And just like that, it’s almost time to close out the year with reminiscing and looking forward to what’s coming! It’s been a big year for me: starting this blog full-time, building up my art business, changing jobs – not to mention getting married to my best friend and traveling Scandinavia with him!! I hope … More Shine Bright Like the New Year
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas/holiday! I have been so blessed to be able to share this time with both my family and my husband’s family. After the holidays, I go into major happy/warm/fuzzy hibernation mode. The day after Christmas is one of my favorite days – and not just because it’s my … More Sweater Weather
For our fifth and final gift guide, we’ve got the accessory that caps off all classic outfits: shoes! There were so many good options that I had trouble choosing. But the important thing here is the same as with all these other “guides”: that they are comfortable and that they reflect YOU. As may be … More Classics Gift Guide 5: Shoes!
Travelling for the holidays presents a particular problem: how to look festive but also be comfortable on that plane/train/car ride? The [not-so-]insider tip I always use: plaid. I’ve made no secret of my love of plaid, but it really is the easiest, comfiest way to look like you’ve got Christmas spirit (even if you are … More Travel Tinsel
In line with the cozy theme I’ve got going this week, this fourth installment of the Gift Guide series is all about outerwear! With this whole series, I’ve tried to include pieces that would work throughout the year. And while there are definitely things that could be added, I thought these covered the most ground … More Classics Gift Guide 4: Outerwear
We’ve had a few days of what I fondly refer to as “British weather:” cold, rainy/misty, grey. It’s been delightful. Something about it being so wintry outside makes inside feel even cozier. I keep our fire going, walk around in fuzzy house shoes, and make an extra cup of tea in the afternoon. And all … More Winter Wander-land
In our 3rd installment of the gift guide series, we’re covering some champion wardrobe workhorses: dresses. A single dress can run the gamut of activities ranging from casual to formal just by changing up the accessories! It’s pretty much the adult, ladylike version of a onesie. And who doesn’t want one of those? Just me…? … More Classics Gift Guide 3: Dresses
Hi, loves! Welcome to the other side of Thanksgiving – aka the time we all get to unabashedly proclaim our love of all things holiday-y. Trees are going up, packages arrive in droves, and plaid is the color of the season. Which I would never ever complain about. If I could reasonably have my entire … More It’s a Mad, Plaid World
You know those people who are majorly do-not-bring-up-Christmas-before-Thanksgiving? *raises hand* Humbug, party of one, right here. Until this year. Because in the creative/retail industries, you have to have all your holiday stuff ready to go BEFORE the holiday arrives. Which means that I’ve been drawing holiday things and humming Christmas carols since before Halloween. And … More Catching the Spirit
Back-to-back gift guides! I tell ya, putting these together has been so much fun (and has highlighted a few things my wardrobe is missing… much to the chagrin of my husband. 😉 ) I know today’s watercolor may look a little monochrome, but there are a couple of things to remember. For the most part, … More Classics Gift Guide 2: Bottoms
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