Celebrating McGee & Co.’s 10th anniversary, Shea McGee reflects on the journey from a small design studio to an industry leader, driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to timeless style.
Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, The Dorian Hotel stands as a more than just a place to lay your head; it’s become a culinary beacon in this emerging fine dining community, encapsulating three distinct dining experiences: The Wilde on 27, Prologue Café, and Bistro Nouvelle. At the helm of all three restaurants is […]
The House of Perez sits down with Eleanor _________ creative curator behind Feast Vintage – the homewares brand that all vintage lovers should be following.
A new wave of inspiration always comes to be during a seasonal change. New products flood in to all of my favorite shops and I love to start perusing to see what I may want to add to my collection. Indoor entertaining starts to pick up around our house during the fall as the weather […]
For a family that typically does a bit of traveling during the summer, our 2020 season has looked drastically different. A positive to all of this has definitely been the reintroduction of simplicity to our lives. Something as simple as a picnic can be so special, especially if it’s time away from the crazy with […]
Right before we went into lock down mode in Wyoming, I was lucky enough to meet and spend some time with Lezly Delgado, of Bonita Beauty. I helped her with some brand photography by “modeling” (haha) and got an education on skin care. Shortly after that day, social distancing went into full force and I […]
It’s about this time of year when I start to get excited for Spring, and a new time of year. I can’t wait to refresh areas of our home and I start to daydream about entertaining with friends and family. While I was shopping around, I came across so many beautiful and useful pieces. It […]
There is something about Halloween that is refreshing to me as a stylist. Working with bold colors to create moody vibes is exciting after styling for the spring and summer months. My sister (The Farmhouse Story) and I share the same excitement for this time of year. So we decided to collaborate to create this […]
I am always looking for something fun and unique to try. It usually gets me into trouble because then I make things complicated. Complicated decorating ideas, complicated DIY projects and complicated recipes. So, when I started to brainstorm mommy and me Halloween costume ideas for Lydia and I, I promised myself I would keep it […]
This blog post may include affiliate links. All opinions are of course my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love and that make this blog possible. When I found out I was pregnant with Lydia, one of the things that I looked forward to most about her arrival was story time. I […]
There is a step-by-step guide at the end of this post – save it and reference it later! When I first fell in love with peonies I knew I wanted them to grow in abundance in my yard. I wanted them everywhere and I wanted them in every color. Not many other flowers can contend […]
Something amazing happened yesterday afternoon. Eric and I became an aunt and uncle for the first time! We are thrilled about the little addition and so thankful everyone is happy and healthy. My husband is also excited to have another male in his life – he is surrounded by girls. In honor of the arrival, […]
Excited to share our Spring Floral Mother’s Day workshop in Sturgis, SD. On the drive over, it downpoured until the half way mark where I was presented with a stunning double rainbow – the perfect way to kick off the day. A group of mother’s, daughters, and friends gathered together at The Local for a […]
There is nothing I enjoy more than creating with my daughter. She has become my right hand when it comes to cooking, coloring, and crafting. I remember when I was growing up, my mom would always tell me that the best gifts my sister and I could give her were the ones we made ourselves. […]
This post is sponsored by ABRAMS Books, as part of the ABRAMS Dinner Party. In an earlier post, I talked about how we manage the prep work for organizing a week of clean eating. We outlined some tips that keep us on track during the craziness of our work week with two small kiddos. Here, […]
It’s week four of our family making the clean eating transition, and for the most part, it’s gone well! We’re still not eating completely clean. Lunches can be hard for me if we don’t have left overs from the night before. That’s where I’m lazy. If Eric and I don’t pack breakfast to go the […]
I have always enjoyed inheriting vintage items through family or stumbling upon a treasure at a market. My favorite pieces are family heirlooms – the ones with meaning. We have received old photos, handwritten recipes, pieces of furniture, cookbooks and other miscellaneous items from both sides of our family. Eric and I both share the […]
One of the most common complaints I hear about the clean eating lifestyle is the amount of time it takes to meal prep. Why prep in advance? Because it is the key to success – especially if your day-to-day is anything like ours. Eric and I both work full time, have extracurricular commitments, toddler dance class, […]
I am terrible at Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure if it’s because the main holiday’s are more of my jam, or if it’s because I struggle to remember anything outside of our everyday necessities (mother of two). However, this year I did take a vow to slow down, be more present and allow myself to […]
Because breastfeeding is such a journey for all mothers, I so enjoy reading/hearing experiences from other women. It’s some of the best advice and tips I got while taking it on with Lydia, and I continue to learn as I enter the fifth month of nursing Eva. In an earlier post, I shared the first […]
Last year I co-hosted a holiday wreath making workshop with a blogger friend of mine. Watching all of the wreaths come together was amazing. This year we offered something a little different and organized a Christmas centerpiece workshop so that everyone could play around with flowers this year. This is one of my favorite events […]
These amazing photos were all taken by the wonderful Smiling Eyes Photography One of my absolute favorite parts of being a blogger this past year has been getting to know new talent. I have so enjoyed collaborating with other bloggers, photographers and stylists. Especially when they are right here in my rural home town. This […]
We learned so much as first time parents. It was so overwhelming for Eric and I, and the sleep deprivation was absolutely killer. If a product claimed to get the baby sleep to sleep, we bought it – leading to many 3:00 AM Amazon Prime purchases. With Eva, we are a little more confident in […]
Oh November. Dare I say it’s the most wonderful time of the year? I know I know, that talk is ridiculous, but I honestly love it almost as much as December. It’s that warm and cozy month when our family can’t wait to get together, exchange recipes and enjoy copious amounts of wine. I love […]
The biggest debate this time of year…does Christmas start to show up a little too early? Are we forgetting about Thanksgiving? I am definitely team Christmas, but honestly I think I LOVE Thanksgiving just as much. Come November first, I start to feel all warm and fuzzy. Cuddling is key. And give me all the […]
For me, October marks the beginning of the most festive time of year. So many reasons to meet with friends and family to clink glasses during the last three months of the year. For Halloween, I try to creative ways to bring spooky touches around the house and into recipes that reflect my style. Typically […]
Please note: for any mother struggling for to breastfeed, or for those who tried and it didn’t work out, please know that I am a STRONG believer in the saying, “fed is best” and in no way am I implying that breastfeeding is better than bottle feeding. Eva is now almost eight weeks old and […]
This blog post may include affiliate links. All opinions are of course my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love and that make this blog possible. I think most of us have officially made the transition from summer to fall. The PSL is back in full force, there are booties online everywhere […]
I will be completely honest. I did not plan for a photographer for this party so there are hardly any photos of those who actually attended. This is terrible, but I hardly got any photos of Eva at her own party! I guess that’s what happens when you juggle a newborn while hosting a party. […]
A couple of days before the big event, I did experience a couple of strong contractions. Ones that were strong enough that I grabbed Eric’s arm while they happened. But once the one contraction was over, I wouldn’t experience another for an entire day or more. I carried on my days as usual – full […]
This post was created in partnership with Newton Baby. All opinions are of course my own. It’s official our new baby girl has joined our family and we could not be more excited! So far, going from first time parents to second time parents has been night and day. We are both more relaxed and […]
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are of course my own! Excited to share this bump update this week! So many things are happening…including baby Perez #2 making some moves towards an appearance. We are so much closer to being prepared as well, so stress levels have gone down! Hope you all are well […]
I have done so much chatting with the motherhood community when it comes to making this big transition. Getting ourselves ready for baby #2 is one thing, but how should we be getting Lydia ready as well? Generally, Lydia acts excited to be a big sister. However, I do worry that sharing her parents, especially […]
It’s starting to feel pretty real for Eric and I. We cannot believe how quickly this second pregnancy has gone by. Having a toddler definitely helps pass the time! I am currently a little over 33 weeks. Lydia came 10 days early, and I am predicting that this little girl will arrive in the same […]
Well guys…Eric and I are officially trying not to freak out. Time has crept up on us and we are feeling the pinch! We have been so busy this summer. Thankfully we don’t have a lot going on in July/August so we can spend some time getting organized for the extra person that will soon […]
Hey guys! Things have definitely heated up in Wyoming and it has put me in full on shopping mode for cooler clothing. I only have about two months left according to my due date so it seems like a waste to buy summer maternity clothing. So, I have purchased some non-maternity shorts that pull on […]
This post was created in partnership with BabyBeats. – Discount code for your own BabyBeats video at the bottom of this post! – It’s seriously getting close to due date time for this second baby! I cannot believe how quickly it all goes. Because time does fly (especially with a toddler), it’s so important for me to […]
This baby bump update is long overdue! I have been so busy with work-life and home-life that the blog took a back seat the last couple of weeks. I had to travel to Chicago for work for about a week, and those trips are always fast and furious. It was good to get out of […]
All photos were captured by the talented Emily Costopoulos of Emily Costopoulos Photography, Film & Design. I often get asked where I find my ideas for our family photos, so I thought I would share our most recent shoot and the steps I took to plan it out. Family photo shoots can be daunting – […]
I debated whether or not to put a gift guide together for this Mothers Day, but as I was looking around for those perfect gifts I realized something. There are so many small shops that I love and admire, and so many of them have been created by women who are also raising children! So, […]