Thursday, February 28, 2013

Downton Abbey

I have just recently hopped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon. This show is all the craze right now. Everyone from work and Facebook were talking about it and I was feeling very out of the loop. Kiel and I just recently started watching the first season on amazon prime. In two short weeks, we are now on season 2.. and it keeps getting better and better. I would encourage everyone to watch. The actual show is on its third season, so I'm a bit behind. No spoiler alerts! If you have a love for british accents and a quality period drama, like myself, then this show is definitely for you.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Especially when everyone is going to happy hour, and you can't drink because you're pregnant. 
Whomp Whomp. 

Maternity Shopping 101

   Shopping for maternity clothes can be a real drag. Just because I am going to be a mom, doesn't mean I want to wear matronly clothing. Therefore, I know that I will try and squeeze my growing body into my regular clothes for as long as possible. I'm not a huge fan of Motherhood Maternity or even Pea in a Pod for that matter. Two of my favorite maternity stores are Topshop and Asos. Lots of cute clothes, that are on trend, for a reasonable price.  

I've also recently come across some great deals at Gap (and even Old Navy). Both stores have some staple maternity pieces for spring and summer. If you're a fan, I would definitely recommend ordering online. The in-store selection is often super limited. You're much more likely to find what you're looking for, in your size, on the website. Below are some Gap Maternity Fashions that I've been crushing on.


 And if you hold out.. they often have awesome sales online. I'm holding out hard for that grey maxi.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sprucing Things Up!

The Holiday decorations have come down and my home is feeling kind of sad lately. I have the urge to fill my home with a few new items that will really spruce up the joint! 


Affordable Spring Must-Haves For the Home

Friday, February 15, 2013

Inspiring Spaces

A mint backsplash and open shelving. I'm in love.
Beautiful, yet functional mudroom.
The coziest deck space ever. 

It's time to do some serious updating around here. We are putting in new carpet, all throughout the second and third floor of our home. I am thinking of re-doing our front foyer, in hopes of making it more of a mudroom. I'd love for it to end up looking like the picture shown above, but I am doing my best to use some items we already have to vamp up the space.. so we'll see how it turns out.

We also recently invested in a king SleepNumber bed. I cannot wait for it's arrival on the 23rd. In the meantime, I am on a search for an affordable, upholstered headboard. West Elm and Pottery Barn obviously have some incredible options, but we've already spent so much money on the mattress that I feel guilty spending another thousand bucks on a silly headboard. I came across a website called, Wayfair.com. It has a ton of cheap, cute finds for the home. I am contemplating this option...
For only $315 and with 22 fantastic reviews.. It seems like the perfect match.


It's been a long friggin week. All I can say is, TGIF. Not only is it Friday, but the sun is shining and it's 50-some degrees outside. My day off has so far consisted of a well-needed trim, a trip to the gym, followed by a latte and a quick purchase at Barnes Noble. Who knows what the afternoon will hold,  maybe an afternoon nap... a walk with pup... a little skype session with my west coast bestie? Just the idea of having absolutely no plans is quite a relief. 

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013

February Mix

a collection of my absolute favorite LOVE songs

Van Morrison - Crazy Love
The Beatles - Something
Etta James - At Last
Dashboard Confessional - Stolen (acoustic - my wedding song)
Coldplay - Til Kingdom Come
 Adele -One and Only
Ben Harper - Forever
Ray La Montagne - Hold you in my arms
Elvis Presley - Can't help falling in love 
Ella Fitzgerald - They can't take that away from me
Ingrid Michaelson - You and I
The Beach Boys - God only knows