bibdanna giveaway winner(s)!

As someone who rarely wins things (what’s up with that?), it’s fun for me to be able to share giveaway swag with my friends, especially when it’s a product as fun as Graystitch bibdannas. This giveaway is extra fun, because I got to draw two winners. a Rafflecopter giveaway Congrats, Megan and Natalie! I’ll shoot […]

graystitch review {and bibdanna giveaway!}

I’m so thrilled to share Graystitch with you today. Graystitch is an indie handmade accessories shop (home of the bibdanna, mama infinity scarf, and bow tie we’re rockin’ in that photo!) and I think you’re going to swoon over the style and heart behind the Graystitch biz. And, keep reading, because we’re giving away two of signature bibdannas so […]

the elgantees giveaway winner is…

Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Elegantees giveaway. (And wow, there were a lot of you!) I’m a fan of ethically-minded fashion, and I’m thankful to get to use this little corner of the Internet to share opportunities to use purchasing power for good. (And have you been following Noonday + IJM’s #styleforjustice posts? […]

elegantees review {and giveaway!}

Everybody loves new clothes, right? To celebrate the upcoming weekend, I’m thrilled to feature one of my favorite ethical fashion companies, Elegantees. Keep reading to see how you can win a $20 giftcard! I own two Elegantees pieces and not only do I love their heart for women, but I can attest to the quality and […]

adoption fundraiser necklace giveaway winner

This pretty seed bead necklace has a new home! It’s making it’s way a few states over to Amanda B. Thank you for all who entered to win the giveaway and to everyone who contributed to the Shop My Closet Adoption Fundraiser for the Idehen family!

shop my closet adoption fundraiser and necklace giveaway

Dresses, blouses, tanks, adoption tees, shorts, skirts, denim, cardigans, necklaces, earrings, bags, scarves — pretty much all of the things are ready to go for my Shop My Closet fundraiser for a Nigerian-American family adopting two waiting girls from their home country. Items from: Banana Republic, Gap, Elegantees, Forever 21, Old Navy, Target, and various boutique brands. […]

cleaning my closet

I’m embarrassed. You see that overflowing mess? That’s my closet. I finally caught up on the laundry pile we lovingly refer to as Mount Washmore, and the over-abundance of clothes makes me feel kind of terrible. I’ve been holding onto clothes for ridiculous just in case scenarios. I need this old bridesmaid dress just in case. I […]

style inspiration for the rest of us

My sweet, creative, and stylish friend Katie, along with two of her best friends, recently launched a new blog, 3 Average Girls, and I can’t wait to tell you about it — well, or let her tell you about it. It’s a fashion blog for the rest of us — for the real world ladies who don’t […]

easy style for busy moms

Style for busy moms means choosing pieces that are aren’t only fresh and fuss-free, but comfortable and versatile, too. Inspired by some mixing and matching from my own closet, I came up with a little inspiration for you mamas out there who might be finding yourself in a spring style slump. Spring weather in Iowa is […]

may flowers

Oh, May. I’m so ready for you. I grew up celebrating May 1st by making May Day baskets. I lovingly decorated plastic cups with stickers and construction paper, fashioning handles from pink pipecleaners. I filled each basket to the brim with candy and popcorn, and secretly delivered them to friends’ houses. I love the sweetness […]