Mexico Rule #1: Do NOT overpack. Your wardrobe will be comprised of mostly swimsuits and cover-ups. Mexico Rule #2: Immediately regret that you didn't abide by rule #1. But...here's what I did wear. Sundresses This green maxi dress was by far my favorite. Hands down the most comfortable thing I've ever worn. So much so that I plan on buying more in other colors! For reference, I am 5'9", and this came all the way to the ground for me. #thankyoubabyjesus Another favorite is this palm beach dress. I was worried that it would be see through, but it has a liner. Yay! It is SO comfortable! I purchased a Large, and it was too big for me. Just an FYI when ordering. And because I'm obsessed with maxis, this blue maxi dress is another favorite. It has pockets. Winner! Cover-ups Outside of actual clothes, I wore a … [Read More...]
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Mexico: What I Wore
Mexico Rule #1: Do NOT overpack. Your wardrobe will be comprised of mostly swimsuits and cover-ups. Mexico Rule #2: Immediately regret that you didn't abide by rule #1. But...here's what I did wear. Sundresses This green maxi dress was by far … [Read More...]

DIY Mid Century Modern Sign
The weather here in Michigan is struggling (for lack of a better word), but I know a bunch of you are celebrating some beautiful spring weather! And beautiful spring weather means projects! And projects mean--ok, moving on. Address Sign Well if one … [Read More...]

One Room Challenge Week 2: Home Office
Ok. Wanna see the plan? In week 1 of the One Room Challenge, I talked about redoing the home office and why I felt it needed an update. So here's where we began. And this is what I'm hoping will be the after. I mean, we are talking about me … [Read More...]

Shop the Look: Target Opalhouse
If you haven't heard already, Target had a new line come out this week. And really. Who isn't always excited about a new line at Target? Target Opalhouse It's a gorgeous line, but it's quite a mix of colors and styles. I find that I want a couple … [Read More...]

The One Room Challenge Plan
You read that right. ORC...One Room Challenge. I've never joined simply because I've never wanted to be restricted to a rigid timeline. Unfortunately, timelines tend to be my #1 nemesis when it comes to projects. I start one...then abandon it. No … [Read More...]

Spring Break Mexico
Hey all! It's Monday, and I'm actually not feeling too bad about it. On Wednesday, we are leavin' on a jet plane for Mexico! It's my son's senior trip, so we're going with a few other families to an all-inclusive. {source} It is currently 34 … [Read More...]

Shop the Look: H&M Home
You guys. Have you ever been in love with H&M Home line? And then completely forget about it?! Who does that, right? Me. Right here. DAR. So I'm starting to work on some new things around the house...which means buying some new things for the … [Read More...]

Irish the Puppy
Two years ago (almost to the day), we lost our big boy Maximus. Meaning that two years ago, I cried tears of sadness. And then tears of joy. My house was mine again. No more dog hair. No more drool. I declared to the world that we were DONE. No more … [Read More...]

Midweek Mentions
Well what d'ya know? Here on a Wednesday! Tapping back into my Midweek Mentions that you seem to like! This time of year always has me finding things that bring comfort. Blankets, textural items...and a wine tumbler. 1. Did you hear the … [Read More...]

Book Club Beginnings
I am an English teacher who doesn't read books. There. I said it. I read ferociously, ok? Just...not books. So my resolution is to change that. I have joined a book club with my girlfriends, and now I'm asking you to join! If you're like … [Read More...]

Hosting a Cookie Decorating Party
I did it! I survived another year of decorating cookies with a ton of teenagers! I've been hosting this cookie decorating party for years, and it's fun to look back and see how it has evolved. It started small with a few girls, moved into … [Read More...]

2018 Golden Globes Fashion Recap
I'm 44 years old, and I've been watching the Golden Globes for about 44 of them. I thought it might be fun to show you some of my favorite fashions from the night. Deep? No, but these award shows are like the Super Bowl for us. It'll be … [Read More...]

2017 In Review
I'm posting my year-in-review three days into the next year. Would you expect anything different from me? #late So I struggled on the blog front just a little bit, but it was a full year on the personal side! Let's see what happened, shall … [Read More...]

Pergo Laminate Flooring
You guys. I'm going to jump right to it. The basement flooring is finished! We've been doing SO many projects down there that it took a minute to get it actually cleaned up (aka sawdust for days!). Wanna see? Did you just gasp? 'Cause I … [Read More...]

Christmas House Tour
It's a Christmas tour! With really cool bloggers! And it got me to blog today! Hi. I'm Chris. I have abandoned my blog for the last several weeks because life is sucking the energy out of me to do anything other than survive! Easy, drama queen. I … [Read More...]

Brooch Magnets
Anyone else out there have a thing for magnets? Like, every time you see them, you want them. Or you look at something and think, "Oh, I could make a magnet out of that." Yeah, I wonder if there's a support group for it. 'Cause I've got some … [Read More...]

Beautiful Barn Wedding
Good friends of ours were married a while ago, and I just kind of never posted about it (whoops). It was seriously the prettiest wedding I've ever been to, and I asked the bride if I had permission to share photos. Thank the lord she said yes! I … [Read More...]