In the summertime, there are far less rules in our house… less days the girls have to make their bed, less days they need to eat balanced meals and let’s be honest, I might get a little crazy and venture off the normal straight and narrow, too. Afterall, I only get 18 summers with my […]

A long time coming since I celebrated my actual 16-year blogging anniversary back in late April, but better late than never, especially after the month of mayheim, otherwise known as May. You guys submitted SO many questions and it was hard going through them all and selecting just 16 to answer here. But I wanted […]

Ready to hit the refresh button on some stellar summertime sundresses?? You’re not alone… whether you’re paying low and keeping it simple this season or wanting to get all dolled up in a fresh + fab mini must, it’s time to clear out the old clutter and make way for new dresses for long summer […]

I’m still here I promise!!! Getting back in the kitchen has been a struggle these past few months = I’ll be honest, I was surviving and nowhere near thriving, but now that summer is here and our evenings are a bit less hectic, I’m hoping to whip up more of our family favorite recipes and […]

We made it through the month of mayheim otherwise known as May!!!! But now I am staring down June which is full of birthdays, anniversaries, and of course FATHER’S DAY, too… yep it’s time to get shopping. I’ll be honest, shopping for the men is always one of the hardest challenges when it comes to […]

Summer and reading just go hand in hand… not sure if it’s because our schedule is a little more relaxed during the lazy days of summertime or that we spend a good amount of time lakeside/at the beach/by the pool, but we all read more during the months of June and July [myself included!!]= far […]

More newness by way of shopping small and this is an all new installment of another brand to take note of… when I think of May I think summer and this brand truly exudes fun seasonal style. Beach Cafe has everything you need for a tropical vacay getaway or if you’re perched up by the […]

Cue the fireworks… its time to celebrate all things red, white, and blue! A long holiday weekend is fast approaching… it’s the unofficial kick-off to all things summer and I for one am ready to take the shoes off, spend some time outside porch sitting, relaxing on the dock watching the sunset at the lake […]

Two big debuts in one week??? Yes… you know I live by the motto “go big or go home” so let’s get right down to this all new duo of dreamy accessories that just launched online this morning with my gal pals at ALLIE + BESS. We’ve been hard at work, crafting not one but […]

My favorite season is almost here…. summer is officially in sight and the Shop Avara team and I are warming up the weather with everything bright + bold! It’s time to debut my all new collection and it’s your best chance to JUST ADD COLOR into your everyday summer wardrobe. From playful pinks to vibrant […]