Spring Vibes, Two Years Later

I shared a little snippet of this outfit awhile back my instagram & explained how I had actually come up this outfit after Zoey was born.  It just never felt right (thanks again baby weight), was soon forgotten as cooler months approached, & I found myself prego again with Sadie.  I will never tire of pairing distressed denim with a polished top, it might be one of my favorite methods of styling.  This outfit was originally planned for Zo's first Easter, but it still felt appropriate for summer somehow...

Denim & Slides (F21)/ Lace Top (Who What Wear via Target)/ Earrings & Cardi (J.Crew)

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Summer to Fall

This outfit is so me, especially since becoming a mama.  I need quick & easy, but just fashionable enough that I feel put together.  I love outfits just like this one, so much so that I repeat this one quite often (mixing up the accessories of course).  When I find something that works, I run with it & let it effortlessly carry me from season to season.  I know a lot of bloggers that wear everything new & then you never see it again, but that just isn't me.  When I purchase something, it has to matter- it's either a basic or a statement piece I can wear at least 5 different ways with what I've already got.  I think this method is the perfect way to build a personal wardrobe, where countless items can be mixed & matched.  This shirt is the perfect example & I can't wait to remix it for Fall soon...

Earrings (Bauble Bar)/ Denim (Old Navy)/ All Else (F21)

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Photo Friday: TIMBER! Sadie's One!

Happy Friday! Short weeks always feel the longest, am I right?! Our sweet Sadie turned one on May 24th & we thought what better way to kick-off summer than a lumberjack themed bash!  I sourced loads of buffalo plaid & reused a ton of decor from my sister-in-laws woodland animal-themed baby shower.  We had a great time celebrating all afternoon (& into the night) with both friends & family, we're so incredibly grateful to everyone who loves our sweet Sadie Sue :)

 DIY name banner for our sweet girl (supplies from Hobby Lobby & Michael's)

The Birthday Girl's outfit (Dress: Carter's & Mocs via Etsy)

Party Favors: Milk cartons filled with smores trail mix & a colored twig pencil for the kids (pencils via Amazon)

Smores trail mix (chocolate chips + mini marshmellows + golden grahams cereal)

More party favors: LumBEARjack hats (Walmart) or Lumberjack Beards (Hobby Lobby)

Moosehead Lager for the more experienced Lumberjacks ;)

DIY photo booth.  The Mr. sourced these stumps & pallets for me, the back drop was from Amazon.

Photo Booth props via Walmart

Mama Bear's Outfit (Tee: Bellelily, Flannel: F21, Earrings: Amazon)

Light Box via F21.  Pie tins as plates (via Amazon)

Wooden Cutlery was perfect for the theme (& cheaper than plastic).

DIY 12 month photo display

Table centerpiece. Lantern & Teddy: Amazon, All Else: Hobby Lobby

Mini glasses filled with 'forest berries', pulled pork sammies, chips, & potato salad were served for lunch

Cake plates & authentic pine springs from the pine tree outside out house :)

Sadie's Cupcake cake turned out better than expected & the kids loved the fudge frosting (via Sobey's)

Fireplace decor (faux greenery via Hobby Lobby, Lights via F21)

We set Sadie's highchair right in front of the fireplace for cake & photos, it made the perfect backdrop :)

The backyard, the next morning.  Wonderful memories made celebrating our Sadie :)

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Smile, There's Wine

Smile, there's wine! My sister-in-law is always the first to introduce me to & coax me into sampling new brands of red.  I'm new to drinking red, it was always a temperature thing for me & not the taste, but I've really learned to love it in recent years.  Why all this wine talk? As of tomorrow morning, I'm parenting solo for three days & will definitely need to repeat this motto by the end of the day.  You single parents out there, you are WARRIORS!

I pulled these sandals out & will be wearing them over & over to wrap up summer in the best of ways.  We've been completely swamped at work updating & revamping so many things that I need super simple outfits to get me through the day.  Come fall, I'll be ready for a little more over the top outfit prep (aka back to normal)...

Sweater(Zara)/ Denim (F21)/ Sandals(Elina Linardaki via ShopBop)

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