I know with this crazy Winter weather the south has been getting right now, is making us all crave Spring just a little bit more. And while spring is definitely ahead, we still have several more weeks to a month of Winter to get through depending on where you live! So I thought it would be fun today to share 4 creative ways you can easily start dressing for Spring when it’s still cold outside. I’ve been adapting these little tactics into my daily wardrobe at home and it’s…
Most Loved & Used Products of 2020
2020 was quite a year to remember. And for some not so good things, but also some good things. Reflecting back on the year it’s incredible to see how much has changed, and how companies adapted their products to fit the needs of our new realities. With people spending more time cooking, baking, working, exercising and everything else from home now more than ever, you’ll see my top 15 most loved and used products of the year reflect the essence of that lifestyle. The silver lining of the year for me was finding clarity in what truly makes me happy and getting to spend more time with the ones I love. Let’s dive in…
Frappampina Family Update - Christmas 2020
Wow, where to even begin. 2020 has certainly been a doozie. As I read last year’s update I realize how much I had planned, and it humbled me remembering how much we are not in control here and only God really knows what the future has in store. That being said, I still think it’s important and valuable to set goals, make plans, have hope, and remain…
Christmas Gifting Under $50
A few weeks back when I did a poll on my Instagram stories, most of y’all said that you wanted to see gift guides because they are helpful and this was the most requested gift guide- Gifts under $50. So rather than bombard you with tons of gift guides, I’m serving you up exactly…
Embellished with Pearls
There is something so timeless and elegant about pearls. Personally I love incorporating them into my wardrobe but in modern ways. Like on my sweater, in my headband, or with some fun earrings. I even have a pair of boots that have pearls on the heels that I wear time and time again. That’s the great thing about…
Festive Red Sweaters
There’s nothing like a festive red sweater to get you in the Christmas spirit! I’m all here for the super cozy ones though. No itchy fabrics, and it has to have some kind of cute detailing on it or it’s just too basic. Today I’m going to share my top picks for unique, festive red sweaters, if you’re wanting to wear one this Holiday season, look no further…
Thanksgiving Holiday Outfit Ideas
I love this time of year and dressing for it! That being said, with Thanksgiving approaching I am sharing my favorite Fall outfits that would be perfect for Thanksgiving and the upcoming Holidays. 1. Cute & Cozy - You can’t go wrong with some super soft lulu align leggings and an oversized plaid poncho. Cute and still cozy with all the room for those second helpings of turkey and sides. Poncho and leggings fit true to size. Size up one in these OTK boots…
Frappampina Family Update - Christmas 2019
Wow! Where to begin? What a year it has been! I’m deeming it the year of embracing change and discovering what it’s like to live a purposeful, busy life, while facing new challenges and balancing things head on together. That sentence alone was a mouth full! So let’s dive in…
Cutest Christmas Sweaters
Don’t you just love a cute Christmas sweater this time of year? Please tell me I’m not alone here! From fairisle to reindeer and penguins, I love them all, and if you’re looking to keep it cute and cozy this Christmas Day, then one of these festive and fun, more cute than ugly sweaters will be just the thing to keep your spirits bright. I’m sharing my top 11 still in stock, favorite festive sweaters with you below. Have a Holly…
Christmas Eve Dresses
Still searching for your Christmas Eve or Christmas Dinner dress? No worries, because I’m sharing my top picks, including what I wore here, with you today. They would all be fabulous to twirl around in this holiday, with touches of feminine bows, classic lace, and iconic festive colors…
Holiday Office Party Style
Because I don’t work out of our corporate office (like most people in sales), we don’t have a corporate Holiday party to attend. I wish I had an annual company Christmas party to dress for, but since I don’t I’ve had plenty of time to daydream over what it would be like to go to one, and what to wear if I did have one to attend. All just in time to give you some serious style inspo for your actual company party! Right this way ladies…
Holiday Gift Wrapping 101
Wrapping presents this holiday season can be tedious and tiresome. Especially now days with all of the choices we have in the gift wrap department alone and the limited time to get it all together! Growing up, my parents always put special love and attention into the little details of things, and our Christmas presents were no different. This is something that began with my dad’s mother and her ways of wrapping gifts. It’s all in the presentation! Now when I am giving a gift to someone special, I love thinking of how to wrap the gift making the appearance and experience of opening the gift just as special as what is inside! I also don’t like to stress it or overthink wrapping gifts, so I think you’ll find my tips quite simple and…
The Coat of the Season
Ladies and gentlemen, friends and family, meet the most feminine, classic, timeless coat of the season - the “Grace” winter white bow tie coat by Gal Meets Glam. I am here for it! Isn’t she a beauty? You’ll have to excuse me because I’ll be wearing her all winter long and same goes for these feathery pink earrings. Don’t mind if I do…
Coziest Blush Christmas Jammies
Anyone else’s dogs love puppuccino’s as much as Archie? He’s like mom, give me that puppuccino! Imagine his disappointment when he realized this was not for doggies. Tis the season for all the things that bring the holiday feels, including the hot cocoa and the coziest Christmas jammies to snuggle in by…
Mom's Apple Pear Pie
I am beyond excited to share today’s post with y’all because one, it is with my beautiful mom, who by the way is 66 years old, can you believe that?! Mom, don’t be mad at me for saying that! And two, we’re sharing one of her classic recipes that is filed under my personal favorites! I’ve been enjoying this pie with her for years now, so it was super fun to finally learn how to make it together this year for the Holidays, and now we’re here to share it with you…
Flocked French Blue and Blush Pink Christmas Tree
Friends, she has arrived! And I could not be more excited with how this beauty came to life. It’s so fun for me to dream up a vision, and create something new. So where did I draw my inspiration for this years tree?
Growing up, my parents would put two trees up. One whimsical one in the family room full of nostalgia and charm including all of the classics passed down from generations, and another formal tree in our…
A Working Woman's New Years Goals
Yup. That’s right. The hustle is real guys. I want 2019 to be the year we never forget. The year we find our new normal after a tumultuous 2018 starting with the fear of loosing my husband to Cancer and turning 30. All happening days apart from each other. No joke.
2019 we are ready for it! NYE night, I lay in bed…
Christmas Cookie Bake Off with Mom
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the craziest with all the hustle and bustle, to be completely honest. It’s so important that we all remember to slow down and take a moment to truly enjoy the happiest season of all. Christmas cookie baking is a Christmas tradition that among the chaos, is an important one to carry on. Every year it’s also some mother daughter time I get to share with my Momma!
So this year we decided to have a little fun with it and in between my mom basically re-teaching me every thing I learn and forget each year in the kitchen (guilty!), we decided to have a little friendly competition. Yup, it’s a Christmas cookie bake off….
Christmas Ornament DIY Decorating Tutorial
Hosting a last minute Christmas Party and need to get your home pinterest worthy ready but on a budget? Here’s a simple, fun and inexpensive DIY craft to add some Holiday Pinterest perfect charm to your tablescape, Kitchen Island etc…
Christmas Playlist 2018
Deck the Halls, rock around the Christmas tree with your guests, you get the picture, with this downloadable spotify Christmas Playlist…