friday i’m in love

friday I’m in love.

welcome back friday! be sure to pop over to see what kendra, mary beth, amanda, & laura are loving this week. we would love for you to join us! leave a comment and we’ll come check out what you’re loving each week!

{one} sandra boynton books in español.

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books have always been important to us when it comes to reading to baby. we have them all over the house & have incorporated them into both eloise’s naptime & bedtime routine. after reading this Nat Geo article {thanks Dad!} we are even more on board about books, reading to eloise, & exposure to foreign language. sandra boynton is one of our favorite authors around here & her books are available in spanish!

{two} fierce.

This is the year I will be stronger, braver, kinder, and unstoppable. This year I will be fierce.

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this is the perfect quote for me as I start this year. motherhood has pushed me to be a person that I never thought I could be {for the better!} & I feel empowered to be fierce!

{three} west elm souk wool rug.

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my very favorite & go-to home décor store West Elm is having a limited sale which includes this beautiful souk rug I have had my eye on for some time. even though it’s a super popular rug & used on a lot of design sites, it is nice to see it used in different spaces {which makes me think it would look great in our living room too!}. I am hoping to upgrade the sad little rug we have in our living room some day…

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friday I’m in love.

{one} julep florence polish.

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my wonderful husband met a friend at greenlake for a walk {& took eloise} & suggested that I go get a mani/pedi this afternoon while he was out. #husbandoftheyear #Ilovepaternityleave luckily, today was a slow day at Julep {my fav nail salon} & I got right in. I haven’t had a mani/pedi since before eloise was born {!} – it was luxurious. any-hoo I chose florence as my mani color & I am obsessed. it is the perfect color to feel like you are put together, but not flashy. plus, as it starts to chip, it won’t be so obvious.

{two} manhattan toy company.

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eloise already has a ton {a TON} of toys, but our favorite ones have been from the manhattan toy company. eloise loves this one {the Winkel – we refer to as Doug}, this one {the Ziggles – we refer to as Gretchen}, & a snuggly elephant {which I can’t find a link to, but is pictured with eloise here}.

{three} gap gfast leggings.

GapFit gFast leggings

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I know most people are obsessed with lululemon for all things workout gear, but I am really loving what GapFit has these days. especially these leggings. they are super comfy, wash well {I wash but don’t dry!}, & have a bit of compression. if you are looking for a new pair of workout pants, I highly recommend (plus they are reasonably priced!).

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friday I’m in love.

{holy cow, it’s Friday again? Sorry for the late post again, these weeks are just flying by!}

{one} doll for eloise.

I found this adorable doll on Pinterest & immediately fell in love! Can’t you see one year old eloise carrying this around? Sadly, the link doesn’t go anywhere. I may have to turn on my super creative juices and see if I can make it. Or find a similar one on Etsy.

{two} healthy lunches.

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I am not on-the-go per se during lunchtime, but I don’t get to sit down & eat very often since eloise keeps me on my toes for most of the day. since that’s the case, I do need to have a lunch (& second lunch!) that is easy to grab & eat. the easier, the better, & these ideas look delish!

{three} slip-on shoes.

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based on my pinterest feed & the most recent Nordstrom catalog, 2015 is the year of the slip-on shoe, & I am totally on board! I remember having slip-ons when I was a kid, & then they made a brief appearance in the middle of college. since my basic daily uniform is a pair of skinnies, a button-up shirt, a cardigan, & a bun, slip-ons are a perfect addition!

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friday I’m in love.

{sorry for the late post today – does it feel like a monday to anyone else?}

{one} misha & puff.

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this adorably cute shop has stolen my heart for some time now – I follow her on instagram – partly because the shop has an awesome name {!} & mostly because the clothes are so. darn. cute. a sale is going on starting today & I may have picked up something for eloise’s 6 month photoshoot {the sun suit!}. oh, I can’t wait to see her in it!

{two} kate spade swim line.

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{harbour island halter & hipster}

kate spade – an old favorite! – released a swim line just this year & I am loving it {not a big surprise}! maybe it is because we still have months of winter left in the PNW, but I am dreaming of somewhere sunny.

{three} aveda lip glaze.

a gift of smiles

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aaron got me this lip glaze for christmas this year & I am already obsessed with the nepali red color – it’s not a traditional red & reads a bit fuschia, & easier to apply than lipstick.

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this week I am loving beanies with pom pins attached!

{one} snowflake beanie

{two} pom pom hat

{three} cadha beanie

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Friday I’m in love.

a bit of an abbreviated post to end the week. this one {the week I mean} has been one for the history books! I will be sure to enlighten you soon, until then, enjoy your weekend!

hanna andersson christmas jammies for the family

{hanna andersson very merry sleepwear}

I am adoring eloise in her christmas jammies that her Grammie got her over thanksgiving and she has been wearing them quite a bit lately in the spirit of the holiday season along with her adorable Santa hat – see here! {plus, I didn’t want her to wear them just one day!} little did I know that we could all get matching jammies! {though it may take some convincing Aaron…}

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{one} a santa hat for eloise.

after seeing this post last week, my insanely talented sister-in-law kelly whipped up this eloise-size santa hat & sent it to seattle. i am so in love & eloise has been wearing it non-stop, including to meet santa at nordstrom yesterday morning! thanks for the hat aunt kelly. e will be wearing it all month long!

{two} loyal hana maternity & nursing shirts.

{carrie shirt}

as a nursing mama i am constantly searching for flattering shirts that are easy to nurse in. while some regular shirts work, i find most nursing-specific tops to be pretty matronly. i came across a small clothing shop specializing in maternity & nursing pieces on instagram this week & was pleasantly surprised by the selection. i wish i would have found it while i was still pregnant! even still, i am loving the tops like the one above that has concealed zippers in the front for nursing. genius!

{three} inital necklace.

{via sticksandstonesny etsy shop}

i haven’t worn a lot of jewelry since eloise was born, mostly because it is just more of a hassle than it’s worth, but i have been wanting a special piece that represents eloise. i love the idea of a simple necklace (which i know is popular with lots of mamas these days) with eloise’s initial. since initials & monograms are on-trend, there are lots of options out there. adding this one to my wishlist!

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friday I’m in love.

welcome back friday! be sure to pop over to see what kendra, mary beth, amanda, & laura (a new addition!) are loving this week. we would love for you to join us! leave a comment and we’ll come check out what you’re loving each week!

{one} thrifty littles’ black friday shopping guide.

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i am loving this guide for black friday sales that is limited to small businesses. when i shop for things for babes – eloise or others – i always look to small businesses first. this is a great compilation of kid-focused businesses & discounts!

{two} j.crew scarf

{j.crew collection cashmere scarf in dot}

last year sadie took some anxiety out on my grey pashmina, much to my dismay. i had forgotten about it when the cold weather hit this year & i spent tons of time looking for it. then i remembered. so, i have been looking for a replacement & i think this j.crew scarf may fit the bill! plus, j.crew is offering 30% off full-priced items with the code HOLIDAY.

{three} santa hat for the babes.

Children's Santa Hat - anthropologie.com #anthroregistry

{anthropologie children’s santa hat}

i LOVE christmas but i try my hardest to get thru thanksgiving before i go all-out for the holiday. i am loving this little santa hat & wish it was eloise’s size! (a few more years…)

what are you loving this week?

friday I’m in love.

welcome back friday! be sure to pop over to see what kendra, mary beth, & amanda are loving this week. we would love for you to join us! leave a comment and we’ll come check out what you’re loving each week!

{one} pom winter hat.

{club monaco safiya hat}

i think my favorite winter accessory is a fun pom pom hat. this one is divine & looks so chic!

{two} teething necklace & jewelry.

{mama & little sol teething necklace}

my fingers are crossed that eloise won’t start teething soon {this mama is just not ready for that yet!} but i am on the hunt for good teethers. toys & otherwise. i recently discovered the shop mama & little, & love all of the on-trend jewelry. you could wear this stuff & no one would ever know it was silicone for your babe!

{three} ha ha!

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have i ever shared this saying? it’s one of my favorites & makes me chuckle every time i see it or say it. here’s to a good laugh going into the weekend!

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friday I’m in love.

{one} AOL original city.ballet.

I have always loved ballet & was delighted to find this mini-series documentary about the american ballet company. it is in its second season (which I haven’t started) but each episode is quick – just 5 to 10 minutes! it is a look into the crazy world of ballet & has me so intrigued!

{two} cuyana cape.

{classic cape}

over the past five or so years, I have loved capes. as the the weather in seattle has gotten so cold so quickly over the past few days (along with the rest of the country apparently) I have been dreaming about warm cozies! this cape is gorgeous, don’t you think?

{three} a gilded thanksgiving table.

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we are hosting our first official thanksgiving this year & I am already in planning mode (though my expectations are pretty low, if I am totally honest). I know the food & company will be superb, & I would love to put together a fancy, gilded table. if I re-purpose a few christmas decorations, like a kraft table runner & gold glitter pinecones, I may be in business!

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