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The color of the year

 Some have named marsala the color of the year.  And as I look through my closet, there are very few pieces that I can claim as marsala.  But accessories… I got this. S H O P  the  L O O K {Ivory tunic sweater} Windsor similar | {Black skinny jeans} Ann Taylor similar | {Marsala peep toe heels} Calvin Klein similar | {Necklace} Styles for Less similar |  >>Linkups<< | Life Could be a Dream | The Modern Tulip | Stylelixir | Induffinitely me | I do deClaire | Anne in Residence | | bloglovin | instagram | facebook | pinterest | Please like & share Fashion + Feathers:

Goals for the new year

via 2014 has come and gone.  And I’m excited for the new adventures of 2015! I’m really into lists because they keep me on track.  This year, thanks to blogland, I learned the effectiveness of writing monthly goals. So… for the last few days, my brain has been casually tossing around some goals.  And none seemed to “click.”  Until I read Chelsea’s 6 questions to ask yourself first. And then it just all came together. What is one thing in my control that I want to be different next year?  Rolling with the punches. via I’m a planner.  I like… Read More

2014 | A year in review

There are some things I have really enjoyed since I’ve entered the blogworld.  One such thing, is making my monthly lists.  But over the past few weeks, I’ve also noticed that bloggers review their year.  So I’ve been excited to join in and do the same. {January} We rang in the new year with Katrina and Angelo. Every night we hang out with them is great.  But it was the first year since 2009 {our first in Newton} that we didn’t spend NYE with Scott and Sarah.  I’m excited to hang out with both couples on Wednesday night.  A low… Read More

“You have the whole driveway.”

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Ariana and I are playing outside with two friends: one who’s three and one who’s six months. The 6-month-old is in my lap while Ari and her friend explore the front yard. I’m carefully keeping the little one in the shade. The two bigger girls are enjoying the warm sun shining down after spending most of the morning inside eating goldfish. Now that we’re outside, they pop the bubbles as I blow a new gust their way. The little one in my lap gazes at the iridescent circles floating toward the big girls. “Won’t be long until you join them,” I… Read More

Back to school rambling from a former teacher

Back to School

These two photos popped up on Timehop this morning. After almost seven years in the classroom, this month marks the first time in 25 years that I’m not going back to school. I have no excuse to indulge in a new outfit, a new set of colorful pens, or prepare for a new batch of kids in room 309. My life now consists of workout gear and no makeup. My hair is almost never not in a top knot. A few months ago, I was covered in spit-up and now it’s drool or leftover strawberries from breakfast. In the last 9 months,… Read More

What’s Up Wednesday? | October Edition

What we’re eating | Mostly things from the beloved crockpot.  Or brownies/nerds/chocolate chip cookies/donuts/ice cream errday. What I’m reminiscing | Last week was homecoming week at school so I took advantage and had a costume everyday.  {Basically, the teachers enjoy it as much as the kids do.  And we get to wear jeans.} Music Monday: “Baby got back” Future Me: “Coach Mom” Holiday attire: Happy New Year! Juno + Paulie Bleeker What I’m loving | I may not be able to have a glass of wine or a Ceasar salad, but I can eat ice cream at least a couple times a week.… Read More

Fall wishlist

Temps have been dropping around here {on some days} and it’s got me ready to pull out my fall wardrobe!  These are the things I’m swooning over recently.  If you want to send them to my house, I promise they’ll be put to good use. Purchase it here from Vessos for $12.89 Can’t you just imagine pairing this with everything this fall?  Jeans and booties, a casual dress… I have so many striped shirts but no striped cardigans. Purchase it here from DressLily for $12.87 I’m obsessed with this chunky sweater because I have nothing in my closet like it.… Read More

Summer bucket list update

Since we’re officially back to work today, here’s a little update of the things that got done around here this summer.  It was very productive but it turned out a little differently than my summer bucket list had in mind.  Let’s take a look back… >>Switch the guest room, clean out the office and start on the nursery. We got the majority of this done in one weekend thanks to my mom and sister spending an entire Saturday refinishing furniture.  And then when the guys came home from playing golf, they moved everything around for us… more than once. >>Catch… Read More

F O U R

Several friends have completed this and I put it in my back pocket for a rainy day.  And today’s not even raining!  #thatsafirst 4 names people call me other than my real name: Clur Babe Claireeee Hoots outfit details here 4 jobs I’ve had: Nanny Target – worst job ever The UPS Store Is it bad if I’ve only had 3 jobs before this one? 4 movies I’ve seen more than once: Pitch Perfect Dumb & Dumber Baby Mama Couples Retreat outfit details here 4 books I’d recommend:  One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Mrs. Perfect by… Read More

9 ways to simplify your life

Simplicity is so elusive, yet we’re all attempting to grasp it.  Here’s my must-have simplify your life list. 1. List it up.  Make a list of the things you need to do so you’re not worried about forgetting something. 2. Have a glass of wine. 3.  Celebrate victories.  But don’t wait until something big happens… celebrate a productive day, a compliment from a coworker, your favorite team’s big win.  After all, little victories are victories too. 4.  Heyyyy bestie.  Talk to your best friend.  It’ll make you feel more connected and {hopefully!} make you laugh. 5.  Have a  glass of… Read More