The child must know he is a miracle…
Photo by Shannon Kirsten {in rachel pally’s isa dress} The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him. -pablo casals
37 weeks
Photos by Shannon Kirsten – thank you shannie for capturing this special time in mine and wesley’s life! {wendy bellisimo dress c/o destination maternity // shoes are old from nordstrom rack and not online – but these are similar // straw hat // earrings c/o rocksbox – get your first month free with code sarahbff96 // nail […]
BEST THING EVER: affordable, natural, effective, haircare
one:two:three One question I get emailed a bit about is what shampoo/conditioner I use. Which is baffling because my hair is done maybe 1% of life. I always struggle with it because while Pureology makes my hair look great – it’s not pure, and it’s expensive! And so many “natural” shampoos have failed me – […]
this quote has long been a favorite and is going in Wesley’s nursery This post by my girlfriend brittany does a great job of explaining essential oils. These PJ’s for Tuck are adorable, inexpensive and 100% cotton. My friend Anna gets to meet her son in China in just a few short days. You can […]
The Belle of the Beach
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I love a good cover up. One that can be worn from the beach to lunch is the best! Also we have a few beach vacations planned for the […]
35 weeks
taken yesterday on Anna Maria Island with JB, my sister Molly and Tuck {hat // maternity shorts c/o // coverup is last year old navy but this one from ON is similar // cooler bag c/o // tucks swim trunks c/o // tucks saltwater sandals } tomorrow marks 36 weeks. We are in the home stretch […]
JCPenney does it again {home edition}
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. It’s no secret that I love JCPenney’s! Even though recently they’ve let me down a bit since their Joe Fresh baby clothes seem to be discontinued … but! I still love love love my dining table – seen here. It reminds me of […]
the nesting/spring cleaning monster among us … me (:
*the light color is the refinished wood and the bottom is not* Our hardwood floors in our kitchen were diiiiiisgusting. About this same unfortunate orange color that we have in our dining and living rooms but ten times more beat up. The kitchen once housed a sweet old bulldog and a blue tick hound I […]
spring inspired chocolate chip cookies
It’s the last month before Wesley arrives and I’ve vowed to treat myself. I get tuesdays allllll to myself thanks to my mother in law which sometimes feels down right gluttonous! On that day I am usually busy as a bee but for this last month I am trying to take it easy; go to […]
favorite fifteen Easter dresses
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15 JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Easter is my favorite. I love the colors, the baby animals, the blooms, […]
Tuck the Tea Man
Tuck is obsessed with pouring! My mom does a lot of montessori activities with Tuck. Pouring is one of those- I’m happy to replace her cute china (I think she is too) with this adorable little wooden set from Our Green House. It’s also a great little set I bring with me in my purse […]
Birthday Breakfast with Liberte
that mug may be real real weird if you don’t watch arrested development. i had to get him that plus a card for his birthday from this hilarious store! My mom was/is amazing with birthdays. So I try to keep up because I know how special she’s made me feel over the years. Breakfast […]
Happy Birthday JB!!
{card personalized from Minted} Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams! Do you remember spotting me on the sidelines at my brothers soccer games? I was 6, you were 8. do you remember the time you went all heart eyes for me? I was 16. You were 18. do you remember talking on the […]
PSA for the belly basket lovers
{rug} So I have been pining over the Serena and Lily belly baskets for.ever. or at least at first sight. But I could never bite the bullet as they were over $100. Even though you get two for that price! Then randomly I found them on diapers.com + the 20% off discount if you are a […]
Lilly Pulitzer at University Town Center + Jeep Tour
{turquoise // striped // couldn’t find the coral one online // white // glasses c/o firmoo} Next week Lilly’s Jeep Tour is coming to the University Town Center and I’m so excited to host it! I always love Lilly stores – the hand painting just blows me away. Every detail is so thoughtfully done! I […]
Third Trimester Favorites
Third Trimester Tea: After reading the reviews I am looking forward to having a cup every night. While there’s no real scientific evidence that it helps with labor and delivery, the reviewers are sure big fans! I’ll try it (: bumpnest : I’ve praised the bumpnest before, I know! But there is never a time I […]
Dream Babymoon in Punta Mita
The St. Regis Punta Mita was the ultimate baby moon! I am so grateful for this time with JB before our Wesley is here! This was another incentive trip through JB’s company which he got from working so hard. I picked this one out of a bunch of others because the appeal of doing nothing […]
Valentine’s Gift Guide: For Her
Wanna know what JB and I are getting each other for Valentine’s Day? A king size mattress! Oh the joys of re-doing a home. For our anniversary we bought a frame, which is a pretty pretty princess of a bed frame, can’t wait to share … you know, when we have sheets. and a mattress, […]
the answer to my maternity suit search
{rashguard with navy and gold no longer available but all navy is $28 & the white one is pretty too c/o cabana life // hat is jcrew} I think I wasted hours looking for maternity suits. To NO avail. I just can’t quite go for the tankini’s yet. Nope, Nope, Nope. But I can […]
Bump Style in Punta Mita Mexico
{shoes // dress // barette // earrings // cuff is old jcrew but similar here } {bag is revolucion del suenos // dress is last years season and unavailable online c/o lilly pulitzer } {sunnies // cover up c/o rikshaw design} We leave later this afternoon and I am sad to say goodbye to this side […]
Sayulita, Mexico
{out of stock online tunic dress c/o calypso // sunglasses – $5! // similar tote } Sayulita is the cutest little mexican hippie town I could ever imagine. The colors! It’s so welcome to come to a place that is not afraid to use some color. I loved wandering around somewhat aimlessly, seeing all the […]
30 weeks and a preggas questionaire
{black dress c/o calypso // old sole society bag – similar // old adam tucker sandals – similar // necklace forever 21, but not online – similar} How far along? 30 weeks! How big is baby? My app says the size of a cucumber Total weight gain/loss: I think around 20 pounds, I try not to […]
Resort Favorites 2015 : Blue
cover up tunic // caftan // maxi floral dress // scalloped bikini // blue pom pom tunic // lace one piece I have always been drawn to blues – boys with blue eyes, every shade of the ocean, the sky – the color is an instant calmer for me. No surprise I have boys (: I bought this […]
Bump Style in Punta Mita Mexico
{AG maternity stilt jeans – I found these (with a stain that came out on first try!) for $12!! they are so comfy! // old calypso tunic – loving this one (give me all the pom poms) // old sole society bag – love this new one from jcrew// these are really similar to my […]
