The past six months have been anything but easy or ordinary. No, this wasn’t the summer I had in mind for us, or even year for that matter. Between our long miscarriage struggle back in February & March, and the ongoing pandemic, our year hasn’t exactly gone as planned, but that’s ok. Yes, we were … Continue reading A Summer of Quality Time
This post has been a long-time in the making. I'm finally sharing my guide to Dudley-Stephens, one of my absolute favorite brands. And as a major BONUS, today is a Dudley Drop Day. At 9AM CST they are launching several of their core colors/styles. So if you have been curious about getting your own Dudley … Continue reading Cozy, Chic & Sustainable: A Guide to Dudley Stephens
I’ve always been a fan of pajama sets. It may seem silly but I like to feel comfortable AND put together even in my sleep. A couple years ago I stumbled across LAKE pajamas and couldn’t resist. Pajamas in cute striped sets? Who could say no? Certainly not this lover of stripes! I ordered my … Continue reading The Pajamas You Will Want to Live In
I first shared my about my miscarriage back in March ( you can read about it here). At that point I thought it was physically “over” even though I was still emotionally working through it. But within a few days of publicly sharing about my miscarriage things got worse. As a quick summary, I found … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss Pt 2: The Never Ending Miscarriage
Before kids were anywhere near my future I used to dream of the day that I could spend an afternoon in the kitchen baking and cooking with them. When I had Jack people would often talk about the bond that he and Andrew will share. Telling me that I would have more fun with a … Continue reading In The Kitchen With My Mini
With Mother's Day coming up I wanted to share a few ideas. This list is made up of some of my absolute favorite things and they are PERFECT for this time of quarantine when we are all staying home and focusing on cozy and comfortable. LAKE Robe- These robes are great for morning primping or … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I wasn't sure wether or not I wanted to write this post. But then the other day I saw the quote "write what you need to read" and I remembered that the purpose of this blog is to share real life, not just a highlight real. I found out I was pregnant again in early … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss: There is No Right Way to Grieve
Last week my baby turned one. ONE YEAR OLD.... How did this happen? This has truly been the fastest year of my life. I know it is cliche but it feels like just a few weeks ago they placed my tiny, beautiful boy on my chest to meet for the first time. I remember it … Continue reading A Year of Motherhood
When I became a "stay at home" mom I knew a lot would change. One thing I didn't think about changing was my wardrobe needs. I went from working in a corporate setting wearing skirts and dresses most days to having very little need to get dressed up or even get dressed at all really. … Continue reading How My Style Has Changed with Motherhood
I’ve never questioned whether or not I wanted to be a mom. While I know that it’s not something everyone wants, for me it just seemed like the natural and obvious choice. Ive always loved kids and caring for them. I’m the oldest of six, always babysat on the weekends in high school & nannies … Continue reading Deciding to Be a “Stay at Home Mom”
