2014 was a PRETTY big year. So before we cheers to 2015 tonight (clink!), we wanted to take a look back at some of the best posts of 2014, and all things bitter and sweet that shaped us… for the betta.
1. ON LOVE: Karrie’s really real talk on marriage and everything learned – so far – on the subject. We will ALWAYS try and be truthful, honest, and sometimes – to the chagrin of those closest to us (schorray, Teem!) – pretty darn candid. Which brings us to…
2. ON LOSS: Steph’s raw and heartbreaking post – penned in the throes of a painful split – left our readers in a puddle. The love that had joyfully radiated through the internet and the subsequent loss of it were equally palpable. But how ‘bout that silver lining?!! …the shift to a more fulfilling career in a warmer place, the goodness of so many loved ones and strangers, and the profound lessons learned… and learned a-gain at the end of 2014, just for good measure. Many of which can be summed up by Mark Manson’s Love is not enough. No regrets though – not a one.
3. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN: Once bi-coastal bloggers & besties, Steph’s cross-country move put us just down the street from each other (Santa Monica à San Diego)… which means regular trips to the Rose Bowl Flea Market (stay tuned for the before & after of Karrie’s breakfast nook we’re currently revamping!), a lot of hilarity, and a lot of trips to Casa Machado.
It also means Tim wants to punch himself in the face on a regular basis.
4. ALL IN THE FAMILY: Our hearts literally broke this Spring when we said goodbye to Steph’s beloved Grandpa, Bud… a man who once said: “I never understood the point of fake boobs. Anything you can’t fit in your mouth is a waste of time.” What a stud.
Then they burst at the seams later in 2014 with the addition of one of the cutest, most angelic things to grace us with her presence – Karrie’s niece, Willow – a cooing little nugget we wanna eat up! (Look at that FACE!)
Rounding out the fam-jam: Steph moved into a bachelor pad with Karrie’s he-cousin + another young lad. She affectionately refers to it as “El Frat House” and some days, wakes up to the sounds of thighs slapping and the sights of a sea of empty beer cans. LAWD. But to their credit, those 2 hooligans make for protective pseudo brothers, and the whole shenanigan makes for some amazing stories.
5. FASHION ROUND-UPS: Look no further than our fashion round-ups {2014 Oscars | 2014 SAG Awards} to get a sense of the evil texts we volley to each other during awards shows (in sweatpants). Who do we think we are – Anna Wintour + OP? Nah… just two hens cluckin’ about all things fashion related. And when we’re not weighing in on stars’ fashion triumphs & mishaps, posts like this inspire us to keep our wardrobes effortlessly cool. And fearless.
6. BACHELOR(ETTE) ROUND-UPS: Speaking of being perched up in the judge’s chair… Most Tuesday mornings, Steph shares her candid, kooky and controversial belly-laughing commentary from Monday night’s Bachelor episodes.
And we can’t WAIT for Farmer Ted’s season – otherwise known here on Covet Living as the “Panty Dropper” – to start on January 5th!
7. ON TV: Someday, we’ll tell you about the time Steph was in a close overtime thriller to be one of gals vying for Farmer Ted’s heart. As for Karrie (a reality TV producer by day), this year we toasted not one but two of her MAJOR hit shows! The pint-sized drama on Little Women: LA left our jaws on the floor, and the modern-day arranged marriage / social experiment that is Married at First Sight had everyone from the ladies on The View to the check-out ladies at your local grocery store talking about it. Look for even crazier TV shows to come from Karrie in 2015.
8. GLOBETROTTING: With girls’ trips to Palm Springs and Malibu, weddings in Big Sur, wine country getaways and jaunts across the pond to the South of France, we took in some of the most gorgeous places in the world.
9. HEALTHY BODY: We both embraced dropping gluten and picking up yoga in a major way, and we feel a MILLION times better for it. And big props to Amy P at Corepower Yoga in San Diego for kicking our ever-loving butts in the happiest and most Namaste of ways.
Check out über healthy & delicious recipes for zoodles + meatballs, autumn ingredient salads, and lazy weekend brunches if you missed ‘em… and this post for our workout playlist.
10. HEALTHY MIND: Though most of us love to read, we’re often so busy that we (whoops) forget. And then when we remember, we don’t know what’s out there worth reading. Well. Leave it to Karrie to dole out good suggestions, always.
11. HEALTHY SPIRIT: Many-a-Mondays, we shared words of wisdom like this & that… and maybe the most notable of all this year, THIS’UN. Because if there is ONE thing we do our best to practice, it’s finding the joy (and hilarity) in everything, every. *single*. day… and being kind to people… and taking the leaps that scare you to death (“…because one day, there won’t be any more time to do the things you want to do. Do them now.”) Finding the good in all things – even the things that absolutely suck. The entire reason we started this blog almost 5 years ago was to share with you guys that spirit for life and for all the things we love. We love you to the moon and back for staying with us all this time. And if you’re new – wassup! Sit down. Have a cocktail. Stick arrooouuund.
Happy 2015 to you all!!! And yo…don’t forget to take an Uber.
xoxo,
Steph & Karrie
