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My feed currently looks like a “throwback Thursday” ☠️ And it’s 2016 again…

2016 ins:
The square grid
The Jenni Saddle Bag
Side parts
Balayage
Travel announcement photos with your aesthetic luggage
Over the knee boots
Blank NYC suede moto jacket
The Chanel Boy Bag
The elevated statement necklace
Mirrored raybans
Blogger besties (miss these girls so much)
NYFW

B and I still lived in our first 100-year-old rental house together that actually doesn’t even exist anymore because they tore it down a couple of years ago. By this point I had been working in blogging/creator industry since February 2012 so I felt super secure in my unique career. So much has changed since 2016, but some things that have stayed the same…
I still love creating content
Still have the same boyfriend except we’re married with 2 kids now😂
I still love designing bags with @giginewyork
Even though we aren’t traveling the world together anymore since our lives have evolved so much, I still stay in touch with these girls and have the best memories with them!

P.S. how cool that I designed the Jenni Saddle Bag in 2015 and then launched an elevated version called the Sophia bag this past year and it ended it ended being one of our top sellers! Just goes to show that trends always cycle back every 10 years!

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Cooking isn’t one of my favorite things, but I always feel really proud of myself when it turns out how it’s supposed to. Also, even though I don’t love it, my friend @dashing_darlin convinced me that good cooking will always bring your boys back home to you. So as a proud boy mom I plan to master a few of their favorite dishes to ensure they’ll always want to visit home!

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE via @thepioneerwoman
INGREDIENTS:
-Butter, for greasing & serving
-1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread (I used brioche -bread)
-8 eggs
-2 cups whole milk
-1/2 cup heavy cream
-1/2 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
-Warm syrup, for serving
-1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving (add all the fruit you like &

TOPPING:
-1/2 cup flour
-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
-1 tsp. cinnamon
-1/4 tsp. salt
-Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)— I didn’t do this
-1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

DIRECTIONS:
1) For Casserole: Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan w/ butter. Chop/tear bread into chunks/cubes, & dump into pan. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, & vanilla. Pour evenly over bread, cover pan tightly & store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably). Or you can make it and bake it right away—it’s delicious no matter what! ** I tried both ways so I can confirm that truly tastes just as good both ways.
2) For Topping: In a separate bowl, use a fork to stir together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, & some nutmeg.** I didn’t add nutmeg* Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in fridge.
3) To Bake: preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle topping over the entire casserole. **I even mixed mine a round a little. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, bread pudding-like texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.
4) Serve with warm syrup & berries. I also added whipped cream!

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Sharing my favorite outfits from 2025! Fall is my favorite season for fashion so all the “BER” months get 2 faves! Also, I live in Louisiana so Mardi Gras💜💚💛 gets its own month!

Which look was your favorite? Be sure to follow me in the @shop.ltk app to easily shop all of my outfits in 2026! Also, happy to share any of the details from these looks if you need them!

#2025outfits #bestof2025

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Happy New Year & Happy Birthday to our favorite tennis player, leaf blower & daddy!

Every January 1st I always say how grateful I am for the year and that I look forward to what the new year has in store for us. However, this past year was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced and while I could easily say it broke me, I can also say that it shaped me and strengthened me. This year challenged me and brought me to my knees, but it also reminded me of how lucky I am to have this incredible community and village. And what’s so unique about the village that surrounded me during this difficult year is that it was all started by my dad and mom of course too. Because he was kind to people and went above and beyond for everyone around him, it all came back to him. The way you all prayed over us, cooked for us and did anything you could to make us feel your love wasn’t just because you felt bad you felt bad for me. It was a ripple effect. It started with a simple act of kindness. Thousands of you messaged me to tell me how my dad brought you joy whether he coached you, danced with you or even made you a coffee. So my word for 2026 is kindness. Go out of your way to make people feel seen and loved and heard because it will all come back to you when it matters most.

And honestly I’ve only continued to see that ripple effect keep working its magic. I can’t wait to see what God has planned for us in 2026!

P.S. If I have any advice for you after this experience with losing my dad on hospice in our home… know that it’s okay to feel joy and sadness at the same time because it’s the joy that is going to get you through those dark times. And it helps your kids to see how to keep living and pushing forward even when it feels hard. My dad was laughing and smiling until his very moment here on earth and it showed me that everything was going to be okay.

Side note: I had “send out Christmas cards” on my list of goals for 2025 and I almost didn’t, but thanks to my friend @lanaconcepts_ who swooped in last minute and created these absolutely beautiful Christmas and New Year cards!

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I’m so honored that both of my bag designs with @giginewyork made the top 10 Haute List! And I’m still not over the fact that it all came from a viral reel of dancing with my mom all over NYC in different outfits that now has over 55.8 million views!! If you’re one of the millions of people who “hearted” that video or even purchased one of the products that I shared this year, thank you from the bottom of my heart! This community is the reason that I’m able to do what I love everyday! I get to create content focused on fashion, home and lifestyle while connecting with like-minded women all over the world! Also, huge thank you to everyone who helped give back moms-in-need through @hautemamacollective Just wait until you see what we have planned for 2026!

Top 10 Most-Love by You
🔟 @Marc.fisher Ander Boots
—I’m considering getting the brown too!
9️⃣ New York Yankees hat in burgundy
—baseball caps make any outfit look cool
8️⃣ Beck Sling Bag that I designed with @giginewyork
—comes in more colors! Be sure to add the webbing strap to your order too & take 20% OFF with code: HAUTE20
7️⃣ The Adidas Handball Spezial Sneakers
—swap your flats for these comfy elevated sneakers and this color goes with everything.
6️⃣ The @abercrombie Classic Trench coat
—This is the green coat my mom wore in that viral video (also comes in a petite length)
5️⃣ The @abercrombie high rise wide leg jeans
—this is a 2-year best seller!
4️⃣ the Sophia Saddle Bag that I designed with @giginewyork
—you sold this bag out over and over and you can take 20% OFF with code: HAUTE20
3️⃣ the @abercrombie Scarlett Mini Skort
—this skirt always makes the Haute List because it’s a closet staple + it has built-in shorts
2️⃣ the @abercrombie Ultra Loose Low Rise Jeans
—this is another 2-year best seller! If you don’t already have a pair, grab some & you’ll see why!
1️⃣ the @abercrombie Wool-blend Trench Coat
—this coat won by a landslide and I can totally see why! I own it 4 different colors because it’s that good! Currently on sale!

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The new pieces from the Luxe360 collection by @fabletics can take you from 9 to wine! They’re so comfy and stretchy while also super flattering and sleek on the body. I’m styling the matching cropped top and ruched skirt set topped with their chic black trench coat and best part is they’re wrinkle resistant too!

#luxe360xGR @GingerRessler #FableticsPartner

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Answering your most-asked questions about my dining room…

1) The paint colors are Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee and Farrow & Ball French Gray.

2) We started the design process of the room with the rug first. We picked a Turkish Oushak Rug made with angora wool from @parvizanfinerugsnola.

3) Our furniture is from @bassettfurniturela & @galeriesacadiana. The chairs were custom made with this fabric to match our rug.

4) Our drapes were custom designed by @designer_drapery. We used a faux silk instead of real silk so we could afford to add more trim and passementerie.

5) We added this printed drape between the dining room and butler’s pantry to create some separation and give the dining room more exclusivity.

6) @lorisperierart painted this 48 x 60 abstract piece after color matching the paint with the wall paint and other fabrics used in the room.

7) We purchased this mirror for the first house we ever bought 8+ years ago and we still love it. Comment “SHOP” and I’ll DM you the link.

8) These silver plates with Blake’s family crest on it belonged to his great great grandparents and were passed down to us. I had them framed at Michael’s to hang in our dining room.

9) This chandelier is probably my most favorite light fixture in the whole house. Comment “SHOP” and I’ll DM you the link.

I’m looking forward to hosting our friends and family here in this room for many years to come.

https://liketk.it/5It9B #diningroom #homedecor

GiGi New York x Haute off the Rack Beck Sling Bag

Morning everyone, can you believe this is my first blog post in nearly a year? I just felt like my 5th handbag design with GiGi New York deserved a more permanent place on the internet. I’m also celebrating 10 years of designing bags with them! After polling you all on Instagram on all of the qualities you look for in an everyday bag, we came up with the Beck Sling Bag.…

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Jul 14, 2015

How to Rock The Palm Print Trend!

Lately in the world of fashion, we just can't get enough of the palm print trend! That being said, the minute I saw this palm print two piece, I knew I had to have it! Not to mention the fact that each piece is only $34 from Haus 131!

Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Matching Palm Print Set c/o Haus 131 (Call to purchase (504) 885-2333) | Ankle Strap Heels c/o Guess | Bo Fringe Clutch c/o Elaine Turner | Mini Bucket Bag c/o Ann Taylor |

Jewelry: Beaded Bracelets c/o Gold & Gray (similar here)| Vita Fede Cuff & Hula Hoop Maui Tear Drop Earrings c/o Emma's Shoes | Mini Crescent Horn Necklace c/o Elizabeth Stone Jewelry | Pure Shores Pave Ring c/o Capwell + Co | Baroque Bangle c/o Julie Vos | Chaplin Cuff c/o Gorjana

Good Morning everyone, I am so excited because tomorrow I leave for Miami Swim Week and I am most definitely bringing along this adorable matching palm print set along with a ton of other palm print pieces!…

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Jul 12, 2015

Alice & Trixie Dress + Joie Heels

Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Alice & Trixie Dress & Joie Pippi Heels c/o Punch Boutique | All In One Clutch c/o Gigi New York

Jewelry: Baroque Cuff, Baroque Bangle and Baroque Ring c/o Julie Vos | Hula Hoop Maui Large Tear Drop Earrings & Vita Fede Cuff c/o Emma's Shoes | Pure Shores Pave Ring c/o Capwell + Co

Hi everyone and Happy Sunday!…

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Jul 10, 2015

Mimosa Boutique Giveaway!

In honor of Mimosa Boutique's 5 year anniversary, enter to WIN a $100 Gift Card to Mimosa Boutique! Just follow the easy steps on the Rafflecopter app below!

Congrats Caroline Lee Smith!!!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: MuMu Cropped Top & Mick Slit Maxi Skirt c/o Mimosa Boutique | Floppy Hat | Fringe Cross body bag & Fringe Tote c/o Emma's Shoes & Accessories | Sunglasses

Jewelry: Hipanema Bracelet c/o Mingle Boutique (giving one away on Instagram right now!) | Rings c/o Wanderlust & Co | Vita Fede Cuff, Hula Hoop Maui Tear Drop Earrings, Leather & Pearl Necklaces c/o Emma's Shoes & Accessories | Pure Shores Pave Ring c/o Capwell + Co

Good Morning everyone and Happy Friday!…

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Jul 08, 2015

Travel Outfits Style Guide

Travel Outfits Style Guide: My five main components of the perfect travel outfit are: jeans (or leggings), a comfy lightweight shirt, a jacket, an oversized tote and sneakers (or booties)! I also always bring an extra pair of socks for when my feet get cold on the plane, and I pack my tote with a pair heels or wedges along with my jewelry in case we go wear somewhere nice once we arrive and I don't have time to change.…

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