É A S T É R

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a great day and staying healthy + safe! <3

I’m so excited to share these Easter Basket ideas for littles with you all! I hope this post puts a smile on your face and gets you and your littles looking forward to something while we’re all stuck in our homes! <3

The magic is back in holidays with a little one at home! Chase and I have had so much fun preparing for each and every one knowing it’s Chloés first! Easter was one of my favorite holidays growing up and still is to this day! We will be celebrating Easter in the Allen household quarantined or not, and I hope you all will too!

For Chloés Easter basket we decided to go with an actual storage basket! She can’t walk/egg hunt on her own, and we are lacking toy + blanket storage so getting a storage basket was a no brainer + saved us some dough! (I’ve linked some baskets we love above from target!) We’ll be filling her basket up with these beautiful Ballerina dolls, a rattle, a crown, baby luggage, and pom blanket from Alimrose! Alimrose is one of the cutest & classiest shops for littles I’ve found since having Chloé! They have a darling selection of dolls + bunnies right now too! I highly recommend checking them out if a “Kate Middleton” Easter is what you’re going for! Your Prince/Princess will love their shop too!

The Bunny will also be leaving books, an Easter outfit, stuffies, little toys, eggs, and some baby friendly treats! These two books above are some of our favorites! The “Mommy Mommy” book is Chloés absolute favorite and I’m not mad about it! (; She squeals when she sees it! YOU NEED IT! <3 Some of the toys, stuffies, and outfit picks we’ve made for the basket I’ve linked below! Simply click on a picture to shop an item! One of our favorite items for an Easter basket that isn’t photographed is a bubble machine/bubble gun! We got ours for $4 and it’s a big hit in our house! (The biggest!) Another big hit in our house right now are these eggs! We got a pack of 47 for $3 and Chloé loves playing with them! 10/10 would recommend letting your littles play with the eggs early! Affordable entertainer right here! <3

Growing up the Easter bunny used to hide our Easter baskets and we’d have to search from them around the house with the help of a few clues! I loved this growing up and can’t wait to do this for Chloé! What are Easter traditions OR Easter basket must haves for you?! Leave a comment below, I would love to know! And thank you for stopping by! Love you all! xx Stay safe out there during this crazy time!

B A B Y S F I R S T X-M A S w/ P B K

HAPPY (nearly) HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! <3 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday filled with good food, family time, and of course, FOOTBALL!

Todays blog post goes out to all of you first time parents/mommas and papas with little ones! I’m breaking down THEE perfect gift giving guide for your baby’s first Christmas with Pottery Barn Kids! Before I get into it, know that everything from Pottery Barn Kids is 25% off and ships free today-Monday with code UNWRAP at checkout! (also note these presents work for Children older than Miss Chloé!)

Growing up at my house, Santa always left our presents unwrapped and I loved that! I could sneak downstairs in the middle of the night, get a good glimpse of the magic that was here, then sleep soundly the rest of the night! It also helped my brothers and I understand what was from Santa and what was from our parents. We will definitely be doing this with Chloé!

Santa’s guide to giving was always one BIG toy, some stocking stuffers, a new outfit or dress, and some treats! My parents always made sure we had a stocking ready to go, and new PJs to wear on Christmas Eve! (It was the one present we could open before Christmas!)

We were able to find everything on our wish list for Chloés first Christmas from Pottery Barn Kids! They had lots of big present options, cute stockings, stocking stuffers, even the PJs folks! We’re going to break down what each gift is and why we picked it out for our little one!

For Chloés BIG gift we decided to get her a rocker! This is something she’ll be using in the coming months and enjoy it the rest of her childhood! Pottery Barn Kids has 18 different animal rocker options and they’re all SO CUTE! I think it’s obvious at this point I have an obsession with fawn as of late, so I went with the fawn! Same with her stocking, had to have that cute little deer face on it! Chase and I opted for a Santa + a Snowman stocking for ourselves! We also adore the fur stockings. Pottery Barn can’t be beat when it comes to stockings! The stockings are generously sized too, so we can fit some good stocking stuffers inside! We opted for a cozy polar bear blanket, a precious modern teddy, some bath squirtles, Disney blocks, and a white noise machine stuffed lamb! These are all things she can enjoy now, and some even more later on down the road! (For instance, learning how to build up the blocks, or squirting water out of her bath toys!) Obviously we had Chloé “test out” all of these items, and I can truly say she loves them!

I feel like we really hit the jackpot when it came to our Christmas pajamas this year! Pottery Barn Kids carries multiple designs and every size of the cutest, softest, classiest Christmas pajamas! <3 It doesn’t get cuter than this!

If you want to shop Pottery Barn Kids selection for boys, or an older age, click HERE for toys, HERE for stockings, HERE for stocking stuffers, and HERE for PJs! REMEMBER, use code UNWRAP for 25% off your entire order at Pottery Barn Kids + free shipping from now until Monday!

Below you can shop the things we’re shopping for this Christmas for Chloé, our families, and ourselves! <3 Simply click on a picture to shop an item! Thanks for stopping by loves! And again, Happy (almost) Holidays everyone!

L É G R A N D

If you find yourself in Salt Lake City, The Grand America is the only way to go! This hotel is by far the best the salty city has to offer!

Chase and I have always loved staying at The Grand! You can find us here after a Jazz game, sleeping in, getting Sunday Brunch, enjoying the spa and maybe a couples massage, and then hitting the pool! (They have indoor & outdoor so they’ve got you covered no matter the season!) We also love to people watch in the grand lobby. There’s often weddings, corporate events, cute ladies out for tea, and nba teams staying at the hotel which makes for an enjoyable time while waiting for your car! The lobby often has live music being played ranging from bands to harp, and there’s always an enormous bouquets of flowers who’s aroma fills the room!

The Grand life with Chloé was a little different but just as magical and luxurious as ever before! We made a stop to the in house toy store and just about died! Everything from the store, to the toys, to the window displays were to die for! The Grand America’s toy store is New York status if you know what I mean! We definitely got a few new toys for Chloé!

All three of us Allens enjoyed our vibrant, spacious room, the delicious room service menu, and a cheerful staff helping us with whatever we needed!

It truly was a staycation to remember! <3

If you’re wanting to go on a couples getaway, family trip, or treat yourself to a little me time, then The Grand is for you! Hoping to see you there ASAP! xx

N O R D S X B L C K

Black Friday is HERE and I’m doing all of my shopping online at Nordstrom! Nordstrom is one of my favorite one stop shops for the entire family, you simply can’t go wrong with Nordstrom! From the hottest styles of the season, to the best in tech and beauty, Nordstrom is hard to beat! (Not to mention, free shipping, their in store/same day pick up, incredible return policy, and hot Black Friday deals!) 

I wanted to share the things I’ve been shopping for family, friends, and myself of course! (You know I can’t turn down a good Nordstrom sale! With up to 60% off select items.. I’m in heaven!) <3

My women’s picks from top to bottom from left to right are;

1.  Rails LA flannel! I love a good plaid shirt, especially this time of year!!!! Rails LA makes the softest, most beautiful flannels! I won’t buy anything else! 

2. LaMer moisturizer. If you’re not sold on this price, go to Nordstrom and ask for a sample! THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! Huge game changer for your skin! One of my all time favorite products! 

3.  Uggs! They’re the most comfortable + warm shoe I own! I get a new pair every Christmas and think anybody would be stoked opening these comfy shoes on Christmas morning! Uggs are perfect for all ages! <3 

4.  Flower Bomb perfume! This is my go to for date night! It’s both me and Chases favorite scent by a landslide! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve worn this and been stopped in my tracks from by passers asking what perfume I’m wearing.. it’s THAT GOOD PPL!

5. A robe! Chase got me a robe last year for Christmas and I have loved and used it nearly every day since! This one comes in pink, blue, and grey, and the price is unbeatable!  

6. Another flannel from Rails LA! I just can’t get enough of these puppies!  

7. Nude lip kit from Mac! Perfect for your beauty babe or anyone who might want to subtly spice up their holiday look! Nude lips are where it’s at right now, and I don’t think they’re going anywhere anytime soon! This is a perfect gift with an even more perfect price!  

8. T3 Micro Whirl Trio! This is the curling wand I use for my hair every single day! Not only is it sleek and beautiful, but it works like a charm and holds curls all day! This is a must have item for me, and it should be for you too considering it’s on sale for Black Friday! 

9. Dior lip glow! (Pictured above with my favorite things!) This is a tinted lip balm that’s perfectly pink and goes smooth onto the lips! Great color and super hydrating! I use this stuff daily! (It also comes in multiple colors!)

For the men in our lives I have some good picks too! All approved by Chase + on his wish list! 

1. Movado watch! Bold, sleek, and stunning. A perfect piece for any man this holiday! And you can’t beat the price tag on it either! A STEAL!

2. Nike hoodie. Comes in black + green! Classic and cozy at its finest! (And you know it looks good on the fellas!)

3. Black Theory shirt. Theory is a favorite brand of ours! They’re clothing line is luxurious and timeless. You will never wear out of a shirt like this, nor will it go out of style! A perfect staple that every man should have in his closet! 

4. Billabong pullover! Keep warm + stylish this season guys! Chase loves the camo pocket detail!

5. Acqua Di Gio cologne! This is in both Chase & my top 3 scents for guys! You simply can’t beat a deal on one of the finest colognes out there! 

6. Nordstrom Gift Card!!!! Not only for the men, but anyone in your life who you aren’t quite sure what to get OR does better gift picking themselves! I’ve already purchased a handful of these this morning! You can’t go wrong with gift cards, ESPECIALLY from NORDSTROM!  

I hope these holiday picks from Nordstrom can help make your holiday shopping a little better + brighter! These picks are on sale until Monday the 26th, then they hop back to regular price! ACT NOW LOVES! Happy shopping my loves, and Happy Holidays!!!! <3 

B U R R O W

Couch // Light (similar) // Coffee Table (similar // Rug (similar) // Coffe Table Book

Ever since we started building our home,  we’ve been on the hunt for the best furniture we can possibly find! (We’re officially all things house obsessed!)  

We scored when we found this beautiful modern couch from Burrow! We ordered this couch recently and it was shipped to our house in no time! Our Burrow was easy to set up, it’s comfortable, durable, and dang affordable! (They also offer financing on it through affirm!)

The thing we love very most about Burrows couches is you can easily switch the chaise to either end of the couch, and add or takeaway pieces! We haven’t found many couches like this on the market! You always have to select which side the chaise is on, but not with Burrow! This is perfect for us while we’re in the transitional stage of building and adding to our home collection!

We went with their Chaise King Sofa model and highly recommend it! In fact, we’re thibking about adding an arm chair and ottoman to complete the collection! 

Burrows come in a handful of sizes and shades, and there’s a few different options to tweek them to your ideal perfection! (Like the color of the legs, height on arm rests, etc!) We are excited to play around with this couch in our new home and see which way will look and fit best! 

Thanks for tuning in guys! Now, excuse us while we get our Netflix and chill on! xx

P.s. You can shop items we love for home down below! (Some of these we have already purchased! Any guesses on which ones?!) Simply click on a picture to shop an item! 

N Y F W 1 8

Star Bag // Red Backpack // Black Booties // Red Boots // Combat Boots // Yellow Corduroy Jacket // Yellow Corduroy Skirt // White Tee // Black Denim Jumpsuit // Leopard Top // Jeans // Black Belt

HEY FAM! xx LONG TIME NO SEE EH?! I’m so glad to be back blogging again <3 it’s been a hot minute! I’ve been sick for nearly a month with heaven knows what.. some strange cold that I can’t kick but it’s starting to clear up finally! Shout out to my immune system for finally pulling through! (;

ANYWAYS, I’m not here to tell you about my nasty cold or give you excuses as to why I’ve been mia on the blog. I’m here to talk about NYFW!

NYFW is truly the most wonderful time of the year! It’s magic! You go to the city and see the prettiest clothes that will be coming out soon, you see your friends, your favorite designer, your favorite fashion bloggers on Instagram, your favorite model, even your favorite celebrity! EVERYONE’S THERE ALL TOGETHER AND ITS CRAZY! Especially for a small town country girl like me! It will never stop blowing my mind! (I remember last year passing Gigi Hadid as well as Aimee Song from Song of Style just walking down the street! Only in NY!)

You eat the best food, have access to the best shopping, hit the coolest events and parties, you watch the city start to turn gold with the leaves changing, you see the coolest trends and styles all over the runways and street, and experience a culture like no where else. Or at least like no where I’ve been before! 

If you haven’t been and have the opportunity sometime, GO! I promise, there’s nothing like it! And if you’re a first timer, I have a New York Travel Guide HERE! It goes over places to stay, discounts, where to eat, and MORE!  

Kk let’s get back to Fashion Week! This year I packed some outfits that were a more forward/stylish than my regular everyday wear, but not too far off! I love to dress casual and comfortable no matter the occasion! It’s just me! I did however spice up my accessories! My bags and shoes from Botkier were for sure the hottest items I sported! Good accessories are EVERYTHING! They can make or break an outfit, and they can make or break your time in the city!

In the city, once you’re out for the day you’re out! You can’t run back to your car and grab something, and you don’t want to lug around a duffel bag or suitcase all day. Finding a good bag for your things and good shoes for walking miles on end is a nessecity in the city! For me in the past they’ve been difficult to find, but it was easy with Botkier! Their entire line is fashionable, functionable, affordable, and versatile! PERFECT FOR NYFW!

It rained the entire time we were in the city, and honestly not one bag or shoe was ruined! The rain didn’t leak through my bag or shoes either, A SCORE! (Your accessories could never!) 

Below I’ve rounded up some of my favorite items from Botkier! (Including my bags & shoes pictured above!) Simply click on a picture to shop an item! 

Thanks for stopping by guys! It’s good to be back! xx

P.s. If you guys have any questions about the city, traveling, or anything AT ALL, leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you! xx

S O. U T

Cream Romper // Colorful Striped Dress // Gingham Dress // Navy Blue Dress // Graphic Tee // Denim Shorts // Bandana // Red + Pink Tassle Earrings // Blue + Green Tassle Earrings // Necklace // Sandals // Scalloped Espadrilles // Converse // Green Handbag // Mini Backpack // Wooden Bag // Self Tanner

Your personal guide to southern Utah is HERE! <3 We’re letting you know the best places to stay, where to find the best grub, what to pack, what activities to do, and all the other goods you need to know!  ENJOY GUYS! xx

Stay: Our favorite places to stay are Entrada, Inn on the Cliff, Sports Village, or Las Palmas! Entrada is our favorite, but it’s also the priciest! We recommend Entrada for a special occasion or romantic getaway! For something family & budget friendly we recommend Sports Village or Las Palmas!  

Eat: There’s definitely more chains in this area than most, but a few of the locally owned spots are beyond drool worthy! Our favorites are Anasazi Grill, the restaurant at The Inn on the Cliff, Pizza + Pasta Factory, Poncho Leftys, Freddy’s, Croshaw Pies, & 25 Main!

Pack: Light, airy, & comfy clothing is the only way to go in Southern Utah! It’s so dang hot, you have to dress accordingly! I did some shopping before we left at Vici Collection and got everything for my trip from clothes to accessories from their store! Everything was under $50.00, and I used my discount code BRIT20 to get 20% off my entire purchase! Vici had some super cute graphic tees and light weight tee shirts, tons of beautiful airy dresses, swim cover ups, rompers, denim shorts, sandals, the whole she-bang! 10/10 would recommend checking Vici Collection out before you head of town/need a new outfit for something! <3 We also recommend packing sunscreen, a swimsuit, & some hiking clothes & shoes! 

Play: Southern Utah Is jam packed with activities, but you have to get outdoors! Our favorite things to do are hike at Zions, (angels landing is our favorite hike) visit Dixie rock, (get to the beautiful red rock with no hiking at all) golf, (our favorite courses are Coral Canyon, Entrada, and Sandhallow) visit Pine Valley, Snow Canyon state park, visit Towne Square Park, (splash pad & carousel for kids) swim/boat, (local pool or Sandhallow) Helicopter rides over Zion, Veyo pool, & play pickle ball or tennis! (There are courts everywhere!)

Need to know(s): If you stay at any of the resorts listed above, you’ll be about an hour and a half out of Las Vegas! If you want to shop, go straight to Vegas! Southern Utah has horrible shopping.  

Usually Southern Utah is fairly warm in the winter, but it’s been getting snow the last few years! If you want to hit the outdoor stuff, go before December!  

There’s a billion more things to do here (especially when it comes to hiking) but in this post we wanted to give you everything. Not just the hikes! However, if you’re wanting a full blown hiking experience, we recommend staying in Zion and looking up some of the hikes to see what’s best for you/your family! 

If you guys have any questions about vacationing in Southern Utah, shoot us an email! Or if you have something to add to this list that you love, leave a comment below! We’d love to add to this list! <3 

We hope you all enjoyed this post! Thanks for the love guys! xx

P U M P K I N P A T C H

Dress // Boots // Hat // Necklace // Earrings // Pumpkin Patch // Photog: Gabe Johnson

Sup Witches! xx I’m creepin it real today cause October is finally here! Time to get out and have a spooktacular time with the goblins you love! And to make it easy for you, I’ve compiled the most festive list of things to do in Utah for you + your family! Sit tight, it’s about to get spooky! (; 

For the older Witches:  

Witches Night Out at Gardner Village (Good food, dancing, amazing people watching, and all around fun. Dress up plz.)

Sundance Moonlight lift ride & zip line

Oktoberfest in Snowbird

Fear Factory haunted house in SLC (my favorite.)

Nightmare on 13th haunted house in SLC

Frightmares at Lagoon (kid friendly.)

Haunted Zombie runs (5k-half marathon! Also kid friendly.) 

Odyssey’s Thriller performance (one of my favorite shows to watch! Dance performance. Kid friendly but kind of pricey.) 

The Howl dance at Utah State University! **Only if you’re single or with a group of friends. 

Ghost Tours in Ogden

Theater Flicks: IT & Flatliners

Netflix Flicks: Sleepy Hallow, Stranger Things, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, The Corpse Bride, Children of the Corn, and a million other freaky scary ones if you dare. 

For The Witch with little Witches:  

Cornabellys at Thanksgiving Point. (They have TONS of stuff to do for all ages! Corn mazes, haunted corn mazes, different levels of haunted houses, food, concerts, dances, etc. All family friendly!) 

Kuwahara Farms Pumpkin Patch in Draper (pictured above!)  

Boo at The Zoo (trick or treat at Hogle Zoo!) 

Hee Haw Farms hayrides, animals, and pony rides 

Heber Creeper Halloween train ride through the canyon (Or a family drive through the canyon!)

Halloween cruise on the Provo river

Park City’s Howl-O-Ween parade + Ghost tours

Witchapalooza at Gardner Village 

Haunted Zombie runs (5k-half marathon!) 

Visiting the library or Barnes and Noble to find new Halloween Books (One of my favorite things to do!) 

Pumpkin Carving & Bobbing for Apples

For the Witch who likes to cook up a good brew: 

Trader Joe’s gluten free pumpkin pancake mix is LIFE! (Add nestle milk chocolate chips for maximum taste bud enjoyment.)  

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin cream cheese roll

Pumpkin Pie

Caramel Apples

Crockpot soups in a pumpkin bread bowl (found at Maceys grocery store.) 

Popcorn & Rice balls  

Apple cider  

For the Witch who likes to Travel:  

Disneyland’s Trick or Treat! (This has been on my bucket list for years.. Disneyland at Halloween is the ULTIMATE!) Tickets are still available to majority of Disneyland’s Halloween festivities! 

For the Witch who likes to stay home:

Harry Potter movie marathon (The goat. Chase and I do this every October. There’s also a million amazing Halloween movies. Scary and NOT scary! Check Netflix, Redbox, and your neighbors personal collection Hahaa!)

Learning Michael Jacksons “Thriller” dance! (It comes in handy, I swear.) 

Painting and carving pumpkins  

Hand making your Halloween costume/online shopping for your costume. (Including this Dress! I got it from Vici Collection and am totally wearing it as a GO-GO dancer costume to a party this year!) 

Collecting fall leaves

Getting a new fall scented Candle (glade candles from the grocery store are surprisingly amazing and have wonderful fall scents! If you want higher end, I recommend Yankee Candle!) 

Starbucks pumpkin spice latte and search Halloween memes (nothing will make you feel Witcher Hahaa.)  

Please feel free to add to my list by leaving a comment below! (Even if you’re out of state!) I want everyone to have the most SPOOKTACULAR October ever! xx Bye little BOOS!