Posts by Nat
Gender Reveal…
What?! You should’ve seen our faces when reading over the results. Dumbfounded is a good word. While I just knew Lilly was a girl from day one and would’ve fallen off the table if they had told me differently, I wasn’t that sure this time around, it could’ve gone either way for me. Still, I…
Read MoreWashington, D.C.
It’s no surprise that the best job I’ve ever had (one where I was respected, valued, mentored, trusted, challenged and had a ton of fun) included the best assistant I’ve ever had. I hired Amy from a stack full of resumes because of shared work experiences. I knew if she could cut it in the…
Read More12 Makeup Products That Need to Be in Your Bag!
I wouldn’t dare try to do a skincare piece right now because mine is a MESS and I’m the last person you should be taking advice from (have any tips for me?)! Between the winter weather, super dry apartment and pregnancy, mine has never been worse. Add to that pure laziness (I never go to…
Read MoreLilly’s 4th Christmas
Each year just gets more special. Watching the holiday season, my favorite, through her eyes is such a joy. This year, she really got into it. No tears for Santa (a first!), decorating the tree almost on her own, compiling a list of things she really wanted, ice skating, which I never thought she’d do,…
Read MoreTo Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question
When I worked in magazines and TV, the question I got asked most was who my favorite (or least favorite) celebrity was. Everywhere I went, I was inundated with “What’s she like?” “Are they really a couple?” “What’s the latest gossip?” My how times have changed. Now, the questions I get asked most are about…
Read MoreTop 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Blog
1. Why do you want to start a blog? Like anything in life, if there’s not a real why, should there be a how? You should have a reason you want to start it, not just because you have nothing better to do, want to get rich quick (ha!), others are doing it or telling you…
Read MoreHow One Blogger’s Post Made Me Realize I Was Lying to Myself and Everyone Else
Does it ever take reading (or hearing) what someone else is going through to trigger in you that you may be suffering too? Does that make any sense? I’ve never been the most self-aware person. It took me years to realize that I was actually out of shape (college and post) and finally do something…
Read MoreMost Creative Elf of the Shelf Ideas
Four years ago, I went to extreme lengths to come up with Elf on the Shelf ideas. I spent weeks researching, creating and crafting. But it was my job and I was being paid. As a producer on a TV talk show, who assigned herself a segment on creative, out-of-the-box ideas for the little guy,…
Read MoreCheery & Bright Coats
I looked in my coat closet recently and there was a sea of black, brown, gray, tan and navy blue. Not one bold color. It was time to change that. Especially given the current climate and dark days, I needed a pop. Both literally and figuratively. Enter this bright cherry car coat. It instantly lifted…
Read MoreCutest Advent Calendars
One of my favorite holiday memories from childhood is doing an advent calendar each day in December to count down till Christmas. I still love them as an adult and get just excited as Lilly every morning to open it. Do you have yours yet? Perhaps your old one needs an update? Or there’s a…
Read MoreVisions of Sugar PLUM
Whether you call it plum, eggplant, burgundy, aubergine… This season’s hottest shade is a deep, rich shade of purple perfect for fall and winter. Stock up now while Black Friday sales have already begun! Below, we pick the best in women, men and children’s fashion including accessories, beauty, jewelry, shoes… there’s even a stroller and a…
Read MoreThanksgiving Remix
Move over green bean casserole and traditional pumpkin pie. We’ve rounded up some delicious spins on traditional Thanksgiving dishes from women around the web sure to satisfy next Thursday- and beyond! Shall we start with Breakfast?! With these rolls, we should. Who says sweet potatoes have to be served as a side? Whip up these…
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