Thursday, October 30, 2014

Modern Gender Neutral Nursery…Designed by Katie Richardson (from Puj Baby)

Katie Richardson is the founder and owner of Puj Baby!  She had 3 handsome boys.  She was finally blessed with her first little girl & we are so in love with this beautiful gender neutral nursery she created for her sweet little Liberty!  Her clean modern style is just perfect…the simple crib bedding set she chose from  Oilo Studio.…is one of our absolute favorites

Modern Gender Neutral Nursery

Modern Gender Neutral Nursery

Modern Gender Neutral Nursery

Modern Gender Neutral Nursery



Pictures courtesy of PUJ baby, photographer Brittany Hansen.
To see more pictures as well as links to all items that Katie used in her daughters nursery space head on over to Puj baby…

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Adoption Day Story

This post is a first for us, and we're so excited to share it! These photos by Kate Belle Photography document one sweet family's Adoption Day at the courthouse. From the butterflies and excitement upon arrival and those moments in the waiting room, to the oath and jubilation after it was final, Kate Belle's photos tell the story. How special to have this day captured forever! Read below for the beautiful description of the day by Stephanie, Sawyer's mom.

"Two years ago my husband and I got some news that made it obvious that a second pregnancy was unlikely. Adoption was something that we had discussed, in that fun and casual way that you can talk about things before they become a reality. Suddenly we were seriously considering what it would mean to adopt. We sat up all night talking and by morning it was decided. From that moment on, we never looked back.
"After a failed adoption that nearly broke our hearts, we paused to take time to heal and recover. Just days after starting our process over, we got a phone call that changed our lives. A baby girl, already born, mother gone, in a hospital not far from our house. Within 24 hours we were holding her. There are simply no words that could describe it.
"I called Kate to photograph our Adoption Day, the day that a judge officially recognizes us as a family under the law, I choked back tears explaining to her what we had been through and how very important this was. I felt instantly that she understood and connected with our story. I will never be able to thank Kate enough for being there with us and capturing the the day as it truly happened. I feel incredibly lucky to have such beautiful images to remind us of what we have and how hard we fought to get it.
"There will come a time when I share our journey with our daughter. I will tell her about the emotional roller coaster ride: excitement, disappointment, joy, pain, hope, fear and finally relief and gratitude. I will take her down the long and windy road that led us to her, and then I will take out these photographs and show her the celebration. I know that as much as I love them, they will one day mean even more to her."

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story

Adoption Day Story


Source: The Little Umbrella

Thursday, October 23, 2014

5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

For trips to Grandma's or family vacations, it's nice to have a travel crib. These new models take up less space than a hotel crib, could be safer than your relative's hand-me-down, and may have uses back home too.
5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

Soft Spot

Lillebaby's EuroTote unfolds to become a travel bed; also use it as a stroller cover or a European-style carrier ($120; lillebaby.com).

5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

Great Outdoors
Phil & Teds' T2 Travel Cot is a nifty little pop-upcrib and also an outdoor playpen with a UV shade cover ($150; philandteds.com).

5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

Full of Hot Air

An instant lightweight crib! BTVco's AirCrib mattress self-inflates; blow or use a hand pump to fill the rest ($100; aircrib.com).

5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

Transformer

Korbie's All-in-One Baby Bag changes from a diaper bag to a bassinet to a changing table, making outings much easier ($150; korbie.com).

5 Safe and Stylish Travel Cribs

In a Jiffy

Baby Bjorn's Travel Crib Light unfolds in less than a minute, is machine washable, and weighs only 11 pounds ($250; babybjorn.com).








Tuesday, October 21, 2014

When Matrimony Meets Maternity

Maternity dress for weddings

By Lauren Hill


Shopping for a bridesmaid dress can be stressful when you’re not expecting.
When matrimony meets maternity?
Panic is pretty much guaranteed to set in.
Before images of ill-fitting taffeta monstrosities dance through your brain, breathe a sigh of relief. Several bridal designers have come to the rescue with beautiful bump-friendly options ideal for any stage of pregnancy.
With a little guidance from Erin Casey Wolf, co-owner of Bella Bridesmaids and an expert on bridal maternity wear (she rocked Amsale while 8 ½ months pregnant), you can waddle down the aisle in style by paying attention to these four things:
Style: A flowy silhouette and fabric drapes beautifully over a baby belly. Look for an empire waist with a forgiving skirt, especially if you’ll be 6+ months pregnant or just recently delivered.
Sizing: Remember that you can always take a dress in, but it’s stressful and more expensive to let it out. Wolf suggests ordering:
–       1 to 2 sizes up if you’ll be walking down the aisle during your first trimester
–       2 to 3 sizes up during the second
–       3 to 4 sizes up (or a true maternity style) for the third trimester
Timing: Bridesmaid dresses that are made to order take about 12 to 18 weeks. Ordering early and being generous with the size affords you time and room to alter the dress appropriately.
Accessories: To balance out your growing bump, pair the bride’s gown of choice with a chunky statement necklace.
Now that that’s settled, you can turn your focus to more important things…like what you’ll wear to the bachelorette party.


Source: 9Bliss

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

4 Things That Will Last 40 Weeks


Pregnancy wardrobe

By Jana Seitzer


As your ever-changing pregnant belly grows during your nine months of pregnancy, you’ll need an ever-changing wardrobe to accommodate it. Here are a few staple items to get you through the various stages of your pregnancy.
1. BellaBand by Ingrid & Isabel
The BellaBand is a maternity band designed to hold up unbuttoned waistbands, loose maternity wear that you haven’t yet filled out, clothing that slips down around your third-trimester belly, and post-partum clothing that doesn’t quite fit right yet.
2. Maternity Yoga Pants
A pair of maternity yoga pants with a foldover waistband will last you through most of your pregnancy and post-partum days. Great for workouts, loungewear, and pajamas, maternity yoga pants such as the GapFit gBalance Pants will be the perfect addition to your maternity wardrobe.
3. Maternity Jersey-Stretch Tamis
Great for layering or by themselves, in any season, you’ll want a few Maternity Jersey Stretch Tamis. They are comfy day or night.
4. Long-Sleeved Maternity Top
Liz Lange Long-Sleeved Maternity Tops are versatile, stylish, and fit any budget. Available in a variety of colors, these cotton tops are made with just a bit of spandex for a comfortable fit and stretch.

Source: 9 Bliss


Thursday, October 9, 2014

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party


Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party
In honor of her son Gabriel's Dedication and 2nd birthday party, Sarah McLachlan of Sarah Sharpe Photography designed and hosted an unforgettable day full of sweet details. The event had such stylish decor, from a striking black, white and gold color palette to some swanky "little man" details. Guests were in for plenty of fun, too, with a cute mini photo booth with props to capture some shots, and a popcorn and candy bar for yummy treats. They also enjoyed a beautiful birthday cake by Made for you by Me, topped with a sparkler in the shape of the number two. And how cute is Gabriel? He had the cutest bow tie outfit from Nest Boutique

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party

Black, White and Gold Dedication and Birthday Party


Source: The Little Umbrella


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