I took down Christmas this weekend. It was sad and liberating at the same time. My family room feels much larger without the tree taking up so much space, and my current decorations feel less cluttered and well, more fresh. Fresh in the new year. In eleven months I'll be setting up for Christmas again, and the thrill of pulling out boxes out of storage and moving furniture for the tree will bring me so much joy. It is a cycle - a journey. By the way, eleven months is not long at all. When ... continue reading...
The Best of 2016
Every year (2015, 2014, 2013) I take some time to "take stock." To look back on the year that has passed us by. This year has been monumental for Oak + Oats. It marks the year that I went full time as a blogger and it shook a lot of things up. We traveled more than ever, I got a full frame camera switching to Nikon, and I chopped all my hair off and watched it grow back ;) How easy it is to rush into the new year. We hate change yet love it all at the same time. A new year brings new hope and ... continue reading...
A Season for Everything
As we come up to the end of 2016, I cannot help but feel grateful. It wasn't the easiest year at all but it carried so many surprises and beautiful gifts. Being able to blog full time was a dream I honestly never thought I could achieve. Now that the day is here and I've been doing it for 6 months, it still doesn't always feel real. But I'll be honest with you, it's not always easy to be a full time blogger. I don't get paid consistently every other Friday anymore or have a boss giving me ... continue reading...
Move Your Booty
Location: Around the Block Details: FLYJOY Bars || Chaco Tennis Shoes || Patagonia Fleece ||Lucy Activewear Leggings Thank you FLYJOY for sponsoring this post. As the days get colder, it is easier to say tucked up inside. Finding that motivation for adventure and outdoor play is a little lacking - especially when you have to change out to your slippers ;) However, you'll be amazed at what a little crisp air can do! Here are three of my favorite ways to get moving in winter weather! Go for ... continue reading...
Happy Hour At Home
Raise your hand if you like Happy Hour. We do too! It's pretty nice to have those drinks on sale - then we don't feel as bad about grabbing drinks out! It is fun to meet up with friends or stumble upon a Happy Hour and so we tried to recreate that at home. There are similarities - drinks, snacks, friends and there are differences - strangers, the smell of spilled beer, karaoke. ;) While they are obviously totally different experiences, creating a happy hour at home is a really fun way to invite ... continue reading...