11 years ago, on Sept. 21, 2009, I hit publish on my first post on this blog. Over a decade later, I still can’t believe that this space has grown to what it is and that some of the same women who read my posts in those early days are still here today, growing with me through marriage, our careers, motherhood and more. I also can't quite believe ...
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A Career Decision
I've been working since I was 14 years old - through all of high school and college. When I moved to Houston as a Canadian citizen and was unable to work (legally), I was an almost full-time (32-40 hrs/week) "volunteer" at a local nonprofit, working in their PR department. I couldn't stand being at home "doing nothing" and not using my ...
How I Optimized Our At-Home Workspaces
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, many of us have found ourselves having to adapt to working from home. Our house doesn't have an extra room that could serve as an office, so we had to get creative, working within the spaces we do have. For the first few months, I worked at our dining table while Kevin opted for the couch (by choice - that's ...
Workplace/Office Tops Edit
Whether you work in a more formal or business casual environment, I combed though my favorite retailer's sites and put together this post with lots of options for all types of workplaces. A lot of these blouses and tops work well on their own as well as under a cardigan and/or blazer. They also all pair well with my best-ever work pants (read about ...
Work Wear: A White Shirt, Three Ways
I hear you loud and clear: more work wear posts! My work wear has evolved so drastically over the years and especially since becoming a mom. Gone are the days of fussy outfits with silk blouses, pencil skirts and dresses. I love that style, but I've found myself feeling more comfortable and put together when I wear pants (not to mention it's ...
All About My Nespresso + How I Make My Lattes
If coffee was a love language, it would definitely be one of mine. Every morning, I look forward to making my first latte of the day – so much so, that I even got a Nespresso machine for my desk at work (I have the white one). It may seem a little "extra," but I spend so much time at work and don’t want to shell out for Starbucks every day. I get ...
The Best Tops for the Office on Amazon
I scoured Amazon one night in search of cute tops that could be worn to the office with dress pants - some on their own and some layered under cardigas or blazers. I own the short sleeve version of this peplum top with crochet detail and it would be super cute for a more casual work environment (the one I linked is the long-sleeved version!) Here ...
Overcoming Challenges As a Working Mom
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm proud to partner with Olay on this content. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One of the questions I'm asked most is how I find "balance" as a working mom of two. As you know, I work both outside of the home full-time and run ...
What I’ve Learned About Facing Adversity in Blogging & How It Taught Me An Important Parenting Lesson
This post is written in partnership with Olay. I’m so grateful for brands like Olay that help support me in creating this content. "Wait...so you take pictures of your outfits in the mirror and then post them the Internet?" That was not an uncommon question in the early days of blogging. Well, that’s how it all began. Nearly ten years ago, I ...
January Office Style Favorites
Good morning (or evening if you're reading then) and happy Monday! It's hard to believe the first month of 2018 is almost coming to an end. I'm sharing two office-friendly finds today that I purchased at Nordstrom -- and both are under $40! I love finding affordable items to mix and match with pricier pieces in my wardrobe, like my beloved ...