An Invitation: Happy first day of Fall with UGG Australia

September 22, 2015

I never gave much thought to the month of September since it is an in between month. One that ends a season and anticipates a new one. This year however, I have come to love this highly under-appreciated month;) The evenings are cooler and we can open the windows and let the breeze in. We can squeeze in a few more summer things before dabbling into all things fall….like some of my favorite clothing pieces (ankle boots and the oversized sweater)!

Gabe got me a pair of Ugg Classics a few years ago and I wear them around the house every fall/winter. It is like wearing a pair of pillows. I went into the store to check out what was new, and couldn’t believe the diverse range of styles. I must have saved 10 pairs of black ankle boots to my online cart last year and could never commit because I wasn’t crazy about any of them. However, this pair was love at first sight. All that I had been hoping for in a black bootie (including that comfort level). Also loved the color palate to the UGG classics collection. Buttons and bows…they must know the way to captivate a gal’s attention. It was nice to be able to wear the black boots out to a meeting and then slip into the comfort pair when I got home. After my little ones are in bed, I get a little time to relax with Gabe, and all I crave is a good read, (Btw, I don’t get to read magazines often, but when I do this mag has my favorite articles.) and a place to kick up my feet. I think these boots might do the trick. VIEW FULL POST

Raleigh City Guide + Garden & Gun Magazine Feature

September 21, 2015

Back in June my family and I took a trip up to Raleigh for the weekend. We explored as much as we could, took some good notes of the area, and got to share some of the images in this month’s issue of Garden & Gun Magazine!

Such an honor to be included in this issue (on the opposite side of my dear friend Mandy no less!), for their travel south guide. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC areas are extremely family friendly, and there is more to do there than possible to achieve in a weekend, so here are just some of the highlights…

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Buildable Wardrobe Update: Stripes

September 20, 2015

I finally admitted to myself that I have an addiction to black and white stripes. Anybody else? Maybe just me? It’s just that they are so easy to work with, timeless, and really fun to layer. So when I saw this dress from Anthropologie, I decided it was time to use the last of a gift card I was holding onto. (It’s also nursing friendly which is always a plus!) Here is another similar option for half the price. These are just a few ways I styled the dress in varying temps, but expect this to be a repeat offender in the coming months. All pieces featured are from my #BuildableWardrobe…

Dress
Denim Vest
Wedge Booties (similar option)
Bucket Tote
Triple layered Necklace

Dress
Ankle Boots or Backless booties
Oversized Sweater (similar)
Similar Black Clutches

There is such a wide range of stripes, but right now I am sticking to thin black and white. So what do you say? How would you style the dress? And in case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.

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Product styling and photography: Rosemary Wild, Outfit photos: IHOD

Brand Boosters: Tips to grow your brand identity

September 16, 2015

(Image via Aesop, type by IHOD)

Anna : Today Melyssa and I are sharing with you some Brand Boosters to keep in mind when growing your blog or business. I really miss getting to talk branding and entrepreneurship through The Brand Market workshops, so I am happy to share some tips to grow your brand identity:

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Buildable Wardrobe: Denim on Denim

September 14, 2015

This week’s #BuildableWardrobe update includes two of my favorite denim pieces that I chose to keep in the mix when cleaning out my closet. I wear these in multiple ways in various seasons. Here is the breakdown:

Denim Button Down – This one I got a few years ago, but here is a similar one. I layer it in the winter, and wear solo with shorts in the summer. Here’s a few similar ones: High and Low.

Denim Flares – The fashion scene is trying to make flare denim a thing this year, but you know what guys? They never were quite out of the scene! I’v always had a pair in my jean stash. I snagged this pair last year on Shopbop. (c/o) (More flare styles here.)

Wedge Ankle Booties – The kind that are low enough to pull off in warmer months and comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. I have walked the miles in these! Similar pair here, and a variety of wedge ankle boots here.

Wooden Watch – Simple and neutral and somewhat indestructable! (c/o)

Sunburst Necklace – I don’t wear much jewelry anymore, so I look for one or two good necklaces when putting a look together with a good pair of stud earrings. This necklace by Noonday Collection is my current fix (and also supports an worthy cause).

Structured Crossbody – via The Common Knowledge. Love this deep Aubergine color to work into upcoming autumn looks.

If you are trying to minimize your wardrobe, any tips you want to share?
In case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.

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*Flat Lay image by Rosemary Wild
*Outfit photos by Chelsey Heidorn

Mother of wild spirits.

September 11, 2015

I often refer to motherhood as a school in which I am a perpetual student at. It seems I have as much to learn from my children as I have to teach them. Motherhood often asks that I give more than I feel capable of, but love given is never gone to waste. My children have shown me I have a greater capacity to love than I ever knew was possible, and I have never been so full of life… VIEW FULL POST

Quick Tip for Hanging Gallery Wall Art

September 10, 2015

For our living room overhaul, I wanted a simpler gallery wall below the bookshelf so we did a row of four outdoor prints (a good mix of Gabe and I’s taste) from Minted. I was about to just eyeball it, when Gabe suggested he hang them. “Oh sure!” I practically yelped. Happy to hand over the hammer…

Here was Gabe’s quick tip for hanging gallery wall art:

Use painters tape to mark the distances above and between as you hold up your measuring tape. Use a level along the top of your frames to make sure they are straight. Mark the tops with more painters tape. It avoids marking up your wall with a pencil, and leaves you with an accurate and clean result.

Any wall art you are digging right now? I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to living rooms because I am always dreaming up ideas.

Happy almost weekend!

From left to right: Artwork one // two // three // and four