Thursday, February 26, 2026

Lately






I hope you are all having a great week and that everyone who got all of that snow is staying safe and warm! We road tripped from Georgia to Florida this past weekend. It was a long drive but worth it! 

My husband is here this week which is so nice so we have been trying to pack a lot in this first week so he can explore as this is the first time he has ever been to 30a! So if you have noticed my delayed response to your DMs and such, that is why! 

We have just been bopping around all over! We have had some delicious meals in Rosemary, Seaside, and Grayton. We have biked around, lots of walks, some shopping, and enjoying some cocktails. I've been having fun getting a chance to wear some lighter clothing items and wear lots of color. It was cooler earlier this week, but as of Wednesday, it turned a corner and we have had such nice weather. 

Basically, I'm just amazed at the fact I don't have to put on boots and a parka to step outside. It was *so* humid the first night we got here. I'm not typically a fan of humidity, but oh my goodness, it felt SO GOOD. My skin was drinking it in! Being here has definitely made me realize how bad winter in Pittsburgh has been this year. I was not imagining it.




Flats (back in stock)

Wearing: Many of you were interested in these Necklaces when I shared them on Instagram! They are an easy pop of color and they come in many colors. I love the look of them stacked together. Above are some other outfits I've worn recently. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 


Eating: I'll do a full 30a travel guide once I get home but we loved Scratch Kitchen for brunch! We also grabbed a loaf of asiago garlic bread at Black Bear Bread and made sandwiches with it and it was divine! There were whole cloves of garlic in the bread... yum! 

Drinking: I'm still not a white wine person except for Duckhorn chardonnay. I like it room temperature, not chilled! I just snagged a Frank Family to try and expand my horizons. 

I snagged this Gris Gris cocktail mix in Highlands and it's been a great addition to a margarita-style cocktail! The basil taste so fresh. 

Watching: I haven't watched anything in the last week or so, but I am so ready to watch season 2 of Paradise which just came out the other day. We loved the first season. 

Listening: Yacht House is a genre I am just now learning about and I am here for it! It's a mix of 70s yacht rock and more current house music and it has such an upbeat, feel good vibe.

Loving: I packed these Terry Slippers with me and I love them! They look like hotel slippers but they have a very supportive sole. They are lightweight and you can wash them. They have been perfect for this longer trip. I don't think they're warm enough for deep winter, but love them for spring, summer, and fall! 

Wanting: This striped dress
is classic and one of those easy 'throw on' dresses where you don't have to do much styling and can look put together in a second! Mackenzie Childs x Goody is launching at Target on March 1st! The pink Wet Brush is cute! This cardigan jacket is classic. I love the Kelly green color. March 17th rolls around and I am always reminded of how little of that color I have in my closet. I love it, though! Love these earrings, they are a nice color combo! These earrings are incredible. I have the necklace which looks like a piece of artwork and the earrings are just as unique. A perfect black dress- a sqaure neckline always catches my attention. This dress comes in both green and black and I can't decide which color I think is better? Both gorgeous! I love this 2-in-1 skirt that is reversible! Another reversible find, this jacket, is darling. I love reversible pieces because it makes packing easier! My sister just said she loves this sweater so much she bought another color. Love this tweed dress, it would be cute for Easter! I love the emebellishment on this navy swimsuit. I'm very into golden yellow right now, so this suede bag definitely caught my eye! I love a marble top, and this buffet is so pretty. I love this jacket- the shape, colors, and print work so well together. I always love to browse the Varley new arrivals. There is a scarf that matches the pants I wore in Tuesday's blog post! Love this knit collared sweater in pink. I have and love this sport dress in navy blue. I just came out in this adorable green gingham in what looks like a Master's green! Such a cute rain jacket! This pullover and shorts set looks cute and very comfortable. This pattern is fun! I love this cashmere wrap and it just came out in a gorgeous new color, aptly named, 'orchid'. I'm not typically into purple, but this is a gorgeous color. This bag is gorgeous, I especially love the size! I also like this tote because of the mix of textures. If you have a golden retriever, this sweater is for you!!!! Pink and green is always a good combo and this shift dress is cute! This pillow is giving pine hollyhock for a lot less $$!

Pittsburgh: 2026 Fish Fry Guide is here! We love St. Valentine's in Bethel Park, but I think we need to make the trip to Swissvale for theirs as I am always seeing it on top of the lists. We love OTB for their fish sandwich as well as Recon Brewery. The first thing I'm doing when I get home is fish fry Friday! 

Amazon Rec: I have this set in my cart right now. It's so cute. You never know with Amazon, but this looks promising. 

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: 'If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy but still the same amount of snow.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Styling Golden Yellow for Spring






Hello from Florida! Sharing a very vibrant outfit with you all today. I have been so glad to ditch a coat and boots and feel like I can have fun with clothes again since I don't have to consider salt, snow, and frigid temperatures! Speaking of snow, I hope you all are staying warm and safe in the northeast. I cannot get over how much snow you all got!! 

It was very hot and humid when we arrived this weekend, but it has since become chilly, as of yesterday, and again today. Some of you were messaging me that it is cold, but to me, it just feels like a tropical oasis! It's supposed to warm up tomorrow, and I think I'm just going to sunbathe all day long! 

Anyway, I thought I would share an outfit I wore the other night... an old school outfit post, if you will. I took these photos on the deck of our rental just before sunset, before we headed out for dinner! We have eaten lots of delicious foods down here, though so far, Gallions has been the highlight for me, food-wise! I'll have a full 30A travel guide when I return. We are here for a few weeks!

I loved this Yellow Cashmere Cardigan as soon as I laid eyes on it! The color is so perfect. It's a golden yellow. I'd call it 'marigold'. It's so bright and cheery without being neon. And the knot buttons add a subtle, unique touch. 

I've had this Striped Shirt for 5 or 6 years now, and it's always a go-to for me. Aren't these Printed Pants fun?! The print is very Samantha Stevens, especially in the later seasons, when she leans more into 70s fashion. 

Everything I am wearing is true to size. I got a small in the cardigan and a 4 in the pants! I'm 5'6" for your reference. The Printed Pants are the perfect length for me to wear both flats and heels. 

Not having to wear socks felt foreign to me when I slipped on these Espadrille Wedges. The best change of pace after my feet have been in boots for the last 8 weeks. It's going to be so hard to put books back on when I return home! These wedges are a go-to for me, especially for transitional dressing, because they cover my toes! Although they are high, they are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I've walked nearly 10k steps in them before and never had any issues. 

We won't get true spring weather in Pittsburgh until April, and even then, it can be iffy, but this is the exact type of outfit you'll find me wearing in April in Pittsburgh! It's warm enough, but it looks like spring, and the colors make me so happy! 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Travel Diary: A Day In Highlands, North Carolina


Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edward's Inn

What I Wore:
Sunglasses// Similar Necklace// Earrings (use code ASHA10)




McCulley's has the most incredible selection of cashmere I've ever seen! 



Thought the necklace on the left was gorgeous! 

Snagged a Gris Gris cocktail mix that sounded delish at the Mercantile!

Fried Green Tomatoes at Ugly Dog Public House!

Last week, we spent the day in Highlands, North Carolina. We spent several days last week in Hiawassee, Georgia, at the lake, hanging out there as our 'halfway point' to Florida. We drove down to Florida this past weekend. It's a long journey, but so worth it, so we have Buddy and Henry with us for the few weeks we are spending in Florida! 

We have spent many years exploring the North Georgia area and even into the southern North Carolina mountains, and one of the places I will always return to is Highlands, North Carolina. It's only about an hour from Hiawassee, so it's an easy day trip, but my husband and I also like to stay at Old Edward's Inn for a few nights to relax and recharge.

Highlands, North Carolina, is a small mountain town in Macon County in the southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, lying on a high plateau within the Nantahala National Forest near the Georgia and South Carolina borders.

Perched at about 4,118 feet above sea level, Highlands is one of the highest incorporated towns east of the Mississippi River. That elevation is a major reason it’s long been a cool-summer retreat. Even when we visit in July, we often need a sweatshirt, which I love! 

It's a small town that covers roughly 6.2 square miles. Highlands offers rich natural scenery, abundant waterfalls, and lush forests. Plus, an adorable downtown with shops, galleries, resorts, and restaurants. 

There is so much to do. Whenever I visit, I feel so relaxed but never bored. 

This time, we just popped in for the day to wander around town, but I have a full travel guide if you are planning to visit.  It was overcast and lightly misting, so we just used it as an opportunity to get our steps in, pop in and out of the shops, have some lunch, and relax. There are so many adorable and well-curated shops. I love Rosenthals, J.McLaughlin, C. Orrico, McCulley's, Acorns, Dutchmans, etc. 

We went to the Ugly Dog Public House, which is an adorable pub-style restaurant with great southern-inspired food. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes! They are my favorite thing on the menu. I love that they have framed photos of patrons' dogs all over the walls. Which reminds me that when we are there this summer, we will have to bring in a framed photo of Henry! 

We also stopped into Old Edwards' Hummingbird Lounge, which is the most beautiful, wood-paneled lounge that looks like it belongs in a Ralph Lauren campaign or the coziest corner of a private mountain club. Low lighting, rich leather, warm brass, and a tucked-away feeling that makes you want to order a glass of wine and stay awhile. We also grabbed some of their wonderful banana pudding. If you know me, you know my love for banana pudding. It's one of my favorite desserts ever, and Old Edward's does it well. 

I wore a denim-on-denim outfit. I've been so inspired by a Ralph Lauren western look lately! I love this Denim Shirt. The roomy fit is timeless. I definitely had something similar to this growing up! I've been wearing these Jeans repeatedly as they are my favorite right now. Honestly, I've probably been wearing them too much, but I love how they fit! I've had these Suede Flats for a while now. They're a touch trendier than I usually go, but I really love them, especially for their comfort! They were out of stock for a while, but are finally back in almost all sizes. They run true to size. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- A Sweatshirt Cardigan is such a simple concept, but why is it not more popular? I love it! 

- This Fringe Top is so fun. 

- I don't have a place for this Wicker Lam in my home, but if you do, snag it. It's so gorgeous! 

- This White Button Down is high atop my wish list. It's timeless. I have this in a striped pattern and love the fit. It's a bit longer so it works nicely tucked in or out. 

Some items of note... 

- I love this Blue Handbag so much. I saw the brown in Portugal and haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's the perfect size. 

- This Pink Cabbageware Plate is just $5!!! So many cute and super affordable cabbageware pieces to choose from. 

- These Fish Earrings are so fun. A perfect spring break/vacation ccessory! 


For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:




You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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