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
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
Just in time for Summer comes one of Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, and let me just say, I am obsessed with the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. The gist: you can save up to 40% at the Nordstrom . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Ways to Top Toast
Easy lunches are my jam. Between juggling mom-hood, packing up our lives, and working from home these last few weeks while we're wrapping up our time in Miami, work and home-life collide and usually . . . Read the Post
Embellished/Jeweled Slide Sandals
Because I just cannot get on board with Birkenstocks (trends be darned), I thought I'd share a few favorite feminine jeweled slide sandals for maximum ease and sparkle. I'm majorly crushing on slide . . . 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
Milk Chocolate Chip Banana Bread {Recipe}
This classic banana bread recipe is the version of banana bread I make over and over agin. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect golden crust. The addition of milk chocolate chunks takes this . . . Read the Post
Confessions of a Shopaholic: Spring Edition
It’s time for another little round-up of my latest loves (a.k.a., the shopaholic confessions) … the Spring Edition. I've had my head so firmly entrenched in moving plans, packing, taking care of . . . Read the Post
16 Favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipes
I am forever a fan of Cinco de Mayo. To Mexican Americans, the holiday is a huge source of pride, and with that comes a whole lot of celebrating. (You can learn more about the history of Cinco de . . . Read the Post
Sausage and Brie Puff Pastry
There’s something about baked brie that puts me in the mood to host all sorts of dinner parties. Ooey gooey cheese wrapped up in buttery, flaky pastry – so classy and so delicious. It’s also such a . . . Read the Post
Wedding Registry Do: Registering for Fine China
I’m so excited to share that I’ve teamed up with Bed Bath & Beyond to talk about wedding registries, and the thing I should have registered for. One of my wedding registry regrets (Believe me, . . . 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
Behind the Scenes as a Lifestyle Blogger + Lenovo YOGA 3 Pro Laptop Giveaway
As a lifestyle blogger, I'm constantly on the go, looking for new inspiration. I juggle a part-time job as lawyer, and the other half of my days are spent blogging (all of that is mixed in with my . . . Read the Post
Spring Nail Polish, 3 Ways
This post is sponsored by Target. It can get a bit overwhelming always trying to update your wardrobe for each new season. Plus, when warmer season's tend to take their time exiting the building . . . Read the Post
DIY Gold Ikea Book Shelves
I'll just come right and say it: this was one of those posts that has been sitting in my drafts for ages. Ages, I tell you. With our impending move and the apartment slowly making its way into boxes . . . 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
Caprese Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo
This simple recipe for Caprese Chicken Sandwiches on crusty ciabatta with Pesto Mayo is an absolute favorite. These sandwiches are crisp, filling, and full of bright flavors. Creamy mozzarella, thick . . . 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
Vintage, Persian, Kilim and Turkish Rugs (and Where to Shop Them)
You don't have to look far to spot a beautiful vintage rug incorporated into home design. Once you're own the lookout, you'll likely spot vintage, berber, kilim, Persian and Turkish rugs in so many . . . 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
Perfect Spring DIY Mani/Pedi: Neutral Polka Dots
This post is sponsored by Target; thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make Glitter, Inc. possible. Like most people, I head to Target with a list of essentials ... and leave with a . . . 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
31 Days of Color | Electric Sky
Disclosure: Ace Hardware has provided free paint samples. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect . . . Read the Post
Confetti Cookie Cup Ice Cream Sundaes, 5 Years, and News!
Somehow, in the midst of a new year, a very active baby girl, and all of these big plans for our future (Oh yeah, Match Day is less than two weeks away! More on that soon.), I barely took the time to . . . Read the Post
