The last thing I wanted to do when I got pregnant was buy a whole bunch of clothes that I would never be able to wear again. And as I thought about getting pregnant, I started paying attention to the clothes that I already had and realized a lot of the dresses and sweaters that I had would probably last me for a long time. So I got to looking into all of my favorites as well as some bestsellers that could fit for at least the first two trimesters and maybe even after.

Continue reading MY (NON)MATERNITY WARDROBE at Manor Design.

My favorite season for fashion, and this year is giving all the feels; 90’s looks, loafers, chore coats, lady jackets, the works! My current trend that I’m loving the most? Dark hues; I’m talking dark browns, and burgundies.

Trends I am seeing and loving?

1. Monochromatic layering
2. Trousers
3. Split vests and sweaters
4. Midi Skirts
5. Loafers

OUTERWEAR

FOOTWEAR

SWEATERS

LADY JACKETS

DARK HUES

Continue reading THE FALL EDIT at Manor Design.

AND MY READING LIST FOR 2024

I have been on a roll these last few months and I attribute it all to my new library membership. There is something freeing knowing that you can pick up and drop off all the books you want! And to be honest it’s even taught me delayed gratification, while these days if there isn’t something available somewhere we’ll just go on Amazon and buy it. So when I saw that I was 250th in line to get a book I really wanted to read, my first thought was, “I’ll just buy it”.

Continue reading THE 50 BOOKS I READ IN 2023 at Manor Design.

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, which funnily enough can also become the most stressful time of the year; decorating the house, finding the perfect gifts, making lifelong memories, honoring traditions, and your normal responsibilities on top of it all. Personally, I get insanely stressed when I see people start to decorate for the holidays before Halloween, so I tend not to share a ton of this content before Thanksgiving is over.

Continue reading THE HOLIDAY EDIT at Manor Design.

Everything that I am loving for Summer this season, from crucial SPF to new beauty, these are some covets that will make it into your rotation throughout the rest of the year.

Continue reading ADD TO CART: SUMMER ‘23 at Manor Design.

Having a full season of gardening this year has brought so much joy for me! The combination of working outside and growing my own vegetables has been so much fun, and quite the learning experience. And one of the biggest lessons is that each season will teach me something different! I didn’t expect to know everything going into this year, but I definitely expected to have some failures. Here are some things that I’ve learned so far this season:

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Continue reading 5 LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN at Manor Design.

Here is a breakdown of some of my favorite retailers and the best sales we have found for the holiday weekend. Personally my favorite thing to do during big sales are:

1. Big purchases: if you’ve had your eye on something for the home? Now is the time to get it!

2. Staples: things like white tees or even pajamas! I have several pieces that are just worn out and need to be replaced, this is the time that I do that.

Continue reading MDW Holiday Weekend Sales 2023 at Manor Design.

It’s that time of year that Pinterest board is full of exterior landscaping from the Hamptons and Nantucket. I’m talking wood shingles, hydrangeas and boxwoods, soon followed by the urge to watch every Nancy Meyers movie ever made. From all of this we can only make one conclusion…

It’s coastal grandmother season!

If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it was an aesthetic defined a few years ago as a ‘clean and classic of women living in luxurious oceanfront properties set in the Hamptons’.

Continue reading ADD TO CART: COASTAL GRANDMOTHER at Manor Design.

I mean, there are so many reasons to love and shop vintage, but I’ll try not to write a novel about it.

People have been catching on to the love of strolling through an antique store and finding a unique piece that no one else has. And to be honest, I resisted it at first! My own sister will tell you that when I was in my early 20’s I used to make fun of her for shopping for antiques.

Continue reading A GUIDE: WHY YOU SHOULD SHOP VINTAGE at Manor Design.

There is something about Spring fashion that is just so much better than the other seasons. Fall is fun because you get to wear sweaters and feel cozy, but Spring fashion brings you back to life! No more layering, no more coats, no more boots that ruin an outfit and look super clunky that you’re so tired of…

Need I say more?

I’ve been linking a ton of neutral staples lately that I have worn year after year, and to be honest they are still some of my favorites.

Continue reading ADD TO CART: SPRING FASHION at Manor Design.