Black Ruffled Swimsuit / Vineyard Vines Hat / Sunglasses / Girls’ Rufflebutts Swimsuits / Lucy’s Clips / Emma’s Minnow Swimsuits / Mitch’s Favorite T-Shirts
I’m very much guilty of unloading camera cards onto my computer and then totally forgetting about the images. But I came across these Ocean City photos yesterday while trying to make sense of my disorderly desktop, and they made me smile. So I thought I’d share them today on the blog. :)
Noodle covered in paint dust. ^ (Always a project going on around here!) Outdoor Rug / Kids’ Picnic Table / Kids’ Bistro Chairs
Helllllooooo.
Amazon Beauty is legit. It took me a while to realize how utterly fantastic it is, but the prices are awesome, the selection is vast, and nearly everything I order is on my doorstep within a day or two (and sometimes only hours later). Even better, you can set up “Subscribe and Save” on products you need regular refills for. (You can also select when you want the refills to come—anywhere from once every two weeks to once every six months—and there’s no penalty for discontinuing. I normally see a 15 percent discount for subscribing.)
I recently took some time to round up my favorite skincare, haircare, and makeup products, most of which are available via Amazon. (I’ll note here that Amazon’s makeup inventory is currently lacking, so I included where else to find them at the moment! Hoping that portion of the site is improved soon, as it’s really not in keeping with the company’s usual standards, in my opinion. 😉) Anyway, I really enjoyed putting this blog post together. :) Any Amazon beauty products you swear by that I should consider?!
Mitch here!
Bad news. The “Mitch, Please” name for this column was rejected by the Kelly in the City higher ups. It was a valiant effort, but we lost and it’s time to focus on moving forward. Anyway, here are the first 10 things that came to mind this week. Enjoy!
Striped Ruffle-Collar Sweatshirt
Friday the 13th. 😬 What better way to spend it than shopping for transitional clothing, I guess? ;)
Mitch and I have the utmost respect for educators. They empower our children, help them realize their potential, and instill a love of learning in them. They shape the future. And while teaching is an incredibly rewarding career, it’s also a grueling—and often thankless—job.
Over the next few weeks, most teachers will be returning to school. 2020/2021 presented countless problems in education, but one quick and easy way to support educators right now is to get the materials they need into their hands. They’re asking for our help!
I love a good coffee table book. There’s just nothing like sitting down in a tidy living space and leafing through, coffee (or wine 😉) in hand—even if just for a few minutes. It’s that brief pause from life—a little escape—that helps me refocus and breathe. Coffee table books also make for beautiful decor. They tie everything together, add dimension, and signal a sense of calm.
In terms of design, my favorites are neutral coffee table books, as they can be moved from room to room, regardless of color scheme or style. Here are 24 great options:
Brass Duck Bookends / Framed Canvas / White Duck / Limestone Knot / Chanel / Made for Living / Live Beautiful / Wicker Bag / Coral / Candles: Craft & Kin “Leather” / “Soft Cashmere Amber” / “Meditate”
Office bookshelves in progress ^
Hello! Jumping right in today:
Newer Tiered Navy Striped Dress (Here’s the exact one I’m wearing! Love it in the navy floral, too. Girls’ version here.) / “H” Sandals / Men’s Performance Vineyard Vines Polos / Mitch’s Shorts / Mitch’s Sandals
Wanted to share some happy photos from the Shore today because J.Crew Factory recently came out with a very similar version of my striped maxi dress! I promptly bought it because I wear the one you see here so often—and it checks out. Lightweight enough to wear on the hottest August/September days, and TTS. (I went with the small and it’s perfect.) Transitions into fall well, too.
I get really into home decor every August. As travel winds down and we spend more time at home, I love rearranging our pieces and adding a few new ones for a fresh feel.
