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well, hello January

January 19, 2021

green Madewell sweater dress with sarah flint over the knee boots - M Loves M @marmar

I didn’t realize it would be a few weeks between my posts but if you missed the announcement on Instagram…we MOVED! I should probably do a whole dedicated post just about that, but needless to say, it’s been quite busy around here. They say moves are one of the most stressful life events and I would have to agree. It’s exhausting on the physical level, but also the mental one as well. And then throw a few busy kids in the mix, and it’s even more challenging. We are finally feeling a little more settled though after unpacking about 100 boxes. There is still a lot of organizing to do and unfortunately it’s very hard to find the time during the day between Matthew working, and me taking care of the kids. Lately, at nighttime, I’ve been unpacking but also obsessing over home design. While we have a few rooms that we really need to get together, like the living room, the biggest focus for me right now is finding window treatments. If any of you have gone through this with a house you know how overwhelming it can be. First of all, curtains and shades are way more expensive than you’d think so there’s a lot of comparison shopping happening. But what about the quality? And does the size fit to the exact 1/8th of an inch?? And what’s their turnaround time? Because right now our neighbors can see exactly what we’re doing all day long! So anyway, that’s what I’ve been busy with. It’s kind of a boring detail, but I’m happy to share my findings with you all if you’re interested!

January always feels like the perfect month to get organized and refresh your home space so I have to say our move has been perfect timing. While I love the holidays, I also love the fresh start to the new year. I’ve been doing a lot of brainstorming about 2021 and the things that I’d like to focus on this year. I feel like in recent years I’ve stepped away from resolutions because I’ve been very unrealistic with them. I’ll expect the impossible – like no sugar and no shopping. So, instead, I’m focusing on a few key areas of growth for this year, and also actionable ways that I can make them a reality.

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August Edit: Holiday Gifts on Sale

August 19, 2020

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August Edit: Holiday Gifts on Sale

Alright I know it seems a bit too early to be to be shopping for holiday gifts, but hear me out! Every year during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I like to pick up a few holiday gifts. There’s a few reasons why. For starters, Nordstrom is super good about returns, so I can ask for gift receipts and know that if the recipient wants to exchange my gift they can do so without hassle. It sounds harsh to expect people to return gifts, but being able to is especially important if you’re giving someone clothing or home goods that may not fit or work with their home. These cute pjs are a great example! They sell out super quickly during the sale every year and who doesn’t love getting a fresh set of pajamas during the holidays? But of course if they don’t fit, they’ll need to be exchanged!

I really like stocking up on sets during this sale because they can be split up into great mini holiday gifts. Diptyque candles are normally such a splurge but for around $50 you could split up this set and gift five girlfriends, neighbors, or co-workers a candle in a little gift bag with cookies or other fun holiday items. So affordable, but still feels really special! The same theory applies for beauty sets, like this fun lipstick duo or this perfume set.

Overall, I think it’s really worth looking through the sale to see if anything catches your eyes for potential gifts. You’ll be so happy when the holidays roll around and you already have a jumpstart! This mixology set is perfect for the loved one who misses going out to try new craft cocktails on the weekends. And these super pretty and timeless earrings are a safe bet for almost any lady in your life! This electric kettle is so chic and everyone is obsessed with Smeg appliances right now, so it’s sure to a crowd-pleaser during the chilly winter months!

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P.S. You can find all of the other styles I’m loving from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, including great gift-able styles,  here!

xox

The Perfect Mom’s Night Out Outfit

March 3, 2020

An easy mom's night out outfit!- M Loves M @marmar

I have so so so been looking forward to having a mom’s night out with my girlfriends! I feel like I haven’t been out for some girl time in way too long and it’s so needed. Sometimes you just want to see your best friends, drink some cocktails, and chat about reality shoes, friends from high school, and other random things. I’m so happy one is finally on the books and of course I’ve been planning the perfect outfit in the meantime!

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