Last month I bought my first pleated skirt ever. I recall wearing a basic navy pleated uniform skirt somewhere in grade school. And I did purchase a pleated Ted Baker dress a few years ago or so. But besides that, pleats are a new, lovely discovery. And surprisingly, this skirt was love at first wear….
A midi skirt? Yes, pleats!!!
Our first Trunk or Treat
First, respect to the creators who can creatively capture their creation process. For me, the space to be creative is given in tiny windows of opportunity and always seems to turn it into something like a tornado—me being tossed in the whirlwinds of trying to actualize an idea. All the while questioning if (and how)…
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
So, (Chef) Ash and I did a thing (again) this weekend. We made our first batch of doughnuts. I saw this recipe for baked apple cider doughnuts scrolling Twitter via a New York Times post last week and immediately ordered doughnut pans from Amazon because what better thing to do on a beautiful Fall Saturday morning than make homemade…
5 Things You Need To Do
Sometimes I’m scrolling Pinterest, and I see the inspiration for my next outfit, and sometimes I see quotes and thoughts of words that could not be truer. Funny, because as I write this, I realize the red top, (unseen) camo pants, and leopard print heels I’m wearing in this pic—inspired by a pic I pinned…
39
Today I turn thirty-nine. On a low simmer, there is a feeling of nervousness somewhere inside of me. But I do not think that feeling is all to do with numerically turning a year older per se because it has lingered in many of my days as a 38-year-old. Instead, I think the nervousness is,…
What’s the perfect birthday gift?
I have always loved giving thoughtful gifts, birthday or whenever. Some people are more challenging to shop for than others, so periodically, I try to add my two cents of a gift guide here on my blog. And since my birthday is this week, perfect timing for a gift guide on the perfect birthday gift….