The Great Outdoors

January 2019

Can y’all believe we’re flying through January?! I’ve been in nesting mode preparing for Baby P’s arrival, which means lots of time spent indoors tending to everything nursery related! Truth be told, forcing myself to stop and get outside has been SUCH a welcome part of my day. Y’all know I go on a daily walk, but with all the rain that has hit Austin recently, Blake and I were itching to get over to Barton Creek and see the flowing water, soak in the colorful foliage and enjoy some time together in nature…

PATAGONIA BETTER SWEATER JACKET / LEGGINGS (similar, mine are maternity) / LONG SLEEVE TEE / SOREL OUT N ABOUT PLUS BOOTS / SOCKS / YETI TUMBLER / BACKCOUNTRY BEANIE

A big thank you to Backcountry for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Delicious Honey Matcha Latte

January 2019

By Jessica Lee

I used to be convinced that I didn’t like matcha. When the green tea started gaining traction a few years ago I tried it and immediately wrote it off as a drink that tastes like dirt. Not my finest moment.

So when a friend of mine started singing matcha’s praises (…it’s packed with antioxidants, boosts metabolism, rich in fiber and vitamins…to name a few benefits), I decided to give it another go. She recommended adding a tablespoon of honey to the mix, and it changed everything. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the concoction. I hope you enjoy it!

Pregnancy Diaries: Third Trimester Update!

January 2019

Hello, from the throes of third trimester-land! Not going to lie, this part of pregnancy has left me feeling some kind of way…lack of sleep, kankles galore, gas and indigestion (Tums are the bff I never knew I needed in my life), hemorrhoids (yep, just went there!), and of course, less mobility as my growing bump has thrown off my center of balance and taking a walk around the block results in my considering which neighbors bathroom I can use to relieve my bladder. But like, 35 weeks and g-l-o-w-i-n-g, right?! 😉

New Year, New Fitness Goals!

January 2019

New year, new list of goals to make! Fitness is generally at the top of everyone’s resolutions list, but given that I’m in the midst of giving myself some serious grace (35 weeks pregnant over here), let’s just say my goal is to simply remain active. I currently take a daily walk – anywhere from two to five miles – to ease my discomfort, get my heart rate up and of course, gain some mental clarity. I have no idea what my new fitness routine will be in just five to 10 weeks time (…I mean, I have definitely been pinning “post pregnancy” inspiration to my fitness board on Pinterest, ha! I’m very much looking forward to that time!), but I know I’ll be incorporating some sort of physical activity…strolls with Baby P, maybe start BBG, get back into the gym…lots of options! Also, we just ordered a treadmill, so I’m super excited about being able to workout in the house while our little guy naps!

LEGGINGS (non-maternity version HERE) / JACKET / RUNNING SHOES / TANK TOP / SPORTS BRA / SUNGLASSES

A big thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

January 2019

By Jessica Lee

Anyone else been craving a hot bowl of soup lately? There’s nothing better when it’s cold and rainy out! I’ve had butternut squash soup on the brain lately, but I wanted to mix it up a bit. If you’ve been following my recipes here for awhile, you probably know that I’m a big fan of curry (check out this Curry Cauliflower Soup recipe and this Red Curry with Cauliflower Rice!) I always have a jar of red curry paste stashed away in my fridge, and I highly recommend you do too!

Pro tip: if you’re intimidated by dicing up a butternut squash, a lot of grocery stores sell it pre cut! No one will know… 😉

Classic Turtleneck & Sweater Coat

January 2019

Happy New Year, friends! Oh my goodness I can’t believe 2018 has come and gone – what a wonderful year it was! From travels, to new pups to baby news…I am so grateful for all this past year has brought into my life. A special thank you to all of my readers who take the time to visit my little corner of the internet, it truly means the world to me that you’re here and continue to support my passion week after week. I look forward to producing more content for you guys in the new year…including posts on motherhood, which I am most excited about!

URBAN OUTFITTERS TURTLENECK (non-maternity version) / MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY TURTLENECK (maternity version) / DL1961 MATERNITY JEANS / MADEWELL BOOTS / MADEWELL SWEATER COAT / MADEWELL PRAGUE SATCHEL HANDBAG / CELINE (“Baby Marta”) SUNGLASSES

12 Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List

December 2018

We’re in the home stretch to Christmas, y’all! If you’re like me and still have a few folks on your list to shop for, there’s one store that always has you covered…you guessed it, Nordstrom! From next-day shipping, to their “buy online, pick up in store” option (…where they’ll even bring out your items to your car…!), they are hands down the retailer that goes above and beyond for their customers. Not to mention they carry something for everyone: a pretty candle for your aunt, a cozy robe for your mom, a cool pair of Nike joggers for your brother and anything in between!

SHOP MY LOOK

SHOP MY GIFT IDEAS

A big thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

My Favorite Winter Jacket

December 2018

At seven months pregnant, I’m doing my best to get in those daily steps! I am currently walking a 23 minute mile (…at my fastest, ha!), so leisurely strolling has become my specialty these days. I take daily walks around my neighborhood, but that can get monotonous (…especially given my snail pace!), so on weekends when Blake is free, we’ll go do something active but light enough for me to handle at this stage in my pregnancy. Last weekend it was SO cold out, but it was honestly the best day to hike up to Mount Bonnell because there were no tourists around, ha! We had the view to ourselves and had so much fun walking and talking about how different life will be in just two short months…this time next year Blake will be carrying our little guy in a backpack as we hike this same area! Still surreal (and so exciting!) for us to imagine.

PS. Use code LIVVY15 to take 15% off your first purchase! Valid one-time use only.

PATAGONIA JACKET (wearing XS) / LEGGINGS (linking a non-maternity version) / SOREL BOOTS / SOCKS / BLACK LONG SLEEVE (similar) / BEANIE / FJALLRAVEN MINI BACKPACK

A big thank you to Backcountry for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Cozy & Comfy in Koolaburra

December 2018

Hey friends! How’s your week going? Can you believe we are just over 10 days away from Christmas?! I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve still got half my list to shop for…ah! Thankfully, this time crunch can be solved by two things: coffee (first and foremost) and online shopping…! Over the weekend, Blake and I tried to brave the mall and man…it was a ZOO. We ended up leaving shortly after, feeling overwhelmed by crowds in every store. So, what to give the gals left on your list (or yourself… 😉 ) that will arrive on your doorstep in time? Shoes!
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A big thank you to Koolaburra by UGG for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Holiday Jammies!

December 2018

If there’s one topic I have become an expert in at this point, it’s most certainly loungewear and pajamas! I was so darn excited to work on this post because a big pregnant belly this year means that next year I’ll have a little mini me dressed to match! I don’t know about you, but when I think of motherhood, matching holiday pajamas is #familygoals in my head, ha. I tried my hardest to wrangle my pups for this shoot, but alas, they preferred to go play outside in the mud…go figure, huh? 😉

If you’re looking for matching PJ’s for you and your friends, husband (…apparently Blake’s not into matching pajamas for photos…THIS year! 😉 ), family or ya know, you just want to feel extra festive and adorable on your own (…hi, that’s me!), then look no further than Jockey for all of your holiday pajama needs!

TOP / JOGGERS

A big thank you to Jockey for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.