Shop This Post: Breeze Romper c/o Aventura I feel by the time we hit July, I am growing a little tired of the ‘summer uniform’, which consists of a tee or top with a pair of shorts. The fall offers so many more layering and shoe options. But, it is SO hot still, so we really… >> View Post
San Diego Recap: La Jolla, In-N-Out & Old Town
I’m back to share my fourth San Diego recap post with our visit to La Jolla, In-N-Out Burger and Old Town. Then, I’ll be back with a FINAL post about Disneyland and California Adventure. San Diego has so many unique areas to explore. We stayed on the bay, but when we drove to see the… >> View Post
The Perfect Dress for Dining Al Fresco
Shop This Post: Leilana Dress c/o Aventura Ava Gold Bag in White c/o Teddy Blake One date night that my husband and I have kept consistent since we’ve been dating is dining al fresco on the rooftop of one of our favorite French restaurants, Vin de Set. This was our second first date… yes, we… >> View Post
San Diego Recap: San Diego Zoo & Little Italy Dinner
I’m back to share my third San Diego recap post where we visited the San Diego Zoo and had dinner that evening in Little Italy. The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, opened in 1916 and was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cageless exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats. The San Diego Zoo is… >> View Post
Friday Five {June 2022}
Happy Friday Everyone! One – Latest Happenings! Happy Friday, friends! Here are some belated Father’s Day photos. We went to Nine Mile Garden in Affton, MO with my mom, brother and SIL. We brought back some food for my dad. Nine Mile Garden is a food truck place with a canteen. It is a lot… >> View Post
How Will You Know If A Home Is Right For You?
Finding a new home can be a thrilling adventure, but it’s also an adventure with many hurdles along the way. After all, what if you move into a new place only to realize you’ve made a huge mistake? What if you can’t decide between two homes and miss out on both of them to other… >> View Post
San Diego Recap: USS Midway & Shakespeare’s Afternoon Tea
I’m back to share my second San Diego recap post where we visited the USS Midway and then had a delicious tea time at Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea. I noticed while we were in San Diego, the climate was warm enough that they didn’t really have any grass or annual flowers. This succulent… >> View Post
San Diego Recap: Our Hotel, Brunch Cruise & Little Italy Food Tour
We just got back from our family vacation to San Diego a week ago. I wanted to do a few recap posts to share our trip with all of you. I’m planning to do 3 posts about our stay in San Diego and then 1 post about our day trip to Disneyland/California Adventure in Los… >> View Post
Summer Bucket List {2022}
I can’t believe it is the middle of June already! The school year really flew by and I can’t believe I have two teens now. Summers are a lot different with teens than they are when they’re younger. Gone are the days of coordinating their outfits and fun little outings that I plan… now it… >> View Post
Get Fit with Carrie: Recap of Make Tracks at the Zoo 5K 2022
It’s been a long time since I’ve ran a 5K and there is this Make Tracks at the Zoo 5K at the St. Louis Zoo that I’ve done a couple times in the past. Since Nathan enjoys running as much as I do, we decided to sign up for it together. It turned out to… >> View Post
Reversible Dress & Other New Items from Cabi!
Shop This Post: Celebrate the Dress c/o Cabi Clothing Happy Thursday! Since this was a short week with the holiday on Monday, I decided to stick to just one blog post this week. We are taking a vacation to San Diego next week, so I will be taking next week off from blogging. I’ll still… >> View Post
Taking Home Style Inspiration From Your Travels Around the World
If you love traveling and have recently moved home, you might be looking for style and furnishing ideas. The best thing about travel is it broadens your imagination, as you see how different cultures live. So, why not take inspiration from that to make your home a reminder of your travels? Whether you’ve just moved… >> View Post