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6 Essential Makeup Brushes

Have you heard the saying “you’re only as good as your tools”? In some ways I think that can be an accurate sentiment, and when it comes to makeup brushes… Read More

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5 Hair Products I Used All Summer (and won’t stop using this fall)

The Lake Placid water was kind to my hair. It styled easily, the frizz was almost nonexistent, and it felt clean and shiny even without any product added. Whether I… Read More

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Our Bright and Airy Kitchen

I’m so excited to share my updated kitchen with you today! You can read my original Kitchen Tour Blog post here if you want to see where we started. When we… Read More

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It’s 2026 and we got a landline.

So, we got a landline. You may be wondering why, which is a totally valid question! It’s 2026–everyone has a cell phone! We’re doing our best to hold off until… Read More

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The Raleigh Restaurant’s To Try

It has been way too long since I did a recap of some of my favorite Raleigh spots! I’ve been to plenty of newer spots and have some recommendations for… Read More

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8 Must-Have Pieces for Fall

One.  Two.  Three.  Four.  Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven.  Twelve. Thirteen. There are so many fun trends happening this fall, but these are eight of the most wearable… Read More

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    Green Crush

    One.  Two.  Three.  Four.  Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven.  Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen.  Fifteen.  Sixteen.  Seventeen. I’ve been especially drawn to green lately – olive, moss, and those earthy shades that are easy to work into the neutrals I already wear all the time. It’s a really simple way to add a little interest to an outfit without feeling…

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    links + small things

    We’re in a heat wave, and it’s intense! I’m grateful for the sunshine, but we really need rain because we are also in a drought. The summer in Raleigh is fun for playing outside as long as you are submerged in water up to your shoulders, and we’ve been doing that just about every day…

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    Green Crush

    One.  Two.  Three.  Four.  Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven.  Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen.  Fifteen.  Sixteen.  Seventeen. I’ve been especially drawn to green lately – olive, moss, and those earthy shades that are easy to work into the neutrals I already wear all the time. It’s a really simple way to add a little interest to an outfit without feeling like you have to step too far outside of your usual style (more on my style inspiration here!). The Parker Thatch Daily Bag in Nylon Olive was gifted to me from the brand. I love the relaxed nylon shape, and the olive color is…

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