what I wore // botanical gardens

Shop Update

I finally got some time to add some new goodies to the shop!

What I Wore // Sunday Brunch Date

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Yesterday hubs and I went out for a brunch date and tried out a restaurant we hadn't been to yet. It was a breezy, not-too-hot day and perfect for strolling around downtown and by the water too.

Shop Update

These pieces were added to the shop recently: 

What I Wore // Among the Wildflowers

The wildflowers are in full bloom where we live...it was lovely seeing them and all the bees buzzing around them on our family nature walk the other day.

outfit details:

tee and sweater- Urban Outfitters

jeans- Gap

mocassins- Minnetonka via Amazon

crystal necklace- Belle Hibou

earrings- Modcloth

sunnies- Urban Outfitters

What I Wore // Pieces of the Weekend

This past weekend we hit the city and did some shopping at one of my favorite children's consignment stores to stock up for spring. We also stopped by one of our favorite cafes for some dinner. The weather had cooled off again, which was refreshing...It's back up to the 80s now but it was nice while it lasted haha!

Shop Update

The last couple of weeks have been pretty busy and I hadn't had much time to work on new pieces for the shop, but today I managed to add a few...yay!

You can find them here.

What I Wore // Date Night

My mom is in town visiting and offered to watch Little A so hubby and I could go out to dinner alone. It was such a nice treat... We went to a restaurant we hadn't tried before and the food was outstanding. I got a locally brewed lager and scallops with toasted farro, herbs and blueberry sauce; hubby got grouper and we shared a Madagascar vanilla creme brulee with strawberries and an aged balsamic sauce. Afterwards we went and hung out at the bookstore for awhile like we used to do in our pre-child days haha...it was nice to catch up on some magazines and just relax :)

  

Flowers in her hair...

Little A got a new flower crown this week and wanted to model it :)

Spring Wishlist

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Shop Update

New items just added in the shop:

Shop Update

New goodies listed this week in the shop:

What I Wore // Pieces of the Weekend

The weather was absolutely gorgeous this weekend, sunny in the 60s, so we tried to make the most of it by getting out of the house as much as possible. We hit up the park, the science center (ok, that one was indoors but still fun), our front yard, and the beach. It was low-ish tide so we got to take a bike ride along the shore :)

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Shop Update

New additions to the shop from the past week:

Shop Update

New items for the week:

Shop Update

So I normally don't post two shop updates in one week, but I was so excited to get the new Herkimer diamonds in yesterday, I got started making jewelry and couldn't stop! Here are the new additions:

I've also marked down some things recently to make way for all the new items I'm adding, be sure to check out the sale section!

Heat Wave - What I Wore

I was really hoping a cold front would come through since, you know, it is January...but alas, it was nearly 80 degrees today. Oh well, I got to wear my new dress from UO much earlier than expected haha. We took a nature walk in the afternoon and watched the sun set and the moon rise. How I love being outdoors!

My Favorite Winter Nail Polish Colors

                    

1. UO Classics Collection in la ciel $5. A pretty, dark teal. I'm amazed at how many colors this pairs well with. 

2. essie in wicked $8.50. A deep bold red. I love that it is DPB, toluene and formaldehyde free.

3. UO Classics in storm $5. A moody dark grey reminiscent of winter clouds.

4. essie in penny talk  $8.50. A shimmery metallic rose gold. I am obsessed with all things rose gold right now, so this is perfect :)

                                  

And here is what they look like on...not the best paint job in the world, but hopefully you get an idea:

I used two coats for each of these. The UO colors probably could've gotten away with one coat though. I'm on my third day of wearing them now (and I've been doing dishes and making some jewelry) with no chips except for the rose gold...I've found metallics don't last as long, but are still nice for a special occasion or if you paint your nails every couple of days. 

What are your favorite colors for the chilly months?

In the Pines

Sharing some photos from our walk in the woods by the river...miss A is teething (back molars) and refused to take a nap today so I didn't get any of her this time since she was being grumpy! 

 

{outfit details}

dress: shopruche.com

sweater: forever 21

tights and oxfords: urban outfitters