Today, I am turning 35! I'm feeling excited and grateful for another trip around the sun. For all of you who are nervous about entering your thirties, it's truly been the best years of my life. For this milestone-ish birthday, I thought it might be fun to share some random facts about me. I personally love being nosey and reading about other people, so hopefully this is fun to read. Oh and let me know if we have any of these in common! xx AR ...
Black Blazer Uniform
Without a doubt, my most-worn piece in my closet is a black blazer. It's one of those staples that you can throw on when you have "nothing to wear" and it feels put together and polished with your favorite denim. And, it's a piece that works year-round. ...
Where to Stay, Eat and Shop in Aspen
A few weeks ago we went to Aspen for the fist time and absolutely loved it. Austin was turning 35, so we wanted to celebrate him and go somewhere that's always been on our bucket list. We usually never take snowy trips because we love the beach, but this trip really surprised us. We loved Aspen. So much, that we are planning another trip for next year. It was wonderful, cozy and there is so much to do. ...
These Are The Outfits Getting Me Through Winter
Living in Texas most of my life, I feel like I've done my best to avoid harsh winters and snow (give me 90 degrees any day). And while I like the coats and layers that come with winter, to an extent, I don't really need to have a ton of options in my closet. My winter strategy is to buy one or two, classic belted coats and a couple statement coats. IF I have a winter trip or special event, I'll make an exception, but that's basically it. ...
George’s Modern Nursery
I can't believe it's taken me almost 3 years to finally share this nursery with you (!) We worked with Ginger at Urbanology Designs to create this modern nursery for George and I love how it turned out. Also thank you to Apartment Therapy for the beautiful feature! ...
THE WINTER LOOK I’M WEARING ON REPEAT
It's been a minute since I've shared a true outfit post and I'd like to get back to it this year because I miss them! I know we have Instagram and LTK for this but I'll always love documenting my looks on the blog, too, since it's easier to search through. ...
Winter Coats under $55
I'm not one who usually loves the cold weather, but when I found these coats, it made me really excited for the upcoming winter season. I have been wanting a shiny black puffer coat and found this one a Walmart for under $50. The Scoop NYC brand has so many chic, budget-friendly pieces right now. ...
Holiday Outfits for the Boys
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When I found out I was having another boy, I knew right away I wanted to dress them in coordinating outfits while they were little. Especially during the holidays! Everyone always talks about how girls are so much fun to dress, and while that's probably true (I mean, they really do have so many more options) I absolutely love dressing my boys. Carter's has plenty of festive options if you're looking for matching outfits for the family or siblings. I found this Green Vest for George and this 2-piece Sweater + Corduroy Pant Set for Charlie and it was perfect for some holiday photos. ...
How To: Bent Curls Hair Tutorial
I have really enjoyed having my hair shorter. It's honestly so much easier to style and less to manage. And as a mom of two little boys, I am all about the easy-button these days. One hairstyle that I have been particularly gravitating towards is the bent curls look. Or as my hairdresser calls it "fettuccine noodles". It's my favorite way to style my hair and it looks really good on Day 2, which means less work for me. Win-win.
I've been using the Limited Edition Holiday Gold 1" Styler to achieve this look. This styler can be used to flat iron, curl or create waves. Think of it as an all-in-one type of tool for heat styling. The ghd Gold Styler utilizes dual-zone technology for premium performance so you only need to do one pass through your hair. It has two next-generation heat sensors, one across each plate, to control the optimum styler temperature of 365ºF constantly and evenly from root to tips making it easy to curl or straighten hair. I got it at Nordstrom and it would make the perfect gift for the beauty lover.
Keep reading if you want a step-by-step look at how I get these bent curls. ...
Robertson Party Mix Recipe
We love a good party mix around here! This is a recipe that Austin's family has been making for years and his dad always makes it during the holidays. I look forward to it every year. It's so easy and is the perfect salty snack to munch on during your favorite holiday movies.
Here's everything you need: ...