Introducing a weekly roundup of links + finds from across the web. Aimed to start your weekend on a bright + thoughtful note. xx
Adorn
Pin-straight hair is in right now – here are some ideas on how to style it.
Have you seen the Gal Meets Glam x Margaux shoe collection? It’s perfect. I really love the pink loafer and will be purchasing it…now.
VEJA – my favorite sneakers (and they’re vegan!) – just debuted running shoes. Expect a full, follow up post soon with a review. if you haven’t heard of VEJA before, swing by this post, which is actually one of my most popular ones to date!
My FAVORITE capsule collection of last year – Atlantic Pacific x Nordstrom – is back starting 10/10! The shoes I’m wearing in this post’s featured image are ones I bought from this collection. I can’t wait!
A few fall finds I’ve had my eye on lately: Absolutely obsessed with this knit Gaspard Jumper + also crazy about these wide legged pants. Cooler temperatures are here and how perfect is this Cocoon Coat?
Mother
Did you catch our gender reveal announcement this week?! Separate but related, there’s the most popular baby names. Which ones are your favorite?
Should stay-at-home parents be paid? I’ve said it before and I’ve said it again: I think it’s the hardest and most honorable job in the world.
Explore
Romantic getaways for every type of couple. We’re itching to do a babymoon, but with how much is going on in life right now, can probably only swing a few day trip. This article has so many cute ideas!
30 nature photos that will change the way you see the world.
Travel-based influencers traveled to Saudi Arabia and are receiving lots of backlash from it. What do you think about this?
Cultivate
I’ve never really thought about how you spend down time can be an indicator of wellness. Here are some suggestions on how to recharge.
Motivational self-help books are all find and well, but sometimes I wonder what the experts believe. Here are 17 Therapist-Approved Books That Will Teach You Something New About Yourself. I personally am interested in this “un-self help book” – which challenges the very idea that there’s something about you that needs fixing. I have this book (Any other Marie Kondo lovers?!) which has actually been life changing in terms of our home space and how it affects how we feel there.
Concerned about the environment? Me too! Use this site to check out Ocean Friendly restaurants + Great Lakes friendly restaurants in your area!
Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Could they, instead, be among the first to understand the proper role of work in life? Great article and food for thought.
I seriously, seriously love this Greta Thunberg. By the way, if you’re interested in climate change and what’s happening, this article was both eye opening and alarming.
Create
Do you follow Sara Covey yet? She has one of my favorite Instagram accounts. So creative!
These DIY paper hydrangeas look so real!
Nest
I ADORE this open concept kitchen transformation. It almost makes me want to redo our cabinets? Doug votes no but maybe in a few years… 😉
We need a carpet for our master bedroom and I really love this option. So bright and bold!
Marie Kondo is writing a second book, and this one’s all about your desk. Can’t wait.
In Case You Missed….
This week I launched my new site redesign (Hope your’e loving!) + announced the gender of baby #3 + shared one of my favorite places in the WORLD that you must travel to!