Tag: classic

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Reporting for Winter Combat Duty

As soon as winter really kicks in (read: after the holidays are over, and cold, wet weather has lost its jingle-bell-cozy bloom), I immediately turn to color for a pick-me-up. Although I can’t say we’re in full-blown winter here (it has actually been quite sunny and gorgeous, lately), I still find myself reaching for vibrant hues.

Playing on the Varsity Team

So. The Varsity Jacket. Also synonymous with baseball and lettermans, but not to be confused with bombers, which is really confusing when your jacket is labeled “Dugout Varsity Bomber.” Sigh. Come on fashion world – that’s just annoying. So annoying, that I took it upon myself to research the origins of both the Varsity jacket

It's the Little Things

I cannot even tell you how abundantly (and undeservedly), blessed and happy I am. Yesterday started with a solid, ten-minute, giggly cuddle with my two-year-old in my bed (rare treat from that always-on-the-go guy), got sandwiched with a much anticipated arrival of my little sister from NYC, got topped with a dance fest with said

A Full, Striped, Happy Heart

It’s almost the weekend before Christmas!!! How did that happen?! I’m so excited!! My little sister is coming into town soon, and my kiddos are literally bouncing these last days away in anticipation (coulddd be the sugar cookies, too), and their eyes have the cutest, sweetest, extra-twinkle in them – it truly is the most wonderful

Holi-Day-Trippin'

Happy Tuesday! So, I’m thinking that if you still have some holiday shopping to do, and can squeeze it in, I highly recommend a fun day-trip somewhere you’ve had on your mind to visit – even if your shopping is done! It’s always fun/refreshing/inspiring to get away from the familiar for the day, and explore someplace

Trees + Trim

‘Tis the season to deck the halls! For us, this past weekend was all about getting the decorations out, and picking out a tree – my favorite time of yearrrr! Two things you should know: 1. I ordered a bunch of fresh garland from costco.com, and then found some way, way cheaper at a real-building-Costco,