If there is anyone on this earth that deserves to be celebrated it is our mothers. I am amazed sometimes how selfless and amazing my mother is. She would drop anything to help another in need, especially family members.The best part about her though is that I can talk to her about anything and she doesn’t judge me. When I get excited over fashion, nutrition, or woo-woo meditation stuff, even if she doesn’t agree or understand it, she listens to me. When I became gluten free she started looking up recipes for me. When I started this blog she was my number one cheerleader/photographer/momager. My mother is my best friend. I do not know what I would do without her. Since I live in New York and she lives in Ohio I do not see her often, but we do talk on the phone every day. It is usually my favorite part of the day. Unfortunately I will not be traveling home for Mother’s Day as I will be going home a few weeks after for a wedding.

Celebrating our mother’s only once a year is not enough. They should be celebrated everyday! This year my mother is telling me not to get her anything, a card is enough. I know this is her selfless personality coming through. I am going to ignore her wishes and still get her something. I have not narrowed down exactly what I am going to get her, but I have a few ideas in mind. Honestly she deserves the world.

Mark and Graham Al Fresco Picnic Basket

Mark and Graham Mariposa Classic Pitcher

Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio

Rebecca de Ravenel Metal Petal Flower Earrings

ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide

Canton’s Wharf Hemstitched Dinner Napkin

Tory Burch Octagon Neckerchief

Cathy’s Concept Mother’s Day Picture Frame

Toucan Hats Packable Wide Bow Sunhat

Salvatore Ferragamo Ballet Flats Varina

AERIN rose de Grasse Parfum

Tory Burch T Satchel

J.Crew Cotton Pajamas Set in Lime Gingham

Draper James Garden Tool Set

Draper James Gardening Tote

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“One day, all of the love you’ve given away will find it’s way back to you, and it will finally stay”

-The Good Quote

Happy Friday!! Wow April has been busy– but a good kind of busy! Last weekend was jammed packed with events. Friday night I went to the Major League Baseball’s Opening Night Food Fest event. There were 30 different food venders representing each major league team. The food (what I could eat) was amazing and they had fun things to do like a pool of balls or a giant hotdog seesaw. I had the best time!

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off the shoulder top // garden eyelet skirt // earrings // circle bag 

When Olay invited me to be their guest at Beautycon over the weekend I was a little hesitant as I said yes. I never imagined going to the weekend long event. I am not a beauty blogger and I am the last person to give any sort of makeup tutorial. I  didn’t think I belonged there. My knowledge of makeup is either stage makeup from my days of dancing or my current minimalist everyday look of only wearing mascara. I do add some blush, maybe a nude lipstick, concealer, and recently tapped into darkening my eyebrows a little when going to an event or a special night out. I didn’t know the difference between highlighting and contouring until a few weeks ago. Makeup is not really my thing, but skincare is. I figured at the very least I could go home with a few skincare products and enjoy a few fun vendors.  I gratefully accepted Olay’s invitation knowing this would be an experience, one that I would not have sought out myself. And I want to say yes to as many experiences as possible.

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“At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed on more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing on more deal. You will regret the time not spent with a husband, a child, a friend or a parent.”

– Barbara Bush

Happy Friday!! This week was a busy one– mostly a good busy but some of it made my head spin. Last weekend I moved rooms as my roommate moved out and I took over her bedroom. I still have a few things to do to the room like put up shelves. My dad flew in to help me move my stuff. We had the best time! It only took my 2 hours to move everything, so we had most of the weekend to hang out.

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