Hi there! Stephanie, here – today’s post is all about our favorite dog-friendly spots in the Hudson Valley. From orchards and farms, to breweries, wineries, and restaurants – this multi-part post is what Percy’s dreams are made of and feels very on brand now that I’ve changed my Instagram handle to hudsonvalleydogmom. New Paltz Twin…
A Few Worthwhile Spring Splurges
If you’re anything like me than spring and summer are the hardest seasons to dress for. Not only do I live in upstate New York where the temperature varies a lot between the months of March and September, but I really only love fall fashion – chunky knits and boots and layers make me feel…
Gifts for Her: What I Got My Sister-in-Law for Her Birthday
Today’s post is a quick gift guide with gift ideas for her – all based on what I got my sister-in-law for her birthday! First up, I’ve been eyeing the Our Place Always Pan for ages – for a gift and for myself – now my sister-in-law and I are proud owners, we both have…
Gifts for Him: What I Got Darren for His Birthday
Hi all! This weekend we celebrated Darren’s 29th birthday and I thought I’d put together a quick gift guide to share what I got him. I decided to break his gifts up into four themes: gifts for our takeaway coffee walks, gifts for my favorite dog dad, gifts for the guy who listens to How…
The Christmas Gift Edit – Gifts for the Girl Who Didn’t go to Paris
This year, my friend had to cancel a trip that she was so looking forward to, a dream trip to Paris with her husband. So, I thought I’d put together a little late housewarming/early Christmas/thinking of you gift for “the girl who didn’t go to Paris” – cue Lauren Conrad’s single mascara tear in Lisa…
The Christmas Gift Edit – Gifts for Someone Looking to Freshen Up Their Space
This year my brother’s girlfriend let me know that she was looking to freshen up their space – SAY NO MORE – I love home decor. My mind immediately went to warm tones and blushes and pinks and then I remembered that my brother lives there too. I immediately liked the idea of wine glasses…
The Cutest Bits for our Puppy – Percy
We’re getting a puppy! Are you crying happy tears too!? Darren and I have been on the search for a golden retriever puppy for a few months now and we’ve ALWAYS known we wanted one, a little golden guy named Percy – we literally call all golden retrievers Percy because that’s just how we think…
The Christmas Gift Edit – My Christmas Wish List
Hi all – Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner, so today, I’m posting my Christmas wish list – my reasoning is two-fold, one, if you know someone like me, they’re likely to LOVE all of the items on this list, two, if you know me, like literally me (IRL) then consider your Christmas shopping…
The Christmas Gift Edit – Gifts for the Hudson Valley Adventurer
Hi all! Today I’m sharing what I got my favorite Hudson Valley adventurer for Christmas – aka Darren. Darren is so hard to shop for – you know those people that want something and then just buy it? That’s Darren – I mean he literally bought a Ducati this year – how am I going…
Gift Guide: A Thank You or Happy Thanksgiving Gift Anyone is Sure to be Grateful for!
Hi all! Just a quick post today to kick-off gift giving season – I recently sent a thank you gift to someone and decided on a Thanksgiving theme. I love the way this turned out and thought I’d share just in case you’re looking for a great gift to show a Thanksgiving host you’re grateful,…
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