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Travel-Sized Hair + Makeup Favorites

One.  Two.  Three.  Four.  Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven.  Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen.  Fifteen.  Sixteen.  Seventeen.  Eighteen.  Nineteen.  Twenty.  Twenty-one.  Twenty-two. Twenty-three. Twenty-four. Twenty-five. Twenty-six. These are just some of my go-to hair and makeup products I use all… Read More

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Volumizing Products I WILL Repurchase

There are a few volumizing products that I have been absolutely loving lately, and I thought I’d do a quick round-up here in case you’re in the market! Ouai Thickening… 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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A Summery Vanilla Top

This little subtle peplum hem linen-blend top from Madewell is a dream for summertime. It goes perfectly with a pair of jeans and is also a really pretty top to… Read More

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  • links + small things
    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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  • 5 Hair Products I Used All Summer (and won’t stop using this fall)
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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 was letting it air-dry or blowing it out and adding a few curls with a 1.75-inch barrel, my hair was soft and felt amazing. There were a few products I used over and over again this summer that I’ll continue to use into the fall as well! Kerastase Chronologiste Overnight Youth Serum – I applied this before I blew my hair dry, after it was dried, and sometimes at…

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