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Easy Tinted SPFs for Everyday Makeup

One.  Two.  Three.  Four. Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight. If there’s one category of beauty product I would recommend for summer, it’s a good tinted SPF. I love anything that can… Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Frizz-Fighting Products That Actually Deliver

Whether you like it or not, summer is coming—and if you live in a humid climate as I do, you know the struggle of keeping frizz under control. That’s why… Read More

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If I Lived in Lake Placid for Winter, I Would Buy These.

A few weeks ago, we snuck up to Lake Placid, New York, for a winter weekend. We wanted to check on the house progress and also play in the snow… 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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Flattering Swimsuits with Built-in Support

One.  Two.  Three.  Four. Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven. Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen. If you’ve followed along here for a while, you know I’m always looking for pieces that feel just… Read More

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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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  • Denim Shorts I’m Loving (and they’re VERY budget friendly!)
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    Denim Shorts I’m Loving (and they’re VERY budget friendly!)

    You could cut the tags off, tell me they cost $100, and I would believe you. The style, the denim feel, the shape–they are perfect denim shorts! Walmart Time and Tru Deconstructed Hem High Rise Shorts (under $20)- I have these in white (wearing in the above photo) and love the so much. They run very small so I would strongly recommend going up 1 size than your typical shorts size! Target High Rise A-Line Denim Shorts (under $30)- These are a great pair of shorts that have essential details that make them special. They’re an a-line cut so…

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