Hi There, I'm Mary Catherine

please enjoy exploring the latest collection of my blogs below

My style is somewhere between traditional, coastal, southern, and "grandmillennial". In all things- whether it be home, fashion, entertaining, etc. - it's my heart to curate what feels homey, refined + inspiring.

living

“Party Animal” First Birthday for Shep

I am completely in denial that our Sheppy is one! This time last year, we were snuggling our teeny tiny bean, figuring out how to be a parent, and loving every moment of our brand new dark haired boy. Now he looks like a toddler with his chunky legs and toothy grin, he’s gone completely […]

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Travel

Montauk Travel Guide

A laid back weekend on the East End. This was our first time visiting Montauk and we had the best time. There’s something so relaxing about Montauk- it’s still a pretty slow, small town but has such great gems to visit, and is so close to the rest of the Hamptons that it’s a must-stay […]

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Travel

Traveling to Europe with a Baby

A European Adventure With Our 9-Month-Old We just returned from the most special trip to Europe with our son! Two weeks exploring Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and wrapping up in England to visit my sister. Shep is a little over 9 months old, and while I had my fair share of nerves leading up […]

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Lifestyle

We’re moving to NYC!

I still feel a little emotional about leaving the South and all our people—the place we brought Shep home in, our routines, our comforts—it’s bittersweet. But living in NYC is something I’ve always dreamed about, and I’m thrilled for the change and opportunity for John and me. Getting to do it with our sweet baby Shep is truly going to be such an adventure that we’ll love to talk about as he gets older.

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Lifestyle

Newborn and Postpartum Favorites

Shep is 2 months this Friday and it’s a little unbelievable how quickly time has gone by so far! The hard days and nights are few and far between now, and even still I am just grateful to have them. Some evenings when we’re getting him ready for bed, I rock him and cry at […]

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My Montauk Itinerary 🇺🇸 by Mary Catherine Echols

And a moodboard that'll make you wish you were eating a lobster roll right about now!

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Hack Your Strength by Mary Catherine Echols

Here's how I am learning to be stronger every single day, and a little Thursday motivation. :)

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Level Up Year by Mary Catherine Echols

And my list for living a little more intentionally.

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