Well, Coco’s swimming class starts in about one week. And you know what that means. Swimsuits for me. Ugh. I can think of absolutely nothing good that can come of this. Although I have reached my pre-pre-pre-baby weight, still… my body is different. I have a mummy tummy. And while I’m not much of a [...]

I hate socks. It’s a weird quirk that I have. But it’s very real. I hate socks and I always have. Don’t even get me started on those little peds things, either. I know so many women who swear by them. But, yuck. It’s still a sock. A binding sock. Trust me, my aversion to [...]

My comfort food of choice? A New York slice with a real orange soda on the side. From a bottle. A glass bottle. Sadly, it’s been years since I’ve been able to have this, my perfect meal. Geez, I miss New York City… My comfort clothing of choice? A hoody. Fortunately for me, the ordinary [...]

For the record, I am not a fan of registries. For weddings or baby showers. It’s just not my thing. When Sephora offers you an option to create a gift registry, you know that something in the universe is amiss. I love make-up. I do. And I’ve given beauty products as a gift before. But [...]

One of my favorite designers for knits is Inhabit NY. The sweaters are gorgeous. Cashmere, merino wool and even cotton in the most feminine and well-cut designs. These are investment pieces, you know? You buy one or two a year and you hold onto them forever. They are timeless, sophisticated and elegant. And expensive. Well [...]

I’ve been obsessed with handbags for years. I love a good bag. Usually a tote. Large enough to carry my life. Diapers, iPhone, digital camera, lipgloss, wallet. You name it, it’s in there. But moving to this little ski town, I’ve noticed that I’m virtually the only woman carrying a bag. I am dead serious. [...]

Three nights ago, I had my first night out with two of the nicest women I’ve ever crossed paths with. You know how there are a select few people that you encounter in your life who just have the ability to make you feel like you’ve known them forever? Well that is how these two [...]

When I was pregnant with Pea, I gained about seventy pounds. I was eating for two, right? So it was okay, right? And as my girth grew and grew and grew, I did a lot of shopping at Mimi Maternity. A lot. The saleswomen knew me by name. I was just so determined to be [...]

It snowed 8 inches here yesterday. No kidding. I am dreaming of warm weather. Of summer camp for Pea and swimming lessons for Coco. Of little cotton dresses and flip-flops. Tanned skin and barbecues. Bike rides and Farmer’s Markets. Sigh. Just when I thought I couldn’t take another minute of this day, I got word [...]

I don’t wear jewelry much any more. My watch ran out of it’s battery about one year ago, and I never had it replaced. It just didn’t seem so pressing. I mean, it’s not as if I have a train to catch. And the necklace my husband gave me by M + J Savitt our [...]

I have a confession to make. I haven’t always worn fabulous shoes. I went through a phase in my life where I lived in a pair of black Dansko clogs. They were (and still are, I’m sure) the most comfortable shoe ever created. I mean that. It seemed to take me an exceptionally long time [...]

Every single day, I build my outfit around a white tee-shirt. It’s been this way for my whole life. I caught this from my mother, who you could always overhear declaring “all you really need is a little white tee-shirt and some great accessories…” As a stay-at-home mom, I completely agree with this assessment. And [...]

I love creative types. Artists, writers, musicians. People who create beautiful things have a real gift, and a talent that I envy. I’m not terribly creative. I wish that I was, and I hope to change that, but for now, I leave the painting up to my little Pea, the music up to my little [...]

I haven’t been around much lately, have I? I have a good reason. Really, I do. We sold our Fort Worth home and are moving. Right away. Seems like it’s coming out of left field, doesn’t it? I promise you, it’s not. This move has been in the works for months now. The only reason [...]

I wish I could take the credit for this find. I really, really wish that I could. Because I think it’s that cool. Alas, I cannot. I’m giving the credit where it’s due, and that’d be to Mango Mama, where I came across the link to Carrie & Danielle’s brilliant site. I am determined to [...]