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The Lodge at Whitefish Lake

The best place to stay in Whitefish, Montana and for those visiting Glacier National Park : The Lodge At Whitefish Lake

This post is soooo belated and I am so mad at myself for waiting so long! But here it is.

John and I took a spontaneous trip (planned just 3 weeks ahead) to Montana in October and it was one of the best decisions we ever made! I polled my IG audience about suggestions for travel out west and someone suggested Whitefish and specifically the Lodge At Whitefish Lake. After one glance at their instagram, and after finding out they were a mere 30 minute drive from Glacier National Park, we were sold. It was definitely the non-busy season, in between the gorgeous Montana summer and ski season in the winter, so we got great rates on the rooms, and also felt super safe as it wasn’t so crowded.

The Lodge is located just a few miles out of Downtown Whitefish and it’s lake front property offers absolutely breath-taking views. We stayed in a lakeview junior suite in the main lodge, and definitely would make sure we are lake front next time, but it was cozy and spacious nonetheless! But in my opinion, I think the extra cost for lake front would be worth it. Each room has its own gas fireplace which is an absolute dream. I basically had ours on whenever we were in the room!

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Treat Yourself : Gifts For You under $100

lots of you were checking out this post from last year, so we decided to update it with gifts for you in 2021. let’s be serious, everyone deserves to treat themselves after the fire storm of 2020 🙂

Yes, yes, yes, Valentine’s Day is coming up and we have mothers, husbands, boyfriends, sisters, brothers, fathers and friends to buy for! But, let’s get real. It is much more fun to buy for ourselves 🙂 We polled you guys on instagram, and you totally agreed – so this one’s for all of you who said you wanted gift guides for yourself hehe <3

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Him 2021

I know, we are coming down to the wire, but there is still time to get a little something to show the men in your life that you care this year! Like we mentioned before, we are putting a little extra emphasis on Valentine’s Day this year just because, you know. SO, here are a few things for the dudes to get your ideas flowing. (TBH we still need to do our shopping too, so this was just as helpful for us as it is for you!)

A few highlights —

Bonobos Hoodie – John got this as a birthday gift from Sam & Caroline and he has been living in it! It is part cashmere and seriously the softest thing ever. Perfect for stay at home life.

Nespresso Machine – Neither of us could live without our Nespresso maker and therefore, same with our husbands! Well worth the price tag to have delicious espresso available at all times from your own kitchen.

Glassware – You can’t go wrong upgrading your guy’s beer glass collection or rocks glass sets, right? Ok so maybe these are for our aesthetic eyes too, but don’t tell the boys!

Airpods – because, well, ya gotta have ’em!

I know this isn’t the most expansive list ever but hopefully it will spark some other ideas for you, too, even if none of these exact pieces inspires you! If you have some other ideas pleaaaase leave them in the comments! xx

Fashion Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Style : The Cozy Edit

everyone hopes the loungewear / leisurewear trend is here to stay, right?

In our third Valentine’s Day Style post, we are bringing everyone’s favorite style trend (we think) into the spotlight, yet again. I feel like a little bit of a broken record, but the fact of the matter is that loungewear is here to stay! Ever since I discovered the Nasty Gal knit sets, that were the far and away fave for you guys last year, we realized that loungewear always has a place here.

We want to be a reasonable style resource for you guys and ever since March 2020, we have all put much more of an emphasis on cozy style and we can’t forget that! SO, the cozy edit will continue to be highlighted each season, don’t you worry.

On top of cozy knit sets, we have also rounded up some of our favorite sweats, sweater dresses, sets and more! If you are going out or staying in, we think that comfy loungewear and cozy pieces are a 1000% acceptable ‘fit for Valentine’s Day this year.

~ The Cozy Edit ~

My new fave cozy look: sherpa shacket, cream loungewear set

~ Some fave everyday tees to compliment your sweatpants ~
(you know we love Anine Bing!)

Which of our Valentine’s Day posts resonates with you most? Will you be going all out with sequins? Keeping it simple with a black dress for an at home date night? Or going straight up cozy this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Valentine’s Day Style: The Sequins Edit

If there is anything to make you feel like celebrating, it is sequin pieces, right?

Like I said in our last post, about Valentine’s Day dresses, I think we could all use an excuse to celebrate these days! The winter months can be so dreary, especially if you are feeling truly stuck at home. Enter: this cheesy Hallmark Holiday. If you are like us, you tend to not make a big deal about Valentine’s Day, but this year it feels like we need to celebrate everything, no matter how big or small.

Nothing says celebration quite like SEQUINS!

Catherine has been rocking some seriously amazing sequin ‘fits lately which totally inspired this post. She has always been the sequin queen, but with the longline sequin blazer she’s been rocking in a few of her IG posts, I felt that sequin pieces needed their own moment to shine. (hehe) So I’ve rounded up some pretty affordable sequin options for you to rock as you wish! Whether you are having a girls night via zoom or celebrating with a signification other, getting dressed up always makes a gal feel good.

Cheers to looking and feeling your best this Valentine’s Day, bbs! xx

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Fashion Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Style: Dreamy Dress Ideas

Going out for patio dining? Staying in, but planning to get all dolled up? Here are some options for you!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with all of the stress in our lives right now, we could use a little something to celebrate. Whether you are celebrating yourself (treat yourself!), with your significant other or with friends or family, we could all use a little celebration of love this year.

We’ve got a few Valentine’s Day style posts coming up, and this first one is for those of you who plan on dressing up! It may not an epic date night out, but sometimes dressing up to stay home is just as fun. I know at the beginning of quarantine, we shared this idea but maybe it has been a while since you got all dolled up just to feel a little something. So, now is your chance! And here are some great dress ideas to make the evening a little more special.

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Five Fun & Funky Winter Essentials

because of the, ya know, pandemic, we haven’t been able to create a ton of content yet this winter. so, we’re recycling from years past while bringing you current winter fashion picks.

Instead of just bringing you a post with some winter essentials, I thought we could make things interesting! Here are a few fun and funky ideas to make your outfits stand out this year.

Faux Fur Coat // I know we already shared our faux fur post of the season a few weeks ago, but Holiday content has a tendency to overshadow everything so we figured it is worth mentioning again! With outdoor gatherings increasing due to covid, outerwear is in the spotlight this year. A funky fur coat can spice up your winter looks while also keeping you cozy.

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Reb’s Favorite 2020 Purchases & Best Sellers

I started out this post just thinking about my favorite things from last year, but it turns out that my favorites were your favorites too! I don’t think that these will come as much of a surprise but it is nice to have everything here in one post!

Circular Mirror – The circular mirror from Target that we used in our Guest Bathroom remodel was by far our best seller of 2020. When I bought it, I didn’t realize Cath already had the exact same one, and once I posted about it on IG, I realized lots of people love this mirror. Its only $60 and comes in 4 colors – the best bang for your buck!

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Cathclaire’s Tips To Make Your Home Feel More Luxurious

With staying at home becoming the norm, making your everyday luxurious at home is an art you can’t ignore. Here are some of the ways I keep my days feelin’ luxe at home without having to do any heavy lifting.

Faux Fur Throws: A faux fur throw is not only soft AF but also brings an element of glam to your space. Layer it over your favorite rug or throw it on your couch for extra texture. This white faux fur throw is in the front room of my house. I love seeing it immediately when I walk in!

Designer Coffee Table Books: While I have a slew of iBooks on my iPad & iPhone, I am a big collector of actual books and a big believer in the frequency of the ones I keep in my house. Designer coffee table books are no exception and are one of my favorite ways to add luxury to my home. For example, this Tom For coffee table book is luxe and larger than life. Each page brings luxurious feelings and inspiration to your home. See more of my favorite designer coffee table books here.

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Plan A Spa Day at Scents of Serenity in Richmond

for anyone and everyone who loves a day at the spa, you’ve come to the right place at Scents of Serenity.

We cannot tell you how many times we have gotten asked the question “Do we have any spas in Richmond?”

While we have semblances of spas around the Richmond area, we always thought that Richmond just isn’t blessed with a hotel with a killer spa by any means.

Enter: Scents of Serenity Organic Spa.