Double Slit Maxi Dress

I love the Phoenix creative community. I recently met Eartha via Instagram who happens to be the owner of an incredibly well-curated online store called Revari. I was delighted to see she lives in my home town, and after taking a closer look at her clothes, I realized that I had stumbled on an ethical fashion gold mine.

This cinnamon colored cotton dress with a double slit is just a taste of the goodness that she carries.

Eartha asked I would model some of her new pieces. I felt so honored.

I love how she styled me. The accessories are just right. I especially love the belt she added.

I highly recommend checking out her store and shopping eco-friendly.

Photos by Taylor Noelle

2019 Family Photos

There might be someone missing from your family photos this year. It could be a spouse, a child, a parent...You probably don’t want to take photos this year, and you might even be dreading the slew of holiday cards showing happy faces. May I encourage you to do them anyway? Even if your heart is heavy and you can barely put a smile on your face?

Three years ago, when my family was changing, I asked Rennai to take photos of us (click here to see). It was hard, but even though I didn’t send holiday cards the last couple of years, I took the pictures.

Even when I couldn’t celebrate my year or my circumstances, I took the pictures. Even though I felt embarrassed that I was a single parent, I took the pictures.

I did it because of these two beside me, and I did it for myself as a triumphant declaration that nothing was going to stop me from traditions I love, not even grief. I wanted my kids to look at these photos and remember the face of their loving mother throughout the years and seasons. I wanted them to see the evolution of a woman finding her strength.

From skin and bones to healthy and happy...These photos are and have been for them and for me. 🥰 Sharing them with you is a bonus. Swipe to see more. Thank you, @rennaihoefer, for capturing these for us and loving us so well.💛

Garnet Hill Holiday Pajamas

This post is sponsored by Garnet Hill.

In my opinion, there’s nothing cuter than kid pajamas. Eeach year I buy the kids PJ’s to wear on Christmas Eve, and this year I found some for all of us at Garnet Hill. I even found some slippers for the kids to top it off.

If you’re stumped as to what to get your nieces, nephews or grandkids this holiday season, sleepwear is an easy win. Most parents have to invest in sleepwear for their kids twice a year, because children grow like weeds. Garnet Hill has a ton of cute options made with quality cotton.

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing worse than sleeping in materials that are rough and itchy. Good, quality cotton is breathable, soft to the touch and long-lasting. Garnet Hill is a company known for quality textiles (see some other favorite GH items of mine here and here). You can be confident you are getting the best for your money, and that’s why I also got PJs for myself.

I chose classic plaid flannel PJs to coordinate with the kids, and a white waffle knit, cotton long-sleeve top. I’ve already washed both pieces and experienced no changes in size or texture.

We are all set and snuggly for Santa! Hurry and get your PJs right now and take advantage of Garnet Hill’s free shipping and 30% of regular priced designs for Black Friday.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

Geome Sideboard & Ivory Rug from Article

This post is sponsored by Article.

It’s time. It’s time to create again. It’s time to design again. It’s time to write again. This is the first time in two years that I have added new furniture to the inside of my home. For 10+ years I have been a lifestyle blogger constantly updating spaces, watching design trends and sharing my finds, but grief stole a lot of that passion for the past two years. Now, I find myself able to accept my new life and dream once again, which means that I’m finally able to plan new spaces in my home. With the help of Article, I’ve transformed a space that has sat empty for too long. 

Great rooms can be a challenge, and there is a transitional area between my family room and my kitchen that has sat vacant since the divorce. The kids have just used the empty area to wrestle, dance and ride their bikes inside the house (insert eye roll). They didn’t seem to mind furniture missing, but I sure did. It has been an eyesore to me, but not anymore! 

I’ve always thought a beautiful sideboard would be perfect for under the window, and this solid oak with walnut veneer Geome storage unit was perfect. The sideboard serves as storage for board games and toys with easy to use, push-to-open doors. It looks incredibly sophisticated, and my plants sure have found a happy home.

To anchor and define this nebulous space, I placed the softest, handwoven ivory rug. The Texa rug is 9 ft by 12 ft. It looks like it could be jute, but it’s made with wool from happy, healthy sheep. It’s as soft as your favorite sweater, and my kids love playing Legos on it. If you ask me, it’s the perfect option to cover stone or wood floors.

I may or may not build on the space, but for now it’s much improved from a vacant hardwood floor thanks to Article.

If you’re in need of some modern furniture this holiday season, Article offers free ground shipping on orders over $999, and for orders under $999, Article offers a flat shipping fee of $49 (or $19 for small shipments). Article also offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee so you can try out your new furniture in your home worry-free. I know that we’ve all grown more accustomed to shopping online for various needs, but furniture feels like the last great hold out. Trust me when I say that my ordering experiences with Article have consistently been a breeze. Their collection is carefully curated (no sifting through hundreds of mediocre products to find the one diamond), their photos are not only stunning but true to the product, and their assembly services at the delivery point also remove the stress of putting complicated furniture together. If you’re curious, you can learn more about their various shipping tiers at a few price points here.

And if you’re looking for a bargain, their annual Black Friday Sale is on right now (up to 45% off select pieces). Shop it here.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

ONE CASHMERE SWEATER

The crisp air is here. It’s time to pull out the sweaters and buy some new ones. I fell in love with this camel cashmere sweater from Garnet Hill, and had to add it to my collection. The color and style is so versatile. Check out the different ways I have styled it with some other quality pieces from Garnett Hill.

Don’t be quick to put your silk skirts away. Knits are great pairings with silk and satin fabrics. I also love the idea of adding a leather boot in the mix too. These boots and this skirt are also from Garnet Hill, and I’m in love.

Wear your sweaters over your cotton shirt dresses. You can add tights to your look as the weather gets colder too.

Then, of course, there’s the classic pairing of a good pair of jeans and some boots. Put your hair up in a chic knot, and call it a day.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer