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5 Summer Outfits

Anthropologie Colette Skirt / J.Crew Suede Sandals / Newer J.Crew Factory Tank / Similar Mini Leather Backpack

Hey, hey Friends!

Let’s ignore the elephant in the room in that I’m suddenly in this space again and just focus on the adorable dog to the right of me in the above photo. Threw my phone at Mitch while we were in Brooklyn recently and was like, “pretend outfit photo please!” But since we have this outfit photo, might as well share five easy end-of-summer looks that I’m relying on these days. 😆

Mud Kitchen Makeover with the Shop App

Earn $5-$10 of Shop Cash here!

This mud kitchen makeover is my favorite DIY project yet. I learned and practiced a ton of new skills, realized that painting is harder than it looks, and made my five-year-old jump with joy upon revealing it to her. It’s our most-used outdoor toy, that’s for sure!

DIY Preppy Scooter Makeover

Helmet / Butterfly Shorts / Tank / Emma’s Sandals / Lucy’s Sandals / Bunny / Scooter / Basket

You might remember my DIY gingham pumpkin tutorial (when Emma was a baby!), which was shared by Reese Witherspoon’s brand Draper James. I remember being so excited by that. And today, I’m sharing a fun Draper James-inspired scooter makeover!

An Evening on Chicago’s Oak Street Beach

Affordable Tiered Quince Dress—comes in both washable silk and cotton. There’s also a mini version! (It’s obviously inspired by the Anthropologie Somerset dress, but the price tag is a lot better.) / Birkenstocks (Have been eyeing this pair, though! Kids’ version here.) / Sunglasses / Lucy’s Swimsuit (Baby/toddler version here.) / Emma’s Swimsuit / Radio Flyer Family Via e-Bike

Welcome to my favorite beach in Chicago. (And welcome back to my blog. 😜)

DIY Taylor Swift Eras Doll

It’s been a long time coming. 😉 Lucy’s Taylor Swift doll is done! (And I’m sharing a tutorial.)

Listen. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be blessed with two little Swiftie daughters with dozens of Swiftie besties. It’s the BEST. 😂 And goodness: talk about all the activities that have stemmed from this shared love. From events and parties to imaginative play and crafts, I can get them excited about and invested in just about anything if I simply declare it’s Taylor Swift-themed.

Birch Lane: Black Friday in July

TODAY’S THE DAY, FRIENDS!

Today is the first day of Birch Lane’s Black Friday in July Sale. It’s amazing. You can shop products up to 70 percent off, with fast + free shipping, too. Be sure to shop the awesome prices before they go back up!

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The Best Preppy Wayfair Finds

This scalloped lamp is a Kelly in the City bestseller! Its sister lamp (so similar!) is such a cutie, too.

I had so much fun writing this post.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024

Hi guys!

Prime Day is today and tomorrow, and there I’ve been legitimately overwhelmed by how much there is to shop. I’m eyeing this electric towel warmer for Chicago winters, the Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt that’s half off, and the Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Rug that’s 80 percent off. Can’t wait to see what you guys end up getting!

Home

Electric Towel Warmer / Amazon Echo Spot / Our Place Always Pan / First Aid Kit / Amazon Echo Pop / Samsung The Frame TV / Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock / Paint Sprayer / 12 Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set / Amazon Echo Show 5 / Amazon Kindle Paperwhite / Outdoor Chair with Side Table

Furniture and Decor

Rattan Chippendale Headboard / Stone & Beam Westview Extra Deep Couch / Set of 2 Scalloped Throw Pillow Covers / Spindle Accent Chair / Gold Bamboo Picture Frame / Cordless Table Lamp / Elm Wood Cane Dining Chair / Set of 2 Block Print Throw Pillow Covers / Martha Stewart x Safavieh Sisal and Jute Rug

Cleaning and Organizing

Rubbermaid Brilliance 14-Piece Food Storage Container Set / Stasher Stand-Up Mega Bag / Window Washing Kit / 24 Glass Spice Jars / BISSELL Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner / Set of 3 Refillable Amber Bottles / Stasher 4-Pack Food Storage Bags / Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover / iRobot Roomba Combo i3 Robot Vacuum and Mop

Kids

KidKraft Outdoor Wooden Table and Bench Set / Think Tank Scholar Multiplication Flash Cards Set / The World Game / Bentgo Kids Lunch Box / Jasonwell Collapsible Pool / Toniebox Starter Set / Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box / Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Fashion, Beauty, and Crafting

Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt / Living Proof 5-in-1 Styling Treatment / Cricut Maker 3 / Cricut BrightPad Go / Loeffler Randall Pleated Knot Mule / Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press / Line & Dot Ariel Sweater / Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press / Cricut Value Vinyl Rainbow Sampler / Supergoop! Unscreen Sunscreen

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Before and After: Chicago Balcony

Green Table and Chairs / Outdoor Rug / Scalloped Planter / Scalloped Dining Place Setting / Large Square Block Print Pillow / Outdoor Stemless Wine Glasses / Cement Planter Set / Umbrella / Lumbar Pillow Cover

This is my favorite “before and after” post yet! I did it entirely by myself, and I’m so proud. You know that soundbite going around the internet that’s like “if boys can do it”? THAT IS ME RIGHT NOW. 😂

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Picks

Woo-ee, I got a little carried away with coverage for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s finally open to the public! It’s on until August 4th, but a lot will sell out by then so I recommend shopping now if there’s something you really want. Per usual, there’s so much good stuff to shop—both new fall pieces and everyday essentials—from the T3 Switch Kit Classic Trio and Bombas 6-Pack Ankle Socks to the Loeffler Randall Mikel Bow Sandal and Beis The 21-Inch Carry-On Roller. ENJOY!

Beauty

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream / Westman Atelier Petite Lit Up Highlight Stick Duo / Slip Pure Silk 10-Pack Skinny Scrunchies / Supergoop! Unscreen Sunscreen Jumbo + Go Set / Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo / Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner / Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm / Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo Duo / Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash / Necessaire The Body Wash Duo / T3 Airebrush Blow Dry Brush / T3 Switch Kit Classic Trio

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream: My skin is too sensitive for retinol, but I use this every few days and it works like a charm. Highly recommend!

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo + No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner: Olaplex is a miracle worker. Their products absolutely transformed my hair from dry and brittle to soft and bouncy. Buy the duo now and you’ll save $86, which is insane.

Pajamas and Intimates

Barefoot Dreams Short Robe / Minnetonka Cosi Slipper / Nordstrom Moonlight Eco Knit Pajamas / Bombas 3-Pack No-Show Socks / UGG Cozetta Shearling Slipper / Barefoot Dreams 2-Pack Ankle Socks / Barefoot Dreams Knit Pajamas / Hanky Panky Original Rise Thong / Natori Feathers Plunge T-Shirt Bra / Barefoot Dreams 2-Pack Calf Socks / Bombas 6-Pack Ankle Socks

Hanky Panky Original Rise Thong: TMI, but these are the only thongs I wear. Save even more when you buy four for $64—still pricey, but I PROMISE they’re worth it.

Natori Feathers Plunge T-Shirt Bra: I never thought I’d really love a bra until I tried this one. It’s comfortable and beautiful, and dare I say I actually enjoy wearing it?! Go up one size—I’m usually a 34A and wear a 34B.

Bags

 

Longchamp Le Pilage Expandable Tote / Beis Commuter Duffle Bag / Coach Hutton Shoulder Bag / Rebecca Minkoff Mini Amour Tote / Dagne Dover Micah Crossbody Bag / Madewell Medium Essentials East/West Tote / Dagne Dover Landon Large Duffle Bag

Longchamp Le Pilage Expandable Tote: Okay, this is brilliant: The tote comes with an inset you can zip on to make it bigger. It’s like zip-off cargo pants but way cuter haha.

Madewell Medium Essentials East/West Tote: I love that this leather tote has two sets of handles—seems like a small thing, but actually a game changer. Also, there’s an interior elastic for your water bottle!

Shoes

Nordstrom Mary Jane Flat / Ann Mashburn Square Toe Ballet Flat / Loeffler Randall Mikel Bow Sandal / Adidas Primegreen Stan Smith Sneaker / Blondo Symone Waterproof Knee High Boot / On Cloud 5 Running Shoe / Cole Haan GrandPro Rally Cambry Sneaker / Hunter Short Rain Boot / Nordstrom Mia Chelsea Lug Boot / Loeffler Randall Hadley Bow Sandal

Ann Mashburn Square Toe Ballet Flat: Ann Mashburn’s craftsmanship is incredible and a pair of her shoes is on my wishlist! The square toe and bow are my favorite details.

Cole Haan GrandPro Rally Cambry Sneaker: If you don’t want identifiable brand markers, I think these are a great option. A leather upper is also way easier to clean than a canvas one!

Coats

Barbour Tulip Corduroy Trim Quilted Coat / Barbour Swallow Quilted Jacket / Barbour Cordelia Quilted Longline Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Trench Coat / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Faux Shearling Collar Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Quilted Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Corduroy Contrast Jacket / Lauren Ralph Lauren Water Resistant Trench Coat

Barbour Cordelia Quilted Longline Jacket: Discounted Barbour is one of my favorite parts of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I love this longer silhouette, and $145 off is INCREDIBLE.

Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Quilted Jacket: If you’re looking for a hip-length Barbour, Ralph Lauren has some great lookalikes. The contrast piping on this one really elevates it!

Home

Slip Set of 2 Silk Pillowcases / Le Creuset 7.5 Quart Dutch Oven / Beis The 21-Inch Carry-On Roller / Dyson V15 Detect Complete Cordless Vacuum / Barefoot Dreams Rib Throw Blanket / Matouk Regent 6-Piece Towel Set / Jason Markk Essential Shoe Care Kit / Tumi V4 Collection Expandable Spinner Carry-On

Matouk Regent 6-Piece Towel Set: Everyone I know with Matouk towels is obsessed with them. They’re light but plush and an absolute steal right now.

Jason Markk Essential Shoe Care Kit: THIS. THING. IS. MAGIC. Emma’s disgusting gym sneakers became pure white again after using this, and my suede shoes I wore during a downpour look brand new too.

Clothes

Nordstrom Cashmere Sweater / Caslon Pima Cotton Cardigan / Treasure & Bond Twill Utility Pants / French Connection Faux Wrap Sweater Dress / Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans

Treasure & Bond Twill Utility Pants: These remind me SO MUCH of my favorite Anthropologie Colette pants but with more of a pleat. And they’re half the price right now!

Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans: Madewell denim is seriously the best. You can’t go wrong with any of their styles, but this one is a best seller. How cute are all the extra buttons?!

Jewelry

Monica Vinader Heart Station Necklace / Nordstrom 2 Ct. Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings / Monica Vinader Diamond Stud Earrings / Monica Vinader Diamond Pendant Necklace / Monica Vinader Diamond Heart Charm Necklace

Nordstrom 2 Ct. Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings: I’m not a “real jewelry” girl, but even if I were, I wouldn’t bother with actual diamond studs because these look SO real. Plus, they’re only $30 right now!

Monica Vinader Diamond Pendant Necklace: A classic diamond necklace for under $200?! Honestly, you may want to consider getting this now and saving it for the holidays. It’s just that good.

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