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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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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… Read More

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    I am swooning over this swing clutch from Veronica Beard. Is it not the perfect date night bag?! Raleigh continues to be a hot swamp, so honestly, even the idea of dressing up a little bit for a date night feels a little daunting because I know I’ll be sweating the moment I step outside.…

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    links + small things

    I am swooning over this swing clutch from Veronica Beard. Is it not the perfect date night bag?! Raleigh continues to be a hot swamp, so honestly, even the idea of dressing up a little bit for a date night feels a little daunting because I know I’ll be sweating the moment I step outside.…

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    links + small things

    I am swooning over this swing clutch from Veronica Beard. Is it not the perfect date night bag?! Raleigh continues to be a hot swamp, so honestly, even the idea of dressing up a little bit for a date night feels a little daunting because I know I’ll be sweating the moment I step outside. We’re close to a break in the heat (I saw a high of 70 degrees on the weather app for next week) and I’d just be happy to be able to play pickleball outside and not pass out from heat exhaustion! I’m also in…

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