I turned thirty next to the glow of white Christmas tree lights. Many memories and moments came flooding back to me, some of which felt incredibly distant. I remember being twenty-two, the year he fell in love with me. Everything is different now. I remember the morning glow on a Saturday as a little girl. The comfort I felt waking up with my toys and my imagination was everything. If that little girl could see […]
Every little thing I do I hope you see. I hope you notice the words I write, the songs I play, the photos I take. I hope you think of me when pretty lyrics drift out of your speakers. I hope you think of me when you look up at a sky filled with a million stars. I look in the mirror and curl my hair, hoping you notice the way my hair drapes over […]
I wear my heart on my sleeve, but trust doesn’t come easily for me. I’ve been knocked to the ground more times than I can count, but don’t worry…I always get back up. After lying on the ground, I’ve firmly planted my roots. There are rips in my jeans and dust on my boots, but I’m stronger and wiser than before. Despite the pain, my eyes don’t lie and my heart loves to love. I […]
Downward Cycle of Popularity Not every brand makes it to the next generation and some are currently holding on for dear life as I type. A downward cycle in fashion means that the brand is spiraling downwards and losing its popularity and base. There are so many stores I adored as a little girl and as a teenager that are either closed, or on their way out. Henri Bendel, Juicy Couture, Macy’s, Abercrombie, and Forever […]
Hi readers, I’ve been absent from my blog lately and honestly, I just haven’t been in the mood to write. Although, I have been working on two pieces of writing off of my blog that I will post as soon as they’re complete. I hope everyone is finding inspiration in the days leading up to the holidays and enjoying the colder temperatures. I’ve missed the sound of my nails tapping the keys on my iPad […]
Photography by Lizzie Mognoni Thank you for everything, LBI; the views, salty air, warm days, and perfect memories. I grew up in Barnegat…fifteen minutes from the causeway. I was a beach baby, spending countless days on the beach. I’m thankful for my connection to such an incredible place and for all of the moments I’ve spent on the island from weeklong vacations to day trips. I love the days I spend at Barnegat light and […]
Inspiration Can Always Be Found I realize now, that every time I styled a room or took on a home project I was writing a little piece of my story. Any failures I’ve encountered and victories I’ve celebrated have become another chapter. It’s never easy taking on a home project or designing a space, but it should always be therapeutic. I was eternally destined to be writing down my thoughts, process, and advice regarding home […]
While I said hello to 2020 and blew a kiss to 2019 I realized how monumental and defining 2019 was for me. I gave birth to Greyson at the end of 2018, I fell in love with being a mom in 2019, and I got married to my best friend in 2019. I went on beautiful adventures, became a stay at home mama, met new clients for my business, wrote meaningfully, bought some great books, […]
I went to New York City with my best friend for a girl’s trip, celebrating the Holiday season beneath the bright lights of the big city. We embarked on a full Gossip Girl Day and stopped at all of the famous set locations, walked through the Palace Hotel and the gorgeous courtyard Serena van der Woodsen claimed as her own, and we ended the day with a bottle of bubbly at a cherished Manhattan restaurant. […]
I know that there are just as many good men out there as there are women (ladies, I know some of you will argue that), but regardless of your views on the male population, finding a good woman isn’t an easy task, just as finding a good man isn’t an easy task. The world is filled with faces, but far too many of them are wearing masks. I was with someone for four years who […]
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