There’s something undeniably enchanting about September—the way the world starts to slow down, the air turns crisp, and the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows.
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Recently, I stumbled upon the delightful concept of "pebbling." No, it’s not about collecting rocks—though that has its own charm (especially if you ask my little ones!)—but rather the act of sharing memes, links, and videos with friends and family.
Read MoreI’ve always loved the idea of doing Christmas pictures at a tree farm, and this year I finally made it happen when NJ-based photographer Katy Firstov reached out to me about doing a holiday family mini session.
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Is there a better time than Spring to give yourself this gentle reminder: Nurture your life like a garden.
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Dearest Reader, did you miss me? And by “me” I mean the glittering gowns, the sideburns, the kissing, and of course the splashy Vitamin String Quartet covers guiding us through another social season in ton.
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Before I completely switch gears to spring content, I wanted to share one last cheerful winter outfit with you, dear readers.
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Here we are… deep into the first week of the new year and I’m just now editing photos from Christmastime and sitting down to reflect on 2021.
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I’ll forever be #teamsummer, but there is something about autumn that inspires me to stop and appreciate my walks around the neighborhood more so than any other season, as the leaves crunch underneath my feet and the brisk chill in the air is a welcome one.
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Yesterday we walked through a field of lavender, just before a summer rainstorm. The downpour lasted precisely 15 minutes and the muskiness of rain combined with sweet lavender notes in an alchemy of seasonal magic.
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I looked at my calendar today and it really sunk in – IT’S AUGUST! Is anyone else’s head spinning from this?
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Lately, I’ve been collecting garden visits. It’s like a hobby, some might say. Instead of collecting gems or shells, I’ve become obsessed with hunting down the prettiest public and private gardens around New Jersey.
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What does summer sound like to you this year? Besides the sound of Brood X, of course. (If you live in the Northeast then you know what I mean.) Cicadas aside, to me summer’s siren song is the sound of an ice cream truck coming through the neighborhood.
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Do you ever come across an old handbag of yours – perhaps it’s a little dusty from having been stowed away in your closet for months, years even – and when you start cleaning it out, you’re flooded with a treasure trove of memories from some time long gone?
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As a girl growing up in South Florida, I never knew seasons. Sure, there’s far worse than growing up amongst palm trees year-round, but now that I’ve lived in New Jersey for the last 7 years, I can truly say there is nothing quite like the changing of seasons.
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A life update: the baby of mine who I thought was going to be the last baby ended up not being the last baby. In the midst of the pandemic, our fourth baby – an oops baby – was born into our family, officially promoting child #3 to big brother status.
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Every spring and fall, Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey brims in “lazy beauty”. There are winding paths and vibrant flowering trees amongst dramatic Gothic stone buildings – all of which provide stunning backdrops for seriously Instagrammable photos.
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Spring. That magical time of year when buds start popping open and there’s still a chill in the air just sharp enough to give you goosebumps. But if you’re like me and you refuse to put back on your winter coat, enter the spring jacket, which will save the day.
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In case you haven’t noticed, I took a hiatus from my blog for the last year. But I’m back, with a fabulous new spring dress AND A PANDEMIC BABY.
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