Long weekends are always welcomed, but there's something special about the 4th of July. When I was little, my parents would take me to the county fair and after going on all the rides and playing every carnival game, we'd head across the highway to A&W (one of the only fast food ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 2, 2010

When I first graduated from college and had my first real job, I was terrified of coming into work looking like I was still a student. So instead of investing in a few smart pieces (black blazer, pretty blouses, etc.), I wore clothing better suited for a grandmother. We're ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 17, 2013

Every few seasons, an "it" silhouette of pant cycles through—from skinny jeans, to "boyfriend" jeans, to the current most in-demand style: cropped and flared (which I'm a huge fan of, as you've probably noticed from my Weekday Wardrobes). Since most of my cropped pants are denim ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 7, 2017

After I returned from a quick trip to Napa this past weekend, my fiancé and I decided to add another member to our family. We got him through Kitten Rescue, which is a great organization that saves cats from shelter euthanasia and abandonment, and he is absurdly sweet. So, in ...read more

• By Emily
  Jul 4, 2011