Between two laptops in college and my iPhone and my iMac, my photos are in complete chaos. Some are here, some are there, some are both here and there, some are in the cloud. Gosh, some are even in the other cloud (or one of my ten Dropbox accounts). I was attempting– I failed– to organize my photos. Instead, I ended up finding quite a few forgotten gems! I actually found photos that Amy and I had taken in the winter for a magazine that ended up not getting published.
The outfit was totally not suitable for a winter day (did I mention it was SNOWING?!), but now it totally works for a springtime outfit! Happy to have found the photos and even happier that it’s the perfect time to share.
Isn’t the tunic fun? They’re one of the easiest looks to pull off, in my opinion, and chic and comfortable. Sounds like a win/win/win to me!
I borrowed Amy’s clutch for the photos. It’s not available anymore, but I found some similar styles:
What would we live in if it weren't for tunics? It was the J. Crew tunic sweater all winter and now it's tops like this and Sail To Sable tunics for the summer. Bring on the warm weather! Also, loving the pop of red with the light blue color combination.
Cute tunic. As for my photos, they are sorted by event, but within those folders they're kind of a hot mess. I start out organizing them, but then I get bored and stop.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
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!
VERY cool tunic! I love that your posts pop up right before bed for me over here on the west coast. Fun to read them when I'm unwinding 🙂
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
love that tunic, and the clutch! it's a different vibe for you but super cute!
xo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com
love that tunic! the red edge details are such a fun pop of color!
xo. jenn @ hello, rigby!
Love the tunic! I definitely want to start getting some for spring/summer! I love it with the white skinny's 🙂
daughterofasonofasailor.com
What would we live in if it weren't for tunics? It was the J. Crew tunic sweater all winter and now it's tops like this and Sail To Sable tunics for the summer. Bring on the warm weather! Also, loving the pop of red with the light blue color combination.
Tunics are the best, especially for the whether right now!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
I'm having the toughest time trying to organize my photos since I switched to a mac! Hoping someone has some good suggestions.
Love the tunic! My photos are everywhere too – iPhone, desktop PC, work laptop, personal laptop, external hard drive… it's such a problem!
<3
carelessly graceful
Love that tunic!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
It looks great! I love how you chose to wear it with pants. Tunics always look better with pants. Also that beaded clutch was absolutely gorgeous!
Love your tunic! What a great look!
-Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Cute tunic. As for my photos, they are sorted by event, but within those folders they're kind of a hot mess. I start out organizing them, but then I get bored and stop.