I can’t believe that 2015 is coming to a close! This has been a big year for me – I finished college, started a new job, moved to a big city, and began my life as a real adult. I’m sure you all feel that a lot has changed this past year, too! Throughout these … More 10 Lessons I Learned in 2015

I love the classic look of this striped top, with the boat neck and three-quarter sleeves. And as you know, blue and white will always be my favorite color combination! For this outfit, I paired the shirt with dark jeans and my classic riding boots. This is an easy outfit that works for the office … More Winter 2015 Capsule Wardrobe: Outfit 8

How do you guys like this burgundy top? It’s not a color that I usually wear, but I fell in love with this shirt when I first spotted it! I think that the dark, rich color is perfect for winter, and a little more interesting than black or navy. It also looks great with blue jeans. … More Winter 2015 Capsule Wardrobe: Outfit 7

I hope you had a fantastic long holiday weekend! My favorite moment from the weekend was watching old home videos with my family after our delicious Christmas dinner. We also took a fun outing to a fancy holiday meal, spent plenty of time relaxing in front of the fire, and I even made it to … More Five Favorites #11

We’re heading out to visit family soon, but I wanted to stop in real quick to share some of the delicious holiday treats we’ve been enjoying! Yesterday morning my mom made a fun and festive holiday breakfast: oatmeal with raisins and a drizzle of Bailey’s! Apparently this is a classic combination in Ireland, and it … More Daily Eats: Holiday Festivities

You’ll probably recognize these leopard print flats from my fall capsule. I first purchased them thinking that they would be a unique addition to spice up simpler outfits, like this jean and cardigan combination. I’m learning to appreciate the power of bold accessories – like fun shoes, a bright bag, or big scarf – especially since I … More Winter 2015 Capsule Wardrobe: Outfit 6

I love a stylish dress that’s easy to throw on and comfortable enough to wear all day. This sweater dress definitely fits the bill – plus, it’s interesting enough that it pairs well with even simple accessories like black tights and boots. Also, it’s surprisingly warm, so I don’t even really need a coat. For … More Winter 2015 Capsule Wardrobe: Outfit 5

I’ve barely been doing any grocery shopping this month. Instead, I’m trying to use up all of the odds and ends in my pantry and fridge. I thought it would be nice to head into the new year with a fresh start – and, it’s been great for my budget! Since I’m heading up to … More Daily Eats: Using Everything Up