Our Grandmother's Signature Style

My grandmother has been cleaning out her house and with my mom’s help made MK and me a photo album with lots of old photos. She brought them to us a few weeks ago and I’ve flipped through mine so many times since. I’m obsessed! There are photos of my great grandparents from the 20s you guys, it’s so awesome!!

The best part, other than the family memories, is seeing how my grandparents have changed and in some cases haven’t changed through the years. The best example - for as long as I can remember my grandmother has worn her hair the exact same style every single day. 

As a kid you don’t notice these things but as an adult I realized that’s her "uniform" and after looking at the photo album I realized she’s been rocking that uniform for years, long before I was even around.  Isn’t that crazy?! I love it! It almost defines her now. She is very simple with her beauty routine. Her hair is pulled back into a clip every single day - she changes the clip occasionally, I guess that’s where she switches things up. She wears a tinted moisturizer/foundation and lipstick and that’s it. Every. Single. Day. Now I’m sure I’m biased but I think she looks beautiful with her simple routine and I honestly can’t imagine her doing anything differently. This made me think not only can you have a wardrobe uniform (which we talk about a lot!) but also a beauty uniform as well. Do you do the same thing with your hair and make-up daily or switch it up?

After thinking about it more, I think there’s something classic about that and it can be just as stylish as following new trends. Don’t you think?!

 - Heath 

  

LaRoque Mini Trunk Show

I know we've mentioned it a few times but we had so much fun with Annabelle and Dominique at the LaRoque mini trunk show. Thank you to everyone who came out to join us! We loved meeting everyone, seeing new and old friends and had so much fun showing off Annabelle's hard work!

Below I'm sharing a few snapshots from the show if you'd like to see...

Everything was a huge hit and people really cleaned out almost everything Annabelle brought.  We are so happy for her. I'm sure everyone who made it will agree Annabelle is such a kind and hard working women, it's so cool to get a small glimpse of her success!

Thanks again for coming out and hope to see everyone soon!

- Heath and Mary Keller

PS it's also worth mentioning that we got to meet Dominique's cute little girl, who is only 3 months old and was such a doll throughout the entire show - sleeping in a strangers' house and in her mommy's arms through lots of commotion! The sweetest!

Christmas PJs

Did you guys grow up with the tradition of getting new Christmas pajamas every year on Christmas Eve?  We didn't but I really feel like just about everyone did!  I'm considering starting that tradition with Virginia, but this year we gave Virginia her Christmas jammies on Thanksgiving night so she could wear them all season.  My mom, Heath and J.D. were sweet and surprised me with a handful of beautiful pajamas and robes when I was in the hospital on Virginia's birthday.  They knew I'd be spending a lot of time over the next few months in pajamas, and I've loved having fresh options so I feel a little more pretty when I'm basically lounging around the house.

We've picked out a few options that are comfy but still a little put together.  Perfect for waking up on Christmas morning with company at your house.  Also perfect because you know you'll be taking lots of pictures.  For the most part, we picked options that don't scream Christmas.  I'd rather buy something a little more wintery and a little less Christmasy.

Side note - you can order the JCrew Flannel Plaid and Swiss Dot with a monogram - perfect gift for just about anyone!  A little monogram would make the gift feel special and JCrew is always offering sales.

Clockwise from top left:  Boden Pajama Bottoms (on sale now!) that they pair with a cute cami;  JCrew End-on-end Pajama Set with Swiss Dot; Old Navy Polkadot pajama top; JCrew Silk Nightshirt in Colorblock Dot; Hanna Anderson Long John Pajama pants; Madewell Leggings in Heart Flip Print; Lands End Canvas Mistletoe Merino shorts; JCrew Pajama Set in Bright Cerise Plaid Flannel