me + you

I still remember so many details from three years ago today. The cool, gentle breeze and the tall grass in the field blowing softly. The calm and peace I felt, though embarking on a completely new, unknown, and exciting adventure. The sounds of favorite songs and joyful, laughing friends. I love that I have such a beautiful day to remember so fondly. But I love even more the partnership that's been shared since then.

I saw this video a few days ago, and of course it had me in tears. What a beautiful, precious, sacred thing it is to share a life with someone. I am so blessed.

Happy Anniversary, Andrew!

Anniversary number 2, our engagement pictures, wedding pictures here and here, and the winter wedding we never had.

xo

tell a friend

Just in time for the summer heat to make it's grand entrance, and for my pregnancy to reach optimal "so over it" mode... Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream is finally back on the shelves! This calls for a celebratory ice cream cone :)

Something about these sprinkles just gets my mouth watering... 

Doesn't this just give you all the "I need a beach vacation pronto" feels? 

Happy Tuesday!!

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maternity leave monday

Today is my first official day of maternity leave, and I have big plans for a romantic date with Ikea :) There are still plenty of things to be done to prepare for baby world, but I will spare you the boring details and just leave you with this baby-related (addicting) link that tells you what your name might have been if you were born today, or in any other decade. 

Cheers!! xo

the best gift

You know what gift I have loved giving the past few weeks? Plants! I think I've given away three in the past week! They are simple, beautiful, and full of life (and usually affordable!). Always original, but still "safe"-- meaning, almost anyone can appreciate receiving a plant. Especially with spring on the horizon, I'm loving handing out these little babies of sunshine :)

What's your go-to gift?


P.S. Incredible houseplants and mason jar terrariums 


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Have a warm weekend.

Hope you have a good weekend, and stay warm and dry. I'm looking forward to some time with my girl friends and just relaxing after a stressful week. Here are a few fun things I've found online recently... xoxo

Hip new item just hit the market.

Going back to the good ol' days!

When will you tell?

Which home design trends will you try in 2015?

New government encouraged dietary advice...

Sweet baby feet.

Don't forget that Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

Uh oh, way too early to be bathing suit dreaming :)

Everything makes me cry these days...

Chia seed jam.




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it's not easy being green

It's tough being pregnant while some of the finest babes of Hollywood, like Carrie Underwood and (allegedly) Jessica Biel, head up the club. Blake Lively looked like a baby-goddess-queen in her last few months leading up to the recent birth of her daughter, meanwhile I am slowly taking the shape of one giant potato. However, there's something bonding about following closely behind the steps of a royal. Especially one who has had a not so magical experience. Poor Kate, bed-ridden with hyperemesis and dehydration. If there's one thing I'll remember about these pregnant days, it will be how many people have told me in response to my battle with severely above-average nausea and vomiting (still on-going deep into my second trimester), "You're like Princess Kate!" I'll take it. Here's to us, Kate Middleton of Cambridge- sisters bonded through our mutual attachment to the porcelain express.

And one of Princess Diana while pregnant with Prince William. Man, the 80's were a rough time to be a pregnant. Thanks, mom, for sticking it out and making it through. 

xo

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