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Wyatt 3 Months

2012-02-29T12:49:00.002-08:00

Well hello there {Wyatt is waving to you ;) hee hee}!

Some things about Wyatt at 3 months:
~His interaction with us grows more and more all the time. I am expecting him to start asking me about my day when I pick him up (that's a joke people).
~He is losing his hair
~He still laughs in his sleep!!
~He still eats like crazy; and actually this has just calmed down in the last 2 days. I really thought I would not be able to nurse much longer. But, much like these things do, right when you are really at your wits end, things change ;)
~He discovered his hands and has just in the last few days even started reaching out for me - I think.

ps
THANK YOU SO MUCH julia! Your a pal and I owe a ya one!

Oscars

2012-02-27T12:06:00.000-08:00

It what felt ho-hum (there ceremony and fashion alike) it was hard to feel really strongly about any of the dresses. I don't think I hated any of them. But then all of the sudden I saw Milla Jovovich. wow. See Milla's dress below as well as some others I liked.

so pretty

I know this looks like one Nicole Kidman wore, but I still like it!

Took me a minute, but I do like it!

Had to include Kristen bc I love her so much and I haven't even liked anything else she's worn all season!

The polka dots are so charming!

Could've fit better, but I still liked it!

Did you guys find both the show and the fashion to be sort of middle of the road?

All images via the cut

spring fever redux

2012-02-24T14:01:00.004-08:00

I just realized for some reason my pictures were posting weird on my last post..so here is a little better view.

1. UO
2.Swell
3.UO
4.Gorman
5.UO
6.Swell

spring fever

2012-02-24T05:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!
It is the holy grail of awards season hoopla; the Superbowl of the fashion world..the academy awards on sun! Will you watch?

In other news, it has been such a warm winter here in Charleston (I don't even want to say the words, I am afraid I will jinx it) that I already have bathing suits on the brain! This is odd since I shudder to think about putting a bathing suit on after having a baby! While my bathing suit requirements might have changed since having a baby, not wanting to give up on style for a mom suit has not.
I guarantee you, throughout the summer I will want a few more suits! When we lived here during college and right after, I would acquire a few suits each season. Partly because we live in a climate where the "season" lasts a long time, and partly because I like to have one just to hang out in, and one to be active and surf in.
Now I am looking for something really secure, more close to the style I would be surfing in. Not sure if all of these fit the bill on the fit side of things, but they sure are cute. Until I see some others in the near future, here is what I am liking right now...

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Happy Mardi Gras!

2012-02-21T05:15:00.000-08:00

It's Fat Tuesday and it would be fun to be in New Orleans today! I hope everyone down there has a safe and happy day as it will be soon be quiet when the Lenten Season starts Wednesday.

We even had a little king cake this weekend ;)

Will Ferrell as King of Bacchus; image via eonline

oh, wow.

2012-02-10T11:58:00.000-08:00

I know I say this a lot; and I do think it's a pretty common feeling, but if I were to get married today, this is what I would want it to look like! This May will be our 10 year anniversary (wow!) and let me tell you, things in the wedding industry have changed. There is so, so much beautiful inspiration out there, including this wedding which would be at the top of my list! I am a such a fan of the bleubird vintage blog anyway, and Miss James' wedding left no detail forgotten. Simply beautiful!

All images, of course are from Bleubird Vintage, there were so many to choose from, so hop over to see all of them! The photographer was Brooke Schwab

Baby vs Bebe

2012-02-07T07:44:00.000-08:00

I saw the most interesting news story this morning on the Today show about how French mothers raise their children differently. An ex-pat named Pamela Druckerman wrote a book on this called Bringing up Bebe and I am so interested in reading it!!
According to Druckerman's observations, French mothers have a different parenting technique that successfully works to make their children more polite as well as (gasp) eat their vegetables, and even go to bed nicely. These seem like truly small moments in a day; but as any mother knows, those can be the biggest challenge. They can also help promote the rudimentary foundation we all want to provide: manners, well roundedness, open minds, etc.
These little moments are exactly what French mothers work on, gently, all the time according to Druckerman.
Don't you want to read it? I have to admit, at first I found myself thinking really? Snobs! Now they are better parents too? But I am curious!
What do you think?

Wyatt 2 months

2012-02-03T10:12:00.000-08:00

So now I am all caught up.
But I have also learned that I need to be waaaay more caught up on my photoshop skills! I have to figure out how to get the white artboard out from behind the photos. I used to use adobe at work, but even that could stand some brushing up. I'll put that on my "to do" list ;)
Wyatt, at 2 months:

Some things about Wyatt at 2 months:
~He was definitely interacting with us 4 weeks ago (see previous post). He is a little chatterbox so to speak ;) Much more than Oliver was at this age (if memory serves me correctly). He coos and squeaks and almost automatically smiles at you when you come up to him. Every day I am amazed at the difference between the 2 of them. There really is some truth to the notion that they come out a little bit hard-wired!
~He still laughs in his sleep and sometimes even wakes himself up!
~He is an eating machine; this kid would eat all day if I would let him (wears a mama out!)
~He just about sleeps through the night. Believe me, I appreciate this every.single.day. It started about 6 weeks and I never take it for granted, especially with a 2 1/2 yr old I still have to be "on" for.

Wyatt's monthly photos

2012-02-02T07:01:00.000-08:00

So, I wanted to start doing some monthly photos of Wyatt - there are so many great ideas for this process and I have been inspired. It is a shame I didn't think of it on my own for Ollie, but at that point I had just started this blog.
I was originally inspired by Nicole Balch's series on her blog Making It Lovely...so that is what I started with. The first problem? what will Wyatt wear in each picture and how will I designate the month? Nicole used a little felt pin (kind of like a prize ribbon) but right there I had to stop. I remembered I wanted to do this project the day he turned one month. ooppps. There would be no time to make the ribbon and I had nothing to make it with. ok. My husband suggested putting Wyatt in a 12 month outfit, so we could "watch" him grow into it. Brilliant! Then I decided to just edit the photo with the age. perfect, done.
Second problem - Nicole has really cool chairs and and a cool house and the background is just as eyecatching as the baby you are supposed to be looking at. hurmph. I rent and it isn't all that cool. So I just hurriedly decided on daddy's chair and that was it.
Wyatt was, at best, not digging this at all.

So there you have it. Kinda far away and eh. It is not so much the photography I am worried about being good at, I just want to have a nice documentation! Do you want to see the one that didn't make the cut?

wow. thanks for stepping right there ollie.

But a couple of things about Wy being one month:
~I swear he is interacting with us
~He laughs in his sleep which is the most adorable thing you have ever seen
~Though you wouldn't know it by the attention hogging action in the photo, Oliver is a genuinely good big brother. All that worry for nothing.

Tomorrow - Wyatt's 2 month!

neons

2012-02-01T08:50:00.000-08:00

..yes they are definitely having their moment - to the point that I think they are just about done. However, I am still really into them and a fresh perspecitve for me is in makeup; especially Bobbi Browns new line called neons & nudes. The perfect thing for the winter. Although I have to say, we have been enjoying some incredible weather here, so these colors don't feel entirely out of place. I am especially enjoying these colors knowing the summer is not too far off and I was so excited and inspired by eating a grapefruit yesterday:

last 3 images via bobbi brown

rugs

2012-01-31T12:44:00.000-08:00

I am sure you guys have seen all of the painted rugs out there - there are tutorials everywhere. What do you think? Would you do it? It seems like such a cheap and easy fix (yay!), but I do wonder about the comfort factor. I have seen where people mix their paint with something called a fabric medium to make it feel a tad softer. Obviously if money wasn't a factor I wouldn't even think twice about doing it; I would just spend any amount of money to have the rug I want :)


image via Cape 27

image via Charm Home

What about a wooden rug? I pinned this one the other day, and not only is it completely impractical for me, but again - the comfort factor! I especially can't see it happening since I don't want precious little baby legs on it. But I do love it - for many reasons.

image pinterest via Elisa Strozyk

SAG awards

2012-01-30T08:07:00.000-08:00

What did you guys think of the fashion last night? I loved it - I think even better than the Golden Globes.
My ABOSOLUTE favorite? RoseByrne. It was perfect! I also seemed to like all of the white dresses...like that girl from the wedding planner. Obscure reference I know, especially since I couldn't figure out why she was there since that is the only thing I know her from (not proud to be referencing a JLO and matthew mcconaughey movie either BTW - but in case you are wondering it is a 2001 gem). Come to find out she is in The Descendents :)
My favorites:

via fabsugar


via the hollywood story

It's beautiful! via the fashion patrol

nighty-night

2012-01-26T08:43:00.000-08:00

Have you guys seen these adorable nightlights at Land Of Nod?
Pricey, but very cute. I would love to have one in Oliver (or Wyatt's) room, but i just can't bring myself to spend $48.00 on a nightlight, even if they are by Jonathan Adler. Yes, you don't have to re-read that last sentence, I said $48.00. for a nightlight.

images via Land Of Nod

cute cute cute

2012-01-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

I love these looks from sessun - just the right bright thing to look forward to in the middle of winter!
The shoes, accessories, everything, is so happy!

all images via sessun

TGIF

2012-01-20T11:22:00.000-08:00

Do you ever have that one website or blog that you can't get enough of? I typically become a little stalker-ish when I find a new blog or site I love and then it slowly fades away. Not so with Sunrise Hossegor. It's like your best childhood friend that you haven't talked to in a long time, but when you do you feel immediately at ease, and like no time has passed. You feel satiated and completely understood at the same time. Sound weird to describe a blog that way? If you take a look you will see what I mean. I have been coming back to this blog for years, with sometimes weeks or even months in between, and I never feel let down for lack of inspiration! If you follow me on pinterest, then you will see I went a little crazy this afternoon :)
ps - on the right side of the page is translation button!
and I've mentioned this blog before..

all images via sunrise hossegor

On another note, Ollie is obsessed with this trailer. Wyatt needs nursing and the dogs need to go out? No problem, just pop this trailer on and I have bought myself a few! Perhaps your little's will enjoy it too...

easy hair

2012-01-18T10:59:00.000-08:00

How great is this hair tutorial I found on pinterest?
I just had to share!


via The Papermama

For the full tutorial, including a video, go here

I love to learn new tricks for looking good and feeling good, especially when time to do is so is very limited with a newborn and a 2 1/2 yr old. But - this one isn't just for the mama's!

What are your look ~~good~~ great quick fixes and secrets?

gg

2012-01-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

So what did you guys think of the Golden Globes the other night? Did you laugh with Ricky Gervais? Did you like the fashion?

I feel like there were more dresses I didn't like than I did.
The few that caught my attention:

image via Temptalia.com


image via Teen Vogue


Image via Fab Sugar

image via Just Jared

I loved Emma Stones makeup and although it received mixed reviews, I liked that she added the eagle belt!

image via what the frock


image via Bella Sugar

Now, I know a lot of people didn't like this, and my sister even compared it to something really 70's and bad...maybe like Stevie Nicks? I think that's why I like it, hahah!

image via r in burbs

And lastly, I didn't love this.

image via Just Jared

What was your favorite?

Friday the 13th

2012-01-13T10:51:00.000-08:00

Are you guys superstitious? Or is it a little more subtle, where maybe today you just avoid say, walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror? Either way, I hope it's a great day and nothing negative happens to you! After all, it's the weekend. And not just any weekend - but it's the Golden Globes! Next to the fashion (obv.), I am most excited to see Ricky Gervais, as I laughed pretty hard last year. I kinda feel bad for the guy, it will be hard to live up to all if the expectations and talk. In addition to those big Sunday night plans, We will be painting little Wyatt's room (grey, if you must know. I know Grey is sooo 2011, but I still like it) and hanging some art.
AS we head into the weekend, here are a few things I have gathered on my desktop:

~ I look forward to this movie, as are legions of others, I am sure. You can see about 2 seconds of any movie of his and know it's Wes Anderson, right?

~ I so agree with this mama advice, and have guilt-ily felt the same.

~ This farm playmat from James/bleubird vintage's pinterest
is awesome!

~ and just because I love this picture

image via Nicole balch/making it lovely on Pinterest

The return of the Baseball Tee

2012-01-11T14:43:00.000-08:00

I had a feeling this was coming back and of course I want one; because for whatever reason I have none of the 7 that I used to own. Haydee called it! As a matter of fact, see her awesome post over at Tomboy Style about a very specific, but very cool moment in time. Both those and ringer tee's are back and I love the new fabrications they are in, as well as the updated styling. Ch-Check it out:

images via UO

images via Madewell

beautiful wedding

2012-01-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

Here's to kicking off the weekend right with some beautiful pictures!
First full weekend of 2012 ~ do you have any plans?

I wanted to show you guys this beautiful wedding photographed by my dear friend Aimee. You might have already seen it featured on Style Me pretty. Not only was it a gorgeous wedding, but her photos got everything so magically. The dress and the flowers are perfect, such a picturesque San Diego wedding.
Makes you want to get married again, doesn't it?

things I am loving...

2012-01-04T11:58:00.000-08:00

We made Chicken tortilla soup last night, which always triggers memories of San Diego, and probably always will. Funny enough, the first time I ever had it was not at some awesome hole-in-the-wall taco stand, but when Ollie was born! Our friends meme and barrett came over to make us dinner and this is what they made, so I always use her recipe. I was checking out her blog this morning and fell in love with this picture:

just about everything (literally) at Free People, but especially this top! Love the styling too.

Joanna's recap of 2011

Toms ballet flats, due out this spring - thanks for the tip Julia!

and this lamp from Urban Outfitters

What's on your radar these days?

PS Is everyone else really sick of the Strangelove font? Because I am not! I still really like it. Same goes for ombre hair ;)

image via myfonts.com

trying to get back into the swing of things

2012-01-03T11:44:00.000-08:00

I know that so many people have resolved to update their blog more..but I really am! :)
I have a new baby, am through the holidays, and I'm on my way to setting up sort of version of a schedule!
It is a different beast with 2 little boys. But I will find my footing.

First on the list is getting reacquainted with what all of you have been up to! I need to find that inspiration again.
Also, today Wyatt is one month! I plan on starting to take a monthly picture so I can see his growth. Sadly this is something I thought about after Ollie was born. :(
I will share the pic sometime soon. I have been so exctied to see all the different ones out there! Pinterest has been great for that, as well as Making It Lovely, but then Melanie was nice enough to go and round them all up for me!!

image babble via famille summerbelle

I finally got some prints I have had my eye on for my birthday, Chris surprised me with them, so sweet!

image via PearlaAnne

Right at this very moment, both boys are sleeping, so I think I will catch up on some zzzz. Happy New Year everyone!!

hello world,

2011-12-16T06:21:00.000-08:00

may I introduce you to Wyatt Owen?

In case you were wondering what I have been up to...Wyatt finally graced us with his presence on 12.6.11 - his due date was Thanksgiving! Oliver has had a few bumps, but I have to say has been a champ overall.
As for me, well I am resting and recovering, thanks to my mom and Chris. One day I will share my birth story ;)
I have so missed what is going on with all of my blog peeps. I haven't watched the news and I have no idea what is going on in the world! I have been snuggled down with my early Christmas present!
Can't wait to share more as I start to feel better, and I can't wait to get caught up on all my reading with your blogs!!
xo

feeling cozy

2011-11-21T11:10:00.000-08:00

I am definitely getting into the holiday spirit. I LOVE that I am hearing Christmas music playing (yes Haydee!!) and I am slowly acquiring vintage Shiny Brite ornaments and bottle brush trees. I have yet to buy baby's stocking - wasn't that # 1 on my list like forever ago?!?!? - but other than that I am loving this time of year despite the 80 degree weather we are having!

Vintage Shiny Brite oranmanet via SZ Interiors


pretty and easy holiday hair via the gap


Awesome clay gift tags from M Stetson via the Black Eiffel

bottle brush tree as Christmas decorations via junk garden girl

Happy Friday

2011-11-18T10:36:00.000-08:00

Do you have any plans for the weekend? T-Giving prep? I will be giving the house one last scrub down (ahem, nesting) in anticipation of family coming, and hopefully soon a baby!
I have been working on visualizing. No seriously. I just keep thinking about the birth and how I want the baby to come now - even Oliver has gotten in on it. He likes my shirt to be up a lot so he can see my rather large belly and he says "come now, baby!" It's pretty cute.

And, oh look! Here's us!