Truthfully, I prefer a dress or skirt to shorts; however, shorts are totally in this season and now that I have my "Mommy-pants" on, I suppose more practical for everyday use (ug.). The good news is that there are plenty of great choices out there for me.  To solicit some help, I consulted my go-to for images: pinterst.

Well, not really.  If I were though, there would be a ton of stylish and trendy options in terms of boat shoes though.  Being in the South, these shoes have been staples for years, but this summer, it seems, that boat shoes are becoming more mainstream.  I have to be honest, they are pretty comfy...and now that they come in sequins, what's not to like?!

Spring is such an easy season to love.  The weather turns, flowers begin to bloom, and you can break out those gams you've been hiding under pants and tights all winter.  I remember in college, the first day of warm weather called for a 'study' date with my girlfriends on Slusher Beach followed by a beer on the deck of TOTS.  (If you are in the know, then you totally appreciate that memory. If you aren't, you are massively confused).



Peonies hold a special place in my heart from our wedding, but I have always loved these gorgeous buds. And ranunculus...le sigh. Such a gorgeous flower to spruce up any space.







I adore stores that help you celebrate your birth month with discounts and give-aways.  I always look forward to my 15% discount to Anthro (as if I need an excuse to shop there!) and it's gorgeous packaging; my freebie from Sephora - this year it's Fresh Sugar lip balms (amazeballs!); and Godiva gives you a free piece of chocolate.  Really it's the perfect trifecta.


Warm weather and longer sunlight hours means mandatory evening walks with our little family.  It's a good thing because Coco needs to shed a few pounds...as do I.

I've mentioned before that this unseasonably warm weather in the Carolinas is not helping with my Spring Fever.  It's January and it seems that it hasn't dropped below 40 during the day here in Raleigh.  In any event, when I received the Nordstrom January catalog in the mail and it had the above outfit highlighted, I was beyond in love.  I'm a sucker for pleats.

Hope you and yours have a fabulous weekend!

3. Pale Neutrals: Expect to see this look from nails, to clothing, to accessories.  I am obsessed with these shoes.

Can you tell I'm ready for Spring?!