We were lucky enough to wake up to the smell of pine trees and #freedom this Fourth of July, since we spent the weekend at our Colorado cabin, Respite Rock. This is always one of our favorite weekends to spend in the Rocky Mountains – what better way to celebrate the country’s birth than spending…
Graduation Garden Party
After the last AP multiple choice question is bubbled in and the tune of Pomp and Circumstance fades, there’s a new beast to take on: graduation parties. Armed with a Pinterest inspiration board stocked with DIY’s and recipes, my mom and I whipped the garden party-inspired event together. Read on to be taken through a…
How to Spend your Gift Card
I like to think of a gift card as a ticket to opportunity — the opportunity to waltz into a store and select items free of charge (sorta). With the holiday season coming to a close, I’m confident many of you received one of these magical 3 x 2 inch pieces of plastic, but maybe…
Homecoming
Homecoming is a night of primping, photo-taking, gawking over other girls dresses, and dancing. But my favorite part of the event is the exciting time leading up to it where I get to scavenge the depths of the internet for a dress. You get an excuse to online shop for hours on end — who…
Back to School Series: Backpack Roundup
Ahhh, back to school. In a season where I’m constantly reminded that I have to wake up at 6:40 a.m. every morning, it can be difficult to stay motivated. However, the prospect of cute new backpacks, school supplies, and outfits keep me from committing truancy and make the school a little more aesthetically pleasing. With…
Flirty Floral Dress
Ah, summer: the days get longer and the dresses get shorter. My personal favorite part of the shift into the warmer season (besides a great excuse to buy ice cream!) is getting to utilize an entirely new portion of my wardrobe reserved for summer garments. This yellow floral dress caught my eye at Madewell,…