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Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022

By Esperanza on November 18, 2022

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I love working on style guides and gift guides, probably because they are really just personal wish lists of things I love and want lol! I’ve rounded up some stylish and fun finds that would make great gifts for “her” this holiday season. I’ve included everything from fashion accessories to pretty home decor finds (so adult!) for anyone on “her” on your list like your sister, mother, cousin, to a partner or even a friend! These items range in price so there is something for any budget whether you want to splurge on an amazing jacket or gift something reasonably priced like a belt or sunglasses (also great for stocking stuffers!). I hope you guys enjoy this roundup and happy holidays!

Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022

By Esperanza on November 17, 2022

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If you are unsure of what to get the “him” in your life this holiday season then look no further, I’ve rounded up some practical and very stylish finds for anyone on your list from your brother, father, cousin, to a partner or even a friend! These items range in price so there is something for any budget whether you want to splurge on an amazing jacket or gift something reasonably priced like a wallet or a beanie (also great for stocking stuffers!). I hope you guys enjoy this roundup and happy holidays!

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Neutral Christmas Decor Finds From Target

By Esperanza on November 16, 2022

It’s that time of the year guys! I’m still enjoying my fall decor but plan on beginning the Christmas decorating process later this week. I usually wait until the day after Thanksgiving to decorate but this year I wanted to get an early start. I’ve seen so many cute Christmas decor finds on my weekly Target runs and a lot of my decor is from there so I thought I would do a roundup for you guys! These finds are very neutral + simple but also fit perfectly into the boho aesthetic which I love. I hope you guys enjoy this roundup and happy holidays!

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Fall Photos At Highland Park In Pittsburgh

By Esperanza on November 3, 2022

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Fall is in full peak here in Pittsburgh with a kaleidoscope of autumnal colors everywhere! We live very close to Highland Park in Pittsburgh’s East End so we decided to head there to take a few fall photos this season. The trees looked so beautiful and made the perfect backdrop for our little photo session. My boys looked so handsome and Schyler took some cute shots of just Indio and mommy too!

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Our Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip 2022

By Esperanza on October 30, 2022

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After a super busy month, we were finally able to make it out to one of the local pumpkin patches here in Pittsburgh! We have visited a different patch every year since moving here, this year we decided to visit Soergel Orchards & Garden Center. It only took us half an hour to get there and the fall leaves along the drive were stunning! They had several gift shops, restaurants, farm animals, a garden center, and more in addition to the cutest patch with lots of colorful pumpkins. It was the perfect spot for our annual pumpkin patch photo shoot!

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Celebrating The 4th Of July Holiday At Home

By Esperanza on July 4, 2022

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We decided to wake up early 4th of July morning to go on a walk in a nearby Pittsburgh neighborhood before it got to hot! We are spending the rest of the day indoors eating some yummy deserts + snack foods, playing games, listening to records and staying cool. I got a little patriotic and made a 4th of July inspired cake with white frosting and red and blue stars! Also, how cute is Indio’s little denim bow? I love our coordinated red, white and blue looks 😉

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Celebrating My 29th Birthday & Life Reflections

By Esperanza on June 28, 2022

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We celebrated my 29th birthday this week with a city outing, games, and cake of course! 😉 I can’t believe I’m only one year away from 30, which is both exciting and a little frightening to me at the same time… I’m looking forward to our destination wedding next year (we are shooting for late spring, more on that soon) and hopefully starting our family next year! These discussions have made me reflect on myself and what I want for my life more than ever.

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3 Fourth Of July Outfit Ideas 2022

By Esperanza on June 24, 2022

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I thought it would be fun to style some classic white, summer pieces in 3 Fourth of July inspired looks! I had a ton of fun styling these looks with thrifted purses and new sustainable pieces from ABLE and Grey State. I popped in some red and blue accents for that patriotic feel and channeled some retro vibes as well. I’m hoping this post will give you guys some inspiration on what to wear to your Fourth Of July celebrations this year, whether you are going to a backyard barbecue or having a picnic at the park!

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Celebrating Our Labradoodle Indio’s 3rd Birthday

By Esperanza on March 26, 2022

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We just celebrated Indio’s 3rd birthday a few days ago! It’s always a busy time because a few days after Indio’s birthday is our anniversary. We laughed and cried while looking at Indio’s birthday photos over the years and old photos of him when he was a puppy. I can’t believe how fast the time has flown, it’s so crazy! Being his dog mommy has definitely been challenging at times, but very rewarding.

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Life Update + Our Goals For 2022

By Esperanza on February 25, 2022

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It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a post about life, goals, or my personal thoughts so I thought it was about time to do an update! The past several years have been such a whirlwind for us! We moved to Nashville from Portland, OR, then moved to Pittsburgh, got engaged, and continued to grow our business all while living through this crazy pandemic. We moved to both locations hoping to be able to travel more easily and to find cheaper rent/houses than in the PNW, but both moves were expensive of course. For those of you that are new here or maybe missed it, we tried to buy a home when we first moved to Pittsburgh almost a year and a half ago now (watch this video here for the story) but we had to back out at the last minute unfortunately, which was super hard for me especially and it was definitely another financial set back.