Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

Our 2018 Slava: An Elegant Black, White and Gold Table Setting

Oh my goodness, this holiday season has been a whirlwind! I put together this black, white and gold table setting for our annual Slava this year and thought I’d share as it would also make a great New Year’s Eve tablescape idea!      We had 20 people over for our annual Slava dinner, you can see previous years here and here. In case it’s your first time hearing about it, it’s a Serbian tradition passed down in my husband’s family which commemorates the day Christianity was ... View the Post

The Cutest Amazon Sweaters Under $50!

I’ve been seeing more and more Amazon fashion hauls lately, so I decided to investigate a bit and do my own! Starting out with some of these Amazon sweaters under $50.  I’ve bought three of these on this list and so far, so good! I’ll show you pics and give you the rundown on sizing, fit and quality of each. And I rounded up a few other cute Amazon sweaters under $50 I’ve been eyeing too.  Grey Knot Sweater This grey sweater with the knot in the back is crazy cheap at just $12! I grabbed ... View the Post

Simple Mornings with Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker + A Giveaway!

I’m a tea person, and my husband is a coffee person. I know, that’s like saying you’re as different as night and day. But we just got the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker and it’s the best of both worlds!  It’s such an easy way to simplify your morning routine since you can brew a whole pot of coffee or just a cup. And, if you’re a tea person like me, you can brew fresh tea leaves, too. (Keep reading to see how you can enter to win your own! ) That means we no longer have to ... View the Post

What to Expect at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square

Another year, another stop at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square! This is one of our favorite annual traditions. In fact, you can find our 2016 recap here, and the year before here.  If you’ve never checked out HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale, this post will tell you exactly what to expect! There are also several of these around the country; check out locations here. It’s great for all ages; we first started going when Sebastian was just a baby, to get our Santa photos of course. But right ... View the Post

How to Wear Mustard Yellow + Some Styling Ideas

If you're looking for ideas on how to wear mustard yellow, you've come to the right place! I got this mustard yellow blouse + olive green skirt in my latest trunk from Trunk Club (seen in this haul here) and this outfit has been on repeat! If you're trying to figure out how to wear mustard yellow, chances are you're looking for advice that goes beyond white or black. And I don't blame you! Yes, mustard yellow pairs beautifully with something like white, cream or black. But, you can have ... View the Post

What to Wear for Family Pictures Outside | Our 2018 Holiday Card

Loads of makeup, fussy kids, everyone dolled up and a rush out the door. It must be time to get gussied up for those family pictures! At least that’s what the chaos looks like in my house!  Last year, I could barely be bothered; I was exhausted with a newborn so we opted for these family Christmas PJs photos for our holiday card. So this year, it was time to take it up a notch and get dressed up and do the damn thing!  We’ve done a lot of our Christmas family photo sessions at home and, ... View the Post

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