Wearing plaid in the fall feels a lot like wearing florals in the spring. You gotta do it, but it's nothing groundbreaking. Right? Regardless, the festive pattern is absolutely irresistible once there's a chill in the air. Last year, I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect plaid coat. This ...
what i’m thankful for this year.
As excited as I am to chow down on Thursday (and all weekend), it's hard to believe Thanksgiving is only two days away! Do you have your menu figured out? Because, let's be real, all I'm worried about is the food. And wine. Oh, and of course, family time. All of the above being reasons why ...
the quintessential fall outfit.
The October weather in Iowa has been so up and down, I feel like I haven’t had a chance to really embrace fall fashion. Either too hot for sweaters, or too cold for my new favorite mules. So, before October ends, I need to share at least one quintessential fall outfit, don’t you think? And the ...
harvest.
"And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, 'I need a caretaker'. So God made a farmer." -Paul Harvey, 1978 There are few words to describe the beauty of a harvested, bare field and there are even fewer words to describe the love a farmer has for his land. Even though I ...
falling for flannel.
This week has finally felt like fall, bringing chilly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons. Every year the weather cools down, I realize how much I adore this season. The leaves are starting to change, boots and scarves are in store windows and comfort food is on the menu. Can it stay like this ...