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Uncategorized • July 16, 2012

Outfit Post: Keeping it Casual

Outfit Details:
Dress: F21 (similar)
Hat: Target
Belt: No Rest for Bridget Boutique
Necklace: Kate Spade
Watch: Target
Chain Necklace & Bracelets: Icing
Shoes: Steve Madden
Sunglasses: Ruche
A chambray dress with gold details for a relaxing weekend. Thanks for reading!


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Comments

  1. TheUrbanUmbrella says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Beautiful outfit, love the casual summery look! You really suit hats, they look amazing on you!
    xx

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  2. ZxM Fashion Addicts says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    You look gorgeous darling!!!!

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    Reply
  3. Alisa Marie says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    You look fantastic – I absolutely love that dress!!!

    http://allthingsalisamarie.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Rachael {all things beautiful} says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Love this outfit! You look gorgeous.

    Reply
  5. Svetlana says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Very beautiful look!
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  6. Natali says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Such a simple, yet stylish outfit! Looking great 🙂

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    Reply
  7. Rachel Lynne says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Super cute! 🙂 LOVE your dress and your necklace!

    xoxo,
    Rachel

    Reply
  8. shopandtwirl.com says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I love the simplicity of this outfit, it's so effortless but still looks put together. Great summer look!

    Reply
  9. the creation of beauty is art. says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Very cute! Love that hat.
    the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Katie @ My Darling Days says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Gorgeous outfit! I love that this looks like an oversized shirt, but it's really dress. Chic and fabulous!

    Reply
  11. ATACADAS says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Great

    Reply
  12. alison*elle says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Love your hat, Elle! Such a perfect summer look 🙂

    xo, alison*elle

    Reply
  13. Adrian says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Thanks for the nice comment you left for me 🙂 I've only gotten the chance to participate in a Phoenix Style Collective event once so far, but I'm planning on attending the networking event next Thursday. I hope to get to meet you in person at the event!

    xx Adrian

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Love the chambray shirt-dress! I love how you accessorized it too – the gold is really pretty and so is your hat!

    Reply
  15. Kacie says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:14 am

    This outfit is great! That is all I have to say about that 🙂

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

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  16. Jen says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:15 am

    You look great in this. Chambray is so fun to wear! xo

    http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Katie- Hems for Her says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:02 am

    These photos are GORGEOUS! For real, And I love the chambray shirtdress on you- super cute 🙂

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth Westgate says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:33 am

    I love this denim dress on you! Absolutely gorgeous and the hat goes with the look perfectly. Super cute!

    xx Elizabeth

    http://www.champagne-escapades.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. The Fashionable ESQ says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Hi! Your blog is so cute. I'm glad I came across it.
    totally diggin this laid back look and adoring your panama hat.
    xx
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  20. Small Town Catwalk says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Love this outfit! Such a great summer look!

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

    Reply
  21. Angela Marie says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:13 am

    So classic and cute!

    Angela @ the Lovely Cup

    Reply
  22. Bonnie says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:19 am

    This denim dress is perfect on you. I wish I could find one to fit me this well.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  23. Noelia B. says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Lovely outfit! pretty accesories!
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  24. A Mode World says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Adorable dress. Great look. xA

    Reply
  25. My Scrambled Style says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Love this outfit!

    Xo
    http://myscrambledstyle.blogspot.nl/

    Reply
  26. Callie says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Sometimes casual looks turn out to be the best. I really adore this! The dress is darling and I love it paired with the hat and simple accessories. Perfect for summer!

    Callie
    http://www.coffeeandcardigans.com

    Reply
  27. ka milka says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:47 am

    good look ; )

    http://www.live-style20.blogspot.com ;))

    Reply
  28. Show Pony says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Love your dress!

    Jess xx

    http://showponyblog.blogspot.com.au/

    Reply
  29. MintJulep says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:43 am

    What a great look!! Simple, casual, yet chic!
    http://fashionfauxpas-mintjulep.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Rhea Bue | the secret life of a fashion & beauty blogger says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:22 am

    wow! i love this laid back outfit! <3
    so perfect!! and you look gorgeous, dear! 🙂

    xoxo
    Rhea Bue (Styles & Writes)
    http://bebe-doll.net/

    Reply
  31. Heather says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I love this shirt dress – so laid back and chic! The hat is the perfect finishing touch – you look gorgeous!

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Always Maylee says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    You look so cute in this dress. Love the hat too. Perfect casual outfit!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  33. Crystalin says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Love this casual easy look! Can't go wrong in chambray anything these days 🙂

    I also wanted to congratulate you on your wedding! You looked absolutely beautiful!

    In the City with Crystalin

    Reply
  34. Tamara @ Go Fish Style says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Love it!!! If you have a moment enter our Go Fish Necklace Giveaway!

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  35. Heather Marie says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    LOVE that dress.. WOW!

    Reply
  36. Yuki Lusiana Eka says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    still look fashionable :))

    bellionducky.

    Reply
  37. Amy Shaughnessy says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Love the dress! You look so cute for summer!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  38. christina kitkat says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Hi Sweetie, you look so pretty, I really love this look! 🙂 So great ♥
    I hope you'll like my blog ^^
    Kisses ♥

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  39. Sunny & Star says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:37 am

    You look wonderful! I love the chic laid-back outfit you are wearing!

    Sunny Days and Starry Nights

    Reply
  40. Alissa says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! I am so honored that someone with such great taste is following me. I'm following you now and I cannot wait to be inspired even more by you!

    Reply
  41. trishie says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Love this shirt dress! Beautiful summer look

    Reply
  42. Jeans and a Teacup says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Love the hat and shirt dress! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your's is super cute. Following you now too! 🙂
    ~Jessica
    http://www.jeansandateacup.blogspot.com

    Reply
  43. Katie Frank says

    July 18, 2012 at 7:59 am

    your blog is amazing!! // followed.
    you have such lovely style <3 i'm gonna visit you asap 🙂
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  44. Dora says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:15 am

    What a beautiful shirt dress and you styled it perfectly!

    Reply
  45. Polder Glamour says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Nice blog!

    Would you like to follow each other?

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  46. Rita Serra says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Yes of course! Here I am! Lets keep in touch, big kiss

    Reply
  47. All I Ever Wanted says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Hey, thank you for the lovely comment! I like your blog and your outfits as well so I decided to follow you, too 🙂

    Reply
  48. Michelle says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my blog! This outfit is super cute and you are a beaut! I look forward to reading backwards and following along!

    Reply
  49. Heather says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Love it! Great accessorizing.

    Reply
  50. ♥ Cassandra (Backtofive) says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Loving your armcandy! 😀

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  51. Nowak says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    the look is perfect for such summer days! you look great in that dress!

    Reply
  52. TaraMixandMatch says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Your dress looks so cute and comfy, and I love the hat!

    Reply
  53. Lala says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Beautiful outfits! I love the chambray shirt dress. Thanks for visiting my blog 🙂

    Reply
  54. stylemailbox says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    your hat is perfect! 🙂

    Reply
  55. Melissa says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Looove this outfit… That hat is so perfect! 🙂

    <3 Melissa
    http://scribble-n-dash.blogspot.com/

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  56. Nicole says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Wow thanks so much for being my first follower! I'm actually really excited! Your style is so adorable…I can't wait to keep following and going back thru some of your old posts. Have a lovely day 🙂

    Reply
  57. Laura and Romy @ MIXT says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    thanx for stopping by! I really love your blog and great blouse are you wearing! I've got a hat-addict so your outfit is perfect for me. We follow you back girl!

    Reply
  58. Jamie says

    July 18, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    So cute!

    Reply
  59. Mesmerize says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    ohh you look gorgeous! love your dress:)
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  60. Rebecca Harasym says

    July 18, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Beautiful dress! I love this chic denim look!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

    Reply
  61. Andrea says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Super cute preppy outfit! Chambray looks amazing on blondes.

    Reply
  62. Amy says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Love the outfit! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  63. Glossy Lala says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Such a lovely outfit,love your haircolour.
    I wonder if you would like to follow each other:)

    http://glossylala.blogspot.co.uk

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  64. Angel Hendricks says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    love your blog love your sense of style minimalist simple elegant chic thank you for your comment I'm now following you will you follow me back thanks xoxo angel

    Reply
  65. irene @ inspiration.from.the.little.things says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:21 am

    i love this outfit! it's simple yet elegant. and that hat is beautiful! great blog, girl! followed you back and looking forward to your future posts! <3 🙂

    Inspiration From The Little Things

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  66. Life's a shoe says

    July 19, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    great look! I really love these types of dresses, so easy to throw on but still perfect for a casual chic outfit

    Reply
  67. La Josie says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I love your style , very simple and so cool on you !
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  68. The doll on fashion says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I can't believe this dress is F21, I need to find it!

    Gorgeous outfit and i'm now following you – love your blog (and your gorgeous beachy hair!)

    Doll on fashion

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  69. Cara says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Great dress and I love your gold accessories. I can't believe that hat is Target I may have to pop in and get one this weekend! Thanks for the sweet comment and follow, following you now!

    Reply
  70. Lexi says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I love a good shirtdress!
    ♡ Lexi
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  71. Glossy Lala says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Thank you for your comment on my blog,I am following you as well:)

    Lovely look.
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  72. Krystal Schlegel says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Love this dress and your beachy waves! xx ks

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  73. Sammantha says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Love this! You look absolutely adorable!

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  74. Ashley Aspinwall says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    loving your necklace! kate spade really makes the best jewelry 😉

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  75. Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    your outfit is super cute! i love the shirt dress and all of your accessories. thanks for introducing yourself to my blog 🙂
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  76. Alexa says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Such a wonderful outfit <3 I love your style so much!

    Alexa <3
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  77. mercedfashion says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    You look great in jeans and those picks and view is amazing. In Poland now it is foggy …

    xxxx

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  78. Alonna says

    July 20, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Love your look! Your hat is the perfect accesory.
    I'm a new follower. (:

    -Alonna
    lonnaliz.blogspot.com

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  79. The Sunshine District says

    July 20, 2012 at 3:14 am

    You are so adorable, and I love your style 🙂 Now following
    xo Jac
    thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

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  80. Caitlin C. says

    July 20, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Loveee the chambray!! Been wanting a dress like this 🙂

    Reply
  81. Gaby says

    July 20, 2012 at 5:14 am

    breezy summer outfit, love it!

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  82. Mila says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:41 am

    oh gorgeous <3

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  83. Nava says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:58 am

    Great post! I love it! ^^ You have an inspiring blog, mind to follow each other? 🙂

    PS: I don't post shits… :p

    See you soon on my blog!

    Reply
  84. Coralie says

    July 20, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Nice summer look ! 🙂
    You really have a nice blog and style girl !
    Thank you for your comment and visit, and sorry for the late reply, hope to see you soon 😉

    Bisous

    xx

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  85. Vale ♥ says

    July 20, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Thank you for your nice comment and for inviting me to your wonderful blog, love your style, this outfit is perfect, the dress, the hat…everything ! Thanks for following, I am following back on google friend connect and also following you on Bloglovin and Facebook ! Hope you can do the same on those two =) Kisses

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  86. Katie's Bliss says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Love this simple and casual look! I need to get a hat like yours! Just found your blog and I'm not following. I feel like we have similar style 🙂

    katiesbliss.com

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  87. MS AMYAGUILERA says

    July 21, 2012 at 3:53 am

    WOW I like your summer hat :p
    Wanna get one like yours!
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    Amy x

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  88. floatchic blogg says

    July 21, 2012 at 6:00 am

    Agree like ur summer hat, also like your casual look!

    plz check out our new blog at http://www.floatchic.com, I hope you´ll like it.

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  89. Psycho Cat says

    July 21, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Nice and casual, I like this hat on you 🙂
    Thank you so much for support, I follow you back.
    Have a nice day

    Reply
  90. Janouk Weekhout says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Nice blog!
    I'm following you, will you follow me back?
    xx

    Reply
  91. Elizabeth says

    July 21, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    So glad to find a fellow fashion loving teacher! Love your blog!

    xo, -Elizabeth

    bookofleisure.blogspot.com

    Reply
  92. Rach.P says

    July 21, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Lovely dress and hat, such a chilled weekend look. Love the blog!!

    http://www.toujoursfabulous.blogspot.com

    Reply
  93. -telmasofia says

    July 21, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I love your dress! Is so cutee*
    See my blog: Chance to change

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  94. Amanda says

    July 21, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Great Style. I follow your Blog now.
    Please follow me.

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    A.

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  95. A.N.A says

    July 21, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    You look amazing, I love the shirt dress!

    http://anaqueenbee.blogspot.co.uk/

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  96. Mounette says

    July 22, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    You are very beautifull!
    Thanks to visit my blog, I hope we follow each other!
    Kiss
    Aurélie
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  97. Rose Mode says

    July 22, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Love your shirt,
    Great post follow each other on blogger and bloglovin?
    http://rosemode.blogspot.com

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  98. their imagination says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:13 am

    You look pretty 🙂
    I'm following you too 😉

    Reply
  99. tanaya says

    July 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks so much for you comment on my blog, i Love the shirt dress…Such a simple/ relaxed summer day look…Following you 😀

    http://iloveagudbargain.blogspot.com.au/

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  100. Cole. says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Loving this outfit- especially the hat! Its simple, but very chic and confident.

    Following along!

    Nicole
    http://settleinn.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Coleandco

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  101. Katrina Ashley says

    July 23, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    I LOVE your blog! This outfit is so awesome. I want that dress! 😉 I am about to follow you right now – I really love your style!
    P.S. – Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. It means so much to me that you took the time out to comment and look at my post!
    xx Katrina

    http://sweettreeninglitter.blogspot.com

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  102. Girls Love Fried Pickles says

    July 23, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    This is a perfect outfit for a day out! I love it. Give me a hat and I am sooooo happy. I bought a new one this weekend.

    Reply
  103. Katie says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    what an adorable outfit! you look so cute in your hat!

    Reply
  104. Laura says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Your hat is so cute, and would be perfect for this hot weather. Great post xx
    loveontopxo.blogspot.com

    Reply
  105. Ilse says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    So casual & chic! Love your blog new follower!

    http://www.theluxuryrehab.com

    Reply
  106. WE INSPIRE US says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    this look is gourgeous! so chic!! )

    Reply
  107. The Foolish Aesthete says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Love this outfit! Denim and Panama hat are one of my favorite summertime combos too. Thanks for stopping by me 🙂

    http://www.thefoolishaesthete.blogspot.com

    Reply
  108. Kristian says

    July 30, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    You look like summer personified!

    Reply

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I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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