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In a tightly closed box, nestled in the corner of my dark basement is every parenting book I own. Babywise, Happiest Baby on the Block, Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby, What to Expect the First year; and the list goes on and on and, well you get the point. Wanting to live up to Dr.Continue reading “Being a not-by-the-book Mom”

Matt & I love to see new sights, taste exquisite food and meet extraordinary people. We pack our bags and head to the town that excites us the most. The pregnancy put a hold on our traveling, leaving our last vacation almost a year ago. It was time, we needed to get out and neededContinue reading “Grand Lake”

Health, exercise and beauty (both inside and out) have always been a priority of mine. I’ve chosen a lifestyle that promotes dignity and splendor… but don’t hear (or read) me wrong, choosing and living are two very different actions. Six weeks post baby has proven this lifestyle to be, at times, acutely problematic. Showers occurContinue reading “Expressly Elegant”

I am so very pleased to announce the arrival of my becoming son, Marshall Keith. Entering into this world just three short weeks before his due date, was this 6lb 14oz little boy. Surprising my husband and I, and sending us into a whirlwind of emotions, panic, anxiety and excitement. I will spare you theContinue reading “This Little Person”

Well, I did it, I broke down and took maternity photos. For so long I was against this as I found the notion tacky. The over popular shots of the baby-daddy kissing the tummy (now I emphasize, he’s kissing the tummy, not the baby) quite frankly; jaded me. However, with much convincing, I decided toContinue reading “Ample & Blithe”

I’ve got the flavor for summer and I’m sharing it with my cohorts. The celebration of May Day is a jubilant event amongst my very southern, yet cultured, family. Bonfires, heavenly picnics and planting flowers are some of the more prominent ways to revel in this day. However, the optimum way to ensure you getContinue reading “May Day Cake”

Breaking tradition, bending the rules and fudging the line of what’s proper and what’s not; these are all things that encompass my skill set. Matt and I were blessed to have friends in both of our home states throw us baby showers. Now, I’m personally not a fan of the all girl, all pink andContinue reading “Bambino Bash”

I am honored with the ability to celebrate one of my best friends, Erin. Her wedding is quickly approaching which means our calendars are packed with showers, bachelorette parties and general wedding hoopla. This past Saturday the gorgeous bride-to-be took great pleasure in her breath taking bridal shower. The event was matchless with guests gatheringContinue reading “Cupcake Bliss”

First of all, I’d like to unofficially welcome Spring (taking note that the first day of Spring isn’t actually until March 20th). But, if you live in any part of this beautiful country; the blessing of spring has already planted its succulent kiss on your cheek. And if you’re like my circle of friends or myself, yourContinue reading “3-Tiered Serving Trays”

With every hope of someday filling it with the laughter of children, my husband and I purchased our first home. 2010 was off to a great start as we held the keys to our shiny new abode. We were both panic-stricken and overwrought, but well receptive to the grand treasures that were before us. TheContinue reading “The Babies Hood”