Pregnancy Style with The Bump x Target

June 1, 2015

Hope you all had a splendid weekend. We were knee deep in projects around the home, but we managed to squeeze in some good time with friends, plenty of sprinkler time in the backyard for the little ones, and we all got re-acquainted with our love of watermelon. We may just attempt to grow some this summer. Speaking of watermelon…

It seems I have one stuffed under my dress. We could call this week a style the watermelon series, yes?
Like I have mentioned before, this time around I am way more relaxed about all the changes pregnancy brings. I know what comes at the end of the 9 months, and all the discomforts are minuscule in comparison. I am embracing the extra padding, and just enjoying the company of this little life.

I am teaming up with Target and The Bump this week for a little pregnancy style challenge. I will be posting a different look each day this week incorporating a piece from the Liz Lange line. They will be sharing a few other looks from mamas to be on their site at the end of the week.

Here is the breakdown for today’s look:
Grey cotton dress by Liz Lange
Denim Vest
Perforated sandal booties (shockingly comfortable!)
Fringe clutch
Druzy Necklace

Have a great start to your week friends, see you here tomorrow!

Happy Weekend!

May 29, 2015

(Image by artist Joseph Hoflehner)

You know what is totally grand about long weekends? They deliver short weeks. Friday came in a flash, and the sun finally came out to play! We actually have a weekend at home which means we can tackle some home projects that have been waiting for our attention! What do you all have in store? Cheers!

Here’s my weekend round up for you to have fun clicking through:

Can’t wait to catch the premier of this movie in Atlanta.

Downloaded this app and actually loving it (despite my failed first attempt!)

Comparing eras through small discovered polaroids.

Speaking of polaroids, finally got this one for my little ones to try on our next trip.

Funniest parenting tweets.

Summer sandals for under $50? (Made in the UK) Had to snag these.

Can’t wait to try these green smoothie detox pops.

An online videography course I recently took and loved.

Any fun links to share? Leave them in the comments below!

Prenatal Exercise – Reality Check

May 28, 2015

I have always been a fairly active person generally speaking. I grew up playing almost every sport I could try, I love the outdoors, and run a few times a week. HOWEVER, I severely lack motivation to exercise while I have a baby in utero. In fact, I rarely do more than chasing my toddler up and down the stairs or walks around the block. I usually go easy on myself the first trimester when I feel either icky or starving or simply exhausted. I just eat and sleep my way through it, and I don’t keep track of the pounds because I know my body is trying to prepare to house a new life.

After Max’s birth (you may remember he came super fast and was a big baby!), I felt like I had been knocked out flat and was sore and achey for a few weeks after. The weeks leading up to his birth were also really challenging. I had a tough time doing much without getting out of breath. Now this may be normal for most pregnant women, it would be really nice to have more energy facing the summer months this time around.

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Chattanooga Weekend Getaway Part 2

May 27, 2015

We squeezed in as much as we could for our weekend getaway to Chattanooga, so I split it into two posts. You can check out some of the spots we visited in the part 1 re-cap post. We got really lucky because despite the rainy forecast, we had a fairly sunny Saturday where we were able to visit Rock City, have lunch outdoors, hit up the TN Aquarium (more details about that here!), and even squeeze in a visit to High Point Climbing and Fitness before evening rolled around. I know…. I am tired just typing that out, but I think the excitement of it all is what carried our kids through the day (in addition to quick naps and rest breaks in the car). How about that pub trolley above? Downtown Chattanooga was full of life and activity. We had fun just watching all the different buzz going on. If you are visiting for a weekend, the TN Vacation site has a guide you can request with all of the options for the weekend. We used this when deciding our schedule for the day:) VIEW FULL POST

Memorial Day Weekend Sale Finds

May 24, 2015

{ Image via Nena & Co.}

Currently we traveling home from my sister’s wedding weekend. Cannot wait to share more about it.
In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share some of the coolest sale finds happening right now on the www.

Also rounded up an easy reference list below.
Let me know if you find any yourself. I am always up for a steal!
x, Anna

Long weekend ready: Straw Hat // Instax camera // Suit One // Suit Two // Suit Three // Sandals // Stackable Bracelets // Drink Recipe (all sale codes below)

Best retro inspired sunglesses for $18-$40 dollars (all on sale!) ^^
From top left: One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven // Eight

Clothing & Accessories:
Anthropologie // 20% off sale
Asos // 20% off (code: LONGWKND)
Ascot and Hart // 20% off (code: whatup20)
Bauble Bar // 20% of sitewide (code MEMORIAL20)
Boden // :30% off (code: 3M3M)
French Connection // 30% off everything + Free Shipping (code: FCMS40)
Gap // 50% off regular price styles (code: SUMMER)
J.Crew // 25% off your order (CODE: SUMMERLOVE)
Loeffler Randall // 30% off resort and spring shoes and handbags
Madewell // Extra 30% off sale items (code SWEET)
Moorea Seal //Extra 20% off sale (code: MEMORIALDAY)
Nena and Co // 25% off sitewide (code MEM25)
Nordstrom // half-yearly sale, up to 40% off
Old Navy // up to 50% off everything
Sole Society // up to 50% off everything
Shopbop // 20 – 70% off sale
Threads for Thought // 30% off
West & Lou // 25% off

Home:
Lulu & Georgia // 25% off (code TAKE25)
Waiting on Martha //15% off (code: MEMORIAL15)
West Elm // Everything on sale in store and online

Best spots in Chattanooga, TN – Part 1

May 20, 2015

In April we had the chance to get away with the little ones for a weekend getaway in Chattanooga, TN. It is a short two hour drive from Atlanta, so it was an easy trip there and back. Gabe and I always talk about focusing on culture and experiences with our kids over material things. For their birthdays this year we knew this would be the best kind of gift to give them….uninterrupted time and adventure! VIEW FULL POST

CLOSED Travel Style + Bag Giveaway!

May 19, 2015

I haven’t traveled this pregnant in a long time, but it was a must for me to go see one of my oldest and dearest friends get married back in my home state of OH. I needed a comfortable outfit (no waist circulation problems please) for the plane ride, that I could wear straight to dinner that night. I was also hoping to find luggage that I could either roll around or wear on my back. I totally lucked out with these pieces. So here is the scoop (and a big GIVEAWAY at the end!) VIEW FULL POST