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.

Lifestyle

Film-Inspired Lightroom Presets for Bright, Timeless Photos

After years of shooting weddings, editing thousands of images, and refining my style, I finally created film inspired presets that reflects exactly how I want photos to look — bright, colorful, natural, and timeless. Introducing Film-Inspired Presets by Mary Catherine Echols. These presets were designed to brighten + elevate your everyday photos while keeping skin tones realistic […]

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Travel

A Perfect Fall Day in New York City: My Ideal NYC Itinerary for November

Thinking about planning a trip to New York? We are rounding the corner of living here for a year, and if you get the chance, I think November is one of the best times to visit the city. It’s chilly, but not the bitter January cold. The leaves are truly gorgeous, there is so much […]

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At Home

A Hamptons-Inspired Tablescape

We went to the Hamptons a few weeks ago and I was so inspired by the elevated yet laid back vibe by the water. I came home and wanted to redo our entire apartment (naturally). Instead, I thought a pretty table scape would quench me! And lucky for you, most of these items are sourced […]

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Fashion

What I Wore In Italy

If you’re looking for some cute outfits for your upcoming trip to Europe, look no further! We went to Italy at the end of May and I packed a suitcase full of clothes (and actually wore all of them!). For date nights, day trips, walking around the Amalfi Coast, and even a few formal events, […]

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Blog

How I’m Making Easter Special This Year

It’s our first Easter with a baby, and I can’t wait to add to all of our traditions!

This season has always been meaningful to me, but there’s something extra special about celebrating with Shep — especially now that we’ve moved and are starting fresh in so many ways.

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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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