Hi friends, happy Friday! (Quick heads up that today’s post is for readers who are 21 & up.) St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place in Chicago this weekend & it's also actually "Espresso Martini Day" today. That said, I thought I'd share one of my favorite caffeinated cocktails to make at home & add to my Bowtiful Bartender series. …
My Ins & Outs for 2024
If you ever read the the "Clique" books by Lisi Harrison, then you may remember the main character, Massie, and her "State of The Union" lists. In other words, ins & outs lists featuring what she considered to be "in" and what she considered to be "out." These lists could also be found in the magazines that I read as a teenager, talking about trends. Ins & outs lists have recently been recirculating and trending across social media, so I decided to put together my own for 2024! …
November & December 2023 Roundup & Style Recap
In today's post I’m sharing my November & December 2023 Roundup & Style Recap! I’ve included everything that I wore & shared on social during the months of November & December + direct links to each item. As always, I hope that you enjoy this Monthly Roundup! …
October 2023 Roundup & Style Recap
In today's post I’m sharing my October 2023 Roundup & Style Recap! I’ve included everything that I wore & shared on social during the month of October + direct links to each item. As always, I hope that you enjoy this Monthly Roundup! …
September 2023 Roundup & Style Recap
In today's post I’m sharing my September 2023 Roundup & Style Recap! I’ve included everything that I wore & shared on social during the month of September + direct links to each item. As always, I hope that you enjoy this Monthly Roundup! …
30 Fall Decor Finds
It's fall y'all! This past weekend marked the official first day of fall. It's time to get cozy, start heating up some spiked cider, and decorating for autumn. Today's post features 30 different fall decor finds within the categories of: Autumn Neutrals, Spooky Season, and Pumpkin Perfection! …
DIY Decor: How to Curate a Custom Shadow Box
About a year and a half ago, I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video of the coolest custom shadow box I'd ever seen! (Sadly, I can't find that video on the app anymore.) The creator of the video had carefully arranged a collection of various pens and matchbooks that she'd gotten from dining at different NYC-based restaurants and bars inside of a shadow box. The vibes were immaculate and the perfect mix of art museum and quirky. …
August 2023 Instagram Roundup & Outfit Recap
In today's post I’m sharing my August 2023 Instagram Roundup! I’ve included everything that I shared on @BowtifulLife during the month of August + direct links to every item. As always, I hope that you enjoy this Instagram Roundup! …
Four of My Favorite, Affordable Rosés
I'm a big wine girl and (regardless of the season) I absolutely love a good glass of rosé! That said, summertime is when rosé really gets its spotlight moment and is top of mind when it comes to wine. This summer, I've tried out some new-to-me bottles as well as retuning to some past favorites. In today's bowtiful bartender post, I'll be sharing a few of my favorite, affordable rosé picks - most of which can be found at Trader Joe's. …
Friday Five 08.11.23 – To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway, Go-To Amazon Skort, Real Housewives, & More
Happy Friday, friends! The past month or so has been fun-filled and a bit chaotic. Lots of travel, events, and special moments with friends and family. That said, I haven't done a Friday Five in quite a while! Let's catch up, shall we? …