One of my goals this year is to be better with kee One of my goals this year is to be better with keeping up with sales. This week @target has 30% off dresses in the circle app and they just released several new spring dresses. Check out my round up on @liketoknow.it
Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usu Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usually how I am feeling or something I am thinking of. I wanted to share what I wrote this morning. 

Monday

It is surreal that in 2021 this needs to be said but today in feels important to make it clear that white supremacy is wrong. There are moments in your life where your eyes are opened and you see that the world is not what you thought it was. But you have to choose to see it. It is possible for us to keep our eyes closed and pretend these atrocities don’t exist. And that is wrong. 

My eyes were opened a long time ago but this past year they are wide open. I made a choice to see. I made a choice to acknowledge. I would encourage you today to do something to educate yourself. Something to open your own eyes. Something to see beyond your own circumstances and the world that you personally live in.
It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some @popeyeslouisianakitchen because, superstitions. Also on the menu gumbo, jambalaya and pimento cheese dip. What is your game day go to?
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After the holiday decor came down we decided to up After the holiday decor came down we decided to update our at home bar area. I have to say, after our kitchen this was the area that got used the most this year.  On the blog I’m giving you a few ideas on what you need on your home bar.  Read it all at the link in my bio.
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Let’s talk about shoes 👠 I rarely wear heels Let’s talk about shoes 👠 I rarely wear heels anymore after years of dancing, plantar fasciitis and a broken foot two years ago my feet hurt a lot. I bought these pumps from @target for a photoshoot and they are so comfortable. Not only is the heel height and width perfect but they soles are supportive but have cushion.  Linking them on @liketoknow.it!!
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My grandmother always wore red lipstick. I can rem My grandmother always wore red lipstick. I can remember being really little and trying on the shade she always kept in her purse. Always bright red, never coral. When she passed away, the year before Porter was born, I started wearing it as a way to remember her. It’s become my signature shade.  I have three go to colors. Ragin Rouge from @kismetcosmetics , Acme from @nyxcosmetics and Besso from @julepbeauty
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At Home, Life · September 14, 2018

Yes!

This post seemed appropriate to share before the weekend!  Have a wonderful two days of fun y’all….

Before we had kids we both worked. A lot. We loved our jobs and our careers were huge part of our identity.

One night at a dinner with friends they asked a question you’ve heard a million times. How are things?  What have y’all been up to?  My reply was always the same, “we’re good, really good, busy, work is super busy.”

But that was it. That was all I had to say. Things are good, work is busy.

When we got in the car I looked at Justin and said, what do you say when people ask you how things are and what’s going on? He said, I say good and I’m busy with work. I was like, I mean is that it? Is that all we have now? Things are good, work is busy? We used to have more to say, more we did, more to talk about!  What happened?

We thought about it for a few days. It was literally what our lives had come to. We worked hard all week and we stayed in on the weekends working or relaxing and recovering from the week. Maybe we would go out to eat but we usually just ordered take out.

I talked to Justin about it. We needed to do more. We were young and fun, and we were literally wasting it all on work.

The next weekend we made plans. I don’t even remember what we did. I am pretty sure someone asked us to dinner or something that we would usually say no to, but we said yes. We went out and we had a blast. From that moment on we started saying yes.  Yes, to us.  Yes, to our people.  Yes, to Life.

We said yes to everything. Football tickets, parties, drinks, trips, events. If there was an opening of an envelope we were there. We lived our best lives. It was one of the best years of our married life.

Kids came not too long after this. Things slowed down,  but they didn’t stop. We hired babysitters, asked my parents to watch the kids or took them with us. We never used them as an excuse. We might not be there for a long time, but we were there for a good time.

Because of this our kids love a good time too. They want to know where we are going and what we are doing. Together we are living our best lives.

It’s not always easy.  Sometimes I really just want to lie down and sleep, but I go anyway.  It’s no longer worth it to me to say, oh well we will see them next time.  A few weeks ago, I had booked a babysitter and we were going to White Linen Night, an annual tradition of ours.  We were literally leaving the next morning on vacation and I wanted to tell Justin I was tired so bad I just pulled it together threw on some makeup and we went.  When we were having a drink I mentioned how tired I was but that I didn’t want to mess up the night.  He said, “I was tired too and I almost said something to you but I am so glad I didn’t. There are so many times when I am tired and could stay home but the truth is I never regret going once we are there.”

It’s so true that many times we talk ourselves out of things and if we just did it we would probably have fun.

The truth is in the last two years I have lost two college friends to cancer and one to suicide. I have had numerous friends diagnosed with breast cancer, MS and other sicknesses. Life is not guaranteed. Nothing is.

My plan is to end this life used up, smiling and slightly tired.

XO,

Tippy

In: At Home, Life · Tagged: best yes, family, fun, marriage, saying yes, work life balance, yes

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Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usu Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usually how I am feeling or something I am thinking of. I wanted to share what I wrote this morning. 

Monday

It is surreal that in 2021 this needs to be said but today in feels important to make it clear that white supremacy is wrong. There are moments in your life where your eyes are opened and you see that the world is not what you thought it was. But you have to choose to see it. It is possible for us to keep our eyes closed and pretend these atrocities don’t exist. And that is wrong. 

My eyes were opened a long time ago but this past year they are wide open. I made a choice to see. I made a choice to acknowledge. I would encourage you today to do something to educate yourself. Something to open your own eyes. Something to see beyond your own circumstances and the world that you personally live in.
It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some @popeyeslouisianakitchen because, superstitions. Also on the menu gumbo, jambalaya and pimento cheese dip. What is your game day go to?
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Sweater is @sparklecity.co. 
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#gameday #saints #saintsfootball #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #gamedayfood #gamedayready #blackandgoldsuperbowl #louisianablogger #nolablogger #la_bloggers
It never fails. Every January I’m freezing becau It never fails. Every January I’m freezing because I forget how cold and wet January is. I rounded up a few cute options from @perfectlypriscillaboutique that will make your winter cozy and warm. Check it out. Link in bio. 
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#winterstyle #winterfashion #sweaterdress #sweaterweather #sweaters #Blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #bloggerswithcurves #plussizeblogger #sizeinclusivefashion #januaryweather
It’s National Hat Day 👒 . . Bonus this dress/ It’s National Hat Day 👒
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Bonus this dress/vest is still on sale at @shopburu. Check it out on my @liketoknow.it
After the holiday decor came down we decided to up After the holiday decor came down we decided to update our at home bar area. I have to say, after our kitchen this was the area that got used the most this year.  On the blog I’m giving you a few ideas on what you need on your home bar.  Read it all at the link in my bio.
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#ltkhome #ltkhomedecor #ltkdecor #ltk #rewardstyle #blog #blogger #home #homebar #stayinghome #happyhourathome #athomebar #cocktailhour #cocktails #athomedatenight #datenight #louisianablogger #nolablogger #mandeville
Let’s talk about shoes 👠 I rarely wear heels Let’s talk about shoes 👠 I rarely wear heels anymore after years of dancing, plantar fasciitis and a broken foot two years ago my feet hurt a lot. I bought these pumps from @target for a photoshoot and they are so comfortable. Not only is the heel height and width perfect but they soles are supportive but have cushion.  Linking them on @liketoknow.it!!
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#shoe #shoes #shoestyle #shoelover #ltk #ltkshoecrush #ltkshoes
Heart Smart on a whole new level ❤️❤️❤️ On the blog I’ve got some Valentine’s Day fun for you. Heart pattern outfits and accessories that will make your staying in or going out feel festive and fun. Check it out. Link in bio. 
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