A few years ago, an impromptu shoe purchase at TJ Maxx changed my life. Up until then, I tended to wear mostly utilitarian, basic sandals. Black and brown and boring, oh my. I bought a no-name brand of metallic wedge sandals. Which I proceeded to wear the soles out of. Twice. Since then, … [Read more...]
What I Wore Wednesday
April 6, 2011
What Jo-Lynne and Melissa wore: (Jo-Lynne) coral sweater from Banana Republic Factory Outlet, Citizens of Humanity jeans from Bloomingdales, copper ballet flats from Aldo, Orla Kiely bag from a shop online, earrings and necklace from Studio Jewel, green and coral bracelet from JanMary Designs. I … [Read more...]
Tide To Go to the Rescue!
April 5, 2011
Last weekend, my brother married a fabulous lady. Both Nicole (fellow ATC contributor and my sister) and I were bridesmaids. We thought of everything - mimosas for when we were getting our hair done, extra bobby pins for hair emergencies, tissues, bandaids... we thought of everything. Somehow, … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: BRIGHTS!
April 1, 2011
Brights are everywhere this season! And I love it! I'm normally not a "brights" person (Exhibit A: my closet full of black), but there are some fabulous things this season that are turning my head! Lets all pledge to inject some bright into our wardrobes this spring! Timid about Brights? Try just … [Read more...]
What I Wore Wednesday
March 30, 2011
What Nicole Wore: white tank from Target, crochet sweater from Urban Outfitters, belt from Forever 21, jeans from Arden B, black flats from Bakers, headband from Anthropologie, camera bag from Jo Totes Where: The day-after lunch for my brother and SIL's wedding! I wanted to be comfortable since … [Read more...]
Chic Bedroom Bliss
March 21, 2011
Home is a place where dreams are created, relationships thrive, children are reared, and all that really matters transpires as our life journey. I truly believe that making this sacred space more peaceful and harmonious will inspire more of these precious moments. I’ve seen the results in my own … [Read more...]
A Chic Retreat with Outdoor Dining
March 18, 2011
We've begun looking at outdoor dining furniture in our house. Even though sometimes it doesn't feel like it, spring will be coming eventually. And we practically live outside in the summer. My kids love to eat outside: we eat dinner outside at least twice a week and they eat lunch out there almost … [Read more...]
Trend Alert: Neon For Kids
March 18, 2011
Bold colors are in this season, and that goes for kids too. In fact, children's fashion is taking it one step further -- NEON. The Gap has a whole line for girls called Neon Pops. Who could resist these adorable outfits? The eighties are back. Will you partake? Do your girls like the neon … [Read more...]
Add a Scarf!
March 16, 2011
Like many busy moms, a tshirt and jeans with cardigan thrown on is practically my uniform. Sometimes the cardigan is embellished (for those days I feel fancy) or maybe its a bulky sweater coat (for those days I wish I was still wearing my bathrobe), but its a pretty standard outfit. But, lucky for … [Read more...]
