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Decorating has always been a challenging process for me. It's completely different than how I am with fashion and styling - where I often dream up outfits in my head and know instantly if a piece of clothing will complement other pieces in my closet. Finding decor for my home takes me a lot more time. That's why design sites like Minted are perfect for someone like me. They make searching for art really easy, they frame it for you, and their inventory is filled with unique and affordable options from a community of independent artists.

My husband and I moved to DC from FL and loved the idea of bringing a piece of the beach into our city apartment. I used Minted's search filters to find a landscape, beach style and voila!, out popped Mint Beach by Alexandra Feo. I love how the perspective of this photograph puts you right in the sand, looking into the water as people enjoy the shore. The best part - it only took a week from the day I ordered it for this piece to arrive at my door.

If you're looking for art, home decor, stationary, or even last minute gifts, I recommend checking out Minted. Here are more pieces I love from Minted.

The old adage "never wear white after Labor Day" is just that - old. These days, there are no rules in fashion. You can and should wear white whenever you want, and as seen over and over again on day 2 of NYFW, white can be worn from head-to-toe. Here are some of my favorite white-on-white looks from the runway and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe now.

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Cushnie Et Ochs \\
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All images via vogue.com

The #FABTravelingBag is making its way all over the US! Each Project Fab Blogger was given two weeks to style and take this bag by Catherine Malandrino ($49.99 at Marshalls, normally priced at $108.00) around their city or on a summer vacation.

Living in DC means living within walking distance from many monumental structures - making it easy to play tourist whenever I can find the time. One cool DC morning, my family and I took the #FABTravelingBag on a walk by the White House. I paired the very versatile bag with a chambray dress layered over a striped shirt and my go-to Nikes for a comfortable and casual look.

It was so much fun being a part of this "Sisterhood of the Traveling Bag". See all the locations and blogger's styling here.



OUTFIT DETAILS \\
Forever21 chambray dress, Zara Striped shirt & sandals, Le Specs Neo Noir sunglasses, Nike Roshe Run sneakers

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Zara dress, Tibi sandals, H&M Bag, Free People sunglasses

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The Nordstrom Half-Yearly SALE is on!! Nordstrom has marked down new Women's shoes from brands like Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, Ivanka Trump & more through May 31!

I picked out 10 of the best slide sandals - this summer's hottest shoe trend - from the sale!

Shop now! The sale ends May 31st! And remember...Nordstrom always offers free shipping and returns. Happy Shopping!

My mom left me this white leather skirt on her last visit, and it's the new favorite in my closet. I felt kind of guilty taking it since it's something she'd been looking for ever since she saw a similar skirt on Claire Cleary from the movie Wedding Crashers (the bike riding scene), but she insisted. So I'm going to say I borrowed it with every intention of giving it back to her, and then because my mind wanders...I can't help but think about whether or not Blair will want to borrow my clothes someday. Either way, the thoughts make me smile.

OUTFIT DETAILS \\
Achro brand shirt via Anthom, Calvin Klein skirt, Zara pumps, Louis Vuitton bag, Le Specs sunglasses

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Sharing a few favorite moments from our photo shoot with Yehudis Goldfarb Photography.



I'm SO HAPPY Yehudis contacted me while I was pregnant to see if I would be interested in a Newborn Lifestyle Session. I took one look at her portfolio and knew I wanted to work together!

To be honest, I wasn't planning on hiring anyone to take newborn photos of Blair. My husband and I talked about it and in our arrogance, thought that we would just take some newborn pictures of her ourselves. THIS IS A BAD IDEA. In those early days with a new baby, you're tired, very tired, and it feels like there's no time. Frankly, I looked like a hot mess for several weeks and needed the help of a professional to look good in photos. If you're a picture lover like me, hire someone who knows what they're doing and can capture the whole family together. I would start looking for newborn photographers while you're pregnant.

I love candid pictures, ones where it seems like the people in them don't know their picture is being taken. I love pictures that capture honest moments and make you feel like you're in the picture too. That's exactly what Yehudis does. During our shoot, she made us feel completely comfortable, and it was really nice and easy having her come to our home. I smile at every picture she took and think she perfectly captured the love that we feel for our sweet Blair.

If you're wondering about the pink poms behind us in the 2nd picture, they're from our baby shower. I have plans for them in her future nursery! Also, a cute story about my husband - I bought those salmon colored pants for him last year. He wore them once, and I could tell he wasn't a huge fan of the color. The day of the shoot, he put together this outfit by himself and said "I think Blair will like it." She's got him wrapped around her finger already.

If you're looking for a family photographer in the DC area, check out Yehudis' website and be sure to sign up for her FREE E-BOOK called “Photographing Your Family’s Everyday – 75+ ideas for documenting life’s fleeting moments”! You can also find her on Instagram, Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest.

Thank you so much for these beautiful pictures, Yehudis! We will cherish them always!