The only real downside to our new home is we downsized in closet space and bathroom sizes. We were both willing to give up our large closet and large master bathroom for the other really great qualities the home had to offer. It honestly has me simplifying my closet which I can only see as a good thing! Our bathroom isn’t on the priority list for upgrades right now, but when I spotted these knobs on clearance (similar here), I knew exactly where they belonged. I traded out the standard silver knobs for these wooden and brass beauts.
I’m thinking the faucets will be the next trade out, but for now, I’ll just enjoy this $20 upgrade;)
I don’t think there is anything more exciting to me than a Friday in October. Something about the cool morning and smell in the air, and the wide open weekend ahead. I always say the possibility of the weekend is probably the best part, right?
I remember when I gave my son Gabriel his first bath, and how nervous I was to mess up somehow. Newborns are so tiny and vulnerable, and that first time feeling his little body relying on me to take care of him was equally terrifying and heart melting. Now, hundreds of bath times later, I still get that feeling of complete awe and wonder, but thankfully feel a little more at ease;) Gabe and I have caught each of our kids’ first bath on camera in hopes of remembering some of those first fleeting months of their little lives. (Remember Rocco’s and Max’s?)
Miss Azelie didn’t quite know what to think of the water. Her limbs were flailing and her big eyes popping:) Gabe had the lucky job of snuggling her up for a post bath massage to sooth her afterwards. As you know, we have started to switch over our household products to clean ingredients, and have tested out Seventh Generation’s new Coconut Care line. You are lucky if you find baby products that work well with your child’s skin, let alone find a product with clean ingredients! But products that also smell better than most is a bonus. The foaming shampoo and body wash is made with organic coconut oil and is super gentle on their skin. We use this on Max, Rocco, and Azelie.
The Cocount Care Moisture Lotion is made with the same ingredients. I personally like how it is non-greasy and is safe for sensitive skin. Both Azelie and Rocco have had really sensitive bums as well, and so far, the Diaper Cream clears them up lightning fast when there has been any reaction or redness. It’s made with coconut oil and a non-nano zinc oxide. So thankful for options like this. I feel like we have come a long way even in the past 5 years when I was looking for good options for my first baby.
Azelie Jane is already 6 weeks old, and it makes me well up with tears just thinking about how fast her baby days are going, but that is totally normal for the overly emotional sleep deprived days of motherhood right? So thankful for the peace she brings to our family. She brings calm to our crazy casa!
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We are all pretty jazzed about the upcoming holiday months in our new home. Gabe already has the designated spot for the Christmas tree. If you know my husband, this should not surprise you. In between approximately 12 nap times, I managed to get the house festive for fall. It makes my little ones so happy, so it’s worth the effort for me. I mainly used items we already had, but found some fun items to add to the mix as well. Here’s a little autumn home tour of our humble abode… VIEW FULL POST
When the temps dip below 80 degrees in Atlanta, everyone immediately starts layering it up. We southern folk have slightly tipsy temperature gages. (wink)
Dresses are still easy and comfortable for me, especially when you can layer over them. I may have been a little eager to whip out the leather jacket and give her a spin on last weekend’s date, but she needed a good dusting off.
One of the things I am always very cautious to purchase is jackets. I want them to be a style I will use and re-use, since you wear jackets more in Atlanta than winter coats. This one in particular is going on three years! I have linked some similar ones below in case you are on the hunt.
Also, don’t be fooled by my usual dressy posts. We usually snap outfit posts on dates, or when I have set aside time to put together looks to share here. Most of the time it’s just jeans and a tee. I love the challenge to share accessible style with you, and it has challenged me to get dressed to face the day! Any style topics you want me to cover? Let me know!
I’ve got a big crush on blush. Especially in the form of tufted chairs. It’s a total trend in the design world right now, but I don’t think my crush is going anywhere. Blush pink is a tone that works well as a neutralizer since it is such a soft mellow tone. Here are some styles that caught my eye as we hunt for the right one to put into our master bedroom:
Life is happening ultra fast these days, and although I may not have the ability to stop time, I do have the ability to focus on living it thoroughly. I am trying to minimize distractions so as to have a more clear mind and ability to take in the present. It seems that life came at us in full force this summer, and thankfully we were able to capture some of it so these moments aren’t lost in my terrible post baby memory;)
