five little things that made my week. 1. this costa rican coffee. {sent with love for desperate newbie parents.} 2. this sheepie. {for a not-so-sleepy baby.} 3. this morning sunlight. {for a neglected houseplant.} 4.…
Since maternity leave is comprised mostly of changing diapers—over and over and over again—and since I’ve finally reached the point where I can manage to juggle baby and keyboard for brief 30-minute stints (kind…
five little things that made my week (a day early). 1. these bags. {because we’re connecticut bound for the long weekend.} 2. this hat. {because now i’ll actually protect my skin from the sun.…
If you’re not familiar with Artifact Uprising already, then it’s a total joy for me to introduce you to a really stellar company with a mission to admire. Fueled by a desire to move “stories…
five little things that made my week. 1. these initials. {because they’re our girl’s. thank you, justine.} 2. this tablecloth. {because something about rumply tablecloths just feels so summery, even inside.} 3. this pouch.…
When I was pregnant with Faye, I didn’t know if she would be a girl or a boy, or when precisely she would arrive, but I knew that when she finally came, there would…
five little things that made my week. 1. this wonky arnold palmer popsicle. {and finding five last popsicle sticks languishing in the cabinet.} 2. this sunny window ledge. {because long days means it’s getting…
five little things that made my week. 1. this bonnet. and this dress. {sent our way by the unbelievably sweet abby.} 2. these white geraniums. {for giving us an excuse to get out the apartment…
five little things that made my week: 1. this onesie. {because it was mine, circa 1984.} 2. this banana bread. {because it’s awfully nice to have a sister who reads my blog. and a…
While I spend a little time resting, recuperating, and generally loving on the sweet new baby in our lives, I’ve solicited the advice of my big sister, Cait. As a veteran New York City mama and…