What does “Lana Del Rey-coded” mean? What exactly is Bridgerton-core? And why are there pink bows everywhere – like on that big-eyed hamster? All of these questions can be answered with one word: coquette. Believe it or not, this aesthetic can make its way into the home, too, so keep reading to see how coquette room decor ties up every interior space with a pretty bow. What is “coquette”? Coquette, not to be confused with the fried French dish croquette, is one of the newest aesthetic trends on the scene. Reliant on bows, lace, pastels, and all things stereotypically “girly,” the coquette aest ..read more

For Ems 3rd birthday, we threw her a fun little Unicorn Princess Birthday Party at home!  As Ems 3rd birthday crept up, I asked her what she would like to have for turning 3. She asked for a party with all of her friends. Right then and there, I began to plan.  Birthdays have always been a pretty big deal growing up. After all, a birthday is the day you came into existence, which is pretty special and a BIG DEAL!  We all have a birthday after all. It's the one day a year to celebrate ourselves and to do what we actually want to do!  PS. Party Items will be linked at the ver ..read more

We did a magical photoshoot at a lavender field in celebration of our daughter turning 3 years young!  I can't believe that Em is officially 3 years! This age is just so much fun! Imagination and creativity are sparking every moment and a magical photoshoot seemed fitting for a little girls birthday shoot.  Every year we do a birthday photoshoot for the kids, to track how they grow over the years. Looking back at the yearly birthday pictures we take always amazes me at the growth that can happen in just a single year.  Em is currently into unicorns and flowers and the great t ..read more

When was the last time you cleaned out your closet? I know I should go through it more often! I LOVE to shop and regularly bring in new items to hang In my closet! Who doesn’t thought? Right?!  Selling my lightly worn clothes on poshmark has been such a blessing! My closet is constantly evolving, growing, replacing & growing some more. I have been selling clothes on poshmark now since 2019!  The products I now list on Poshmark are typically items we have received as exchanges/returns from our boutique shop. They are generally in perfect condition and instead of re-stocking ..read more

Peonies are such lovely flowers and, the fields of flowers are even more enchanting! After visiting the peony fields in Salem, OR I learned that there are more than 200 different Peony varieties! There were so many pretty colors all around the fields that had my head spinning! I wanted to go up and down every row of blooming flowers! It was truly spectacular!  The Adelman Peony Garden has been on my bucket list since I first heard about it a few years ago. I wanted to go ever since but missed the blooming season. The visiting window is small beginni ..read more

Planning a vacation can be fun and yet overwhelming at the same time. Especially when trying to fit in all of the must-see attractions and activities within a limited timeframe. A 7 day trip is a perfect amount of time to get in several activities while still making space for rest days and arrivals and departures. This blog post contains A complete 7 day itinerary with additional tips and reviews from our trips to AZ! PS. Scroll all the way to the bottom for the complete Itinerary  I love visiting Scottsdale Arizona and really enjoy it every time! I am lucky to have family that lives th ..read more

Love is in the air! And what better way to celebrate it than with a lovely charcuterie board? This Valentine's Day, I made a fun and pinkalicious board inspired by the holiday!  You can totally impress your guests or loved ones with a dessert board that combines the best treats and cutest aesthetic! Crafting the perfect charcuterie board is technically an art form in itself.  Looking for something cute to wear on Valentine's day? Check out these cute outfits HERE The Great Thing About Valentine Charcuterie Boards Whether you're planning a dreamy date night at home or hosti ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good snack board! I can’t think of a better way to present snacks than on a board beautifully placed together.  I especially love making snack boards for my kids to munch on throughout the day. It’s a great way to encourage healthy snacking for your family. There are so many different types of snacking foods that can go well together, you just have to pick a theme.  In today's post, I am sharing my secret to coming up with perfectly palatable snack board combinations and how to set these boards up to ensure that they are not only aesthetically pleasing but also del ..read more

If you love strawberries and chocolate, then chocolate covered strawberries are a match made in heaven. This elegant and simple treat is perfect for serving at your next event!  I made these chocolate covered strawberries for my daughter’s second birthday party. You can check out the strawberry themed birthday party HERE This easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe using a Microwave only took me about 30 minutes to make and was a total hit!  There's just something magical about the combination of fresh strawberries and rich, velvety chocolate. It's a fresh treat that is so satisfy ..read more

Since strawberries are in season during the summer time, it only seemed fitting to do a strawberry Photoshoot for Emma’s 2nd birthday!  I have seen a lot of strawberry milk baths photo shoots for babies and toddlers but I wanted to change things up a bit. Instead of a strawberry bath, we did a strawberry cake & dress!  The strawberry cake is actually from her birthday party, but it was a two tiered cake and we never managed to eat the second half. I thought a great way to give the second half of the cake some purpose is to let Emma have it all! She thought it was so fun to just p ..read more