Ombré Balayage Hair | my new Ombré Balayage hair | Welcome to September! I've been looking forward to this month since December 25th, 2015. Because on Christmas morning, I presented my husband with two tickets to see Adele on opening night at Madison Garden on...
Tips for Saving on Back To School Supplies Enough though we still have a couple more weeks of summer to enjoy, we're a family that thrives on routine. I know that everyone in my household will be ready to get into the school groove. Even though school doesn't...
Outer Banks, NC | taken with my iPhone | Hi everyone! I'm taking a week off blogging for a summer vacay in OBX with my family. I'll be back on Monday, August 15th 2016. See you then. xo, Sarah
How to make your Instagram Photos Epic Want to make your Instagram photos epic? Here are some tips for transforming that photo from your smart phone into something worth sharing. Before and After Editing with the Instagram Edits Since launching my blog only a year and...
summer 2016 must reads We're deep in baseball season and summer evening celebrations, our grill is humming away. Our son's baseball practice, training and game schedule is fairly intense and time-consuming. It means that bedtime for our 12-year old ball player...
An original Father's Day gift Chenel 100% lightweight cotton - $88.00 You may not think that a shirt is an original gift for Father's Day, but this one is a brilliant take on a classic shirt that every man would love in his closet. Want to take a fun little test? Look...
I've been craving for a book that pulls me in and won't let go. A friend loaned me a book that has been on the best seller's list for about 10 years and is so wildly popular that it was turned into a made for TV movie-series. I read the first 100 pages. Then I tried...
Body Brushing for Healthy Beautiful Skin My friend, Jennie, is an amazing source of information. I'm not quite sure how she uncovers all the interesting tidbits, but I'm grateful that she loops me in her texts and emails. She recently shared a link about Dry Body...
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016 Mother’s Day is a little less than two weeks away and I've curated the most wonderful gift ideas! Whether you are shopping for your own mother, sister, grandmother, or wife, this Mother’s Day Gift Guide has the ideal gift for anyone on...
When Fashion & Style Collide {adorable shopping bag and People Style Watch Magazine from Tanger Outlets & People Style Watch} A couple Saturdays ago, I was in heaven. The wonderful people at Tanger Outlets and People Style Watch gave me a very generous...
Little White Dress {Mary Ann in Bishop & Young Inverted Pleat Solid Dress} LWD. It's spring, time to pull out the LWD in favor of the LBD. In preparation for Styled by James, THE TOUR, my girlfriend Mary Ann Degala models a Little White Dress from South Moon...
South Moon Under Fashion Police {my beautiful friend Mary Ann Degala modeling South Moon Under Free People Hi-Neck Lace Mini Dress in raspberry also available in black} I'm over the moon for South Moon Under. I've been a fan of their clothes since the moment they...
Near & Far Aid 2016 House Tour The Near & Far Aid 2016 House Tour is one of the Connecticut Events that holds a special place in my heart because it resonates with two interests in my life: the importance of community volunteerism and my love of interior...
Fabulous Finds Fabulous Finds I've been keeping my eye on fashion forward trends and it has been impossible not to notice all the quilted jackets. Normally, I'd never consider buying a jacket in the spring, but the snow and hail the past two days has confused me. I...
Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates & Cafe You had me at "I'm a chocolate artisan." The center of my chocolate universe consists of Kit Kat Bars and whipped hot chocolate. Obviously very limited, but it was all about to change. I got a LinkedIn message from a woman...
Best Teen Boy Gifts {our son, Jackson} In honor of our son Jackson's birthday today (Happy Birthday buddy!), I've assembled a list of awesome gifts for pre-teen and teen boys. This gift guide covers everything from the practical to the silly and range in price points...
March Birchbox Subscription Review Hi guys, today is the March Birchbox Subscription Review. The March Birchbox contained some great hair care items that came to the rescue to control my hair (about time!). First, I wanted to share images of the outside of the...
I like the look of things that have signs of being worn. It means that it was used regularly and served a purpose. The word appreciated comes to mind. I have to take a moment to mention a book I am reading entitled The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie...
York Zip Passport Continental Wallet - $195 Tory Burch In honor of Valentine's Day this weekend, I've curated a collection of my favorite Rose Gold things. It doesn't matter if it is something you carry, wear, use or look at - rose gold looks good...
{pillows from the window seat that have seen better days} Hi everyone, I wanted to publish a post about the collaborative design process that I am using for my Kitchen Make-Over. I'm kind of amazed at how quickly it has come together, from start to finish it will have...
Few things are more disappointing than picking up a book that you've been looking forward to reading, only to struggle with getting through the first chapter because it is not resonating with you. I'm not terribly picky, I read a lot of books and a lot of different...
{Sarah O'Brien, Founder + Creative Director of the lifestyle blog, Connecticut in Style} Happy Birthday Connecticut in Style! I need to take a moment to celebrate and I hope that you will celebrate with me. I blogged everyday for an entire year! Yahoo! This was the...
As we embark on a new year, it is a natural time to examine your life, both personally and professionally. For many, it is also a natural time to reflect on the past year. I will always look back on 2015 as a time of tremendous personal growth. There have been...
{How to make a Rainbow Cake} It's a new year! Before I look ahead to 2016, I want to look back. This year has been the most challenging and rewarding of my life. Launching a lifestyle blog was the hardest thing I ever loved. When people ask me why I started a...
{our 2015 Holiday Card featuring our beautiful children, Jackson and Catherine during summer vacation in Lake George, NY} For us, Christmas is all about spending time with family and friends. Whipped hot chocolate by the fire. Presents for the kiddos. Great food and...
Tag Heuer - Formula One inspired Top 10 Gift Ideas for Men by Connecticut in Style Whoa! Christmas Eve is in ten days. Ten. Are you ready? My kiddos are pretty easy and I will post a gift list that covers "toddlers to teens" later this week. But today, it is all about...
Gift Ideas for the Chef from Connecticut in Style If you are lucky, you have someone in your life that loves to cook - and does it really well. My mother is one of the best self-taught chefs I know and I feel so fortunate that every meal she prepared was delicious. In...
I like the fact that it gets dark early now. This way, I can see all the pretty lights that people have put up outside their home for the holidays as I am heading home in the evening. Every once and awhile I also get a glimpse of a Christmas Tree that's inside and I...
Millie Rae's Home for the holidays with Connecticut in Style by Sarah O'Brien Is it possible for something to be a sure thing and a surprise at the same time? Whenever I need something special for a gift, or for my home or garden, I can always count on Millie Rae's. I...
by Jenn, a first time wreath maker - a coastal wreath with starfish, pine cones and a hint of glitter Happy Friday! My dining room is covered in broken ornaments, pine needles and glitter. And it makes me so happy. It is the aftermath of a really fun party where a...
Thar she blows! Our Christmas Tree Happy December! I am starting to feel the excitement of the holiday season. We cut down our Christmas Tree this weekend, we always cut it down on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The day we get our tree marks the official beginning of...
CT IN STYLE EXCLUSIVE - RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON GIFT WRAPPING PAPER! One of the many things that I look forward to during the Holiday Season is gift wrapping. I tribute my mother for turning me on to wrapping packages stylishly, some of the prettiest gifts that were...
Hello Connecticut in Style readers, Are you at home in your pjs purposely avoiding the crowds and craziness of Black Friday? Smart move. My name is Jenn Record (that's me and my family), and I'm excited to be a guest contributor to this lifestyle blog! Sarah and I...
Do you ever have those days when you feel that you have literally not stopped moving? Have them all the time do you? Yep, me too. Days like that are tricky, sometimes you've been moving so much because you are in gather and purge mode in an effort to streamline,...
Happy Monday! This weekend I was outside with our 3-year old and we were just hanging out enjoying the beautiful weather. She's learning how to get her balance on a bike, it has training wheels but I get the sense she's determined to get them taken off asap. When she...
{image credit} The conversations are starting about the holidays. Thanksgiving plans are underway, wreath making parties are booked, and holiday soireés are being scheduled. It is such a fun and festive time of the year, and a special time to get married. I've always...
It's Dia de Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, a holiday that is celebrated throughout Mexico and other parts of the world. On this day, it is tradition for family and friends to gather to remember those who have died and to support their spiritual journey....
Happy Friday! I'm brimming with excitement today. We are headed to The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze this afternoon and I can't wait to experience it for the first time. It is obviously a popular place since tickets are sold out and get this, a couple got engaged there...
{Sonia Malloy, Owner of Splurge Gift Shop} One of the objectives of my lifestyle blog is to introduce readers to people, places and things that I find interesting and inspiring. Part of my job is to travel up and down the Connecticut coastline, visiting one fabulous...
Happy first day of October! A little buzz is starting to take place about Halloween costumes and which characters our kiddos are thinking about. Our son was 7 months old for his first Halloween and as new parents we totally wanted to indulge in finding the cutest...
I'm still smiling after the Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival. It surpassed my expectations on all levels from the size of the crowd (over 5,000 very happy people) to the delicious and never-ending samples of drinks and food that were generously handed out by the hundreds...
{love coral pink and blue combo} Tonight, I'm going to the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County's 2015 Kick-Off Party. We celebrate a remarkable 95 years of service in Fairfield County, Connecticut! As past President of the Junior League, I am always honored to...
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with David White, Executive Chef at Vespa restaurant in Westport, Connecticut. He was selected as one of the 2015 Innovative Chefs for the Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival where he will participate by bringing his unique style to...
All the VIP tickets are SOLD OUT! However, there is still a chance for you to attend the Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival. Even better, there are events for whatever occasion you are in the mood for. On Wednesday, September 23rd, you can get some serious props from your...
{Adorable message printables that you can put inside your kiddos lunchbox the good stuff by coupons.com} Favorite Things by Connecticut in Style Happy Friday! This weekend I'm heading north to the fabulous city of Portland, Maine with two girlfriends from high school....
Links You'll Love - By Connecticut in Style, a lifestyle blog by Sarah O'Brien Gorgeous clothes at New York Fashion Week Spring 2016 RTW Runway Collections (newyorktimes.com) I need these Fall Bulb Planting tips (designsponge.com) Loving this Young, Fabulous...
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to attend the fifth annual Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival this year! The festival begins on Wednesday, September 23 and ends on Saturday evening, September 26th. The lineup of celebrity chefs, entertainment and events is simply...
WooHoo! It is giveaway time! I'm thrilled to offer 2 free tickets for General Admission Access to the Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival. When: Saturday, September 26th, 2015 12:30pm-10:00pm Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch Street in Greenwich, CT 06830 What: Grand...
Before I launched my lifestyle blog, Connecticut in Style, I didn't have a twitter or instagram account (crazy right?). I knew that I wanted to publish my blog content on the top social media platforms so I made sure that ctinstyle was available as a website domain,...
Notices from school are coming in announcing picture day. What! Already? Although the holiday season is a few months away, the notices reminded me that I need to start thinking about our holiday card and sifting through all the photos that I've taken this year. Our...