. The good, the bad and the so-so. No holding back. Month One of being a vegeta...
What Im wearing:Top: Forever 21 (c/o Saras capsule wardrobe) (similar tunic style here)Cropped cardi: Torrid, forever agoJeans: TargetSandals: Payless What Alexas wearing:Peacock top: Target (last ye...
I have a 1-year-old. It hasnt really sunk in yet. There hasnt been any time for it to sink in because shes constantly on the go. Constantly demanding a watchful eye so she doesnt slam her hand in a d...
Psst, you can find us over at So Dang Brilliant today, where I got grilled with some hard-hitting journalism questions. To paraphrase "Anchorman," you know how to cut to the core of me, Baxte...
Five things Im lovin right now ... The idea of owning a vacation home directly on the water. [via] The Work of Art top from Ruche. Dandees Love Bug valentines. So clever! Dresses made of out vintage ...
Im over at Letters to Mo today, where I wrote a letter to Alexa about childhood things Im nostalgic about. Things shell likely never enjoy, such as camping out overnight to buy NKOTB concert tickets....
Just catching up on my 365 Days of photos ... 01.18.12 {brain freeze} 01.19.12 {above the crib} 01.20.12 {tot + toys} 01.21.12 {windblown} 01.22.12 {japanese market} 01.23.12 {comparing apples to ora...
What Im wearing:Striped dress: RossOrange-red cardigan: ThriftedLeggings: Old NavySandals: PaylessSunglasses: Anthropologie What Alexas wearing:Coat, dress, bloomers, shoes: Janie + Jack, thanks to S...
A photo of my 1-year-old(!) playing with her birthday present. To ease the pain of this post. (taken by Sara) There is so much to share about Alexas birthday weekend. Photos, stories, memories. My da...
Dear Alexa, A year ago today I heard you cry for the first time. I gazed into your eyes for the first time. I held you in my arms while you slept for the first time. I never fully understood how peop...
As a very clever YouTube commenter wrote: "I will gladly play you Tuesday for a Wilco song today."
This adorable little girl doesnt look like she can scream like a banshee, does she? Well. She has you fooled. Because for the past few nights shes been waking up around 10 p.m. and shrieking at the t...
Some of the fun things my swap pals have been up to lately: Sara introduces her Serial Thrifter Girls project (psst: I am very happy to be part of it!). Pamplemousse1983s California Dreaming photo bl...
The next installment of our Midwest trip continues ... We left Kansas City early New Years Day to make it back to Wichita for a gathering at my Aunt Denises house. We had a blast catching up with myr...
"Do you have almond milk?" Guilty.
Five things Im lovin right now ... Sandwich art by Low-Commitment Projects. (This one is Mondrian-inspired.) This interview, in which Julian Casablancas chats with Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek of T...
Ten more things you may not (want to) know about me ... (71) I have this bad habit of hanging my purse over a kitchen chair when I walk in the door. Ive tried to put it straight into the hall closet....
What Im wearing:Cardigan: TJ MaxxBlouse: Lane Bryant (part of the capsule wardrobe)Jeans: TargetShoes: LifeStride (part of the capsule wardrobe and sooo comfy)Necklace: F21 What Alexas wearing:All: J...
Taking a peek back at New Years Eve in Kansas City. We came indoors in the afternoon and enjoyed a few quiet hours. Alexa fell asleep in my arms and I transferred her to the corner of the couch, wher...
Ive been watching surf movies all night, and I had to share this with you. Watch it, you wont be disappointed.
And the countdown continues in my quest to watch and find something inspiring in every single one of Yahoos 100 Movies to See Before You Die. Yall, Ive been doing this list so long Im pretty sure the...
Ive mentioned before that H and I threw a wedding on a small budget. Ive been asked to share some tips on how to do so, and I must say Im highly flattered. I must share one caveat, though: We got mar...
Hey, I just switched over to Facebooks timeline. Anyone else make the leap? What do you think of it? Not sure how I feel about it quite yet, but the option to upload cover art has me intrigued. Heres...
Catching up on 365 Days of photos ... 01.09.12 {my go-to spinach salad for lunch} 01.10.12 {in which I catch her terrorizing the cat under the table} 01.11.12 {coming up on 14 years in June} 01.12.12...
What Im wearing:Shrug: Torrid, part of my capsule wardrobe by SaraRuffled tank: Mossimo, thriftedJeans: Style & Co., capsule wardrobeShoes: Torrid, capsule wardrobe"Mom" necklace: gift fr...
New Years Eve in Kansas City was unusually warm. We had arrived the night before after a long day of travel. Our flight was delayed four hours at LAX because of fog that closed down the entire airpor...
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