*this post is sponsored by Boxed Water. they kindly gifted all of our hotel guests with water for the wedding weekend! From the time we started planning our wedding, Don and I said that our wedding should be two things: personal and intentional. It should feel like us, and every choice we make should be impactful. That went for decisions as big as our venue to as small as the meal indicators on everyone’s menu. So when it came to design our wedding welcome boxes, the same logic applied. For our wedding welcome boxes, we wanted to provide a little snack, a “just in case” kit, and most important ..read more

    phone case: i’ve been on the fence about ordering a case like this for a while, and I finally took the plunge! it hasn’t come in just yet, so I can’t leave a full review, but I’ll be sure to share my thoughts on instagram. crop tank: this top quickly became a summer staple for me! it’s so stretchy and comfortable, great for layering or wearing on its own. it’s $30 and comes in SO many colors! gratitude journal: a very, very simple way to start and end the day with reflection and gratitude. it’s something I look forward to before getting up for work and before going to bed! wa ..read more

first and foremost, I want to say that my bridal shower would not have been that amazing evening that it was without the help of my bridal party and family. they executed the shower beyond my dreams and i’m forever grateful. in case you missed one of the 329 times I’ve told this story out of pure disbelief, my bridal shower was held over a wintry march weekend despite our wedding being in the late fall. though I wasn’t planning on it being this way, after we decided on the location, the date of my shower was the latest weekend date available for all of 2022 due to pandemic rescheduling and pos ..read more

a roundup of my favorite things i've eaten, used, read/watched, and done this month. this month was all about prepping for fall and the rest of the year! we’re 14 months out from our autumn wedding, so with things starting to be in season, there’s a lot more wedding happenings on our hoizon. hey! this post contains affiliate links, meaning if you choose to buy something that’s linked here, I make a small commission from that purchase, at no cost to you. thank you for the support! a quick reflection: this was a big month of learning + growth for me. while I got better at setting boundaries betw ..read more

whether you’re looking to start your SCL collection, or just curious about a few products, here are my most used items! this post contains affiliate links, meaning if you choose to buy something that’s linked here, I make a small commission from that purchase, at no cost to you. thank you for the support! small pouch small pouches are easily my most used SCL item. I keep one in my every day bag, used them for my work bag (mini tote, see below), I keep my journaling supplies in one, and they’re great for keeping me organized for travel. the possibilities are pretty endless with this one. *it a ..read more

we’ve been engaged for a year now, and planning a wedding during a pandemic is truly a wild time. mistakes were definitely made, especially when we first started, but there’s also so much that we’ve learned over the past year! by far, the wedding budget is my least favorite topic. but when planning a wedding, regardless of size, finances are an incredibly important aspect to discuss. on my instagram stories last week, I left a question box to give people a safe space to ask about wedding budgets - how to create them, stick to them, and everything in between. today on the blog, i’m answering so ..read more

we got our first “real” snow of the season today! it was only a few inches, but it stuck and that’s all I can ask for. i’ve been living in free people jackets of all weights since the summer, but now that it’s winter, I’m loving the selection of heavier weight coats! rounded up my top 4 styles below. this post contains affiliate links, meaning if you choose to buy something that’s linked here, I make a small commission from that purchase, at no cost to you. thank you for the support! also, since I’m wearing the same outfit underneath each jacket, here’s the link for my top (quickly becoming a ..read more

‘Tis the season for joy, celebration, and all things holiday. This time of year, homes are filled with the smells of baked goods and fir trees, candles galore, shiny baubles, and floral displays. There are countless ways to get festive and embrace the holiday season in your home’s decor. And whether you’re living in Vancouver, CA or Overland Park, KS these 11 holiday decorating tips will be sure to spark your imagination. To help you get started, I, along with other experts shared our best festive decorating tips this season. Check out what we had to say so you can make your home a holiday des ..read more

j. crew quarter zip: I gave this to my dad Christmas morning, and he wore it for Christmas dinner. he loved the weight of it and said it’s very comfortable! (originally $98, on sale for $36 with code YAY2022 at time of posting) brightland olive oil: we got the set of 4 for someone else, but since this was a brand we’d wanted to try for a while, we got “the luminous capsule” for ourselves (champagne vinegar, olive oil, and california orange blossom honey). pricey, but so so so good. pet portrait: this is actually something I’d wanted to do for my parents for a while, but after losing my ..read more

new mini series! just a little roundup of things i’ve been drawn to, doing, loving, watching, etc. over this past week! there was no october monthly roundup last week. it’s sitting in my drafts, but honestly october was a busy month with travel, painful with the loss of my childhood dog, and it just isn’t really something I want to reflect on going forward. so, anyway, the weekly. it won’t be weekly, but whenever the mood strikes. this post contains affiliate links, meaning if you choose to buy something that’s linked here, I make a small commission from that purchase, at no cost to you. thank ..read more