To explain what it means to “spark joy” on her new Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, Marie makes what I can only describe as a delighted “zingy” sound.
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First, ugly cry. Now that that’s out of the way, make sure to document with photos of the day your last baby becomes a full-fledged toddler and you foray into the unsure world of no. more. babies. ever.
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I am a neutrals girl, with pops of color sprinkled throughout the year. But every December, come garland season through the start of the new year, I’m drawn to red and its festive, fiery jolt that gives me an excuse to dress like a human present.
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Winter’s here, but just because temperatures are dipping doesn't mean you have to hide out in a sleeping bag/puffer coat, especially for an occasion such as date night.
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I’m a Friday-after-Thanksgiving kind of holiday music listener, and although by October’s end, I’ve already dug out all the white lights (twinkle, fairy, globes, you name it) to string on the mantles, you know I’m also the kinda gal who leaves Christmas up until February.
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You know the feeling when you’ve been thinking all day about the delicious leftovers you’re going to devour for dinner, only to head to the fridge and find that someone (husband, ahem) got to it first?
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This season sequins and sparkle take a backseat to luxe jewel tones and muted animal prints, and this red leopard dress from Reformation merrily ticks off both boxes.
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Don't be worried for me, guys, if you see me wearing these faux leather leggings from Commando every single day in the winter.
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Let’s be honest, it’s so much easier taking photos of your infant, than say a toddler on the go, or worse, a first grader who’s too cool for school.
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I’ve always wanted to take a running photo and this outfit is pretty perfect for it, yea? I’m not gonna lie, athleisure is not really my thing, but I was at the boys’ soccer game this weekend when we snapped these photos which is why I look so uncharacteristically sporty.
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This fall/winter, it’s all about the cozy textures, my friends. Fuzzy, boucle-y, silky, woolly, you name it – pile on those layers and mix up those fabrics and look fabulous while you’re at it.
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You know those OOTDs that make you really excited for a specific reason? This is one of my favorites for fall. I’m mad about plaid this season!
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Celebrating the last bits of fall before it’s officially coat season with a frolic through the foliage. When you think of fall style, it’s usually all about the pumpkin spice latte and warm rust colors, but I think this green Geysir wool sweater I got in Iceland a few years ago is pretty fall-perfect.
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Okay, ladies. I’m channeling my inner Lisa Rinna today and taking a page out of her book to talk to you about something personal: period pads.
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Spoiler alert: I’m nicer when I like my outfit :) If I was feeling a bit in a creative rut a month ago, I’m baaaaack and this outfit might have something to do with it.
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As some of you may know, I began my Not A Rose Girl blogging journey in May of this year. It was a passion project on the back burner for a long time coming – at least for the last two years that I can distinctly recount.
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Every season, there are a couple bags that creep their way into my closet in some capacity — and this summer, it’s the straw bag.
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It hit me this month that we really do not have much time before my oldest, Max, starts Kindergarten. Like, legit public school Kindergarten, which to me feels like a foray into the rest of adulthood.
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