This year’s gift guides so far have been:

Under $50

Under $100

For Families

For Kids

Today we are adding hostess gifts and gifts for guys to the tally. And there are still more to come!

oil and vinegar set | match striker | cheese board | candlestick holders | recipe box | tea kettle | candle | cookbook stand | vase | candle trio | truffle salt | Berdorf cookbook

vest | ear buds | cologne | luggage | flask | sneakers | razor | wallet | projector | koozie | cologne sampler set | duffle

Thank you so much for checking in and reading. More gift guides to come, AND we will be covering the best of Cyber Week next week as well! xo –

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kathleen barnes dining room

Our dining room in this house has felt “complete” for a while now, and I wanted to capture the space! Photographing the different rooms in our homes is so special to me. I love looking back on them, seeing my keepsakes and the efforts of the time and thought that is put into our home.

The irony here is that a few weeks after we took these photos, Christian brought back a large six-light chandelier home from Oxford that I’ve now purchased little sage striped shades for it. So that will go in here and this light will move to the sitting room. So I’ll be sure to share that switch-a-roo when it’s complete!

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dress | chairs – Pottery Barn circa 2019, similar style here | table | palm shadow box | candlestick holders | tassels | wallpaper and paint sourced by interior designer | lamps – antique | wooden chair – antique | paintings – Frances Moreno | turtle shells – thrift market | rug – no longer available

Thank you so much for checking in and reading! You can find more room reveals here. xo –

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Sharing a few more gift guides for kids and families! I am also saving all of these gift guides under “Holiday Gifts & Decor” as well as on my LTK under the “Holiday Gifts” collection.

Below are tons of items we have for our kids and love –

dress | boys backpack | native sneakers (the boys LOVE these) | scooter with basket | trike | bath fizzies | lego table | bow backpack | animal sheets | zingo | superhero mouse | electric scooter

personalized mug | roll up blanket | cookbook | 50 states book | kids pajamas, her pajamas, his pajamas | bananagram | monopoly | shoulder massager | digital frame

More gift guides coming next week! Thanks so much for checking in and reading – xo –

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Sharing some gift guides for those who are already making their lists and checking them twice!

To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage –

ramekin | octobuddy suction case | my fave all-over lotion | lip mask | candle | bag | eye mask | notepad | bracelet | house art | jewelry organizer | airtag | toiletry bag

robe | air fryer | measuring cup | passport holder | belt | necklaces | shearling jacket | cell phone case | la mer set | dutch oven | stanley tumbler | cosmetic case | blanket

More gift guides to come, you can find them on my LTK shop or under “holiday gifts & decor” on this site. Thank you so much for checking in and reading! xo –

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Sharing October’s most loved products and top sellers. I always love seeing what you guys gravitate toward, and these are some classic pieces I repeatedly wear. I love that you guys love them too.

To shop, click directly on the item and it will take you straight to the product page –

antelope shirt dress | sweatpants jeans (incredible) | name puzzle stool, also available here | booty boost leggings | $17 round tortoise sunglasses | by the fireplace candle | camel coatigan | half zip sweatshirt | mini dress (30% off)

Thank you so much for reading! I’m excited to share some newborn photos, house photos and holiday posts soon. Soon! Thank you for your patience – xo –

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protein ball recipe

I shared that I was making these energy oat bites, and didn’t except the slew of recipe requests, so I wanted to share it on the website so it’s more easily found!

My friend Cassie made these for me after I had Stella. It’s a recipe that is supposed to help with lactation, but the ingredients are so easy and filling, both Christian and Theo love them too. Honestly, they taste like cookie dough to me.

I will eat two for breakfast or two as a late afternoon snack. So, so good – I can’t believe it’s only six ingredients!

oat protein balls

I N G R E D I E N T S:

1 cup oats

1/2 cup ground flax seed

1 cup unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup honey

D I R E C T I O N S:

Mix all dry ingredients together. Add honey and peanut butter. Refrigerate until cold and then form into little balls (I use an ice cream scooper). Store in container in refrigerator.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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tortellini soup with sausage and kale

After Theo was born, one of our neighborhood friends brought this soup for dinner and we loved it. Christian loved it so much, he couldn’t stop talking about it.

My friend Maria shared the recipe with me; even better – it’s so easy. Full of flavor, a crowd-pleaser and perfect for this time of year.

Find the recipe here. Even the kids eat the tortellini and sausage (not the kale… yet)! If you try it – let me know what you think.

Other fall recipes I love:

White Bean Chicken Chili

Blueberry Croissant Bake

My Favorite Chicken Pot Pie

Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta

Easy BBQ Nachos

Thank you so much for checking in and reading! xo –

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As my mini maternity leave wraps up, I wanted to continue with the monthly favorites and share the top sellers for September!

I have enjoyed this maternity leave more than any of the others. Life with three kids is busy, but we have also been busy wrapping up home renovations and managing typical homeowner fun (sewage grinders, squirrels in the attic, air conditioning drama… I’m so glad I wasn’t a homeowner until 32).

I was still on email every day and working on fall partnerships, but not having any real obligations was freeing.

I’m dipping my toe back into work but still taking it slow, and I’m excited about it!

All of that to say… let’s talk about this month’s most loved products –

tennis necklace | laundress beauty sleep | maxi dress | art print and gold frame | blue shirt dress | big bro knit | midi dress | black shirt dress | swivel chair | $14 silver frame

Did you purchase any of these items? I own most of them and love them, but I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thank you so much for checking in and reading – xo –

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chicken chiliwhite bean chicken chili

This isn’t my most stunning photography, but I love this white bean chicken chili recipe SO much and I realized I have never shared it here on the website!

It is an easy instant pot recipe (or you can use a slow cooker), and the flavor and consistency is perfect. I do add a little bit more chicken broth than the recipe calls for, and I serve it with cornbread.

It is a good amount for four big servings, but if you have a lot of mouths to feed I would recommend doubling the recipe.

You can find the exact recipe here. Tell me if you make it – I want to hear what you think! Enjoy – xo –

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Sharing this month’s most loved products! To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage –

laundry brush | cakes nipple covers | black swimsuit (not maternity) | big bro sweater ($16!) | kids socks | sweatshirt | midi dress | orange ruched dress | boxer shorts | personalized pouch

I love these items, all great price points, and I’m so glad to see you guys do too! Let me know if you have any questions and as always, thank you for stopping by – XO –

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white kitchen stools

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Thank you so much for checking in and reading! More home content coming soon – xo –

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Sharing July’s most loved and sold products! To shop, click directly on the item or find its linked name below the collage –

stainless steel cutting board | white Amazon blouse | striped pajama set | one size fits all seamless underwear | nativity set | round skirted tablecloth | hydrangea mini dress | ruched orange midi dress (not maternity) | chambray apron top | mirror

Thank you so much for reading and for your support! xo –

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