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What To Pack For A Ski Trip

Posted on February 20, 2020
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There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on the side of a mountain for a little après ski after a long day on the slopes. If you have never taken a ski trip before… add it to your bucket list! There’s nothing like breathing in the fresh mountain air, sitting in a hot tub with snow falling all around your or strolling a perfect little mountain town all bundled up.

We take at least one ski trip a year and this year we added in the boys so that they could experience our “happy place” with us.

Knowing what to pack for a ski trip (especially if it’s your first time) can seem a bit intimidating so I’m breaking it down for you so all you’ll have to worry about is which mountainside patio you need to sip your champagne. Also, you can check out my Vail Travel Guide HERE for that info too. I really have ya’ll covered on this one!

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On The Slopes-

First, you can rent your skis, poles and helmet at the mountain. This way you do not have to travel with such heavy items.

You will somewhat have to play this by ear based on the weather of your trip. Most of the time I am fine in just a base layer, ski jacket, pants and gloves. When we go during the colder months I add a ski sweater on top. In extremely cold weather you will also need to add a face warmer or a neck scarf.

Off The Slopes- Winter Wear-

Hotel Hangs & Hot Tub-

There is nothing more revitalizing and relaxing than sitting in the hot tub with snow falling around you looking up at the mountain. It’s simply magic! Don’t forget to pack a suit and pool slides.

In The Room-

I always like to have a warm pair of flannel pajamas to have in the room. I Have THESE and love them. They run a tad big/long.

Winter Beauty Must Haves-

Between the flight, altitude, cold and dry air you will need to take extra good care of yourself and your skin on a ski trip. These electrolyte drops are a great way to fight against getting altitude sickness. (Don’t forget to also drink lots of water!!) SPF if a MUST on the mountain, along with on your lips to protect from chapped/burnt lips. I’ve also included my must have beauty mask, eye masks, and hydrators.

 

 

** Please note the Youth Serum can not be tagged, but you can find it HERE. It provides incredible hydration and I’ll never travel without mine again. (I actually use it everyday.)

 

 

Travel- Gear & Wear

 

 

 

For The Kids:

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Coffee Table Books By Color

Posted on February 10, 2020
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The little styled vignettes of a home are always my favorite. The little detail pieces make everything come together.

Coffee table books are my favorite way to style nearly any space. Think nightstands, dressers, book shelves, kitchen counters, etc.

They provide interest, texture, and are great for layering. Love that they double as something your guests can sift through as well.

I thought it’d be easiest to organize by color so you can find what works best for your space. Playing with different sizes and spine colors is the way to go.

 

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WHITE-

 

 

 

NEUTRAL-

 

 

 

BLACK-

 

 


COLORS-

 

 

 

BOOKENDS & BOOK HOLDERS-

 

 

 

COFFEE TABLE BOOK STYLING ESSENTIALS-

 

 

 

If you are on the search for the perfect home styling items, be sure to check out this post with 100 Neutral Home Decor Items Under $100, HERE!

 

 

 

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Living Room Storage Solutions With Wayfair

Posted on January 29, 2020

Living Room Storage Solutions

living room storage solutions

living room storage solutions

living room storage solutions

living room storage solutions

We are on a mission to keep a calm, clean and organized house this year. I’ve partnered with Wayfair to share some living room storage solutions to help keep this high traffic area of any home clutter free and functional.

Our living room is where we spend a lot of time, but it was becoming a catch all for toys, blankets and various items everywhere. To parallel our mission to organize our home we’ve added storage solutions to keep everything clean and tidy.

LIVING ROOM STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Storage Baskets – Oversized baskets are perfect to toss in blankets and throw pillows. Mix and match different sizes and materials to add lots of texture into the space.

A Log Rack– Function meets design for this one. The oversized look holds a lot of firewood and makes    a design statement as well.

Rattan Trays- Rectangle Option & Round Option These are great to add on to your coffee table or ottoman to collect remote controls, candles, matches, etc.

Accent Chests – This one has a lot of interior storage where we keep toys and even diapers. If you have a large living area you could even do a full size Sideboard/Dresser Option . Another great thing about adding a larger piece like this is the space to create a styled vignette on top of the chest. You can add coffee table books, candles, art, decorative bowls etc.

Decorative Bowls – This is a concrete option that adds a great texture to any space, but also provides storage for small items.

Wayfair has TONS of storage options and many are at very affordable price points. You can check them all out HERE.

 

 

* Thanks to Wayfair for sponsoring this post. *

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Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

Posted on January 27, 2020
dessert charcuterie

Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

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Dessert Charcuterie

Dessert Charcuterie

If you want to make Valentine’s Day extra SWEET this year this dessert charcuterie board will do the trick! It’s no fuss and is sure to please a crowd.

This makes such a fun date night in or fun kid friendly activity. It’s easy to throw together and you can purchase everything pre-made to make it easy.

5 Tips For Making A Dessert Charcuterie Board

  1. Mix in fresh fruits, mint and pomegranate seeds. You can use the mint and pomegranate as “garnish” mixed in on top of other treats on the board.

2.  Choose a color scheme. This may sound strange to do when it comes to food, but it makes it more              pleasing to the eye. This one was pinks, reds and whites to parallel the Valentine’s theme.

3. Layer the different items. There can be some overlap of the items. I chose to make it look more                    natural then lines up perfectly.

4. Include lots of options so there is something for everyone.

5. Check your pantry/fridge and use items you may already have.

 

I’ve also rounded up gift ideas for everyone on your list HERE.

If you loved this idea, be sure to check out a hot chocolate themed dessert charcuterie board I have done HERE.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guides- For Her, For Him & Kids

Posted on January 21, 2020
Valentine's Day Gift Guides

Valentine’s Day Gift Guides- For Her, For Him & Kids

I know there are a lot of Valentine’s Day skeptics out there, but I am a fan of anything that celebrates love. While I don’t think you need to do gifts to show your love it’s always fun to surprise someone with a little something special. (Especially if your loved one’s love language is “gift giving.”)

P.S. If you don’t know what your loved one’s love language is you can learn all about it HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An Updated “Mom Uniform”

Posted on January 16, 2020
An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated “Mom Uniform”

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

An Updated "Mom Uniform"

I’ve really been diving into some personal reflection lately. One of my revelations has been that I LOVE mom life. It brings me the most purpose, pride, love and so many other amazing emotions. BUT.. (there’s always a “but.” ) I miss feeling like a human outside of “mama.”

Beaus & Ashley started as a place for me to have a creative outlet and share fashion inspiration. As I grew, this space has as well. That doesn’t mean I don’t miss crafting outfits that make you feel like a million bucks.

Honestly, most days I never get out of my pajamas. If I’m home with the boys all day my attention is on them and trying to squeeze in work every now and then. When we leave the house I usually get REALLY dressed up ya’ll. In yoga pants. Pajamas to yoga pants. With these above said reflections I’ve realized this has aided in my feelings of identity loss.

SO….today I bring you an easy, updated “mom uniform.” If you want to feel a little Stella got her groove back, but with a baby on each hip, throw on a little jumpsuit and oversized sunglasses. BOOM. That’s it. I know this isn’t revolutionary, but that little bit of self-confidence you will feel can carry you a long way.

My favorite and go to jumpsuit lately has been THIS ONE by ABLE because it’s comfortable but the cinched waist still gives you some shape. Their mission is also amazing and their brand is empowering women everywhere. (You can check out a full post I did on their charitable efforts and ethical standards, HERE.

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January Must Haves

Posted on January 8, 2020
January Must Haves

January Must Haves

January is all about a fresh, clean start. These pieces are all intentional staple items in both fashion and home decor. Inspiring art pieces to kickstart your New Year with creativity, closet staples to wear over and over, great sales items. Pieces that are the perfect combo of function and design.

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January Must Haves


Gold Accessories. This herringbone necklace is the perfect everyday piece. It’s affordable, but looks much more high end than it’s price tag.

Inspiring Art. This tribal art piece was a love at first sight piece! Art is always an investment, but this year I want to curate a few pieces for our home. It makes a home feel more personal and inspiring. If you aren’t ready to make an investment just yet, check out the collection HERE. These fine art prints are super affordable and they make framing simple.

Graphic Tees. New Year, Same graphic tee obsession. I’m obsessed with this designer and love the lighter look on THIS ONE .

Hero Hats. Janessa Leone hats rarely go on sale and their quality and look makes them the perfect investment hat. I’m loving this bone color. My motto for fashion lately is fewer, better pieces. If you love this look, but not the price tag THIS HAT is similar and less costly.

Interesting Sunglasses. Classic, but make it interesting. These Ray Bans are a perfect combo of classic, but on trend and fun. Finding neutral/staple items doesn’t equal boring!

Over The Knee Cowboy Style Boots– I can not believe these are on sale for $52!!!! Everyone should run and get these. They look MUCH more high end than the price reflects. The pull straps and swoop in the front make these so perfect and you can wear them over and over.

Smell Good Essential Oil. This essential oil is an Amazon find and smells just like the Le Labo perfume that is so $$$. It makes your house smell super luxurious. I started by purchasing the small bottle. It lasted me about 3 months so I went ahead and purchased a larger size. It’s become my favorite household thing to have on hand.

Silky Striped PJ’s. Let’s be real…. in the winter when it’s dark at 4p.m. there is a lot of time spent at home. I love that these feel so comfortable and look adorable as well. They are currently on sale for under $80 and would make a great gift if you are in the market for one as well.

Tortoise Shell Home Decor. This Vase is under $30 and SUCH a good find. I recently purchased it for our dining room and went back to get another. Neutral enough to blend with any decor, but also unique.

Design Friendly Storage.– If you are getting your life organized this New Year this piece is for you. It’s a small chest that packs a design punch with all the texture. This is going in our living room to hide tv equipment and cords, but would be great anywhere. It’d make a good toy catch all for your living area as well. (P.S. if you are on the organizing train, be sure to check out THIS POST about organizing your pantry.)

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How To Keep Your Resolutions This Year

Posted on January 2, 2020
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While I don’t believe you need a New Year (or even a Monday) to implement change in your life, there truly is something about a New Year that feels fresh. A clean slate. The perfect time to be your best self.

However, most people never keep the resolutions they set. Then you beat yourself up over not keeping said resolutions, no change occurs, repeat the next year. Ugh. That can feel so defeating. I did this year after year up until recently when I changed my mindset and how I look at New Year’s Resolutions.

In the past, I’ve done a post with things that I’ve learned from the year before. The life lessons I learned the hard way and wanted to take on into the New Year and share with you. (You can read last year’s post on that HERE. )

This year I did a deep dive and realized I’ve kept nearly all my resolutions, and wanted to share some of the ways I was able to do in hopes it would help someone else to do the same.

How To Keep Your Resolutions This Year

1.Be intentional with the resolutions you make.  Spend some time doing a deep dive into this past year. When did you feel your best? Analyze who you were with, what food you were putting in your body, etc. Make a list of your highs and lows of the past year. Make resolutions focusing towards more of those “high” items. Really understand the resolutions you make before throwing some out there that don’t make sense for you.

 

2. Focus on a word, phrase or mantra.  Before you make a list of goals chose a word or mantra that you want to be your overall vibe for this year. Center everything around that “bigger picture word.” For example, last year I chose the word “intention.” Before I did anything I thought to myself, “Am I doing this with intention.” This year my word is, “purpose.”

 

3. Be realistic. You can always add to a goal. Don’t set yourself up for failure.

 

4. Be specific. 

 

5. Set small daily habits that will lead you to  your ultimate goals. This one is the kicker.  Chose extremely specific, everyday habits that will lead you to your ultimate goal. For example, instead of “I want to lose weight.” Try, “I will to drink my body weight in water each day.” “I will move my body for thirty minutes every day.”

 

6. Write them down. Say them out loud. Tell Others. Visualize them in every way. Out loud, tell a friend, write them in a notebook. (Don’t forget to check back in on it!)  For the past few years I have been doing vision boards with a group of friends in January. We ask each other about our goals, encourage one another and hold each other accountable.

 

7. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Give yourself grace. If you slip up, don’t give up. You got this!

 

In the spirit of listening to my own advice of writing your goals down and telling others I’m going to share a few of mine below. I love looking back the next year and seeing my growth, and also love when ya’ll join in so we can hold each other accountable!

 

*Personal Resolutions This Year*

 

Words: PURPOSE & SIMPLIFY

To do everything with purpose. To chose going to events, dinners, etc. that have a purpose. To find my purpose professionally and to focus on my main purpose (being a mom and wife) and serving that aspect of my life in the best way I know how.

Less things, more quality items. Clean out house. Simplify the circle. Don’t over complicate things.

 

Resolutions:

  1. Better skincare. (Wear sunscreen every single day. Take time to do my skincare routine each morning and each night.)
  2. Drink more water. (Drink half of my weight in oz. of water each day.)
  3. More purposeful family time.  (Phones down for the first hour Trey gets home from work. Eat dinner together or play with kids with zero screens. )
  4. Servant’s Heart. Truly live this motto. (Be a better friend, neighbor, wife, etc. Show up for those closest to me.)
  5. Professionally- niche down. (Be resourceful and a positive place for people to land online. Practice more purposeful social media.)
  6. Travel. I’m happiest exploring new places or tried and true “happy places.” Make it a priority. (Once a month trips.)
  7. Keep a calm, clean home. I’ve learned a lot of my stress starts with things get out of whack at home. (More picking up as I go. Getting the help when I need it. Monthly closet purges. Once a month organize a new space in our home.)
  8.  Practice more gratitude. (Write in gratitude journal daily.)

 

NEW YEAR’S ITEMS:

 

 

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5 Last Minute Amazon Gifts Under $25

Posted on December 14, 2019
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Any last minute shoppers out there? I’ve got you, sister. These are all hit gift ideas that don’t break the bank and are available for quick, Amazon Prime shipping.

Every year it never fails that I forget a few gifts and go into panic mode. No need to rush out of the house and miss any precious moments with the family shopping around. Add to cart on one of these 5 last minute Amazon gifts under $25 and you are covered. Whew.

If you want to check out a full gift guide list (several have rush shipping options) you can find those HERE.

 

5 Last Minute Amazon Gifts Under $25

The Best Travel Makeup Case– I use this as my everyday case as well. It’s sturdy so protects your makeup or skincare while traveling (or in my case from toddlers.) The compartments are adjustable so you can customize to your particular needs. Comes in different size and color options as well. SUCH A HIT!

2. Charging Station- This charging station can charge an Iphone, Airpods and an Apple Watch at the same time. No tangling cords or losing cords. It’s sleek and easy. Truly can’t believe that this one is only $22.

3. Yeti Coffee Mug- This thing keeps your coffee warm for so dang long. It’s crazy. This is a really good one for moms that never get to drink hot coffee anymore. HA! It’s a hit for just about anyone though. Great teacher gift, boss or coworker, in-laws- you name it.

4. Water Wow Kids Toy- These are great for kids, especially during holiday travel season. Our kids love to play with these in the car and they only use water, so no mess. You can use them over and over again and for around $10 (for a set of 3) you can’t go wrong. Great stocking stuffer as well.

5. The Five Minute Journal– Not to be dramatic, but this journal changed my life. Practicing gratitude is seriously life altering. What better gift is there than that? It also has a really beautiful look to it so you can simply put a pretty ribbon around it tie a pen on and call it a day.

Happy (last minute) shopping! You got this.

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Hot Chocolate Dessert Charcuterie Board

Posted on December 1, 2019
hot chocolate dessert charcuterie board

Hot Chocolate Dessert Charcuterie Board

hot chocolate dessert charcuterie

hot chocolate dessert charcuterie

hot chocolate dessert charcuterie

hot chocolate dessert charcuterie

If you want to bring an instant hit to any holiday party, have a really fun family date night, (or a date night in with your significant other)… I’ve got you covered.This hot chocolate charcuterie board is so easy to make and a HUGE hit! Also, I purchased all of this as is, no DIY-ing. (Because who has time for that this time of year?!)

HOT CHOCOLATE DESSERT CHARCUTERIE BOARD

 

 

Hope everyone has a great holiday season making lots of sweet memories!

 

 

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