Monday, February 2, 2015

The wait is almost over....


just a few more weeks and these babes can come home to YOUR BABE! 

Who's excited?! 

Available the last week in February!! 

Make sure you are following us on Instagram for regular updates! 
@ivoryk







Monday, December 15, 2014

Trolley Square: Utah's Little Gem

You guys, I've been back in Utah for almost a year now. I was in California for 4 years before that. I went to Trolley Square a couple of weeks ago.. and have been dreaming about it ever since. 
It has the coziest.. yet, funky feel about it. Unique stores, gorgeous architecture.. Pottery Barn and LuluLemon... need I say more? Those two stores are kind of what I think heaven will be like.. lol! 
I got THEE CUTEST gold jacket from SPARK... so ridiculously excited to wear it for my husbands Christmas Party this Friday! 


GAME CHANGER: 
I snagged a couple of these little numbers the other night while at Trolley Square.. and I'm pretty sure I have worn them both twice this week.. good thing my kids don't care if I wear the exact same shirt 5 days in one week! You won't blame me once you try 'em! 



 .....AND then I died and went to pottery barn kids NURSERY HEAVEN!! 
I swear I dreamed this nursery up in my mind, and Pottery Barn copied me! 
Absolute perfection! 
Every last detail need to come home with momma! 
(could you tell the MR that please?) 



Who else bribes there kids with a "surprise" if they are good while you are gone?!  I usually am scrabbling to find some treat or dollar store toy they will throw away before even opening it.. but not this time! I was wonder woman to my kids when I came home with these flash cards from Pottery Barn Kids!  They are so dang cute.. and durable! I've been obsessed with collecting "learning toys" ever since London started preschool... she loves them! (almost as much as I do) :)..



 My sister is coming in town this week and I've been wanting to take her to some fun places to shop because she still lives in Idaho (which I LOVE.. but the shopping there is sub par to say the very least!).... and I know exactly where I'll be taking her!

Treat yourself to this little nugget if you have never been... I just can't get over how much fun it be surrounded by awesome, unique shops... and gorgeous scenery all at once!

Now... back to last minute Christmas Shopping online... Holy nightmare you guys, I'm SUCH a procrastinator!! AHHHHH.. send ideas my way!! I'm running out of time!!

CHRISTMAS.NEXT.WEEK! What in the world?!



Friday, December 12, 2014

Shawl in love!

I've Shawl'n in love with shawls over the last few winters.. and this one is no exception! 

Layering weather allows me to go buck wild with my pattern mixing.. which makes my life just a lil more complete.  







(Sweater: Nest Boutique, Watch: Arvo, Jeans: Gap, Plaid shirt: Gap, Boots: Aldo)





Sweater Shawl from NEST BOUTIQUE 
or if you're a utah local.. go treat yourself to some goods, you'll thank me later!  
(11259 Kestrel Rise RoadSouth Jordan, Utah 84095)

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Ivory Kate


This girl. 
Not enough patience in the world for this girl and her craziness… 
and not enough words to describe how much I love her and her spunk. 

She's going to take the world by storm I tell you. 

I named my shop after her.. because there is no one more determined than this tiny soul.. so I thought those vibes would translate into a successful business. 

Ivory Kate 





Friday, April 18, 2014

STAYCATION GIVEAWAY 5 WINNERS!!!!



STAYCATION LIKE A BOSS!! 

Feel like you are vacation without having to leave home! 
Enter with the link below for a chance to be one of ***5*** winners!! 


Instagram is free to sign up.. so no excuses my good friends! Get 'er done! :)  
Good Luck!! and BRING ON SUMMER, right?!?! 
(3 snow cone machines, a Swinging Lounge Chair, Gigantic Jenga Lawn Game)


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

BIGGEST GIVEAWAY & SALE YET!

Alright my friends!! Let's do this thang! 

Ivorykate (@ivoryk) is almost to 10k followers on IG, to celebrate… I'm giving away 10 wire wraps OR $100 credit to IK!! 
PLUSSSSSS….. once we reach 10k followers all (original) 
wire wraps will be on sale for $10!! 
Say what?! Best sale we've ever had!! 

Go to @ivoryk on Instagram for full details on how to enter, or just repost this on your blog, pinterest, facebook.. any social media and then come and let me know where you posted it :)… EASY PEASY!! 

No matter what… its a win win! 

LOVE YOU GUYS! 

Monday, August 19, 2013

How to ROCK the Grab Bag Outfit

 "I just can't pull it off!"

Have those words ever come out of your mouth?! 

NEVER AGAIN! 

Have the confidence you SHOULD HAVE and DESERVE TO HAVE! 

It's one thing if you don't want to wear something.. its another if you want to and don't think you "can pull it off"... 

I'm here as your personal cheerleader! ROCK WHAT YOU WANT TO ROCK, you are your own fashion police!  

My article on More Grab Bag Outfit Ideas can be found HERE.

Business with the jacket, funky casual with the tshirt, fancy nancy with the skirt. 
(Blazer: Limited, Tshirt: Zara, Skirt: Shabbyapple, Shoes: Nordstrom)



Cardigan: Limited, Polka Dot Pants: Hollister, Mint Button up: TJ Maxx, Leather cuff: Ivorykate.com, glasses: Ray Ban





And if you don't care about fashion... or just don't like the grab bag idea.. Here's a little something that everyone can relate to...

"Smile, its the prettiest thing you can wear."
-Unknown author

If accessories could talk!

That is a scary thought in my world! If my accessories could talk.. they would probably rebuke me and put me in a never ending time out for not letting them each have a moment in the spot light.. I am the QUEEN of over-accessorizing.. but not to worry!!!... I'm on the mend! 

I've tried to hone in on this compulsion to cover every square inch of my body in accessories.. but just choosing ONE STATEMENT ACCESSORY PIECE, and letting it shine and not have to compete! 

RULES I've made for myself to help me not look like a circus clown with my accessories can be found here...



 (Hat: Fred Myer, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Pants: Macy's, Watch: Michael Kors)





(Shirt: Zara, Belt: Gap, Skirt: TJ Maxx)


Chevron Shirt: American Eagle, Belt & Shorts: Gap, Shoes: Nordstrom, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet Combo: Macy's

Wire Wrap and Bolo Tie: Ivorykate.com




Whitening those Pearlies!

I seriously suffered from Corn Teeth Disease for far too long! 
You don't have to suffer like I did! :)


Go check out a bunch of different ways to whiten your pearlies at





Monday, May 6, 2013

1...2...THREE!! It CANNOT be!!

 London's 3!! 

 The morning I went in to be induced with this tiny best friend is so clear in my mind. I have never been more excited for anything in my life than to become a mom.  I remember thinking that I had prepared my whole life to become a mom, and I was beyond excited, and a little terrified.  
Then, when they placed her in my arms, I remember looking at her and thinking there is just no way my heart could handle any more love. I felt like it was going to burst out of my body.  
3 years later, I love her a million times more than even the first time I met her. She just keeps getting better. Don't get me wrong, her and her terrible two's about put me in an insane asylum, but I seriously am obsessed with how incredibly sweet and perfect she is. The innocence and spirit of a child is addicting, its peaceful, and so comforting in the midst of all this world's craziness.

My heart somehow manages to keep loving you more and more even when I don't think its possible, London. 

Thank you for making me a mom for the first time, and for making me laugh everyday. 
We love you, sis.

Here's to leaving those terrible two's.. in the two's!! :)




We took her to Chuck up Cheese
... ahem..
 I mean Chuck E Cheese on her actual birthday, and then had a pool party for her a couple of days later with her friends.
We celebrated all weekend. A girl worth celebrating, that's for sure.

she admired her cupcake on the warm sidewalk for a good 5 minutes 




so, we might have had the same idea on what "pool party attire" meant :)
these girls are the greatest! squeeze their guts. 



Happy Birthday London! 

Now... what to do for Ivory's 1st party?! 
I need ideas.. easy ideas!

Have a great week!!!