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It took me three pregnancies to realize it, but nesting is real. The first time around, I painted the second bedroom of our East Village rental with low VOC paint in one day and then slowly furnished and decorated Bear’s nursery over the course of 5 or 6 months. When I found out I was pregnant with my second, I bought a new bassinet and a second crib that converted to a full bed and had it built in a…
While I am still planning on keeping the nursery essentially the same, I am currently re-decorating my fashion room and converting it into Luke’s new big brother room. I am in full-on nesting mode changing out the big things in Luke’s room and making little changes in my daughter’s room. I’m kind of kicking myself for waiting until the third trimester because all I want to do is lay down now, but I realized now would be a perfect time…
Lately I’ve been relying for my favorite maternity basics to get me through these final weeks. Having been through this three times, there are certain pieces like this long sleeved layering tee (which is not even maternity btw) that I just keep coming back to during my pregnancies and beyond. Here are the 5 best maternity wardrobe basics that I’m wearing the most.…
Hi! Nicole Caroline of Elite Esthetics here guest blogging for this first Makeup Monday beauty post of 2019. You might remember me from the best facial ever. Brittni asked me to share my top 5 skincare resolutions, and I had a hard time sticking to five so I included a bonus one for those of us looking for extra credit this year. Here is my list of the 5 skincare resolutions we all need to make:…
I was buying white hydrangeas and drunken goat cheese at my favorite little market the other day. I’m obviously pregnant at 19 weeks and I was holding hands with my 18 month old son, Luke. The store owner has met me several times, and had also met my 3 year old son. “You have two boys? Do you know what you’re having next?” “Yes, it’s a girl,” I smiled. “You’re DONE,” she deadpanned. Please, never say this to anyone.…
I know I shouldn’t be happy to be working on a holiday, but I am, so Happy New Year. To be honest, I am more ready to say goodbye winter “break” than I am to say adios to 2018. It was a good year for so many reasons, my top two being finding out I am having a daughter and watching my sons grow to be best friends. Looking back on things here, it was a good year for outfits.…
I just started going through my holiday orders tonight and realized I need to pick up some last minute gifts. This happens to me almost every year. I know I am not alone! Luckily, some of the best retailers are still delivering in time for the big day. Here are the 5 best online stores for last minute gifts:…