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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Favorite things 2018
I have been wanting to host a favorite things party for quite some time, and since 2018 is all about checking things off of my to-do list, I decided to put my plan into motion. And what better timing than … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Lifestyle
Tagged Boxwoods, Bubba's, Capri Blue Candles, Chef'n, Clear Creek Orchard, Django, Dogpatch Urban Gardens, Emily Stumpf, Heartland Burrito, J. Crew, Juan O'Sullivan's, Kiehl's, Madewell, Mahima Creations, Maybelline, MojaWorks, my favorite things, Pickle Creek, que bella, Umbra, Vasanti, Zaza's
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A Galentine cocktail
Mondays can be the worst, so why not celebrate with a cocktail tonight?! With all this sickness and cold weather around here, it’s nice to have a little bubbly to help me think of warmer times ahead. This bevie would … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Holidays, Lifestyle, Parties
Tagged cocktails, Galentine, recipe, Sparkling Ice, Valentine's Day
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Friday faves
[nothing gets past these two] Spring break is right around the corner and so I decided to do some searching for a new swimsuit. I ordered these gingham high-waisted bottoms to go with this matching top and I can’t wait … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Old Navy, swimsuits, Target, Universal Thread, Winter Olympics
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Friday faves
[celebrating his half birthday by eating us out of house + home] So, who’s watching the big game this weekend? I don’t tend to get into the Super Bowl, but I do love me some good commercials and a halftime … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged AdWeek, Architectural Digest, Horizon Line Coffee, Super Bowl
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Friday faves
[Ev celebrated his 100th day of school this week by dressing like an old man] I knew that this collab stamp with Rifle Paper Co. was coming out last week. So I proceeded to call my local post office on … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged 19 Crimes, Camp Climb, Rifle Paper Co., stamps, United States Postal Service, USPS, Wine
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Friday faves
[a recent sunrise I couldn’t resist photographing] I have yet to see this in stores, but have heard rave reviews about this twist-tie top from Target’s A New Day line. Hoping to try one on this weekend if I can … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged A New Day, Fliqlo, Google, Google Arts & Culture, Target, Whistle and Flute
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Friday faves
[the prettiest custom paintings by local artist, Emily Stumpf] JT is back ya’ll. Justin Timberlake, if you have been living under a rock, is releasing a new album on February 2 – you know, to coincide with his Super Bowl … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Bandolier, Emily Stumpf, Justin Timberlake, Science Center of Iowa
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[a sweet outtake from our family photos that I will be sharing SOON] I’m so excited to share that next week I am co-hosting the Milk Street Baby launch event at Suite Dreams in Windsor Heights on January 9 from 4-7 p.m. … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Madewell, Milk Street Baby, printables, SuiteDreams, This Little Street, Valentine's Day
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[the bell still rings for those who believe] Anyone who knows me knows that my daily makeup routine is quite minimal. I’ve been wearing the same eye shadow since I was in high school. That is until recently when I … Continue reading
Friday faves
[you can literally hear him saying “cheeessssthhhh”] If you have to send a cease-and-desist letter, do it like this. I have a deep love of period dramas (RIP Downton) and right now they are everywhere. Netflix’s The Crown went live … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Budweiser, cease-and-desist, Howards End, Kiehl's, Netflix, Outlander, PBS, Starz, The Crown, Victoria
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