Happy Mother’s Day! Julian has something planned for today and the anticipation was killing me. Luckily, my daughter eased my guessing games:
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In Adoration of Heels
Slowly slipping on a pair of suede point-toed pumps while attempting to balance yourself, sneaking glances at the clock to check just how late you are, the click-clack sound of your heels hitting the payment as you rush to get to dinner. Getting caught in the rain and realizing you don’t have an umbrella because let’s face it, you never do. There was a time when you cared about perfectly blown out hair getting soaking wet but those times are gone. Turning a corner and slowing down upon seeing the restaurant. Opening the door, turning back the curtain and smiling as you see your husband across the room at the restaurant. A toast at the bar to celebrate being out in the world, together. Holding hands underneath the table as you dine al fresco and notice the feeling of being in close proximity to others.
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The Sunday Edit // 5.3.20
Is it strange that i’ve been enjoying the simple life recently? I go back and forth between feeling restless and needing to be as productive as possible to feeling quite the opposite. This morning, I nursed Brody in my bed and read my Kindle while drinking a warm mug of coffee as everyone […]
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The Sunday Edit // 4.26.20
Are we on week seven of quarantine? I’m losing track. I can tolerate being home pretty well and for the most part I enjoy it. Lately though, I’m finding myself wondering when this will all be over. Our days have somehow felt both long and short. Between breastfeeding discreetly during Zoom calls and helping the kids make pizza virtually with their class while trying to get Brody to fall asleep, it feels like
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Birth in the Time of Corona // Part 1
The anticipation of his birth was riddled with questions and plan adjustments as Julian and I tried to navigate giving birth in the time of coronavirus. As a pharmacist and him being an anesthesiologist, we had access to more information than most but we were still terrified. I hope our experience provides some clarity as you make your own seemingly impossible decisions.
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The Sunday Edit // 4.19.20
Happy Sunday and happy birthday to my son, Dylan! How is it possible that he is three-years-old already? I was initially proud of myself for planning his party two months in advance at an art studio because I knew things would get hectic after the baby’s arrival.
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My Sephora Sale Favorites // Spring 2020
The Sephora Spring Savings Event is live! Beauty products don’t often go on sale so I use this sale to restock my favorites and experiment with new products. I usually add items to my cart and wait to check out until a really great sale comes along. Now that it’s here, I wanted to share some of my Sephora sale favorites. Use code SPRINGSAVE for the discount.
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