Notice the new branding? Well, it’s really only the beginning. I have a few more things up my sleeves… so stay tuned!!!
I have been kind of driving myself crazy about the pink and green thing. The damask? I was over it. Way, way… way over it. Actually, this post was the initial brainstorm behind what I wanted to do. I kind of whipped up that post as a trial run. (Like how people tell you to write what you want as a tattoo on a Post-It and put it on your mirror?) I’ve been pulling it up every now and then to see if I still like it. Yep.
The day I pulled the trigger, it was completely spur of the moment. It was particularly HOT outside and I was just… inspired to go for it.
Leading up to that post, I had been pulling images on a secret Pinterest board. Here’s ultimately what inspired the new look:
I love the new look! I've been working on new layouts and things for my blog as well, and I completely get you mean about being frustrated and just going for it! xx
I love this! When we (my husband and I) redesigned my blog recently we went with mint and grey. They're my favorite colors and I just think they look perfect together. I adore your redesign, it's gorgeous.
Love the rebranding! I've been inspired recently by turquoise and gold glitter and decided to give my blog a new look using that combo. I'll have to start a moodboard for it now too! Thanks for the tip!
so much better – actually I recently commented on your instagram that I wasn't particularly fond of the pink and green either. loving the pink, gold and tortoise inspriation
I can't wait for you to revamp the site! You're so talented, I think you should have your own design/clothing line one day LOL. I'll be your #1 fan!!! Your Friend, Jess
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
I love it! I think this is so much more you. The pink and green was awesome then, but everything and everyone grows!
Keep up the amazing posts! 🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
I am really loving the new look! It's grown up and sophisticated but still fun and playful. Great job! AND you've inspired me to make a moodboard. 🙂
Sydney
http://girlmeetspearls.blogspot.com
The Tumblr is particularly cute! I always love me some pink!
Love the mood board idea and the new look!
lifehalffull.com
love it! I just did some rebranding myself!
Ashley
the-southern-prepster.blogspot.com/
Love it!
I just love the new look!
Hunter
preponabudge.blogspot.com
I love the new look! I've been working on new layouts and things for my blog as well, and I completely get you mean about being frustrated and just going for it! xx
The new look has a great mix: clean, fun, and still tons of personality! I love it!
I love the new look!!
Can't wait to see what else you have in store 🙂
Love it!!
I really like it and love your newest wallpaper/iphone/ipad backgrounds!
I really like everything! Excited to see what other surprises you have!
I love it! Pink and tortoiseshell are 2 of my favorites!
i am loving the new look! pink and tortoiseshell are 2 of my favorite things. right up there with navy, stripes and polka dots.
Love it!!! Pinterest always provides the best inspiration when you're in a rut!
The new look really is the best. It's SO classy
I love this! When we (my husband and I) redesigned my blog recently we went with mint and grey. They're my favorite colors and I just think they look perfect together.
I adore your redesign, it's gorgeous.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Love the rebranding! I've been inspired recently by turquoise and gold glitter and decided to give my blog a new look using that combo. I'll have to start a moodboard for it now too! Thanks for the tip!
so much better – actually I recently commented on your instagram that I wasn't particularly fond of the pink and green either. loving the pink, gold and tortoise inspriation
I'm glad you updated as well! I too was getting tired of that green. 😀
I can't wait for you to revamp the site! You're so talented, I think you should have your own design/clothing line one day LOL. I'll be your #1 fan!!!
Your Friend, Jess
Adorable! I'm so jealous of how fabulous your branding works. I need to work on my own branding!