Collins Birth Story
On March 11, 2020, our lives were forever changed when Collins Elisabeth Drake came into the world. A day that for so long felt so far out of reach, yet one that will live in our memory as the most special day of our lives. It’s the day we welcomed our daughter into the world and began our new journey as mom and dad! The emotions and experiences of that day are hard to put into words and why it has taken me nearly six months to share our story! There is truly nothing that parallels to giving birth and bringing another life into this world; an indescribable moment that I had to go through...
All-Time Favorite Nail Polish Colors
Maintaining well-manicured nails is part of my self-care routine. It's a simple way to look put together with little to no effort at all. Usually you'll find me wearing the same tried and true, classic hues that I rotate depending on the season and occasion. In fact, 90% of the time I am wearing one of the following colors in the gel formula. So, read on for my must-have nail colors and nail brands. Bubble Bath by OPI SHOP NOW ➔ Bubble Bath was the brands number one best selling nail color in 2018. This is OPI's answer to Essie's, Ballet Slippers. It's a pale, sweet pink that masters the...
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Five Ways to Love Yourself
Dress | Shoes (similar here) | Purse | Sunglasses | Bracelets Imagine how you treat yourself on a daily basis as if you were another person, in a relationship with you. Are you kind to you? I've had several "love yourself" conversations with close friends recently that left me inspired to explain what it means to me to truly love yourself. You can (and should) love yourself whether you're a caregiver, parent, single or in a relationship. Here are the top five ways I practice self-love. I hope one or all of these resonate with you today! 1. Daily Words of Affirmation: Words are powerful,...
Favorite Pants of Summer
Outfit Details: PANTS | TOP (sold out online, similar style here and here) | SHOES | BAG | SUNNIES Last week Justin and I traveled to the oh-so-charming island of Nantucket, a summer destination we had dreamt of one day visiting. In many ways, the whole experience felt like a dream. From sailing the sound, long bike rides to the beach, breathtaking skies, the more than ideal weather and discovering hidden, lesser known gems home to the New England island, everything was quite literally perfect! In many ways it's old world charm is very reminiscent of Charleston, perhaps making us feel a...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Hi friends! I'm a bit behind on the whole Nordstrom anniversary sale madness, but I just placed my order for a few things I like to stock up on every year and thought I would round-up my favorites here on Style Souffle. The Nordstrom anniversary sale is different from typical sales as it’s actually fall items (as opposed to end-of-season pieces from spring) that are discounted today through August 5, at which point they’ll return to full price. It feels weird to order blazers and sweaters in mid-July but I’m always happy to have them in my closet come September! Several things I’ve...
Summer Tablescape with Juliska, India Amory & Mia Malcolm Studio
Tablescape Details: Mia Malcolm Studio Art | India Amory Tablecloth | Juliska Placemats | Juliska Dinner Plates | Julsika Scallop Plates | Juliska Goblets | Juliska Glasses My mom, whom all my life has been a consummate entertainer with a love for antiques and traditional dishes, would always plan the most lavish of seasonal brunches, her favorite being outdoor celebrations. She loves the art of piecing together a beautifully themed table for guests to gather around, and maybe it’s inherent, but the art of entertaining has long been a passion of mine too. I’ve a slight addiction to...
