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Surf Road October Recap and Book Review: I’m Glad My Mom Died

Undoubtedly the best thing to have happened last month was my brother's wedding. He married the girl of all of our dreams, and gave all of their friends and family a beautiful weekend in Wiscasset, Maine. They got married at Marianmade Farm, which is right off of Route 1 in Wiscasset. It's a lavender farm, so of course it's gorgeous, right on the ocean, and in full bloom of mauve Hydrangeas everywhere. The food was amazing, the band was outstanding, and the love was real. We had a great time, and are just so happy for the Smith's :) October Work We[...]

Interior Design, lifestyle

My Fall / Thanksgiving Tablescape

Now that the kitchen tour is over I can safely start decorating my house for the new season! While I am super excited to decorate for Halloween, what will stay on the table for the majority of the month is my Fall Tablescape. I'm loving timeless pieces that transcend trends like dried flowers, stoneware vases, candles and pumpkins.[...]

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Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

September Recap and Favorite Links

Is this for real!? It legit feels like I was writing the August recap yesterday. Needless to say, this month has FLOWN by. Where do I even begin?! The kids started school this month, Lennon going into 3rd grade and Crawford into 1st. The have both had a great start to the year, but I think I have said we are "over scheduled" at least a dozen times this month. Between cross country, swimming, soccer, gymnastics and flag football, we have something every night of the week just about! I can't even imagine next year when Crawford can also do travel soccer! And there[...]

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Fashion, Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

August Recap and Favorites

I posted on Instagram earlier this week about September being the start of the new year for parents. It's a time when the kids go back to school, and we, as parents, get back to regular routines and habits. Oftentimes it means I can start regularly working out again, easily schedule meetings during business hours, and generally focus on myself and my business a little bit more. Don't get me wrong though, I love summer, and this one was one for the books! Although June and July were mostly rainy and we're going to pretend like they didn't happen, August was ep[...]

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lifestyle, motherhood, Wellness

The Surf Road Book Club: August 2023

I'm not about to go on a rant here about the childcare crisis or how parents are somehow expected to take the entire month of August off from work because, why would camp be offered in August?! No, I'm not going to do that. Instead I'm going to tell you that I am currently working on 2 books for the August Surf Road Book Club, and having a hard time getting through them. I think this is mostly because I have not had time to read, but also because at least one of the books I am having a hard time getting into! My Bookclub Picks for August Continuing wit[...]

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lifestyle, motherhood, Travel

My Labor day (Long) Weekend Packing list

This year my kids will not be starting school until after Labor Day, meaning we have an extra long weekend for Labor Day fun! We are planning to head up to Rangeley for the weekend for hiking, lake swimming and hopefully soaking up the last few days of summer by sleeping in and enjoying time together as a family. The weather in Rangeley turns towards Fall a lot earlier than in southern Maine, so I'll be packing lots of layers and all the cozy-comfies I plan on living in all Fall and Winter! What to Wear: Hiking Rangeley is famous for its beautiful lakes[...]

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Exploring Casco Bay on our New Boat

exploring casco bay by boat

This summer we unlocked what feels like a 3rd dimension, getting a family cruiser style boat for our family, which we keep moored at our neighborhood beach for super easy access! While the weather so far has not been amazing for boating, we have been taking EVERY opportunity (and lots of layers and blankets!!!) to explore this new world. In the little time we've had, we've found some new spots that are super special, and I'm excited to share them with you for your next boating adventure! Beyond Fort Gorges: OUr Favorite Casco Bay Spots Grab a mooring[...]

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lifestyle, Wellness

Introducing The Surf Road Book Club

what to read surf road book club

As a working mother, I sometimes find myself in reading ruts. I'm so tired at the end of the day, and all I want to do is veg out and watch TV. Before the Pandemic I was a part of two wonderful book clubs, which got me reading at least a book every month. Since then, however, it's been hard to motivate myself to pick up a book! Not to mention, I am often at a loss as to where to start in the book selection process. Last month I decided to poll all of you on Instagram about what you're reading, and got some amazing replies. Turns out, you all are reading a lot[...]

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Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

designer ways to decorate your house for pride month this june

pride welcome mat

I have always hated the flag pole in our front yard. It is way too big for the size of the house, and I am not about to throw an American flag up there. I will say, however, it has provided an opportunity to fly a Pride flag this month, and for that I am happy. As much as my daughter would love to cover our house in rainbows every day of the year, I am more of a subtle type of gal! Here are some of the more design-friendly ways to show your support for Pride, without going all out rainbows (unless of course that's your thing, and honestly go for it!) ;) Pa[...]

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Interior Design, lifestyle

How I Styled and Organized My Home Office

home office styling

Recently I made the move out of Kyle and I's shared (very tiny) basement home office. As much as I would like to get a design studio space with ample storage and all the beautiful officey things, we just aren't there yet. So my move wasn't very far, just across the hall into the basement bonus room. Last summer we renovated this room to be a little bit less of a playroom and more of a living space, with a dry bar, built-in desk and a couch. I just always thought of it as the kid's area, but now that I've made the move I don't really know what took me so[...]

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