Products

My hair has always been oily. Then when I was pregnant it was dry. Now it has dandruff, and I don’t know if that makes is dry or oily. But it was something to solve, and I like what I found at Target — Shea Moisture. My favorite product is the hair masque; my hair feels so soft after.

Then there are other days where there isn’t time to wash my hair. I just started using Batiste Dry Shampoo and so far so good. And for when your aim is off and you spray your face, these YesTo facial wipes are perfect! These products can also be found at Target.


 

Mother’s Day

For Mother’s Day, Scott and I put together new cabinets in an effort to reclaim some counter space. We had dinner on Saturday because we finally found a restaurant that served poutine which we have wanted to try again since having it 3 years ago in Canada. So on actual Mother’s Day, I ended up taking care of two sick kiddos, but that’s how it goes.

New pantry cabinets, area for coffee, and a rare photo of almost clean counters
New pantry cabinets, area for coffee, and a rare photo of mostly clean counters
Duck Egg Poutine
Duck Egg Poutine
Maggie had pink eye. Jack had an ear infection. Elise was feeling fine and giving pedicures.
Maggie had pink eye. Jack had an ear infection. Elise was feeling fine and giving pedicures.

DIY

Hoping to tackle many DIY projects around the house this year. First up – linen closet. We have one linen closet and no coat closet. I purged the linen closet so we could bust out the bottom half of the shelves and install a clothes rod. Now we have a linen/coat closet. Not glamorous, but yay for better storage.

All the shelves
All the shelves
Goodbye lower shelves
Goodbye lower shelves
Hello coats
Hello coats

#OOTD

Started off the new year with a dramatic bowl win by my TCU Horned Frogs: Video Recap. So good.

Side note: I am a little obsessed with Brooks Chariot Sneakers; I have 3 pair – black with rose gold, purple with gray, and now beige with gold.

And then back to work…

1.1.16
1.1.16 – black jeans, white tee, gray cardigan, sparkly necklace, and black Brooks Chariot sneakers
1.2.16
1.2.16 – TCU sweatshirt, black sweat pants, and purple Brooks Chariot Sneakers – ready to watch the TCU game
1.3.16
1.3.16 – purple tee, gray blazer, cuffed jeans, and black slip ons – still happy about the TCU win
1.4.16
1.4.16 – ivory silk blouse with faux leather collar and cuffs, black skinny pants, black knee high leather boots – thankfully the shirt survived preschool painting; didn’t think that one through
1.5.16
1.5.16 – floral silk button down, brown skinny pants with ruching at the ankle, brown ballet flats
1.6.16
1.6.16 – chambray shirt under beige sweater, cropped jeans, and beige Brooks Chariot sneakers
1.7.16
1.7.16 – white tee, brown velvet pants, long cardigan, brown ballet flats
1.9.16
1.9.16 – grey tunic, brown fleece leggings, brown Uggs – for play dates at home

#OOTD

My two weeks of winter break and lounging around are coming to a close. It’s been a good break. Time to prepare for the rest of the school year and say goodbye 2015. So far my only goal for 2016 is to continue to purge the house and mainly my closet. I’m going to turn my hangers all the same way so I know what I really wear. I also read once that celebrities figure out a look that works for them and just keep repeating it, so I’ll be embracing skinny, cropped pants, long loose tops and lots of gray – should be interesting or maybe boring.

 

12.20.15 - long striped sweater, leggings, and sneakers because sometimes you want to be comfy at church too
12.20.15 – long striped sweater, leggings, and sneakers because sometimes you want to be comfy at church too
12.21.15 - camo cap, gray t shirt with sequin pocket, cuffed skinny jeans and sneakers
12.21.15 – camo cap, gray t shirt with sequin pocket, cuffed skinny jeans and sneakers
12.24.15 - graphic print tshirt, olive skinny pants, black sneakers because it was almost 80 degrees on Christmas eve
12.24.15 – graphic print tshirt, olive skinny pants, black sneakers because it was almost 80 degrees on Christmas eve
12.24.15 - for Christmas Eve service (because it was still hot) I traded tights and booties for no tights and cold capped flats, black and white striped t shirt, gold sequin skirt, and black braided belt
12.24.15 – for Christmas Eve service (because it was still hot) I traded tights and booties for no tights and cold capped flats, black and white striped t shirt, gold sequin skirt, and black braided belt
12.25.15 - road trip to my parents for Christmas - camo cap, tan with crochet inset tee, cuffed skinny jeans, black sneakers
12.25.15 – road trip to my parents for Christmas – camo cap, tan with crochet inset tee, cuffed skinny jeans, black sneakers
12.26.15 - black tee, cuffed skinny jeans, black sneaker and new statement necklace - didn't my mom pick out a great necklace?
12.26.15 – black tee, cuffed skinny jeans, black sneaker and new statement necklace – didn’t my mom pick out a great necklace?
12.27.15 - road trip back home and to winter weather - purple TCU sweatshirt, gray skinny pants, and purple sneakers
12.27.15 – road trip back home and to winter weather – purple TCU sweatshirt, gray skinny pants, and purple sneakers
12.28.15 - gray long sleeve tee under short sleeve blue sweatshirt tunic, gray fleece leggings, gray Uggs
12.28.15 – gray long sleeve tee under short sleeve blue sweatshirt tunic, gray fleece leggings, gray Uggs
12.29.15 - sweatshirt over black tank, boyfriend jeans, black Uggs
12.29.15 – sweatshirt over black tank, boyfriend jeans, black Uggs
12.30.15 - 12.30.15 - a day of errands - blue and white check flannel shirt under blue sweatshirt, gray jogger/legging pants, brown Uggs; gray puffer vest and red/burgundy crossbody bag
12.30.15 – 12.30.15 – a day of errands – blue and white check flannel shirt under blue sweatshirt, gray jogger/legging pants, brown Uggs; gray puffer vest and red/burgundy crossbody bag
12.31.15 - white button down under navy striped cardigan, jeggings, brown Uggs
12.31.15 – white button down under navy striped cardigan, jeggings, brown Uggs

#OOTD

This week: Red ribbon week at school (I spared you pajama day and I forgot to take a picture of storybook character day. I was the teacher from Brown Bear, Brown Bear. Maggie was  not impressed because I’m already a teacher); finding fleas in our house – a parting gift from the family of stray cats that were living in our backyard; Halloween – Elise was anti-dressing up but at the last minute decided to wear the ears and wings of her bat costume

10.26.15 - wear red - sweatshirt, boyfriend jeans, flats
10.26.15 – red day #redribbonweek – sweatshirt, boyfriend jeans, flats
10.27.15 - cap day - baseball cap, long white tee, cuffed skinny jeans, gray booties
10.27.15 – cap day #redribbonweek – baseball cap, long white tee, cuffed skinny jeans, gray booties
10.29.15 - black out day - I need to get the pants hemmed so they look less awkward
10.29.15 – black out day #redribbonweek – I need to get the pants hemmed so they look less awkward
10.29.15 - comfy for Maggie's Fall Festival - gray and white oversized sweater, black joggers, slip on sneakers
10.29.15 – comfy for Maggie’s Fall Festival – gray and white oversized sweater, black joggers, slip on sneakers
10.31.15 - a bat, bat girl, a skeleton, and me (I might be ready to dress up next year)
10.31.15 – a bat, bat girl, a skeleton, and me (I might be ready to dress up next year)

#OOTD

Cool Sunday morning - black tab sleeved button down, black faux leather leggings, and Clark knee boots (found on major clearance last spring)
Cool Sunday morning – black tab sleeved button down, black faux leather leggings, and Clark knee boots (found on major clearance last spring)
10.18.15 - didn't stay cool all day so changed to black shorts and my python print leather loafers
10.18.15 – didn’t stay cool all day so changed to black shorts and my python print leather loafers
10.19.15 - On left my outfit for work - gray blazer, striped sequined tank, cuffed jeans, gray booties then outfit change to stay home with a sick daughter - tshirt, comfy daughter, and breaking in my loafers
10.19.15 – On left my outfit for work – gray blazer, striped sequined tank, cuffed jeans, gray booties then outfit change to stay home with a sick daughter – tshirt, comfy daughter, and breaking in my loafers
10.19.15 - Black long sleeve shirt, olive cropped skinny pants, python print loafers
10.19.15 – Black long sleeve shirt, olive cropped skinny pants, python print loafers
10.21.15 - pink hedgehog sweater, cuffed jeans, gray booties
10.21.15 – pink hedgehog sweater, cuffed jeans, gray booties
10.22.15 - putple tshirt, gray boot cut pants, gray booties
10.22.15 – putple tshirt, gray boot cut pants, gray booties

#OOTD

10.5.15 - sweater, cropped jeans, loafers - and I didn't have to go in for jury duty, yay!
10.5.15 – sweater, cropped jeans, loafers – and I didn’t have to go in for jury duty, yay!
10.6.15 - tab sleeved white button down, black cropped pants, black leather loafers - pretty boring
10.6.15 – tab sleeved white button down, black cropped pants, black leather loafers – pretty boring
10.7.15 - pink tshirt, blue striped long cardigan, cuffed boyfriend jeans, sneakers
10.7.15 – pink tshirt, blue striped long cardigan, cuffed boyfriend jeans, sneakers
10.8.15 - ivory tab sleeved button down, brown velour cropped pants, leopard print flats - the texture of my pants pleased some co-workers and caused others to shudder; I was just glad they fit again.
10.8.15 – ivory tab sleeved button down, brown velour cropped pants, leopard print flats – the texture of my pants pleased some co-workers and caused others to shudder; I was just glad they fit again.
10.11.15 - Left: for Jack's dedication and brunch, blush tunic, black faux leather pants, black platform heels; Right: for a cookout with friends, flannel shirt, cutoffs, birkenstocks
10.11.15 – Left: for Jack’s dedication and brunch, blush tunic, black faux leather pants, black platform heels; Right: for a cookout with friends, flannel shirt, cutoffs, birkenstocks
10.11.15 - Jack's Dedication - the one day I chose what the girls wore to church otherwise Elise would be in workout clothing and Maggie mismatched :)
10.11.15 – Jack’s Dedication – the one day I chose what the girls wore to church otherwise Elise would be in workout clothing and Maggie mismatched 🙂
10.12.15 -  for a day at home, tshirt, joggers, slip ons
10.12.15 – for a day at home, tshirt, joggers, slip ons
10.14.15 - gray open cardigan, taupe tshirt, cuffed skinny jeans, taupe booties
10.14.15 – gray open cardigan, taupe tshirt, cuffed skinny jeans, taupe booties
10.15.15 - my make up assistant - black tshirt, black jeggings, cardigan vest, black booties
10.15.15 – my make up assistant – black tshirt, black jeggings, cardigan vest, black booties
10.16.15 - dinner with friends - khaki blazer, grey tshirt, black jeggings, black way too high of a heel oxfords (picked out by Maggie) switched too black booties when I was in the car
10.16.15 – dinner with friends – khaki blazer, grey tshirt, black jeggings, black way too high of a heel oxfords (picked out by Maggie) switched too black booties when I was in the car
10.17.15 - button down, cropped jeans, Cole Haan python print loafers that I found on clearance at DSW for $29.99 - I couldn't pass that up
10.17.15 – button down, cropped jeans, Cole Haan python print loafers that I found on clearance at DSW for $29.99 – I couldn’t pass that up

#OOTD

9.21.15 - patterned pants, pink top, black cardigan and little helper
9.21.15 – patterned pants, pink top, black cardigan and little helper
9/22/15 - Blue sheer blouse with grey polka dots, grey skinny pants, brown ballet flats
9.22.15 – Blue sheer blouse with grey polka dots, grey skinny pants, brown ballet flats
9.23.15 - striped tunic, jeggings, brown ballet flats
9.23.15 – striped tunic, jeggings, brown ballet flats
9.24.15 - blush tunic, black pants, black leather flats
9.24.15 – blush tunic, black pants, black leather flats
9.25.15 - Conference attire - black tee, brown faux suede skirt, leopard print flats
9.25.15 – Conference attire – black tee, brown faux suede skirt, leopard print flats
9.26.15 - always cheering for TCU on Saturdays
9.26.15 – always cheering for TCU on Saturdays
9.27.15 - blousy top, jeggings, nude/taupe heels - not the best choice for running errands with 3 kids after church - live and learn
9.27.15 – blousy striped top, jeggings, nude/taupe platform heels – not the best choice for running errands with 3 kids after church – live and learn
9.28.15 - sheer floral blouse, black cuffed pants, nude flats - not a big fan of the pants
9.28.15 – sheer floral blouse, black cuffed pants, nude flats – not a big fan of the pants
9.29.15 - black top with white dots, olive green skinnies, fun patterned Marc Jacobs flats (found on clearance at DSW 3 years ago)
9.29.15 – black top with white dots, olive green skinnies, fun patterned Marc Jacobs flats (found on clearance at DSW 3 years ago)
9.30.15 - Jeans day - cuffed skinny jeans, London tshirt (because I'm still obsessed after our trip 2 years ago), gold capped black flats
9.30.15 – Jeans day – cuffed skinny jeans, London tshirt (because I’m still obsessed after our trip 2 years ago), gold capped black flats – and Scott photo bombing
10.1.15 - white button down with glasses print, navy cropped skinny pants, brown loafers
10.1.15 – white button down with glasses print, navy cropped skinny pants, brown loafers
10.3.15 - cheered TCU to victory (Jack was with grandparents)
10.3.15 – cheered TCU to victory (Jack was with grandparents)