there are places I remember....

While this first week of the new year comes to a close -- I thought it would be fun to take one last look back at some of my favorite memories from this year. 2012 brought many memorable experiences that including my beloved NY Giants winning the Superbowl, D and I celebrating our 2 year anniversary at a beautiful B&B in the Baltimore inner harbor, I created my first blog, my best friend got married and I was her maid of honor, I went on a wonderful vacation to Florida  celebrated my birthday and last year in my twenties (sad face), graduated from grad school with a Master's in School Counseling, landed my first counseling job that I love, and moved back to Hoboken in an amazing apartment.

What a year it's been!!

Anniversary in Baltimore's inner harbor. 

 breakfast in bed -- yes, please!

D's niece little Ava is born.

my bff gets married.

visit a farmer's market

hike Bushkill Falls

many trips to the beach

fresh crabs and Coronas

kissing at the top of the Ferris wheel

our second vacation together down to sunny FL

many, MANY weddings we attended this year

good food, great company

wine and cheese nights.

apple picking

fun days in NYC with nowhere to go

Giants games when they actually win!

festive fall fun.

this year's Halloween costume.

{so pumped for next year's idea already}

so very thankful.

We're moving!! A lock ceremony was in order...

getting a Christmas tree in the new apartment.

ugly sweaters

May 2013 be the best year yet -- and I hope you continue to follow me in the little spot of the blogging world I like to call Pretty Little Things : )

-Steph

A look back: Part 3

This is the last and final installment in my look back of my favorite outfits from 2012. The one cool thing I've found about having a style blog is that its such a cool way to look back at yourself and see how your style (and you personally) have evolved over time. Plus its just really fun to remember all the fun things you've done -- and all the awesome clothes you've worn.

It's fun to see that D and I have also had some great couple outfits and "blogworthy" moments we can look back on.

I'd say I did pretty good for myself as a first time style blogger -- can't believe I'll be coming up on one year this February!

 Which look is your favorite?

Cheers, 2013! Can't wait to see what's in store for us this year ; )

-Steph

A look back: Part 2

Happy 2013 all! What a fun year of blogging it's been for me. This little blog of mine has really helped me define my personal style and helped me move out of my comfort zone sometimes and out of my fashion rut. 

Remember when I was afraid of wearing colored pants and jeans in this blog post? 

Oh how far I've come!

Which one is your favorite look?

Happy 2013 everyone! : )

-Steph

Also check me out over at Because Shanna Said So for Random Wednesday!

hello 2013!

images found via Pinterest

Who would have thought we survived the 2012 Mayan calendar into another glorious year? Crazy right?! The endings of anything always leaves me with a bittersweet feeling -- sad to let go of wonderful memories but happy to move forward, live life to the fullest and create wonderful new experiences. I'll also be happy to leave a lot of 2012 behind me -- between the hurricane, tragic shootings and many personal struggles in my own life -- I do welcome a fresh start and hope for better days to come.

I have to admit, one thing I am most excited about is the direction my blog will be taking. Starting this life + style blog has been so much fun for me and has not only been an enjoyable hobby, but I hope for it to one day become a successful business venture (hey, we can dream right?)

I want to get started right away but just wanted to share with you a few things you will be seeing from Pretty Little Thing's in the new year.

What you'll see from PLT this year:

• More outfit posts and looks of the day
• I'll continue taking you shopping in my "Shopping with Pretty Little Things" series
• More Entertaining posts on how to throw awesome parties -- including menu ideas, decor, recipes and other fun goodies
• More home decorating/apartment renovations posts of my adventures as I decorate our new home
• room by room tour (once we finish)
• More cooking -- I'll be putting all my cookbooks to good use!
• Thinking about putting together a new style series of pieces every woman must own (more on this later)

Happy 2013 everyone and I hope you'll continue on this blogging journey with me : )

-Steph