I feel a little bit like I’m in a time warp right now. I felt like we had a LOT of time before Thanksgiving and it weirdly crept up on us?! And December starts next weekend?! Despite that, I have felt the least crazy about the holiday season from a work perspective. I’m not traveling…
I haven’t been this excited for a fashion sponsored post in a while! I’m partnering with Everlane and it was the perfect excuse to try out the brand that my friends can’t seem to get enough of. Sometimes I get stuck in the rut of shopping from the same five stores and don’t rock the…
So I usually stick to books as gifts for kids/babies. Or if a parent has sent out an Amazon wishlist or whatever, I’ll order from there. But I sometimes like to splurge a little. Like isn’t that what being an aunt is all about?! HARRY POTTER SWEATER I definitely sent this to one of my…
Our living room is still a bit of a work in progress. Mostly it’s just a matter of filling in the details. Hanging artwork, finding a console for behind the couch, getting window treatments. But the bulk of it is complete, with our couch finally arriving yesterday. I couldn’t even wait for professional photos to share….
I rounded up 20 gifts for your BFF! PERSONALIZED HAIR BARRETTES // MONOGRAMMED COSMETIC BAG AIRPOD FLIGHT ADAPTOR // TARTAN EYE MASK // MAGNOLIA MANICURE KIT LEATHER WINE TOTE // PEONY PAINT BY NUMBER KIT // PEARL BARRETT PARIS MUG // MONOGRAMMED NECKERCHIEF REUSABLE SALAD BOWL // BIRTHSTONE RING SET TARTAN BROOCH // MONOGRAMMED WINE CUP //…
I have lost track of how many times I’ve worn this exact outfit 😂 It’s so easy and comfortable. I feel equal parts relaxed and put together. It’s also a nice way to dress for the holiday season without going over the top. Low-key and easy. I love that the red is more of an accent/pop….
I find it almost a relief that now the amazing sales we have continue/last/happen well past just Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I’m sure there will be even better sales that week, but if you’re more worried about getting a specific style or color, saving an extra $5-10 by waiting a week and risking it selling…
’tis the season for holiday parties, dinners, and get-togethers. I don’t know if it’s because we’re in the suburbs or what, but I feel like our social calendar is busier than ever. (And I say busy in a positive way, here!) We usually end up at a friend’s house at least once a week for…
I am obsessed with these leopard shoes from J. Crew. They have been such a fun addition to my wardrobe. Since they’re… a lot (at least for me!), I think they look best with an otherwise simple outfit, like this. I’ve been especially into them with black jeans and a black sweater… kind of Audrey Hepburn…
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
