Backyard clothes-drying, and an ootd

Hello lovelies - I hope you've been enjoying the spring so far! It's been shockingly gorgeous here in Seattle.

So much so, that I decided to dry some clothes outdoors :)

That tree is a super old lilac bush-turned-tree. We have two of them, they smell lovely!

Lest you think it's all classy "dresses drying in trees", here's how I'm drying our jeans:

That's right, a camp chair and a tv table. Because this blog is not about a carefully curated life, nosirree :)

We mowed the lawn on Sunday - I did the whole backyard all by myself! I've never used a lawn mower before. I was so proud - I even started it by myself.
(hello you sexy beast of a lawn mower)
Waffles is really digging the yard too (not literally, thank goodness) I've also been wearing clothing lately, so here's a very belated ootd:
I think the back yard is going to be a great place to take outfit pictures! Outfit details:
Dress: Asos curve (now on clearance)
Cardigan: target, years back
sweater clip: gift from Bob's family
old lady boat shoes: fred meyer

I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

All moved in!

It's been radio silence here lately because, well - we FINALLY found a wonderful house - in our budget - and we were able to make it ours! We moved in last weekend and it is glorious. Seriously, no buyers' remorse here!

(pic via our realtor and friend Leigh Buchan Harvey)

I'll definitely be posting more pictures, we're still unpacking so things are presentable just yet.

I have a little more room for creativity, so I decided to take some time today and make two tiny container gardens via Rachele's great tutorial.

Aren't they adorable? I sure hope I can keep them alive. Let's just say the last succulents I bought (to put in those exact containers) didn't make it more than a few weeks.

I can't explain how relieved and destressed I feel now that this 7 month house hunt is over with! I really did not know what we were getting ourselves into when we started back in August of last year. I thought it would be easy and would only take a month or two. But I'm so grateful and glad the process brought us to this wonderful house, because it is everything we wanted + a few things we didn't know we wanted!

Anyways - how are all of you doing? I hope you are all wonderful!

Let's work together! I'd be honored to help you discover your personal style!

Hello lovelies,

Have you been thinking about revamping your style? Perhaps you'd like help putting together new looks for spring, or you have an upcoming party and you need help finding the perfect cocktail dress?

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I've got some space in my schedule to take on new clients, so shoot me an email if you'd like to work together - I'd love to help!

OOTD: buzzcut 2, buzz harder

I went in for a trim of my buzzcut and decided to go a level shorter - this is with a #3 guard. I like it better! It looks more intentional, more even, and less shaggy.


(btdubs, I love my double chins in this picture. Double chins forever!)

Outfit details:
black cowl-neck maxi dress: old navy
lace cardigan: target, 2010
cowboy boots (not pictured): lucchese
scarf: nordstrom clearance

I've been loving the maxi dress as colder-weather-wear lately. It doesn't just have to be for sandals and pina coladas! I put it with cowboy boots and a scarf here, and an (admittedly not warm) lace cardigan. Trufax: I've worn this dress 4 times in the past 5 days. I love it that much. And yes, now I am putting it in the laundry because the pits smell.



Though I love the shorter length, my scalp may not be - is a little bit in revolt and it's breaking out and gettin' flaky with it. Luckily, it's not noticeable, even up close. Nothing some gentler shampoo and better conditioning can't handle I think. I've been lazy and using my husband's 2-in-1. No more of that!



Do any of you wear maxi dresses in the colder temps? I know it is officially spring, but Seattle hasn't gotten the message and it is still highs-in-the-40s right now.

I'm guest posted over at Eat The Damn Cake!

The wonderful Kate over at Eat The Damn Cake asked me to do a guest post about my buzzcut.

Head on over to check it out, and while you're there, stick around and read some of her fabulous and thoughtful writing.

She's one of my "read immediately whenever she posts something" blogs, and I'm honored that she would let me write a guest post for her!