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3.22.2016

Planning Our Summer Roadtrip

3.22.2016

With summer around the corner, Ted and I are tediously planning our summer road trip to Seattle. We will start in Altanta, Georgia and drive across the South to Palm Springs and up to our new home in Seattle. I'm gathering inspiration, tips, and everything I can learn about traveling with kids. I have an eye on Studio DIY's travel posts and especially love her #StudioDIYWallCrawl in Atlanta. Wall swoon. The picture above is of her in front of a gorgeous wall in Atlanta.

Our mid trip stopping point will be in the lovely Palm Springs! Ted's sister lives right outside of Palm Springs in Palm Dessert. We plan to visit them while still staying in Palm Springs and discovering all it's beauty. I've been on a pinning spree while discovering places to see, do, and eat along the way.

Have any suggestions for our summer road trip?!

4.16.2015

Brands & Links

4.16.2015





Browsing the internet for baby clothes is my current hobby. I love all of these brands! I try and find some of them second hand on instagram shops, frequent sale pages, and save for some splurges. Here are links if you click on each 'store front' for your shopping needs and wants.

4.07.2015

Bebe Clothes

4.07.2015
'ello Peter Pan collars, stripes, & florals.
'ello soft nudes, creams, & muted tones.
'ello baby girl clothes stocked in plently.

..drawstrings, rompers, bloomers, and more. Baby clothes shopping gives me a thrill. Watch out Ted, I'm going full speed ahead with narrowing down options for purchases. I have shopping carts full across the internet and will one click they will be ours

11.24.2014

Ready For Checkout

11.24.2014
Without the throw of a scarf around my neck, the holiday season really snuck up on me. We still spend our days covered in sand and splashing in water. It must still be summer, no? Regardless of slipping our bathing suits on and off, it is now Thanksgiving week. It is time to start thinking about decorating for Christmas, sending Christmas cards (with may or may not happen), packing for our trip to Kentucky, and prepping for my little brothers wedding. I really have felt six months away from December. I'm placing orders everywhere getting our outfits ready for the wedding and some fun photos with our favorite photographer Amy Rae.

I've been looking around to find some ideas for Christmas. New books, cozy sweaters, and fun toys.

I always enjoy flipping through my Unison catalog when it comes in the mail. From bedding to the cutest finds for littles. I would love any or all of the books above from Unison. I know Wells would enjoy 'The Game Of Mix and Match', a flip book. I'm gearing up for our holiday travels and thinking of what new books to order in time for our flights.

In addition to thinking about how to occupy Wells during our flights, I am also figuring out how I am going to keep in warm. Aren't these Caramel Baby & Child outfits adorable! The little girl outfit is so cute. 

Lastly, I'm sending of wishlists to family members on what toys Wells would enjoy for christmas. Ted and I plan to pick up some toys when we are mainland to bring back for Wells. We are currently running on mostly *baby* toys. I love scrolling AHAlife for there fun selection.

11.11.2014

The Best Kind of People

11.11.2014

A little bit of pretty inspiration to get into my birthday week mood. That calm color of minty green. Floral Nikes, yes ma'am. That stunning hair wrap braid, I doubt I could replicate. That sweet quote of true friendships that blossom from genuine acceptance, encouragement, and belief. A simple cake with just enough green. A tablescape perfect for celebrating and that dotted dress that I'd love to wear but probably would make me look like a balloon.

It is the time of year when Ted and I share a day to celebrate our lives and remember how old we are. I'm turning 28 and Ted is turning 27 on saturday! Our celebrating plans have been put on hold. Ted found out yesterday he will have to work through the weekend. Of all weekends, this one... really.

I actually contemplated flying up to NYC for a little city therapy and quick visit to Ellen & Lauren. When I couldn't find a direct flight there and BACK, I decided I didn't want to weather a 11+ hour travel day with Wells solo. So, raincheck! The idea was very helpful in being hopeful for a birthday celebration turnaround. Really, it is not that bad. I do have a wee bit of island fever, but soon enough will make it mainland. I do miss the city and can't wait to eventually make a girls weekend trip to NYC.

In the end, I'll take a beach day and maybe a hop to another island.

Thankfully, I am finally getting my hairs colored and my split ends chopped this week. It has been since last April and you can definitely tell. I need some major help. My roots are almost as bad as when I had a newborn and my split ends far worse than anything I've ever had. I'm not going to impulse cut into a bob or chop bangs, I don't think. 

Quote from above - 'The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life, and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. The people that believe in you so much, you start to believe in you too. The people that love you, simply for being you. The once in a lifetime people.'

10.13.2014

Fresh Babes / Soft & Sweet

10.13.2014






There is something about baby clothes that makes me extremely happy. Soft tones, cozy organics. Muted, just so the babe shines bright. Little hats on fresh babes, clothe shoes for warm toes, sweaters for crisp walks. I'm finishing up Wells's baby book with Artifact Uprising. I'm printing all my monthly update posts and pictures into a small coffee table book. I can't wait to send it to be printed. I've been loving reading them all over again. I can't wait to be able to flip them in book form. 


9.20.2014

Baby Leggings

9.20.2014



During our first year with Wells, I loved putting him in leggings. I've listed some of the brands we have liked and others that we've admired. Aren't they so adorable? They are equally comfortable and perfect for babies. My mom is making our next set of leggings for our trip home during this winter. Looking forward to pairing them with some winter sweaters, scarves, and slouched beanies again. Baby leggings cost anywhere from $17 to $60 per pair. The average pair usually running around $40. It's pretty expensive to dress your baby comfy. Besides their comfort and cute patterns, you also get to see cute chunky baby legs because they are fitted. No crisp and bulky jeans for me, I want to feel and see soft bubbly bums and legs.

My thoughts on the brands we have tried:

Dream Elephant: Wells starting wearing his 3 - 6 month lightening bolt leggings by Dream Elephant at one month. He continued to wear them until he was approximately 5 months old. I actually sold them before we actually out grew them because I was looking to buy another print. Our first pair of Dream Elephant legging were white with navy blue lightening bolts. They were soft, but very thin material. Our second pair were mustard stripes. The material was thicker, but came a little oddly shaped with long, narrow crouch. I would definitely order form Dream Elephant again because they are very reasonably priced. I have always been happy with shipping and communication working with Natasha. Wells can be seen in her shop styling the mustard leggings when they are in stock.

Our Little Lullaby: We purchased bear print leggings from OLL last winter. The print was perfect and I just ordered this fabric. The leggings were comfortable and one of our all time favorites pairs. They seemed a little short in length and were a thicker material than any other leggings we have owned. The stitching at the bottom of the leg by the cuff was very thick and pulled a little after several wears. It was easy to match the bear print with shirts and shoes. I'd love to order from OLL again, but I'd definitely measure his legs for proper sizing.

The Little Spoons: Who wouldn't want soft buffalo plaid in time for christmas. These leggings were so comfortable. Deep in winter, I'd put stockings under these because the material was thin. They were soft and fitted to the leg which was so cute. Sizing seemed pretty spot on with just enough extra length to the leg for extended wearing. I actually loved seeing their label on the butt of leggings. I wish she was selling these this year because I'd place my order today.

Little Nugget Republic: Our tan elk leggings were made by Little Nugget Republic. They were true to size and shipping was fast. The waste band was the most homemade compared to pairs from different shops, but didn't stop us from loving them.

Salt City Emporium: The very first pair of leggings we ordered were from Salt City when they were on Etsy. I accidentally ordered them in eggplant color. They were sturdy, true to size, and just enough weight to the material. I'd order again from Salt City, but I don't find as many patterns that I like anymore. 

9.18.2014

Current Likes

9.18.2014



Currently loving this Oscar Wilde quote and I would add 'Salty air, sandy feet, baby snuggles, cheesey grins with plump cheeks, who could not be happy'. ACNE sandals, swoon. Creating and stocking our guest bathroom with fun special salts, towels, and soaps. I added Swim Club Bath Salts to our basket. As if I'm not getting enough greens outdoors, I'm loving these green floral designer pillows. I'm looking for this fabric same fabric online. No luck yet. Nights are hot and I'd love to slip into this nighty. Isn't it beautiful, airy, and perfectly feminine.  


I have placed a few orders to JuJu Bunny in Japan. There children clothes are so comfortable and I love all the styles. This dotted top would be perfect paired with some cords for winter. I'm a little obsessed with EO products. Your hands don't feel like they are going to flake off and they always smell so good. I'm going to try their bubble bath when I place my next order. Isn't this leather yoga mat sling perfect? My yoga mat is very dirty as it's tossed in the sand, grass, and cement in my current boot camp class. I can't wait to get back into a yoga class and this would have been perfect so wing over my shoulder back in Philly. Green, green, all things green. Cactus. Plants. I love it all. I've been loving doing art projects with Wells. He loves having a pen in his hand and doesn't know yet what he thinks about getting his hands full of paint. This afternoon we are going to try some watercolor.

Isn't anyone else loving the new wave of tapestry as much as me? The Aviary Blog is stocked with beauty. I have been having Madewell withdrawals. Their jeans, button downs, and accessories... ahh! Design File's little triangle shelf is so perfect. This 'garcon' tee from Hugo Loves Tiki has been on my list of things I want for Wells for awhile. We have the jus d'orange shirt and love it. Garcon means boy in french. I added this Dwell Studio truck onto my list because Wells has been loving anything that he can push especially our blue truck. He pushes it up and down the shoreline and into the waves. Yesterday he pushed it in just so he could climb in the truck bed and sit while the waves crashed in. 


3.31.2014

Good Boy Friday

3.31.2014




I am loving tanks for summer. Good Boy Friday has lots to pick from. They pair nicely with a variety of shorts, pants, and bathing suits. I'm on a hunt for a Good Boy Friday boy romper. I saw it on zulilly the other day but the size I wanted already sold out. I'll keep checking around. 


3.26.2014

JuJu Bunny Shop

3.26.2014


This Korean brand is my newest obsession. The shop carries girls and boys easy & stylish clothing. I'm loving the drop crotch shorts and harlem pants. They also have a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e girls items. I'm thinking about trying the Tory bloomer for Wells. What do you think? Can we pull them off? I'm definitely placing in order for comfy light weight pants and some shorts soon.

2.26.2014

Bobo Choses

2.26.2014





I'm completely obsessed and smitten with Bobo Choses. It's much further out of my reach because it's pricey but so adorable. I'm dying to get some more Bobo for Wells before we move to St. Thomas. It's the perfect laid back sunshine wear. I find some stuff on instagram shops and good thing it resells pretty easily so I can justify some purchases. It's so cheery, comfy, and completely charming.

2.12.2014

Zara Outfits

2.12.2014

Boys are so fun to dress. Zara makes my heart swell. I was lucky enough to have a $100 gift card to Zara last fall. We love each of our items. They are high quality and so adorable. Who said boys aren't fun to dress? I try to dress Wells in comfortable clothes. Soft leggings, onesies, and shoes. He now is more in love with his slouched beanie that I am. The other day he layed it on his head for me to put on. I'm having a sale coming up on instagram: @fromwells Can't wait to sell some more items so I can restock his closet.

The Weigands is hosting a HUGE Valentine's giveaway! Go Enter.

2.07.2014

February // Wishlist

2.07.2014

Milkbraids with friends, when we move I hope to have a plant in every room
This leather butterfly chair, Live minimally,  what a fun  tool box toy set


1.23.2014

January // Wishlist

1.23.2014



We are snowed in. Ted's off work. Wells is sleeping. I've decided to sip my coffee and jot down a few things that I have my eye on. Yesterday, I flipped through houses for sale in New Orleans (in case we end up there this summer). I found a perfect place for us to buy. If only we knew where we will be moving because we could jump on this one. I'm jumping the gun looking, but sometimes on snow days you just need to drool over real estate possibilities or like today current wants.

1. Castle Rattle set - This rattle set is so precious. Wells would love shoving it all in his mouth now and later might have some fun imaginative play. I love how soft each piece looks. 

2. Snowed in & only things I'm missing are these cozy Lambswool House slippers

3. This Chitarra Pasta Cutter has been on my wishlist for some time now. I first used one when I was at Fork on the the pasta station. It's the best way to get perfectly cut spaghetti. I'd also love a roller attachment for the kitchen aid. I'm currently hand cranking pasta out & thankful for my friends Amy & Matt gifting me a manual roller. 

4. I'm already sold on the $20 high chair at Ikea because it meets our needs, but I recently pinned this  Ovo Convertable High Chair because it's pretty.

5. Let's all order Linen Sheets when we say hello to spring. 

6. A Pour Over Kettle would be ideal for our coffee addiction. Our current kettle needs an update and this would be a nice add to our kitchen. Plus they are great for pour over, chemex, and french press. 

7. Let's talk more about linen. Heavenly Linen Chambray Towels

12.10.2013

Happy Snow Day

12.10.2013



Happy snow day! We are all tucked inside, Ted included. After Wells takes a nap, we are bundling up to introduce Wells to snow. It snowed Sunday but we were at friends and didn't make it outside. Although I'm kind of over cold weather I do love snow. If it's going to be cold, it should snow everyday. There is something so calm, clean, and refreshing about it. Enjoy the links. 



9.16.2013

A day with us

9.16.2013


Last monday was normal. I decided to document our day. I made it halfway through before I started feeling bad. Long story short, I ended up in the ER last week with gallstones. The surgical team thinks I passed two stones before I even came in. The gallbladder attack that landed me in the ER was the third time it happen. The first attack I didn't know what was going on. The second I called my midwife and she insisted I go to the ER. I should have listened but I didn't. I couldn't fathom bringing Wells to the hospital and making Ted stay up all night. I was rolling, crawling, and in the worst pain of my life. I remember telling my midwife 'I think I'm having another baby I'm in so much pain'.

A few days after my second attack Ted ended up getting two infections one on his neck and the other on his leg. So, I was happy my pain seemed to be over as we focused our efforts on getting Ted better. It didn't end there. My third attack landed us in the hospital. My gallstones seemed to be in the ducts leading to my liver upon coming in to the hospital. My liver was read off the charts and it was scary. After the dreadful MRI (which wasn't as bad as I imagined), they concluded the stones weren't as bad as they thought but we would need to remove my gallbladder and the rest of the stones stat. Fast forward three days, surgery was successful and I'm miserable. I've been in the worst pain of my life similar to being in labor for several days.

I can't wait to get back to days like last monday just hanging out with Wells around the house.

9.09.2013

9.05.2013

Wells' Nursery: Let's Be Adventure's

9.05.2013

Photography: Amy Rae Photography
Crib: Walmart
Mobile: The Ark
Framed canvas: West Elm 
Credenza: Craigslist
Whale tissue box: Shop Sparkly Pony
Pictures: from our trip to Italy
Blanket in Tepee: Gift
Taxi Rattle: Gift from Estella 
Side table: Yard sale
Rhinoceros: West Elm
Rocking chair: Sears
Curtains: Anthropologie
Rug: Rugs USA
Fox: Gingiber



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