Handmade gifts add that touch of extra effort that makes everything merrier, don’t you think? I love making handmade ornaments as gift add-ons for the holidays. Every year when I was young, my mom and I would make ornaments to give to our family and friends and I love keeping the tradition alive. They’re the …
Holiday! Celebrate! Coach Bag + Wallet + Makeup Giveaway!
Lovecats, IT’S DECEMBER!!! Can you believe it?!? I, for one, cannot. It’s my last Coach giveaway of the year and it still doesn’t feel like I’ve given away 12 different Coach bags and wallets and wristlets and more this year. It’s blowing my mind a little bit really… I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much …
My Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This is sponsored content from Sargento Foods. The opinions stated are my own. I’m kind of lazy when it comes to food and cooking, which is generally why I leave the recipes to Laney, but I do love a juicy and delicious grilled cheese sandwich every now and again, and with Sargento Cheese, I’m giving …
For I’ve Been a Temptress Too Long
What I’m Wearing… * Crushed velvet turtleneck by Only Hearts in blue * Classic leather biker jacket {mine is a small and still fits a bit oversized} * Jeans by BLANK Denim {These are my favorite jeans… ps they have no stretch, but fit amazingly well} * Sunglasses by Ferragamo * Ankle boots by Rag …
Stressing out & 10 Quick Micro Meditations to Help Deal
I don’t handle stress very well at all. Maybe nobody does… maybe we’re not supposed to… but I’ve had a bit of a crazy hectic and stressful week and if you’re a daily reader, you may have noticed I’ve only posted here a few times instead of daily, which is generally a sign that something …
Dinner Recipe // Turkey Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Man, it’s been a long time since I’ve made lasagna. I almost forgot how much I love it! Almost. There’s something oh-so-comforting about a steaming hot lasagna fresh out the oven. It’s truly the ultimate comfort food. Right?!? This is my first …
Maybe Next Year I’ll Give It To Someone Special
What I’ Wearing… * Stretch velvet floor length dress with rhinestone details and side slit from Laundry by Shelli Segal… I’m wearing a 4. I’m almost 5’7″ and the length is pretty perfect {compared to the model in the photo, which it looks a little short on} Runs true to size, is lined and heavy …
Easy to be Brave when the Road’s Already Paved
What I’m Wearing… * Army green bomber jacket from the local Wilson’s Leather * Grey camo sweater from the local Bass store * Grey jeans by FRAME * Hat by Bop Basics {a few years old} * Faux fur vest by Free People * Sunglasses by Lumete * Classic town bag by Balenciaga * Boots …
12 Places to Hang Stockings When You Don’t Have a Mantel
above image via Canadian Log HomesI LOVE my fireplace and hearth, but it doesn’t have a mantel, which honestly makes holiday decorating a little difficult. The mantel is where so much goodness exists for seasonal decor, don’t you think? When we first moved in, {four years ago this month!} I wanted to install a …
November Giveaway Winner Announced!
While this giveaway didn’t get as many entries as the last few, this is one of my FAVORITE Coach bags I’ve given away. It’s really cool and I love the shape and black hardware. If there were two, I would’ve bought one for myself, but alas, I could only find one in the store… and …
Pizza Day // Butternut Squash & Broccolini Pizza
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish I love pizza day! This Butternut Squash & Broccolini Pizza is on point for fall. It’s still technically fall, right? Talk about all the fall flavors! I love the sweet squash paired with the savory broccolini and tangy goat cheese! AH! Are …
This is Paradise, Almost Paradise, Nearly Paradise
What I’m Wearing… * Plaid maxi dress from Free People * Cozy cable knit cream sweater from BB Dakota * Bri Bri belt by B-Low The Belt * Vintage military coat * Cozy knit hat by Bebe * Round oversized sunglasses by Ferragamo * Balenciaga classic town bag * Lace up knee high boots by …
Rustic Christmas Decorating Ideas via Whimsy Girl Design
I started decorating for Christmas over the weekend, as many of you probably did too… because I just can’t do it until after Thanksgiving… and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had. Since this is the first holiday season I’ll be spending alone, I have to admit that I dreaded it a little …
Shopbop Sale // Buy More, Save More!
It’s SALE time Lovecats, and that means IT’S SHOP TIME! With Thanksgiving, I almost forgot to share and to shop the sale myself!!! Get AMAZING deals on designers like Club Monaco, Loeffler Randal, Veronica Beard, Herve Leger, Carven, and so many more!! And the more you buy the more you save! So shop now before …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Trying to get these two to look at me at the same time is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE without an assistant… but I figured it had been a while since they modeled for me for a holiday post and so I gave it my best shot. I even tried shooting in two different locations to make …















