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The Monthly Moodboard: September 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-09-01T12:06:17.260-04:00

Happy September! August absolutely flew by; I've been out of NYC traveling for 2+ weeks with one more to go; it's been lovely getting so much time in nature (Napa, Wisconsin, Oregon...) but with September always comes an itch for me to return to routine and get my life in order. This summer was incredible, and I am so sad to see it go. It will always be such a special time to me, but I am looking forward to getting back to the city next week and starting to get into a routine ahead of another wedding at the end of the month (my first time as a bridesmaid!) and our engagement party next month.

I hope you love this new moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: August 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-08-02T12:32:59.112-04:00

It's my favorite month of the year!! Happy August! My birthday month is here and it's going to be a good one. July will be hard to top (I can't believe I actually got engaged!!!), but this month we have a ton of travel to look forward to, which I always love: two weddings across the country, trips back to Wisconsin, and a return to Napa Valley... it's going to be busy, but so fun.

I hope you love this new moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

We're Engaged!

2026-07-28T09:45:06.560-04:00

A little over two weeks ago, Joe got down on one knee and proposed!

I shared the whole story in a video here of how it all went down, and in my video, it was really just a fact-based recollection of what happened.

But I've had this blog for half my life, and something I really wanted to do was sit down and capture not just what happened, but how it felt, and what it all means to me.

Let's start at the very beginning!

Everything I Wore On Nantucket

2026-07-05T15:48:37.305-04:00

I returned from my annual Nantucket trip last week! It's always the best weekend of the year with some of my favorite girlies. I love Nantucket so much and I feel so grateful every summer to get back to such a gorgeous, special, fabulous place.

I thought I'd do a quick round-up of my outfits here; it's always the easiest trip to pack for because Nantucket is exactly what my wardrobe is built for: casual, warm days, and cute, coastal evenings. Here we go!

The Monthly Moodboard: July 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-07-01T10:58:46.459-04:00

Happy July! Summer is officially in full swing. I just returned from an amazing 10-day trip to Chicago and Nantucket with my besties, NYC is coming off a high from the Knicks championship, and Fourth of July is right around the corner. I am so excited for the rest of this summer!

I hope you love this new moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: June 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-06-06T12:39:17.263-04:00

YOU GUYS. Happy June!!! I’m so sorry for the delay in getting the moodboard up; I have had the busiest few weeks! Following Memorial Day weekend, I went down to Nashville for one of my friend's bachelorette parties. It’s my first time being a bridesmaid, and we had the best weekend! Nashville is seriously so fun.

I returned home last Sunday and had to head into the office this whole week for work. I actually ended up booking a last-minute work trip to LA next week, and while I am very excited because this is only my second work trip ever, it means that I’m missing game four of the Knicks in the playoffs… if you’ve been following over the past year, my friends and I absolutely love watching the Knicks games here in New York and they are making history going to the playoffs for the first time in 53 years. If they win game three and four on Monday and Wednesday, I’m literally going to miss it and I am freaking out! I’m rooting for them to win in five!!

Anyway, I’m very excited for this month. In addition to the Knicks in the playoffs, I’m going to see Morgan Wallen in a couple weeks and I’m beyond excited. I’m also heading to Nantucket later this month which of course I absolutely cannot wait for.

I hope everyone is having an amazing start to their summer and go Knicks! I hope you love this new May moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: May 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-05-01T13:35:00.001-04:00

Happy May! I landed in Chicago last night for my annual girls' weekend to celebrate my best friend Elizabeth's birthday. I am so excited to see some of my fave girlies, and spend the weekend here. Coming up next weekend, my mom will be in NYC for Mother's Day, and then Joe and I are heading to Rhode Island the following weekend for our half marathon! May is shaping up to be a very, very fun month and I am so excited. All we need now is the weather to warm up!!

I hope you love this new May moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: April 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-04-01T12:59:00.002-04:00

Happy April! I was so surprised to see so many kind comments on last month's moodboard post; I honestly had no idea how many of you check the blog still, and it was really so sweet and encouraging to see. I know I post so rarely on here now, really just the moodboarrds these days, so I truly appreciate those of you that still check in and follow along. It makes me so happy knowing how much you love the moodboards! Thank you!!!

I hope you love this new April moodboard! It's finally feeling like spring, and I have so much to look forward to this month - I can't wait to share it all!

Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: March 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-03-06T14:57:00.002-05:00

Okay, tbh, I wasn't going to post a moodboard this month - I thought March's moodboard last year was great, and it has a photo of JFK Jr and CBK, so it's really 2026-coded (who else is watching Love Story?!). I also felt like no one has been caring about the moodboard lately, so I got discouraged. But, after many sweet comments and DMs, I just couldn't skip this month - thank you!

Apologies for the delay, and I hope you love this new March moodboard. To keep with the Love Story theme, I've included the same JFK / CBK pic, too :) Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

The Monthly Moodboard: February 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-02-01T12:33:00.002-05:00

Happy February! First month of 2026, check!

I am so excited for this month; I head out west this week for two weeks of skiing in Colorado and Utah! I am very excited to escape the zero-degree temps in NYC and get back on the slopes. Joe and I will celebrate Valentine's Day and our sixth anniversary (omg!) at the end of the month when I get back!

The February moodboard is always my favorite; I love winter and all of the pink! Hope you love it too!! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

2025 Recap!!!

2026-01-09T11:25:00.001-05:00

I love recapping my years on here. I write so few blog posts now in comparison to high school and college, but there are a few things that are still sacred to me: annual recaps, travel recaps, the moodboard... things like that. Sometimes I wonder if I should be writing more blog posts, not so much for other people anymore, but just for myself. The last few years have truly been some of the most wonderful years, and one day I might want to look back on these posts and reminisce about how fun, how fabulous, how lucky I was to spend my 20s in New York.

Anyway, at the very least, I want to recap my 2025 now at a high-level. I love to look back on the highlights, the travels, and the key milestones of the year.

The Monthly Moodboard: January 2026 Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers

2026-01-02T09:40:00.010-05:00

Hello, 2026! I am so excited for this year. I'll do a proper recap of 2025 in a separate post, but for now I am enjoying getting inspired for 2026 and thinking about what I want to accomplish and experience this year. The past two weeks have been so lovely, celebrating Christmas with family, New Years with Joe, and not having to work much. We've just been watching lots of Landman (soo good - it's on Paramount Plus; it reminds me a little of Yellowstone!), reading, cleaning out our closets, and cooking at home.

December 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers)

2025-12-03T16:53:00.000-05:00

December is here! What a year it's been; from a handful of ski trips to kick off 2025, to a fun spring in the city cheering on the Knicks, back to Nantucket, Newport and Italy this summer, and a lovely fall back in the city, it was another wonderful year.

I am feeling so grateful for another year of health, fun travels, my job, and this community - coming off the heels of Thanksgiving last week, I want to say an extra thank you to all of you who support on IG, click and shop my links, and of course, download and share the moodboard every month. I love making the moodbooards, sharing a little bit of my life here year after year, so thank you for the love and support! I hope you love this one.

Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens!

2025 Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Has Everything

2025-11-21T12:14:00.006-05:00

The Girl Who Has Everything gift guide is my favorite every year: Think fun, chic, unique gifts for all of your favorite girlies in your life. With the help of my besties Katie and Elizabeth, we've curated fabulous ideas at all price points. Hope you love this one!

2025 Gift Guide: Fran's Favorite Things

2025-11-19T08:00:00.001-05:00

Next week at Thanksgiving when your mom or fabulous aunt asks you what you want for the holidays, you need to be prepared! Consider this inspiration for your Christmas list: my annual gift guide comprised only of my absolutely couldn't-live-without, tried and true, favorite things.

2025 Gift Guide: Boss & Coworker

2025-11-18T08:00:00.001-05:00

Finding the perfect gift for your boss or coworker can be challenging... and annoying. When I did an Instagram poll a few weeks ago asking what Gift Guides you'd most like to see, a work gift guide was a top response! To be honest, I asked my friends, and none of us are really in the business (no pun intended) of getting coworkers or bosses gifts, but nonetheless, I am here to help!

Whether you're navigating an office holiday gift exchange or just want to show appreciation for your favorite coworker, I think you'll find something here that works. I focused on finding thoughtful, practical, and affordable items. Most gifts fall under $50, and they're all relatively unisex gift ideas, so you can gift anyone on your team.

2025 Gift Guide: Last Year's Best Gifts

2025-11-17T08:00:00.002-05:00

The most wonderful time of the year has officially arrived: Gift Guide Season! Since 2017, crafting my gift guides has been one of my favorite holiday traditions. I’m so excited to kick off this year's assortment of gift guides by taking a peek at the items you loved most from last year. Consider this the gift guide warm-up before many new guides—from ideas for guys in your life, thoughtful gifts for your mom, special but easy ideas for coworkers, and of course, my wishlist, all coming between now and Thanksgiving!

Without further adieu, here are the nine best sellers from last year:

November 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers!)

2025-11-02T16:45:00.006-05:00

Happy November! What a fun October it was: a fall trip upstate, the annual Frantumnal escape to my aunt's house, and so many fun memories with friends. This weekend we dressed up for Halloween (Pink Panther and Inspector Clouseau!) and had a fun dinner party last night. Tonight we're heading to a party for our friend who ran the NYC marathon, too! But before that - have to share the moodboard!!!

Anyway - I hope you love this month's moodboard!

Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens! The moodboard love means so much to me.

(To set your desktop wallpaper on a Mac, right-click on the image at the top of the post, "save image as..." to your desktop, then go to your desktop, right-click the image, and "set desktop wallpaper" !)

October 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers!)

2025-10-01T08:16:00.002-04:00

Good morning to my favorite month of the year! I say this every year -- how is it October? With the US Open, NYC ballet, a trip to see my mom, and a couple concerts, September just flew by! But I am so excited for fall here in NYC; this is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the foliage, a big sweater, jeans + ballet flats, and of course, a pumpkin coffee. Ugh, I'm just so excited.

My best friend Elizabeth is visiting me here in NYC this weekend, and then next weekend I'm so excited to head up to Hudson for a cozy fall weekend! In between I'm hoping to enjoy a few more Central Park walks, and planning to pull out all of my sweaters as soon as it cools down.

Anyway - I hope you love this month's moodboard! October is always one of my favorites; find October 2023 and 2024 linked as well!

Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens! The moodboard love means so much to me.

48 Hours in Porto

2025-09-12T15:43:00.001-04:00

I can't believe it's been a month since we got back from our Europe trip! After my family trip to Puglia, Joe and I spent a few days in Portugal. Neither of us had been before, and we loved it! We spent 48 hours in Porto, and a few days in Lisbon. We absolutely loved Porto; it deserves a proper recap!

September 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers!)

2025-09-04T15:59:00.024-04:00

Better late than never, right?! August was such a fun month - from Italy, to Portugal, to my birthday, Nantucket, and a wedding over Labor Day weekend, it was a busy, fun, fabulous month. I'm always sad for my birthday month to come to a close, but fall in NYC is my favorite, and I'm so ready to be done with the hot weather.

September will be a fun one; I am going to the US Open for the very first time tonight, visiting my mom for her birthday later this month, and I'm very much looking forward to getting back into a routine here in the city as well.

Without further adieu (and SO sorry for the delay!) I hope you love this month's moodboard! September is always a good one; find September 2022, 2023, and 2024 linked as well!

Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens! The moodboard love means so much to me.

27 in NYC!

2025-09-01T16:49:00.001-04:00

Last week I celebrated my 27th birthday here in NYC! It was such a fun celebration; I did the exact same thing that I did last year for my birthday. I really feel like I've cracked the code on how to have a fabulous mid-week birthday in the city that feels really special, even if it's only a Wednesday.

Our Family Trip to Puglia, Italy

2025-08-18T11:35:00.000-04:00

Ciao from New York!! Last week, I returned home from a lovely 12-day trip to Europe, and I can't wait to share every detail with you. My family traveled to Puglia, Italy to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday, and from there, Joe and I adventured over to Portugal (first time!). We got so lucky with smooth travels, the most incredible rental property, and perfect weather. Let's recap the first leg of the trip: our five days in Puglia!

August 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers!)

2025-08-01T05:00:00.001-04:00

Ciao from Italy! I am currently in Puglia, Italy with my family to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday - it's our first family trip to Europe and I've been so excited about this all year. You can definitely tell from the moodboard that we're really leaning into the beachy, euro summer aesthetic; I love how it turned out!

Not only are we starting August off strong in Italy, but Joe and I are heading to Portugal next week, celebrating my birthday back in the city later this month, and then I'll head to Nantucket for a girls weekend, before wrapping up the month with a wedding for one of Joe's besties in St Louis - it'll be such a fun month, and I am SO excited!!!!

I hope you love this month's moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens! The moodboard love means so much to me

July 2025 Moodboard (Desktop & iPhone Wallpapers!)

2025-07-01T07:30:00.027-04:00

Hello July! This summer is flying by; we had our first big heat wave in NYC last week which means it is officially summer weather! June was lovely, filled with a sweet visit to family in St. Louis, my first ever polo match, and a long-awaited return to Newport, RI. And the adventures just keep coming! I'm heading to Wisconsin this week to celebrate the Fourth with my besties, Europe at the end of the month for a big family trip, and celebrating a few fun things in between! What fun summer plans are you looking forward to?

I hope you love this month's moodboard! Please tag me on Instagram if you download this month's moodboard -- I absolutely love to see it on your screens! The moodboard love means so much to me.