Being Bridget

Easter 2023: Outfit and Basket Ideas

Easter is quickly approaching and with that comes baskets to be filled and an outfit to be planned. I think Easter is such a special holiday and I just love searching for a special outfit for the occasion. There are *so* many beautiful dresses on the internet right now, I had a hard time narrowing my picks to just these! Bright colors, fun florals, warmer weather – it all just makes me so happy.

For years I have loved these Ballard Designs easter baskets for my boys and always love coming up with fun, unique ideas to put in their baskets. I have pulled together items I think Henning and Wilder would love, I hope y’all love them too. Let me know of any I might have missed! Happy Easter!! xx B

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What To Wear To The Taylor Swift Eras Tour

With Taylor Swift kicking off her long-awaited Eras Tour, I have received many requests for outfit ideas for the concert. She is actually performing in Dallas this weekend and I am *so* excited to be going with my girlfriends. I feel like for a Taylor Swift concert, you have to go all out. Why not play into the theme?! Sparkles, metallic, sequins, cowboy boots. It’s all just soo fun and soo ‘Taylor Swift.’ Some of my friends and I plan to get ready together and then bus over to Cowboys stadium as a group. I even ordered these face jewels for us to wear because again, *why not.* I’m excited to have a little fun with it!!

I broke the outfit ideas down by some of her most memorable ‘Eras’ – her most recent Midnights, of course, Lover, and Reputation. Each has a different theme so hopefully you find some inspiration from one of the albums. Be sure to let me know in the comments if you were able to snag tickets to her show and if so, which Era will you be repping?! xx B

MIDNIGHTS

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LOVER

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REPUTATION

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My Favorite Classroom Valentine’s for The Boys

Every year for Valentine’s Day I look forward to ordering personalized cards for Henning to take to school. Tiny and oh so cute, my favorite to send are the ‘Classroom Valentine’s‘ from Minted because you can customize them with photos. I discovered these a few years back when my sister sent me some with pictures of my nieces and nephew on them. To this day I still have those cards taped to my fridge – they just make me so happy! Even though Wilder isn’t in school, I had to order him some too. I couldn’t resist.

I also love how many options they have for personalization {border, color ways, text, paper style, etc} as well as how affordable the cards are. They start at only 50 cents per card! Such a great deal, and so much more unique than the store-bought options.

To go with the classroom valentines, I love to pair a small toy of some kind like light-up dinosaurs or stretchy sticky hands. This year, we are giving these little airplanes to go with the mini photo cards. Amazon is a great spot for little trinkets at a great price point.

Now through 1/30 Minted is offering customers 20% off with code ‘BEMINE23‘ so make sure to order sooner rather than later! xx

CLASSROOM VALENTINES

CUTE VALENTINES ADD-ONS

Valentine’s Day Fashion, Gift & Decor Ideas

For as long as I can remember, I have absolutely loved valentine’s Day. With or without a significant other, it has always been a happy day in my family because it is my dads birthday! Plus, I love nothing more than a good excuse to wear aaaaalllllllll of the hearts. They just makes me so happy.

I tried to think of all the ways to best prepare for the holiday from a chic outfit for dinner with your valentine {or galentines!} to the best Vday decor for making your space festive. Over the last few years I’ve sent out little Valentines cards from Henning to our family and friends and I am so excited to now do it for Wilder too 🥰 I love the little printable ones which are perfect for tacking on to a goodie for school friends {a few of my favs are pictured below!} and Minted is my go-to for ones with photos.

OUTFITS

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At the very tip top of my wish list is this ‘spicy margarita’ clutch. Nothing beats a cosmo in book, but a VERY close second is a spicy margarita and I can’t get over how fun this is. I’ve always wanted an Olympia Le-Tan book clutch – maybe now is the time to take the plunge!? I’m also smitten with this starburst ring. I have been eyeing it for quite some time. I’m not typically a big jewelry gal but I think this ring has been haunting me since I first laid eyes on it! The pink is so subtle and beautiful. Last but not least, I’m so excited that my beloved Lily and Bean bag comes in 14 colors – including a beautiful light pink, hot pink and red colorway {my personal fav}.

GIFT IDEAS

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My friends and I have a Galentines Day party each year complete with a fun {and slightly cheeky} game of white elephant. It truly is one of my favorite parties of the year and I love bringing a gift I think everyone will want {myself included 🤪}. I purchased #6 recently and am so obsessed with them. What a fun, unique addition to the bar! Love the fresh take on a cocktail napkin. Also, how playful is this little booty candle?! It’s s playful and fun and sure to get a laugh out of anyone. You also can’t go wrong with jewelry, a festive pair of pajamas, or a favorite beauty product. My FiL gifted me this hand cream for Christmas that I have been loving – a luxe product someone likely wouldn’t purchase for themselves but still comes in at a reasonable price point {and with that beautiful Chanel packaging!!!}. I think any lady in your life would love receiving it!

PAPER PRODUCTS

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As I mentioned above, I love to send Henning to school with these little printable Valentines alongside a treat for his classmates. After purchasing, you’ll receive a PDF in your inbox that you just print on card stock and cut out. So easy! I also think these little personalized pencils would make such an easy, happy gift, especially paired with this heart notepad.

DECORATIONS

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I love decor of all types but there’s something so fun and playful about Valentines decor. This table runner is so cute. I also can’t get enough of these pink placemats. You’ll never believe where they both are from! Absolutely loving these mini felt hearts which would be so cute in a bowl or scattered down a table. My absolutely favorite though? Definitely these little heart placemats. I immediately ordered a set of 8. Now I just need to host a patry!!

Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine’s and hoping y’all have exciting plans in the works for the special day! xx