Category Archives: Fashion

Seersuckered

I know it might be a Southern fashion faux pas to wear seersucker before Memorial Day, but I just couldn’t resist this suit from Target that I picked up as Everett’s Easter attire. I mean, come on! baby bow tie via Citrus … Continue reading

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Wear your hometown love

After seeing a darling local blogger post a photo of a city specific sweatshirt recently, I just knew I had to have it. [Baldwin Des Moines sweatshirt // image via A Sequin Dress at Breakfast] I have a lot of hometown pride, but after … Continue reading

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Obsessed: cope with winter

Serial podcast: I’m not exactly sure how this helps me cope with winter, but it does help me cope with my longer commute. (Which I guess becomes longer during the windy/snowy/ice-filled months.) I blew through season one, and I still … Continue reading

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Obsessed: mad for plaid

I’m blaming my newest obsession on the fact that temps are rapidly dropping and I’ve been looking at far too many log home interior decor photos on Pinterest. Those two things combined with my penchant for all things holiday and … Continue reading

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Mo’s fall fest

In honor of my little sister’s birthday today, she has been recruited to list her fall obsessions. (Just like last year.) Break it down Aunt Mo. YOU GUYS. I’M BACK. Round two of my Fall Faves. I know you were all … Continue reading

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Star-spangled

Another Fourth is on the horizon and I can’t wait to celebrate with a sparkler or two! We will be heading to the lake for the long weekend, but not before Evie takes in his first parades (West Des Moines … Continue reading

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I’ve got the fever

World Cup fever, that is.  (See, I’m not the only one.) And it seems like there is no cure. At least, not for the next few weeks anyway. Play is already underway (here’s the full schedule) and Team USA took the … Continue reading

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Obsessed: sum-sum-summertime

Fresh cut peonies: I have four peony bushes in my backyard and wait patiently for them to bloom every year. The smell is intoxicating. Boyfriend jean shorts: I have been anti jorts for so long, but my sister told me … Continue reading

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Obsessed: I’m a mom

Boxes for Billy: Local author (and friend) Billy Dohrmann created this book encouraging children to see more in the world around them. Imagination can be a very powerful thing! I picked a copy up for Everett at the recent book … Continue reading

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Obsessed: is it summer yet?

With recent weekend trips to Panora to get the lake house ready for the season I’m getting quite anxious for summer to hurry up and get here already. J.Crew grid dot high-waist brief: Swimsuit shopping post-babe can be terrifying, but … Continue reading

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