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I rounded up some of my favorite home + fashion finds like these flattering Mother jeans (yes, the fit is that good), a ruffle tube top that’s perfect for summer nights, chic thong sandals, and so much more.
Use SHALICE20 all weekend long—because treating yourself never goes out of style.
Gauze Dress // Hat // Ruffle tube top // Jeans (I sized up) // Tevas // Thong sandals – tts // Shorts
Hi friends,
A lot has happened since I have written in this space. I’ve written this blog post in my head while washing dishes, walking the dog, and even driving home from treatment. I’ve been thinking about you and all that I need to update you on. I love when you send me verses, and tell me that you are praying.
4 words: the surgery didn’t work. 4 dreaded words. On May 14, we had scheduled an IR appointment to oblate 3 tumors in Reid’s liver. We had a zoom call before with the IR doctor to go over the procedure. It seemed non-invasive, calculated with little to no risk, using a needle and CT scan and it almost sounded too good to be true. Until it was. What the doctor explained as an outpatient procedure, with only a minimal possibility of staying over night for observation, became a long procedure (3x as long as they said it would be) with a prolonged stay and some complications afterwards. Just 4 weeks later, I’m here to report that 2 tumors grew since then. That is a very fast growth. But we are doing all we can do to mitigate the growth.
On a positive note, Reid is attending an integrative oncologist for 4 weeks in San Clemente for low dose chemo and supportive IV infusions. He is overall feeling good and tolerating the low dose chemo well. Praise!
Have you heard of brachytherapy? It’s a targeted form of radiation where tiny radioactive seeds are placed directly into the liver, aimed right at the tumors. This focused approach helps minimize damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, making it harder for them to grow and divide — while sparing healthy cells as much as possible. The best part? It’s typically done as an outpatient procedure, meaning no long hospital stay.
I understand you will have lots of questions of which you can add to the comments and I’ll try to answer them as best I can.
Asking for prayers today—that this chemo does what it’s meant to do: kill every last cancer cell and stop any new tumors from forming. In the meantime, we are driving A LOT and praying for strength in this season. I’m so incredibly thankful for the loving environment surrounding Reid’s treatment, the kind and attentive nurses, and the surprising energy he’s had lately. We’re clinging to hope, leaning on faith, and so grateful for your continued love and prayers. 💛
Shalice
Happy Friday, friends!
In between laundry, Reid’s anti-cancer protocol, and driving kids around, I’ve been meaning to share my current top 5! It’s a mix of beauty, wellness, and just-for-fun essentials I keep reaching for.
Have you tried any of these? I’m genuinely obsessed. We’re headed into the mountains this weekend for some fresh air, dirt trails, and a little digital detox. What are you up to?
Happy Friday, friends!
The collagen we know and love is officially back—specifically, LIFE and TRIM! 🎉
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Some of you have followed my hair journey. I’ve always struggled with hair thickness, and after giving birth to Levi, I experienced significant postpartum hair loss. If you’re going through something similar, Life might be a game-changer—it’s their best-seller for a reason.
Check out my before-and-after photos below—I’d love to know what you think!
And of course, reach out with any questions about ordering.
Chat soon
Shalice
Father’s Day is almost here, and lately we’ve been leaning into more — more family time, more fireside chats, more date nights, more rounds of Dutch Blitz, more dinners around the table, and slowly checking off our SoCal bucket list. Why? Because cancer treatment is tough, and honestly, so is adulting. We’re learning to cherish the in-between moments.
As for Father’s Day plans? We don’t have much set yet — probably grilling out, a little pool time, and soaking in the sunshine. Simple feels good right now.
Whatever your plans look like, I hope they’re meaningful. And if you’re shopping for a special guy (or just curious), I’ve linked Reid’s favorite picks below — tried and true.
2 Best dad ever mug
3 Solo stoves are all the rage! Reid has wanted one for so long!
4 When in doubt, give a photo book! Love this personal touch.
5 Eames chair in black – has been on Reid’s wishlist for as long as I can remember
6 So many benefits to organic underwear!
7 Men’s polo that Reid loves! The fabrics and fit set them apart
8 This Melin hat is all the rage! My boys love it too
1 Love these brown slides! Can be dressed up or down, true to size and has a 1.75″ heel.
2 Relaxed wide leg jeans are a must. Get your hands on them before they’re gone. I sized up. Under $60!
3 Relaxed boyfriend tee made in LA! Size down.
4 $15 cotton tank that goes with EVERYTHING
5 Emerald blazer I love for that pop of color. I get so many compliments when I wear it.
6 Flowy pants for school drop off
7 Linen shorts are versatile and flattering. Hello flattering pleats! Add a belt and enjoy the breathable fabric.
8 Chic cuff bracelets. I personally love the ivory one. Comes in a set of 3.
9 Midi slip dress and only $50!
10 Mom shorts for the win. I love these and wear them daily! Size up! They run small.
11 Pumps that look like Manolo, but are a fraction of the price!
Summer’s here, and the temps are rising—enter the 11-piece summer capsule collection, aka my sartorial life raft. Think effortless linen, elevated basics, and that one breezy dress that makes you feel like you vacation in the South of France. It’s giving “I planned this look,” but secretly it’s the third time this week I’ve worn those high-waisted shorts. Timeless? Absolutely. Boring? Never. This capsule’s doing more heavy lifting than my iced coffee habit, and honestly, we love to see it. Oh, and if Audrey Hepburn taught us anything (besides how to rock cropped pants and oversized sunnies like a boss), it’s that classic style never goes out of season—black, white, and a dash of grace, always in stock. Keep it simple. Which are your favorites?
Besides sweet time with my crew (always the best gift), I’m dropping a few hints this Mother’s Day: a massage gift card (yes please), the YSL bag I’ve been eyeing, and maybe a quiet coffee in bed. We plan to jet out early this weekend and head to the beach for a little vitamin Sea and our favorite Acai bowls. What are you up to? Moms, don’t be shy — speak up for what makes you feel loved. You deserve it. ? Happy Mother’s Day!
I have a 20% off Anthropologie code just for you! ? SHALICE20 gets you 20% off!
I’ve been working with Anthro since my kids were in strollers — we’d shoot looks in conservatories with toddlers running around. Not glamorous, but those messy early days are part of the story and I’m so grateful for them. They helped grow this space into what it is today!
I linked my current picks below — don’t miss the denim, dresses, and that striped pullover I’m obsessed with. Let me know what you grab, I LOVE seeing how you style it!
See my Anthropologie picks HERE.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned since Reid’s diagnosis last year, it’s that cancer doesn’t come with a handbook. Read my last update here.
There’s no step-by-step guide, no guaranteed roadmap—only a winding path of unknowns, questions, and moments that leave you standing still, trying to catch your breath. You learn quickly that grace must become your companion: grace for yourself, grace for the ones you love, and grace for the long, heavy days that seem to stretch on forever.
But even in the midst of all the unknowns, God gives us glimpses of His kindness—little mercies tucked into the chaos.
One of those mercies?
If we had rushed back into chemo immediately after Reid’s hospital stay, we would have missed something critical: the three tumors that had quietly appeared in his liver. By God’s grace, the radiologists saw them clearly in the PET scan and MRI. It was a hard discovery, but also one that led us to praise—because even the hard things, when seen in His timing, are laced with purpose.
Tomorrow, Reid has a tele-consultation with Interventional Radiology. We are praying for wisdom that only heaven can give—for steady hands, clear eyes, and for the ability to “burn off” all three tumors. One tumor is so small that we wonder if it will even be visible by ultrasound, and if it’s too small to treat right now.
But we are choosing trust over fear. Trusting that God sees what we cannot. Trusting that He is weaving together a story bigger and more beautiful than anything we could script for ourselves.
Today in church, they read Exodus 11:9:
“The Lord had said to Moses, ‘Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you—so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt.’”
That verse felt like it was written just for me.
As we walk through what feels like a dark valley, I can’t help but see the parallel—the children of Israel trapped under Pharaoh’s harsh rule, waiting, praying, wondering if freedom would ever come. They lived under the weight of a hardened heart and impossible circumstances. And yet… God wasn’t absent. He was working, even in what seemed like silence.
Why did He allow it?
“So that My wonders may be multiplied.”
That line stopped me in my tracks.
It reminds me, once again, that His plans are bigger, deeper, and infinitely better than mine. He allows the hard, not because He is distant, but because He is preparing to display His glory in ways we could never orchestrate ourselves.
What feels like unanswered prayers or closed doors may actually be setting the stage for wonders far greater than I could imagine.
His wonders multiplied.
His story, not mine.
His plan, not my own.
And today, in the middle of the waiting and the wondering, that gives me hope.
We would love your prayers as we walk into tomorrow.
Read more about his 18 day hospital stay HERE
Thank you for your patience, dear readers. I know it’s been quiet over here, but the silence hasn’t been from lack of movement — quite the opposite. We’ve been busy doing life in all its messy, miraculous, and sometimes maddening forms. And for us, “doing life” includes navigating the complex and often nuanced path of living with chronic illness — in our case, cancer.
Read more about his traumatic 18 day hospital stay HERE
Read more about his at home healing routine many of you have ask for.
The other day, a mom asked me tenderly, “Is Reid going to be okay?”
It caught me off guard. Not because it was inappropriate — honestly, it came from such a caring place. But the truth is, I don’t have a simple answer. And that’s the part of this journey that is the hardest: not always having a script. Sometimes people ask incredibly thoughtful questions. Other times… not so much. I’ve had to grow thick skin, learn to filter well-intended comments, and lean hard into grace — for others and for myself.
But the most beautiful thing in all of this? God has met me in the quietest and loudest parts of this storm. His Word has been a constant whisper of peace, a balm of encouragement, and the very breath I cling to when mine feels shallow.
Many of you have been asking how Reid’s doing. While I do try to share day-to-day updates through my Instagram “close friends” channel, I know it’s been glitchy for some of you. If you’ve been trying to get in and can’t, I see you. I’m sorry. Thankfully, this blog space is still here for us to connect more deeply and directly.
So here’s where we are:
Reid has two cancerous spots on his liver — one is 8mm, the other is 1cm. We first noticed them on his PET scan, and they became more clearly defined in the MRI. As you can imagine, those words are hard to type. Even harder to say out loud. But here’s the part where we hang our hope: we’re praying he can undergo an embolization procedure through Interventional Radiology (IR) rather than full surgery in the OR. The latter comes with more risks — physically, emotionally, and logistically — and we’re really hoping it can be avoided.
We’re waiting to hear this coming week if he’s a good candidate for IR. Waiting is always the hardest part, isn’t it?
This community has always been so faithful to lift us up — and it truly means the world. Here are a few specific things we’d love prayer for:
Thank you for being here — for praying, for checking in, for showing up for our family in big and small ways. We’re holding onto hope and trusting that God is still writing a beautiful story in the middle of this unknown.
With love,
Shalice
