Spring is officially my favorite season to style outfits for. I can actually dress seasonally appropriate without feeling like I'm going to have a heat stroke, and all my favorite patterns are in season. I feel like this season and I were made for each other...minus the pollen. I could do without that part.If you've been around the blog for awhile, then you'll know that I don't put much stock in trends. I wear the...
Spring Reading List: 10 Books to Add to Your TBR
March 31, 2025 / BY Ashton
I'm back with another seasonal reading list. We're not going to talk about how many (how few?) books I actually read from my winter reading list...My spring break is just around the corner, and we all know that I'll get a lot of reading done that week...when I'm not doing homework. So I looked through my ridiculously long TBR list and picked ten books that I think are good fits for this time of year. Of...
It's been awhile since I did a favorites post, although not as long as the last go 'round. I had every intention of making this a monthly thing, but February came and went in the blink of an eye. Honestly, most of that month is a blur, that's how busy we were.March has been roaring right along, and there's plenty of things that have been making my life better in some way. As always, this...
9 Early Spring Outfits to Copy
March 18, 2025 / BY Ashton
Hey, friends! It's time for another Real Outfit Roundup where I share with you the outfits I wore in real life -- usually for teaching but not always -- along with brief explanations about each look and links to shop the same or similar products.Is Spring springing where you live? We've had a round of spring-like weather recently, which has me excited about finally transitioning out of the bulkiness of winter. I've been reaching for...
One Woman Book Club Review: A Not So Meet Cute
March 13, 2025 / BY Ashton
Every February, I make it my mission to read as many romance books as possible, and this year's One Woman Book Club pick was the perfect rom-com read that I didn't know I would need. It's definitely got a Pretty Woman vibe to it; in fact, the author cheekily slides references to the movie into the plot. Can you break the fourth wall in a book? If so, I feel like Meghan Quinn did it.This book,...
One of my favorite things about working in a school is the many opportunities to dress for a theme, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to dress for. As a redhead with Irish ancestry in my heritage, green is one of my best colors, so this time of year is my time to shine.Just like with Valentine’s Day and every other holiday, I try not to go overboard with holiday-specific clothing....