Category Archives: Gifts

His and Hers

Half way through May update: Another week has flown by and after looking at this upcoming month’s calendar, I don’t feel guilty for spending most of it relaxing. My week in review via Instragram pics: I am officially dubbing this … Continue reading

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Half way through May

Tea time update: Such a beautiful weekend here in Des Moines and it was spent with family celebrating MOMS! Here is what we ended up getting my mom: The Cheese Shop Des Moines gift card, Williams-Sonoma dish towels & dish … Continue reading

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A little lace

The unknown week ahead update: It was such a random week (i.e. not a single dinner at home) that I think it is best reviewed via photos from my phone. Tomorrow my dear friend Molly’s little sis, Libby, is having her … Continue reading

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Big sis birthday

Needing neon update: After a little shopping excursion to my favorite haunt Target,  I think I have found the perfect pieces of neon to add to my closet. What do you think? Tomorrow we will celebrate my big sister, Marissa, on … Continue reading

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I love LOVE

May the force be with you update: Such an enjoyable weekend spent catching up with my husband. We lead busy lives so it is nice to slow down and just spend time with each other. And that is exactly what we … Continue reading

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May the force be with you

Just a little unwell update: I finally feel like I am almost back to my normal self. (But really, how “normal” can that be?!) Since Marcus and I have made it out of our pajamas for the first time in … Continue reading

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Birthday boy

And they’re off update: The pretty little invites are en route to our friends and family’s homes and I can’t wait for the RSVPs to start rolling in. Marcus has informed me that this year’s dinner will be French-themed. Oui, … Continue reading

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I love you mom

Warm wishes update: What a blessed Christmas we had. Lots of time spent with our families, quite a few over-the-top meals (King Crab legs and Beef Wellington), and absolutely fabulous gifts. Tomorrow, I celebrate someone very special in my life – … Continue reading

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Merry and bright

Colorful co-worker Christmas update: Holiday Cheers was a blast with my fellow co-workers. We hit up The Palm on the West side to change things up a bit from our usual haunt, Star Bar. All in all, not a bad place … Continue reading

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Colorful co-worker Christmas

Stuffed with love update: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, with festively wrapped Jif for our Shorthair. Tomorrow our Marketing and Communications department will be celebrating the upcoming holiday with what we like to call ‘Holiday Cheers.’ During … Continue reading

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