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In the midst of rocking around the Christmas tree, kissing under the mistletoe, wrapping gifts while mom plays the piano, sipping egg nog, and gathering up your buddies for some caroling, the holiday season can be a tad bit stressful. Movies and music tend to paint a pretty magical picture, and those moments are definitely … Continue reading "3 Ways to Beat Stress During the Holiday Season"

Many moons ago, I found myself writing an email to a blogger I admired. I was particularly frustrated with my career at that point, where I worked in education. Why? I can’t really say. I was getting paid well, had a roof over my head, and worked with really kind people who I enjoyed being … Continue reading "Our Blogging Journey, Essential Tools + Tips"

Yesterday we headed out to the mountains to take some family photos. I know we document our lives here all the time, but something felt very special about yesterday. We thought nothing could really top 2019, and Oliver coming into our lives, but 2020 has really kicked off with a bang and there are so … Continue reading "Family Photos 2020: A Desert Shoot"

Quarantine style: who would have thought that would have been a blog topic? Not me, but we’re still staying home as much as possible over here and I’m still getting dressed everyday (sort of), haha After being in the house for more than 100 days, aside from leaving for a drive or for Oliver’s one … Continue reading "A Week of Outfits at Home"

The heat is starting to break here in Arizona, and I feel like I can finally wrap my head around fall style. One piece I have been looking for for my fall wardrobe has been a pair of 70s style denim with front pockets and a wider leg. The silhouette is so flattering and feels very reminiscent of Jane Birkin, who is always a style muse.

21.7k Likes, 162 Comments - Robert & Christina | Arizona (@newdarlings) on Instagram: “Currently listening to the new XX and scoping out options for these windows. Roman shades or…”

It’s still warm here in Arizona, but we have fall on the mind and maybe a day trip up North for cooler temperatures. Until then, we’ll day dream about some fall wardrobe outfit ideas. Here are few neutral wardrobe ideas for him and her from some of our go-to ethical and sustainable brands. 1 – … Continue reading "Neutral Fall Wardrobe Ideas for Him + Her"

The Citizenry Rug and Chair | AllModern Leather Ottoman and Rattan Ottoman (similar) | West Elm Sofa, Curtain Rod and Stump As you’ve probably been seeing on our Instagram, we’ve been slowly making changes to our living room to make it feel a bit cozier, warmer, and more us. We wrote this post about how … Continue reading "Neutral Living Room Update"

7 Month Old Bedtime Routine As I sat down to write this post I couldn’t believe how many small changes we’ve made to Oliver’s bedtime routine in just 7 months, yet how nothing huge had changed since we brought him home from the hospital. Although it may have been tough creating a routine with a … Continue reading "Oliver’s Bedtime Routine at 7 months Old"

I feel like every now and then I share products I’m loving on IG stories, but those don’t live on forever, so I thought I’d share a round up of what I’ve been loving this past month. From little skin care favorites to new prints for fall, here’s a few things that I have found … Continue reading "My Favorite Purchases of October"