Thursday, April 23, 2026

Lately

Hosted a few people for drinks before dinner and put out this cute little spread! The bottom right dish is feta dip with hot honey. I have made feta dip before, and it's easy, but I just snagged this from Whole Foods (Cedar brand) and added on the hot honey. One of my favorite easy dips. 

Post-Bath fluffy and clean! 

I let my girlfriend borrow my red light mask, and I was so excited to be reunited with it! Here is my full review and a discount code

How is everyone's week going? Mine has been pretty routine. I have been majorly struggling with allergies, especially yesterday! Does anyone else suffer from seasonal allergies? If you all have any secret remedies, I'm all ears!! Sometimes, when I get a flare, I feel like it will never end, with itchy eyes, horrible sinus pressure, and a puffy face! It doesn't take me out, but it just makes everything a bit miserable. Hoping it passes SOON! 

Other than heading to the draft, we have a full weekend with get-togethers with friends. We haven't seen some of our friends in so long because of our crazy travel schedules lately, so I am really looking forward to it. I cannot believe we are almost to May, can you? At one point, I was sure January was never going to end! Looking ahead to May, every single weekend is booked up for us. I keep saying, 'I'm going to say no to more things,' but I haven't yet followed through. I get overwhelmed, but I also like to flip the script and remind myself of how grateful I am for a life so full of family and friends, because in the end, that is truly what life is about.
Wore this for a casual breakfast with a girlfriend who is moving away! Bittersweet!

Trying on this dress, I am considering wearing it to an event next week (if the weather cooperates). The brand gifted me this dress, and it is remarkable! The stitched details are gorgeous and really set the dress apart. 

A pilates ootd!

Wearing: I kept it casual for the most part this week, but I did a fun sponsored Instagram with Tuckernuck featuring these 3 gorgeous dresses!

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Eating: One of our favorite things to make at home is cod. We had it just this week! I want to try this creamy lemon garlic cod next


Watching: I finally finished Paradise (Hulu) and thought the second season was good but not nearly as good as the first. I am behind on Summer House, but I am itching to catch up with all of the drama! I've been keeping up with The Pitt. I also keep up with 90 Day FiancĂ© Before the 90 Days (a bad habit I picked up during the pandemic). But really, I haven't watched much TV/movies lately. I will say, I am excited for Devil Wears Prada 2! If you have any good show recs, let me know! 

Loving: How cute are these silver shell Cocktail Picks and Mini Shell Dishes?! I ordered them on a whim and am so pleased! I am going to use the mini shell dishes on charcuterie boards or for things like nuts, blueberries, etc! 

Wanting: This top
is really pretty. I find myself wearing so many dresses in the warmer months and don't have many warm-weather separates. I am going to work on that! Brides, this would be such a pretty shower dress! A very chic swimsuit. Love the embroidery on this dress. A lovely denim dress. An easy, throw-on summer dress. Everything at Boden right now is *so* good. I've never loved so many of their pieces from one release before! These blue-and-white pants have my name all over them. Strongly considering this dress for an upcoming wedding. This cardigan is absolutely stunning. I tried on this dress and loved it. It's been released in a new print, and it is lovely! This is such a cute and well-priced beverage tub for summer get-togethers. I'm team Lake, but if you are looking for a good look for less, these are nearly identical and under $20, but they are 40% polyester. I personally prefer 100% cotton pajamas. This top looks like Doen but not the price tag! Such a pretty white dress! An adorable athletic dress. Can't stop thinking about this cardigan. Very into this knit set. Another good set, I love the eyelet details. Added this cropped white rugby top to my cart- a good closet basic! This rug is so pretty and machine washable! This dress is pricey, but it's a showstopper! A great pair of elastic waist shorts! The texture of this dress is remarkable. Such a fabulous, bold dress. The texture and low back on this swimsuit make it absolutely perfect. A fantastic cover-up! Never met a blue-and-white stripe I didn't like! A beautiful swim wrap. New Lake arrivals always excite me, and this set is a dream! My 90s heart is beating fast- did you see that LipSmackers brought back the flip top lip balm?! I loved my Bonne Bell flip shades back in the day! 

Pittsburgh: The NFL Draft is officially underway here in Pittsburgh, and it is a big moment for the city. There has been so much build-up over the past few months! I am excited to see the fruits of everyone's labor. I'm also so excited for so many of our incredible small businesses to get a big boost. I know so many people will likely take a big exhale once this is all over! 

I’m not someone who closely follows the Draft itself, though in our house it's on every year because my husband loves it. What I really care about is seeing Pittsburgh get this kind of attention. I was born and raised here, I live here now, and for a few years in my twenties, I lived just down the road from where everything is happening this week.

Pittsburgh isn’t flashy, and it is certainly not trying to be anything other than what it is, which is what makes me and so many others love it. The people here are down-to-earth, kind, talented, and hardworking. You can strike up a conversation with almost anyone, and it feels easy and genuine.

There’s so much history here, and an unmistakable grit that makes Pittsburgh what it is. I truly don't think the feel can be replicated. It’s in the bridges, the neighborhoods, the food, but most of all, the people. I’ve traveled quite a bit, and one thing that always stands out to me is how Pittsburgh manages to offer big-city amenities with a small-town feel. You are almost always connected to someone through someone else. I love my city! 
Amazon Rec: I have so many dog hair removers, and this is a new lint roller that I just got. It is SO good. The metal handle is so much stronger than plastic, so you can really press and roll. The roller itself is very loose, so it rolls quickly. Plus, it's very sticky and comes with this cute little cover. All in all, this is amazing! 

On Monday, I posted my April Amazon finds. Have you seen that one yet?!

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Quoting: 'Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.' - Alfred A. Montapert// See more of my favorites, here.

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