praise for ordinary days
from yesterday… There’s laundry I should be doing, and a playroom that looks like a bomb dropped. But I’m writing instead because two babies are down, and I’m a little giddy over this ordinary day. Nothing out of the usual happened. The morning was quiet. After Wesley’s nap, we picked up gifts for Tucks teachers for teacher […]
Five Family Friendly Florida Getaways
I get asked quite frequently where to visit in Florida that’s good for families. Florida is huge and there are so many gems, so it’s hard to narrow it down. These are some spots I’d recommend if you are traveling with kids. In no particular order (; 1. Anna Maria Island: I may be just […]
mom uniform volume 1
I’ve been so inspired by Natalie Borton’s “Legit Mom Style” series, that I thought it could be fun to do one of my own. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve struggled to rediscover my style since having Wesley. It’s hard to find things that are appropriate for errands, school pick up, playdates… mom life. For this […]
Florida Living
{the boys sunglasses are babiators c/o // both of their life vests are puddle jumpers (coast guard approved) // both swim trunks are TBBC // my coverup c/o cabana life } Summer is here! And Wesley’s beach bod is ready (; Watching Wesley explore the beach is the sweetest thing. He falls down in […]
favorite devotionals part two
A couple people have asked for devotional recommendations recently. I did a post a few years ago, and I still read these at times as well. But here are the ones in my current rotation: Pressing Pause: 100 quiet moments for moms to meet with Jesus – I just added this in the last month. […]
toddler and baby swim for summer
peplum suit // scalloped sunhat // shark romper – swimzip // striped navy rashguard flower sunglasses// aqua suit // anchor set // bella bliss seersucker trunks // navy striped romper pink saltwater sandals // floral set suit // watermelon float suit // babiators // navy bodysuit colorblock suit set // striped pink bubble suit // floral one piece // boys float suit // euro […]
Joovy Scooter x2 review
We are big joovy fans around here! We’ve bought and loved the spoon walker (the best looking walker out there), the caboose (see it in action in Rome), wesley’s bike helmet , and the trycoo (wes loves getting pushed in this around the neighborhood). So I was excited when Joovy sent us the Scooter x2 to review. Tuck liked the […]
UPF clothing roundup
I’m loving all of the stylish UPF clothing popping up. Even Lilly Pulitzer has a dress now! UPF clothing is perfect for on the boat, or at the beach or pool. Or just for running errands in a climate like mine. I wear sunscreen every day, all over, but I love the peace of mind […]
five trader joe’s meals
I mentioned a few posts back about how I go to Trader Joe’s every Monday morning to buy groceries for the week. A couple people have asked if I’d share what I typically pick up while I’m there. While this varies every week, here are some of my previous meals and favorites. We almost always […]
foyer update
{wood clover on a stand from target // everett foyer table from world market // the lamps // quatrefoil mirror // shannon kirsten f scott. fitzgerald quote in an ikea frame // gold pineapple trinket dish // wood tray from threshold at target // the rest of the frames were all given to me as gifts […]
habits
a packed diaper (fawn design) bag for on the go with two! The transition from working for myself to being a stay at home mom, was a funny one at first. If I’m honest there are parts about working I miss. My initial reaction when people ask me if I miss it is always […]
an interview with charleston based artist, Amanda McLenon
I’m excited to share another incredibly inspiring Artist out of Charleston (see Teil’s interview here). I love Amanda’s charleston and ocean inspired works of art. The two prints she sent me (c/o) go perfectly in Tucks fishing themed room. Which is a work in progress… as is much of our house. Amanda’s work is truly art […]
mother’s day gift guide 2016
What to ask for // what to give your own mother (or the one who is like a mom to you)! these little hydrangea petal earrings from terrain are darling. Sapelo, eye cream: a luxurious eye cream with pure ingredients. Plus the branding is so gorgeous! a hand cut silhouette in the color of your choosing. Minted […]
somebunny turned one
wearing: TBBC sunsuit this face! uhhhh i love it too much. cake and macarons, I picked up from flour parlor in sarasota little personalized shannon kirsten banner c/o shindigz when everyone was singing “happy birthday” hahaha sweets – always best when shared! he clearly didn’t have a hard time crushing the cake (: […]
Porch Swing Beds
Designed by Rachel Halverson via dust jacket attic Our sleeping porch is one of my favorite parts of our house. JB put down this wood looking porcelain tile from the home depot. It was on sale and the whole project cost $140 since we borrowed a neighbors tile saw. But right now we just have a […]
Happy Birthday Baby!
I’ve spent the better part of an hour pouring through the past years photos. I miss every stage of wesley’s first year. Every stage had its own thing that may have driven me a bit crazy, but what do I remember overall? how sweet this year has been. We blinked! Wesley is one today! […]
on going from one to two
my sister and I introducing the two on wesleys birthday. photo by my shannie Since Sunday is Wesley’s birthday, I’ve had it on my mind and heart about going from one to two, and I wanted to share with you! You may remember how intense I was about preparing Tuck for a sibling. I pretty […]
16 cute dresses with moms in mind
1. this asos red number is great for a date night! 2. love the sleeves on this one from shopbop (25% off) and I’m always a big fan of wearing shades of blue 3. this all for color dress is UPF 50! great one for all the days outside, or boatside. 4. camilyn beth’s […]
a couple things to know if you are considering buying an old house
just a little outdoor baby yoga (: I’ve always had romantic notions about old houses. It must come from old Missisippi roots, and growing up totally in awe of the houses in my mothers hometown. Now that we are going on two years of living in one, I can be less romantic and more realistic. […]
15 adorable one pieces
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 – 15% off with code INTHEFAM // 5 // 6 – 25% off with code INTHEFAM // 7 // 8 // 9 //10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15 – 25% off with SHOPSALE As a mom, and even before I became one, I’ve been all about those […]
three little {financial} things I wish I had done sooner
just a pretty pic of Colmar. Has nothing to do with $! (: Let me start off by saying I don’t consider myself super financially savvy, so take what you will out of this post!! Thankfully JB is. Over the course of our marriage I’ve gone from cringing to hearing about budgets ( (and things […]
best thing ever: konjac sponge
It’s been ages since I’ve done a “best thing ever” because I like to wait until I am truly obsessed with a product. All of them are still products I use and love to this day. I tried out the honest beauty bundle, and while I wasn’t impressed with the make up, this little konjac […]
eight years.
Eight years ago today I had open heart surgery. It was a long recovery road, and not the last of the surgeries I would have or even the worst. But it still marks a big day for me. It reminds me to be grateful of this life and makes my current problems seem small. Today […]
Nursing favorites
**affiliate links are used in this post** Wes will be one next month! That’ll also mark a year of nursing for this little guy and I see no signs of him wanting to wean. Selfishly I also hope weaning doesn’t happen soon because I remember the hormone drop last time with tuck, and it gave […]
