January is a time to reflect on the coming year and try to get it together while we still can. Enter: mom Agenda. It’s no secret that moms have ridiculously busy and over-scheduled lives. Nina Restieri, president of momAgenda has created an organizer specifically for those of us in the trenches trying to organize play dates, extracurricular activities for our children, work schedules, and a theoretical vacation or two {here’s to hoping}. There is space in the back for addresses,…
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For you Jane Austen fans, {I know I’m not the only one} PBS’ Masterpiece theater is featuring the complete Jane Austen. That’s right, a new one every Sunday night all the way through May. Last week was Persuasion, and I must tell you it was excellent. Tonight is Northanger Abbey and I can’t wait. Look up your local schedule and cozy yourself in with some knitting and a cozy blanket.
For those of you who are uninitiated into the world of Bella & Lina, please allow me. This darling online boutique carries a little bit of everything cute and unique, {and their website design alone is worth a visit}. I was drawn in by their hand made cupcake sachets which come in a bakery box {oh yes!} and are filled with a yummy chocolate-y almond smell. {Now who doesn’t need that in their drawer?} $25/for two. {Pink Iced Cupcake Sachets}….
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The ultra beautiful, chic, little black Nantucket dress from Shabby Apple is our next giveaway from petit elefant. {Hooray!!!} I told you yesterday how fabulous this dress looks even on the hanger, never mind when it’s actually on your body. A must-have for any mom. Nantucket Dress{via Shabby Apple}$76 value. Tell me where you are going to wear this beautiful little black dress and what it is going to do for your closet as well as your personal style. {Remember,…
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I currently have two dresses in my closet fighting for top dog. My Layers dress, which I previously mentioned {and love!}, and my new little black dress by Shabby Apple. Shabby Apple seems to have perfected the art of dress making for mothers. Take my new ‘Nantucket’ dress for example:a perfect take on the wrap dress. Made of cotton, {breathable, for those of us who are perpetually holding a child on the hip and could use a little extra breathing…
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Tori! Who said: I would love to win because I would give it to my sister who is having a baby after two years of trying… and it’s her first girl!! Wahoo! What a great sister, to think first of someone else.Congratulations Tori, and best wishes to your sister and her baby girl. Thank you everyone for entering, and a big thank you to Carlie of Baby Bintz.
How fun are these salad servers from Interior Style Home? I love that they’re fun and funky, and different from your everyday dinnerware. Interior Style Home has so many great, stylish pieces for the kitchen; you’ll be inspired to cook up something wonderful just by looking at them. They also offer several fun home accents for children’s rooms, baby bedding, & some pretty fabulous children’s art. $15.Interior Style Home.
The Nina dress from Layers Clothing is now one of the most delightful dresses in my closet. I absolutely adore the simple design, the quality, and the comfort! Oh, the comfort. I received rave compliments the entire day I wore it, and I wanted to sleep in it when I was ready for bed. The A-Line cut is extremely flattering {especially on my post-baby body}, and I wasn’t worried about it ending up around my waist every time I sat…
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The frog pod {from the innovative parenting company Boon} is the absolute favorite toy in my house right now. It can be purchased alone, or with the Bath Goods collection of toys, {I highly recommend the toys, they’re adorable & they are only $14}.The pod itself can be attached to your shower in 3 different ways: By screwing it directly into the wall {for the die hard parent}, Attached using strips of adhesive mounting {included, of course}, Or my preferred…
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