what i wish i was wearing in punta mita this week
backpack // hat // pineapple swimsuit // top // shorts // bow bikini // one piece // white tunic // striped tunic // dress But I am pregnant, so I am mostly in mumu’s (: … Today we arrived in Punta Mita, Mexico (you can follow along on IG!)! Baby mooning at it’s finest with […]
Maple glazed brussel sprouts
I love brussel sprouts! They are definitely one of my favorite vegetables. I usually just roast them with olive oil but to entice Tuck I coated them with a little bit of maple syrup. Which did the trick! He ate so many of these the other night. I adapted it from this recipe. 1 […]
five
Five years is soo not a long time in marriage years but it is still something you’ll find me smiling about. I thought about our anniversary all week long. A little about the way I felt five years ago. I thought about the days before the wedding; nerves were high but had nothing to do […]
Gluten Free Buckwheat Protein Pancakes
sorry for the terrible photos – I’m always up before the sun making these (: I looooove buckwheat pancakes. It also derives from a seed so they are naturally gluten free too. Such an easy, yummy breakfast. I make the whole box up and keep in the fridge. I generally eat them for breakfast […]
Two-Two!
aunt “moddy” and tuckie honking his “bop bop”s nose. “all aGourd” as Tuck says! Two-Two! Get it? Like choo choo. goodness, I am such a mom. When I ask him how old he is, he will say two, but hold up ten fingers. We’ve had a two year old for almost a week […]
Rome with a Toddler
Since JB and I had been to Rome before and hit up most of the major sites on our last trip, and being that we were with our almost two year old son, we set our expectations pretty low. We just wanted to show tuck a good time in Italy, eat as much Italian food […]
two minute make-up
I am a total novice when it comes to make up. My routine has pretty much been the same for.ever. Until recently, on a trip with my mom I ran out of my powder and tried her foundation + brush and three people complimented me on my make up that day. Which NEVER happens, which […]
Eating and Sleeping in Roma with a toddler
there is something about italian tomatoes. best in the world. this is my screen saver on my phone! fried artichokes became a new fave. Rome has soo many amazing restaurants that it is difficult to narrow down where to go. Especially where to go with a toddler. We had two desperate moments where […]
Letters to Tuck // TWO!
To my dearest Tuck on your second birthday, You are my dream. You’ve changed my heart along with all of my priorities and I am so thankful for that. As hard as it is for me, this having your baby grow up business, I realize that if I (in some magical world) kept you little […]
What I wore: Pregnant in Roma
one // two (mine is white but not available) // three (sold out but the red one isn’t) // four (so cozy, and on sale) // five ( I just got this in the black b/c I love my white one so much and it’s on super sale) // six ($15 and my favorite long sleeve. so soft!) // seven (on […]
life lately
riding a pony in villa borghese gardens in Rome with Daddy. Hello! I didn’t intentionally try to take a break from the blog but holidays + our trip to Roma definitely put this space on hold for a bit. So, Merry Christmas + Happy New Year! Hmmmmm what’s been happening….? Here’s the rundown. We hosted Christmas […]
Lately
have changed this mantle about 10 times since this! grow fiddle fig, grow. thankfully I have this little gizmo that helps me tend to its needs! we hosted thanksgiving! and it was lovely!! our turkey (: our pretty florals from BLOOM2BLOOM : you can send some to your loved ones 25% off with […]
Thirty One
{dress is via rent the runway – Rebecca Taylor’s “meteor shower gown” // jewels are via rocksbox } turning 31 today! thirty one! that seems so much older than thirty. i’m not just dipping my toes in my thirties, i have arrived (: So how about thirty one things I’ve learned? 1. I probably look better as […]
On adding a second // 21 weeks in Morgan James
{21 weeks in Morgan James in the Maxwell – get 30% off with code TAKE30 // photos by Shannon Kirsten} For most of this pregnancy I haven’t worried about adding in a second, I’ve just been really excited about meeting our Wesley James. But lately I can’t help but wonder how things will go. When I think of […]
What’s under Tucks Tree : Gifts for a Two year old Boy
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Safari Nursery with Rikshaw Design + A giveaway
I know a safari nursery isn’t anything new but I thought it was so cute when I asked JB what he wanted to do with the nursery and he immediately got so excited about a safari theme. Dads are so cute. Or tucks is (; Naturally Rikshaw was the first to come into mind when […]
Christmas Bucket List
{photos by Shannon Kirsten // dresses are Rent The Runway // Jewelry is Rocksbox // Tucks bowtie is Tadpole & Lily } Last week Shannon came over to take family photos with my two JBT’s + Lola. And the result is me wanting to plaster these all over our home and in my holiday card (: Tuck was sick […]
Essential Oils with Ashley of Evening Grace Essentials
My friend Ashley sent me some essential oil blends to try, theives, and ningxia red. I’ve been mildly freaking JB out with my new love for essential oils – but I kinda think he likes my crunchy ways. At least he let’s me use them on him (: Here are some questions I had […]
Gifts for Girlfriends, Sisters, & Mama's
confessions of a snackaholic
{table is an antique – similar // olive tree via joss & main // lamp currently sold out c/o lulu & Georgia } I’m mentioned a time or thirty that I love to snack. Even more so now that I’m pregnant again. These cute little nibblr boxes are the perfect solution. They’re only $6 a box, […]
Christmas Gift guy-de
{need more ideas? last years gift guy-de // year before } ::Some ideas for the men in your life:: dive watch: JB got this watch for his birthday earlier this year. If your guy is a diver – this might be theee gift. golfing and fishing vineyard vines tie: I just wish there was a spearfish […]
Giving the gift of #stanleyness
I actually had Stanley drinkware on last years gift guy-de. It’s the perfect, rugged, little container to keep drinks hot or cold. My handsome grandpa had one and I always remember him packing it away with him for duck hunts. And then Stanley sent us a few different ones and I got waaaaay to excited […]
BEST THING EVER: Vasanti BrightenUp!
One of the products I’ve used and loved for at least two years now is, Vasanti’s BrightenUp! It’s great for skin that is oily like mine and needs some extra exfoliation. It also leaves your skin feeling sooooo soft. It helps with fine lines, acne, large pores, and scarring, to name a few. While it’s only […]
Getting cozy for the holidays
What’s better than getting cozy with your family?! My favorite. Especially when it cools down… that’s when hot cocoa comes out, fire comes on, new Christmas cozies are worn, and flannel sheets go down. This year has me so very excited, even more than usual, I guess a toddler + a baby in your belly […]
