Our fourth was full of all things American-pie, fireworks, grilling, and even the pool! We thought the baby might make his appearance with some consistent contractions then got shy!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
The it list
I'm in good company with the "it list" for the next month, please check out the links and say hello to my friends!! Happy Fourth of July everyone!
- maria of johns journal is the most gorgeous pregnant gal... go check out her awesome maternity style! (find maria of johns journal on twitter!)
- one hundred inspirations recreates this gorgeous Olivia Palermo look for less. It's such a fun and bold look!
- alisha of alisha & brandon brings us one of my personal favorite summertime desserts. And it's the perfect treat this time of year where strawberries are totally in season! (find alisha & brandon on twitter!)
- good tots highlights adorable personalized nursery art that you won't want to miss. Any little miss or mister would love these in their room.
- verbal melange gets crafty and wears a dress as a skirt. I love to see bloggers mix up their wardrobe like this, it gives me good ideas for getting the most out of my own wardrobe! (find verbal melange on twitter!)
- sweetie pie style just updated her vintage goods shop on etsy with this fun retro Pepsi tray! It is perfect for serving summer drinks on! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
- a spot of whimsy features one of the youngest of the Draper family. If you are a Mad Men fan you will have to check out Miss Draper's sartorial finesse. (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
- simply stylish mom is loving these tribal inspired looks from Anthropologie... and I am too!
- gs lillian daily looks fab wearing bright, bright pink. It's one of my favorite colors this fall! (find gs lillian daily on twitter!)
- good life for less pairs white jeans with a bold striped top for a simple summer look! (find good life for less on twitter!)
the IT list is produced weekly by Jill of good life for less... for information on how to be involved... click here!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Gideon's birthday shirt
This tutorial comes from this amazing blog and the minute I saw it, I wanted to try it. Gideon loved doing the whole thing and it was quite simple. Get plain shirt, iron on number, skirt a water gun mixed with a little bleach at it and bam-instant rad t-shirt!
Use an iron on number or letter, whichever you'd like. Iron to plain t-shirt then hang t-shirt outside for the water-gun skirting part! Make sure your kiddo follows directions well for this part because they are handling bleach in their squirt gun.
Let them squirt their shirt however they'd like then wash shirt shortly after.
The following poses come naturally from our crazy kiddo also known as freckles who loves his shirt!
p.s he turns five august 16!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Our french date, oh la la
So we've had these gift certificates to a great french restaurant in Old town Fredericksburg and finally put them to use! All the more feeding into my desire to visit France someday soon! The food was so good and I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture!
Oh my he is handsome!
Monday, June 27, 2011
One hot mama
Check out Chelsea a dear nurse friend who rocked her maternity session at the vineyard! Go here for more of her!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Favorites Friday: outdoors
This weekend husband is home and they are letting me keep him around in case baby makes an appearance, yippee! So we'll be doing some yardwork (last finishing touches on our deckspace) and perhaps catch movie and dinner! I've also got a maternity photo shoot for a dear friend, can't wait to share!
Some outdoor inspirations:
via pinterest
Linky love:
These pillows are pretty
Another pleated skirt
Ahh, such truth
Blue girls bedroom
Happy summery weekend!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
9 month bump plus a sunhat
We made it to the end, well almost...I"m due anywhere from July 4-11! I'm feeling quite ready and round, that tree is holding me up!
When pregnant just throw on a bunch of accessories and its all good!
Can't wait to see his sweet face, thank you again for all your prayers and well wishes!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Color crushing on sienna
I love how colors evoke moods and even memories. This sienna brown reminds me of a worn-in leather chair with its richness, but also the desert sun; perfect for summer! It seems to work just like a neutral pairing and working with any color, sky's the limit with this one!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Bruschetta pizza
Meet my new favorite summer pizza, so easy, healthy, and fast!
I use the already-made bruschetta from Wegmans grocery store (best store ever)
Bake at 400 for 12-14 minutes, give it a try you won't be sorry!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Wicked
My sister and I went to see Wicked (the back story of the witches of the wizard of oz) at the Kennedy center in Washington D.C this past week and the songs are still playing in my head! It was positively captivating and so well-written, truly a creative masterpiece of story, song, and friendship! I highly recommend it and there's still some seats available if your in the D.C area!
Here's our sisterly night together at the Kennedy Center via the iphone!
The kennedy center itself is pretty spectacular, I used to be a season pass holder a few years ago. By the way, Les Miserables will be playing next month; my absolute favorite.
Couldn't help but snap a picture of this darling little girl with red ruby slippers in the spirit of the Wizard of Oz!
The baby danced along to the music the whole time!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Favorites Friday: Green
My sister and I went to to see "Wicked" the musical this week, which was phenomenal! So I have green on the brain and with all the forecasted rain this weekend our yard should be looking pretty green too!
Green hunter rain boots are on my wish list via pinterest
What a great green room via pinterest
Succulents are my favorite, perfect for a newbie gardner like myself via pinterest
I've had my eye on this lovely green skirt for some time but it keeps selling out!
Other keen links:
I will seriously never tire of black and white stripes
A really delightful nursery
Best playroom ever
Enter a trip for two to Paris over at Oh happy day, one of my favorite blogs!
Have a lovely green weekend and happy Father's day to all the Dads!
