finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
When the weather gets chilly … and I mean, when isn’t it in the Northwest? You know what I reach for? BABYLEGS! BabyLegs are pretty fabulous. They add that extra layer of cozy and make diaper changes a breeze. Jemma is a fan for their style. I’m a fan for their functionality. Ok, ok … […]
With a mix of vintage, re-purposed, and new materials Up All Night Studios has quite the flair for hip baby and toddler wear. I mean, check out this onesie! I also love these two tops from the Studio … Seriously, they are too sweet and fulfill many of my very important clothing preferences – quality […]
A little while ago Sadie Ryan Keepsake Tiles blessed us with a beautiful tile commemorating Jemma’s birth. Sadie Ryan has fabulous customer service and helped me customize the perfect tile. I’m a big fan of them! Can you beleive how little Jemmie used to be??? Some of my favorite features of Sadie Ryan tiles are: Display in […]
Kickypants and MiLu Couture helped us celebrate a beautiful Easter weekend! Kickypants literally has the softest baby and toddler clothes. They are made of bamboo and although a bit pricier than our normal fare, they are absolutely worth it! Jemma has had a bout of sensitive skin and I always reach for her Kickypants clothes […]
Poor Jemma is having a very awkward stage with her hair right now. You see, she still has her baby wisps, but some are falling out. It is also changing color, from her newborn dark hair to what looks to be a sweet strawberry blonde. On top of that, poor thing has a bit of […]
We’ve made it to 6 months with only a slight whisper of coming teeth. Although I am thankful. I am also bracing myself. Teeth are right around the corner and I shudder at the thought. :::shudder:::: I don’t want to see my girlie in pain and I for sure don’t want her to lose her […]
In honor of Jemma’s very first 1/2 birthday we has partnered with Stell & Livi, a fabulous Etsy shop that creates adorable birthday hats, crowns and other felt creations! I’m telling you, when I see these sweet hats … I swoon! If you’re swooning too … you are in luck! YOU COULD WIN ONE! Three […]
I know it, Daddy knows it, even Jemma’s nanny knows it. No outfit is complete without a hair accessory! Thanks to My 2 Lil Pixies Boutique Jemma has added purple into her headband collection. For the time being we have deemed purple her favorite color. We’ll see if it sticks! I adore the sparkly center […]
Take a glance around our living room and you’ll know without a doubt a little girl lives with us. Toys, blankets and books are strewn about and a sweet girl usually isn’t far behind the chaotic fun. Amidst the clutter, we’re striving to live more simply as we raise Jemma and part of this is […]
I have been cloth diapering Jemma for a little over 4 months now. It has been a great experience thus far. All except for some sneaky stink we ran into around month 2 and 3. Here’s some of the back story … When we moved in June 2010 we sold our trusty old washer and […]
I was thrilled when my package from Little Jumping Beans arrived. You know why? Babushka dolls! Yes, that’s right … this week’s Etsy Spotlight has fabulous soft-soled baby shoes made with Babushka doll fabric. Oh. my. word. Normally, I would say I had a hard time picking out a print for these adorable shoes. Isn’t […]