A few weeks ago I posted this video of Scarlett blowing raspberries (it was actually a raspberry marathon - straight through brunch), and my Aunt pointed out that Scar was surely a singer just like my . . . Read the Post
My Messy Baby and the Quest for Perfect Guacamole
Since moving to the south, I’ve made it my mission to try all of the Mexican food. Seriously, all of it. The Mexican food here in North Carolina is off-the-charts good. I think it’s the chips and . . . Read the Post
Grown-up School Supplies for The #GirlBoss
Ahh, school supply season (I love it!) Back to school rings in the endless aisles of school supplies. Admittedly, I spent way too much time in the school supply section at Target just the other day, . . . Read the Post
Busy Mom Confessions with Special K® Red Berries
Huge thanks to Special K for helping out with this busy mama and sponsoring our Busy Mom Confessions post. Ever since having our beautiful baby girl, I'm the worst at taking care of myself. I'm lucky . . . Read the Post
Our 12-Hour Summer Adventure: Vintage Treasure Hunting in Raleigh
Last weekend our little family went on a 12-hour Summer adventure to explore Raleigh thanks to Caribou Coffee and their new Crafted Press. We kicked off our morning with Crafted Press iced coffee and . . . Read the Post
How We Transitioned Our Baby to Solid Foods
I'm so excited to partner up with Gerber on this post to share just how much we love Gerber’s 3rd Foods® Lil Bits™. Gerber Lil’ Bits recipes are made with perfectly sized soft bit of fruits or veggies . . . Read the Post
11 Lessons This City Girl Has Learned in the South
A lot has changed in the last two months: for starters (and most importantly), us city kids have moved to North Carolina for my husband's residency at Duke. Scarlett, our beautiful baby girl, turned . . . Read the Post
Life Lately
I thought it was about time to share another little recap of what our family has been up to - from unpacking, decorating (a.k.a., shopping for furniture and rad antiques), eating our way through the . . . Read the Post
10 Favorite Father’s Day Gifts
Mark your calendars: Father's Day is June 21st, and this year's in particular will be my hubby's first. So I'm rounding up my favorite gift ideas - some things you can buy, some you can do, some you . . . Read the Post
We Bought a House!
You may have guessed it by now (you know, I just couldn't help but share a few little peeks on Instagram); we bought a home! Ever since learning that we would be relocating to North Carolina for . . . Read the Post
Working Moms: Bringing Kids to the Office
Earlier this month Rachel Zoe shared an interesting approach at her own workplace: an in-office nursery. Since becoming a mom, Rachel has managed to actively include her kids in her career, bringing . . . Read the Post
And We’re Off
We spent all day yesterday driving up to our new home in North Carolina. Scarlett has been such a trooper, mostly sleeping or singing at the top of her lungs (she's apparently a big big fan of . . . Read the Post
Life Lately
It's been a whirlwind few days, so I thought I'd share a little family update, you know, for posterity's sake. Let me know if you're a fan of posts like this, so I can start including more . . . Read the Post
The Newest Kind of Matchmaking
I've been with my husband since high school. And with the exception of a few years apart towards the end of college, it was always Mike and Lexi (read more on why I fall in love again every day). So I . . . Read the Post
How to Throw the Perfect Stay-cation
This post is sponsored by Jergens®. Sometimes you have to actually plan to unwind in order for the unwinding to happen. That's just what we did a few weekends back: we planned for a stay-cation. . . . Read the Post
We’re Moving to North Carolina!
I still can hardly believe the big news. On Friday, after years of unbelievably hard work, an MD and a PhD, my husband matched at Duke. (You can read all about the Medical Residency Match process and . . . Read the Post
Just Breathe
Match is tomorrow. In honor of that, I'm trying to give myself a break. We've talked through all of the possible outcomes, the scenarios, the lifestyle, what it means for our family. We've talked to . . . Read the Post
A Weekend Away + Maxi-Cosi’s Bohemian Red Collection
Over the weekend, our little family hopped in the car and headed for the Keys. One of the great things about living in Miami, is how close so many great cities are. The Keys is one of my favorite . . . Read the Post
Medical Residency, Match, and the Life of a Doctor’s Wife (Big Changes Ahead)
Match. Well that's a loaded word. I've been rambling on for months about how we're moving. I get asked where to, and my answer is always the same - after the nervous uncontrolled giggles of course - . . . Read the Post
Glitter Giveaways: $750 Amazon Gift Card
I am SO stinkin' excited to share that I have partnered with a few great bloggers to bring you one really huge giveaway; a $750 Amazon Gift Card to be exact. As a new mom, I can't believe how much . . . Read the Post
Like Mother, Like Daughter
So many emotions flooded through me the moment I found out a little girl was growing inside my stomach all those months ago. Today, I look at Scarlett and in those moments - fleeting moments when she . . . Read the Post
One Kings Lane Sale: Set the Scene
I'm a regular stalker of the One Kings Lane e-mail. Mostly, I just open the newsletter, scroll longingly through the pictures of pretty table linens, Moroccan rugs, poufs, kitchen accessories, and . . . Read the Post
Snail Mail: Valentine’s Day Cards
With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, it’s time to get started on those sweet, handwritten valentines. Yes, Valentine's Day is one of those holidays where I like to go old school. (It's just . . . Read the Post
12 Must-Read Books for 2015: My Reading List, Pt. 1
One of my many goals of the new year is to dive back into reading. There was a sweet spot during my pregnancy where I devoured books, nestled somewhere between too nauseous to read and too tired to . . . Read the Post
