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  • In the Woods

    Packing for a Casual Vacation

    Up north, we spend our time playing outside with the kids, walking through dirt and gravel, sitting on the dock,…
    August 13, 2018
  • Just Add Statement Earrings

    This is my fall/winter uniform. A simple but flattering sweater, cute comfortable shoes (these are sort of a warmer version…
    November 28, 2017
  • Style: March ’11

    This dress reminds me of little girls' eyelet dresses (my mom LOVES those). What can be adorable on a two-year-old…
    March 22, 2011
  • Style: December ’10

    This is a pretty typical winter outfit for me. A sweater (this maternity sweater rocks, by the way), a colorful…
    December 21, 2010
  • Style: May ’10

    Super Budget Edition: Nothing Over $35 The little grey dress is cute as it is, but adding a belt makes…
    May 20, 2010
  • Style: April ’10

    Skinny jeans! I don't typically wear jeans, but after Abbey mentioned how flattering these were, I had to go try…
    April 8, 2010
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  • In the Woods

    Packing for a Casual Vacation

    Up north, we spend our time playing outside with the kids, walking through dirt and gravel, sitting on the dock, and taking the dogs along.…

    August 13, 201811 commentsStyle
  • Just Add Statement Earrings

    This is my fall/winter uniform. A simple but flattering sweater, cute comfortable shoes (these are sort of a warmer version of the inexpensive flats I…

    November 28, 20176 commentsStyle
  • Style: March ’11

    This dress reminds me of little girls’ eyelet dresses (my mom LOVES those). What can be adorable on a two-year-old though can often be cloyingly…

    March 22, 201122 commentsStyle
  • Style: December ’10

    This is a pretty typical winter outfit for me. A sweater (this maternity sweater rocks, by the way), a colorful skirt with tights, knee-high boots,…

    December 21, 201023 commentsStyle
  • Style: May ’10

    Super Budget Edition: Nothing Over $35 The little grey dress is cute as it is, but adding a belt makes it even cuter. I’d add…

    May 20, 201042 commentsStyle
  • Style: April ’10

    Skinny jeans! I don’t typically wear jeans, but after Abbey mentioned how flattering these were, I had to go try them on. Let me tell…

    April 8, 201059 commentsStyle
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