One tough mother.

April 29, 2016

Floral Bouquets

 

A few years ago, I started the habit of wrapping up bouquets around Mother’s Day for some of my favorite women. Not just because it was Mother’s Day, but as an excuse to remind them that their lives and their motherhood should be celebrated. This year I plan on continuing the tradition for both mothers in waiting, and mothers in training (as I refer to myself!). I have witnessed some close friends walk a tough road this year. Loss, heartache, disappointment, and risk. However, in the process, these women were not defeated by their pain or their hardships, but rather, transformed into even stronger, intentional, and compassionate women. I am so grateful to learn from them as I discover the depth of what the word “mother” holds.

 

coffee and flowers
 

I am using these voluptuous and fragrant Teleflora bouquets as a detail to celebrate these women. I’m gathering some new and old friends over coffee and flowers throughout the week as a simple way of taking gratitude a step further. I love that all the Teleflora floral arrangements are professionally-arranged and hand-delivered by a local florist in your neighborhood and arrive fresh. They have been filling up my home with a very happy scent at the moment!

 
home office
 


To love your children tirelessly through the highs and lows, the mundane, and the unknown requires a fierce love. To desire motherhood and seek it with hope requires one tough spirit. I hope next week is a reminder to mothers everywhere that the world wouldn’t be the same without them, and that the people they affect reaches beyond what the eye can see.

How do you all plan on celebrating Mother’s Day this year? 

 

*Thank you Teleflora for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Summer shoes you will actually wear more than once.

April 28, 2016

summer sandals

I added many a sandals to my online shopping cart, and left many hanging. I thought through long and hard….what summer sandals would I actually wear versus ending up in the back of my closet? These were the result:

Clockwise from top:
Two-toned Dorsay Flats
Mesh Espadrilles
Suede Clog Sandals
Slip on Flatform Shoes c/o
Beryl Tie Flat Sandals
Ankle Cuff Sandals
Black Wedge Dress Sandal (not pictured)

 
summer sandals you will actually wear
 
A few dressy, a few casual, but all very comfortable and versatile.
Favorite places to hunt for the perfect summer shoes? 
Nordstrom 
ASOS
Sole Society
Free People

Have you found your sole mate for the year? 😉

*Luggage from Steamline. You can use code IHOD10 for 10% off!

Coconut Breakfast Bowls

April 27, 2016

coconut breakfast bowls

 

I have actually never attempted to crack a coconut. They aren’t easy let me tell ya, but in some odd way, they are kind of stress relieving to break. I know, odd. The good thing is, they make all breakfast items new to little ones as they sit in awe over their makeshift bowls and ask fifty-two questions about where they come from, how they are grown, and if they are edible;) So here’s to another victory morning in conquering grains for a more energy driven breakfast.

Coconut Breakfast Bowls
Raw Cashews (Or unsalted)
Blueberries
Cottage Cheese
Coconut Halves (Save the juice!)

Super simple combos are what is working for us! Shoot over any additional ideas, and we will try them out! In case you missed, last week’s breakfast hack here.

Baby Kanga.

April 26, 2016

baby kanga
 

I never started baby wearing until I had no choice. My third baby outnumbered us, and I needed the extra set of hands. I then wondered why I held out so long! It was a cool experience to have them nestled so close. Both Max and Rocco loved to fall asleep in their kanga pouch. Elle, who founded Solly Baby, asked us to take part of the spring shoot this year. 48 hours with my babe in California? Alright, I guess. 

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Three Mother’s Day Looks

April 25, 2016

baby boy
 

Taking the time to get dressed is one topic I have tackled, but what about taking the time to shop for yourself? Whether it is heading to brunch with my crew, heading to the park for the morning, or out for a date, a girl’s got to have something in her closet that makes her feel more than just a nose wiper or vacuum cleaner from time to time, you know what I mean?! I teamed up with Old Navy to talk about a few outfits I found in time for Mother’s Day that would fit into the category of both functional and stylish…

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Pineapple Breakfast Bowls

April 20, 2016

pineapple breakfast bowls
 

Honest report: I still had cereal twice this week. No excuses, I just love a good bowl of quaker oats. Better than 6 times a week, however, I’m determined to kick out all sugars at least in our breakfast routines. These pineapple breakfast bowls were the result of a really good produce sale at the local market. These were the gut punch I needed after a cheat on carb filled weekend. There is something about eating a smart breakfast that prevents me from caving to cravings the rest of the day….or until about dinner hour when I grab the dip and chips.  VIEW FULL POST

Entryway + Office Makeover

April 19, 2016

Entryway table + office space

 

Entryway + Office Makeover

We only have about 6 weeks left in our rental home, and leave it to me to wait till the last stretch to finally finish the entryway + office makeover. As you remember, we re-finished a flea market dresser, and I refinished this $3 desk to unify the two into one longer piece. We painted our walls grey, used a deep blue grey paint for the furniture, and gold finishes for the drawer pulls… VIEW FULL POST

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