Sponsored by Purina and Amazon

When I get up early to get work done I can always count on Mackie to wake up with me and keep me company. We’ve got a little routine.. she follows me out of bed, I let her out in the backyard for a few minutes and then she eats her breakfast while I drink my coffee. It’s our special morning quiet time before the rest of our house wakes up and chaos ensues.

I think what really gets her out of bed is her obsession with her shredded blend lamb and rice by Purnia Pro Plan. As I mentioned in my last post we’ve been feeding it to her for a few months and love how healthy it is for her. It has so many benefits formulated based on Mackie’s needs, I know we’re giving her exactly what she needs right now.

When I start to see our stash going down, I can easily order it with a few clicks on Amazon. So convenient for everyone!

Once I settle in at my computer Mackie follows me and snoozes by my feet. After awhile she gets an energy burst and goes outside again to run around and chase squirrels and birds or just lay in the sun. And then she gets tired and comes back for a little nap… repeating this over and over until her human sister gets up to play with her. She is truly thriving and living her best life – I think it’s thanks in part to Purina Pro Plan.

*Sponsored by Purina and Amazon

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile you know that Mackie, our 7-year-old French Bulldog, is our first baby. She’s as sweet as can be and puts up with a toddler who is still learning the meaning of the word “gentle” without being phased. We’ve been through a lot with Mackie. On her second Birthday she needed to have emergency spinal surgery which was a really scary experience. We got past it and you’d never know what she went through, but I’ve never gotten over the fear that it could happen again.

Because of this we’ve always babied her in any way we can. We take her diet very seriously and set out to find a food she’d love that was good for her. Enter Purina Pro Plan. It has guaranteed live probiotics that support digestive health. It’s high in protein, to meet her needs as a small but active dog. It’s rich with calcium, vitamin A and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid for healthy skin and coat.

We’ve been feeding her the shredded blend lamb and rice formula for small breed dogs for awhile now. She loves it and we love that it’s giving her everything she needs. The best part (for us) is that we order it from Amazon so we don’t even need to leave our house. I don’t know who is more excited when the shipment arrives… Mackie or me. It’s safe to say we’ll be feeding this to her for a long time!

Today Crosby is one and I’m trying to wrap my head around how that happened. It’s been hands down the fastest and best year of my life, and I know each year is going to go by even quicker from here on out. We had a bit of a rough start because she was so tiny and didn’t really want to eat, but we got through it and now even that seems like a blur.

Happy Halloween! I’m in disbelief that it’s the last day of the month – each month seems to go by even faster than the last. I feel like I’m going to blink and it’s going to be New Years Eve! October was a fun month and I wanted to share a quick instagram update from some of the looks I posted over there.

I’m someone who requires a lot of sleep to function. I wake up for work around five am, so by 9 pm I’m ready to crash and call it a night. My bed has always been my sanctuary, but ever since we moved into our huge new master suite our old bed felt so teeny tiny in the room.

Recently Jeff and I and got the chance to upgrade from our old queen size mattress to a king from Leesa. If you’re not familiar Leesa is an exclusively online mattress company. They’ve designed and crafted a beautiful mattress that really helps give you the best night’s sleep. They’re delivered right to your door step in a box about the size of a mini-fridge. I couldn’t believe my king mattress was inside! Even better, for every 10 mattresses they sell, they donate one to a shelter. If you’re still not sold, they have a 100-night risk-free guarantee.

You just unroll the compressed Leesa mattress, set it on your bed frame, tear away the plastic wrapping, and it immediately takes shape of  a luxurious foam mattress. It’s kind of crazy to watch!

Our new mattress is so comfortable and not only has my approval, but Jeff and Mackie’s as well. I’ve been sleeping so much better since we switched… I didn’t even know that was possible. We weren’t seeing any bed frames we loved so Jeff decided to design and build one himself. He also built our headboard a few years ago. 

If you’re in the market for a new mattress Leesa is offering $75 off with the code ASHNFASHN. Happy sleeping!

*This post was sponsored by Leesa

Winter… are we sick of it yet? I know I am. At this point in the season all my clothes start to look sort of blah. I guess I go through this in the summer too, but it’s harder in the colder months because I wear more clothing. I’ve gotten so sick of wearing jeans, sweaters and booties, my go-to uniform this winter, and am trying to mix it up when I get a chance.

This maxi dress will  be perfect for spring and summer, but I couldn’t resist breaking it out a bit early. When I topped it with my favorite moto jacket I felt just brave enough to go open toe. But I may be jumping the gun there.

PS – how cute is my little sidekick? It’s been far too long since we shared the spotlight here and she was just dying to show off her Super Model sweater.

illesteva sunglasses via DITTO, jacket (old similar), yumi kim maxi dress c/o, shoedazzle heels c/o (similar), purse c/o

on Macallan: skull dog sweater and leash

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Have a great day – thanks for reading!