Decked: Black & White

We went out and got our tree this weekend.  The weather was so warm we had all the windows open while we blasted Christmas music and decorated the tree and house.  I loved it.  I could do without the frigid temps and blasting wind and rain that have come in that unseasonable wake. No matter.  It's that time of year when we can get a bit crazed. I know I felt a massive sense of anxiety on Monday.  My brain panicked with the whole idea, "DECEMBER IS HERE!!! Get all the Christmas stuff done TODAY!"  Crazy, isn't it?  I mean why?  I should just kick back and enjoy the season.  Simplify it beyond the fact that I kicked Christmas cards out the window because the idea just makes me cranky and super stressed. No professional photos done this year, no stunning vacation pics taken. Zip. Zilch. … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Threads

A lot of us travel during Thanksgiving, that's no joke.   I still flinch when I think of some the grand times I spent in many of the East Coasts finest airports back in college.  Even back then I liked to dress for travel while still knowing that comfort was key.  Whether it is by train, plane or automobile these two looks are guaranteed to keep you looking your most polished and comfortable too. I'm wearing both this week while we spend time with friends and family.   Travel Outfit by victoriamason featuring a stud earring set Forever21 Striped Knit Sweater (similar)/Black boots (similar)(similar)/Jeans/Kate Spade Pearl Studs/Essie Nail Polish (similar)   Travel Outfit by victoriamason featuring a travel outfit JCrew Chambray Shirt/Black Skinny Jeans … [Read more...]

Working Weekend

Last weekend H and I had a working weekend. Alone. No kids. We were excited to be able to collaborate, go through the mundane tasks we normally do apart and work side by side. We don't often get a chance to work in quiet for such a long period of time. The last few weeks have been exhausting in our house. We've both been working more than the norm and it is starting to take its toll on us. We needed to get out a bit after being inside all day and for us that meant house hunting. Crisp fall days are perfect for looking for your future home, don't you think? The lighting is golden and shows off the happy medium of what it can look like inside a house. Plus, foliage is gorgeous and often helps a property look its best. As we stood in the drive way of one beautiful home I asked H to snap … [Read more...]

The Wooly Pully

We hit up the pumpkin patch on Sunday, bright and early.  It was BLUSTERY.  There is no other way to describe the low temps and winds whipping through the air.  I was all set with a cute cableknit sweater when H said, "I think you need something more."  Since the kids were already in the car I grabbed a sweater off the shelf that has seen a life very different from the one it keeps today. The Wooly Pully.   … [Read more...]

Life is a Cabaret

What's a weekend in New York without a Broadway show, am I right? A lot of fun, because I actually loathe musicals.  I love music. I really do.  However, watching shows like The Voice or American Idol is a form of torture for me.  When people start singing in movies or television shows I cringe and want to punch something. Then, there is Cabaret.  There is Alan Cumming (I am a bit of a rabid fan when it comes to Alan Cumming.) I was heartbroken years ago when I saw Cabaret in DC and he wasn't the Emcee.  His voice is the only one I hear in that role. When I heard him on NPR last spring talking about the revival (again!) of the show I knew I couldn't let this chance to see him in this role, live.  Thankfully, H knew this was of utmost importance and gave it to me as a birthday … [Read more...]

Holy Chic

I'm in love. It's true! My BFF, my long-time love is none other than all things fall. And while, I'm no PSL-drinker I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this time of year. It is hands down my favorite. I said to my friend the other day that I love it so much I could get on a scooter with a wreath of plastic leaves on my head and ride around town yelling, "I LOVE FALL! I LOVE LEAVES & ALL THINGS PUMPKIN! I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT HALLOWEEN!!" To me, it is the most wonderful time of the year. Sorry, Christmas. The mild weather, the certain way the light hits in the afternoon that is so bright and sunny but tinged with a touch of melancholy. The colors are warm but the air is cool and running is at its best this time of year. I always feel like despite the trees shedding their … [Read more...]

Black Patent & Gray

Last weekend was one of those rare times that H and I got to get away and didn't try and cram 90 bazillion things into one weekend. We didn't even try to have about that many conversations about all the things going on in our lives with work, the kids and just life. We actually took things slow. … [Read more...]

Only the Essential

It's been a while since I have posted anything regarding "my fitness".  I spent the last two weeks of summer barely making a dent in my workout wear.  Now that school is back in session and a routine is being established the sweaty laundry is piling up. I'm so excited to show off some of my new items from SQN Sport. What's SQN stand for?  It's Latin for "only the essential". That's what SQN Sport is all about too.  Using the economy of style for sportswear.  And they do it well. … [Read more...]

New Look & Whatcha Wearing Wednesday

GUYS! Look!! It's so clean, so easy, so pretty! TMC has a whole new face! I'm so excited about it and a little nervous. Is it fancy enough? Is it too simple? Is it missing something that in my excitement I totally missed? I really want to hear what you think of this new look!  It's all thanks to Aubrey Kinch on her design and Chelsea from Olive & Ivy for working on the backend.  It all came together beautifully and without a hitch. Now on to this week's Whatcha Wearing Wednesday! … [Read more...]

Denim Shorts & Peplum

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday Link Up by victoriamason featuring stud earrings ONLY peplum top, $34 / Black flat / Kate Spade stud earrings / Mango retro sunglasses / Essie nail polish / River Island Boys medium wash denim shorts, $17   … [Read more...]