One of the things I’ve been really trying to do as of late is build out my “library.” Honestly, I have a serious problem when I go into bookstores… but it’s normally just books I want to read. Now, I’ve been gravitating towards beautiful coffee table books. I just can’t get enough. I had to…
Oh man, oh man. I cannot wait to start wearing loafers again. I’ve been super into ballet flats (Cece flats from J. Crew are the best), but I think loafers are just the cutest. I mean, Nancy Drew was like my childhood hero. Naturally, I love a good loafer. I have a couple of basic…
One of my favorite things to do nowadays are these “from-to” charts. I did a bunch of them while in business school at Georgetown for organizational management classes. For some reason, they’ve entered back into my life in a big way. Maybe it’s the inner nerd inside of me, but doing a “from-to” is a…
Another week, another giveaway. I always get so excited when working with companies to come up with the prizes. I’m particularly excited about this giveaway because it is coming at the most perfect time. We’re right on the cusp of scarf weather… rejoice! Pea Pod Paper and Gifts has teamed up with College Prepster for…
Remember #ProjectApartment? It’s still coming along. Way slower than I originally anticipated, but we’re getting somewhere. I officially renewed my lease last month so I knew that I wanted to do a couple more “permanent” things. In college, I felt like I was constantly moving. Moving into dorms, out of dorms, into temporary dorms (for summer crew…
After popping into Inslee and Roxy’s office the other week, I have been lusting over these pillows from Michelle Dwight. They had them on a couple of the chairs and I just can’t get over how cheeky and fun they were. Who doesn’t need these reminders every now and then. So perfect. Love the #girlpower. GET…
Instagram is definitely one of my most favorite social networks. I love being able to interact with brands, follow friends, and share little moments of my day! I thought it would be fun to share my favorite accounts to follow. They all have amazing photographs and I’m always double-tapping when a new one is uploading. @amy_stone //…
So I (like everyone else) took a break in the workday to watch this new video by J. Crew. Let’s just say… I’m going to J. Crew tonight to buy a pair. Beautiful. I’ve never been so inspired by shoes before. Jenna Lyons is quite compelling in this video. Omg, shoes. (In all seriousness… I bought a…
So I’ve been seriously dreading starting these posts. But it seems like now is as good of a time as ever. Remember how I kicked off the new year with a list of monthly themes? Well, I knew I would be uncomfortable with February. Honestly, I definitely considered changing the theme. But… what else fits…
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!
