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Fashion · September 28, 2022

Autumn Earring Aesthetics You Need to Try Soon

When the weather begins to turn, the wind stirs, and the leaves start to fall, it's time to bring out the best of your autumn wardrobe. No outfit is complete without accessories, and who doesn't love a good set of statement dangles for pizzazz? Whether you are looking for something simple or ...

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Breakfasts, Recipes · September 16, 2022

PB&J Inspired Brunch

To all the peanut butter lovers out there, this one is for you! Whether you really like PB&J or just have some extra sitting in your pantry you want to rid of, you'll be wanting to make this recipe over again. Both halves of this brunch are good on their own, but combined you'll get the best ...

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Recipes, Snacks · September 15, 2022

10-Minute Bruschetta

There's never a bad time to have a plate of this delicious bruschetta topping on toasted bread. Whether you're looking for a well-loved party snack or tea-time appetizer, this bruschetta recipe will have your guests coming back for seconds! Here's what you'll need to enjoy a plate of homemade ...

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Breakfasts, Recipes · September 4, 2022

Two-Ingredient Berry Toast Topping

There's nothing better than the balance of sweet and savory on your plate. Try this berry toast topping the next time you're looking for a quick breakfast or snack with fresh ingredients! If you want to match the flavor of the toast pictured, use sourdough. This isn't necessary though, as this ...

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Fashion · July 26, 2022

Styling A Bold Denim Skirt 3 Ways

The best way to pick pieces for your wardrobe is to choose those that can rock many styles. This red denim skirt can be styled to look business casual, comfy and cozy, or paired with a graphic tee for a more relaxed look. How would you style this piece? Pairing this skirt with a bold draped ...

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this little butterfly garden never ceases to amaze this little butterfly garden never ceases to amaze me ✨
When I asked, you delivered! Thanks for all your f When I asked, you delivered!
Thanks for all your feedback about merging my earring curation with TUO. Nothing is live to the site yet, but there’s lots of updates to come to #TUOstyle 😊

These designs will be amongst the first to go live along with a few style guides to give lots of outfit inspiration for pairing with a set of statement earrings 🙌
Getting ready to add compost so these babies will Getting ready to add compost so these babies will be ready for planting (2022) thankfully spring came early this year so the ground was much easier to work with. plus, we didn’t have to add compost this year since we did last, and the soil has retained much of its nutrients since.
Who else is ready for their garden to start lookin Who else is ready for their garden to start looking like this again? 🙋🏻‍♀️

This is the kale & bok choy bed from last years harvest and it’s a staple in our garden every year. I pick each of our plants weekly to gather a continuous harvest all season long 💪
Even if the weather makes your blooms fall, they’re not a lost cause! 

Take it as a sign to cut them and give them a new home inside 🌼 so you can keep enjoying them for longer and give them a break from the cold
I’m not sure about you, but the first crocus is I’m not sure about you, but the first crocus is the first genuine sign of spring for me. Unlike the snowdrops that peel out before anyone else, or the daffodils that are eager to bloom early every year, these lil guys are always right on time.

We’ve only got the one for now, but I know an encore is soon to come and I cannot wait! 🙌 this guy is wild in the yard but I’ve been tending to our garden beds as I get the chance

Get ready for more TUO garden content, including a new way to grow your green thumb with minimal effort 😅
My lawn is full of stuff that others would conside My lawn is full of stuff that others would consider weeds. We’ve got weeds in shades of blue, white, yellow, and purple, but I don’t think of them that way. 

To me, they keep the bees going until our gardens fill out. I don’t mind seeing breaks in greenery if it means having speckles of color spotted throughout. Pick your battles, but I don’t mind having them around if that’s all the harm they do.

What about you? 🤔💭 Do you bother with all the little things or just focus on the big picture? Prioritizing the big picture helps me stay sane 🙋🏻‍♀️
With daffodils, blue bells, iris, snow drops, and With daffodils, blue bells, iris, snow drops, and tulips popping up all over our gardens, I’m sure to be out more often and sharing to the TUO Garden tab 🤩

I can’t wait to share my plans for the gardens this year as there will be big changes, so stay tuned! Until then, head over to my profile to see what I’ve been up to recently 😊
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