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Four Years Old (Eleanor’s Yearly Photo)

May
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I took a monthly photo of Eleanor in the same Eames rocker, in the same spot in my living room, every month for the first two years of her life. (I did the same thing for her little brother, August, but in a different room.) When I came to the end of my two-year project, I decided to keep the tradition going, but to switch to yearly photographs at that point.

At first, I kept her outfit simple so that the focus would be on her as she grew, not what she was wearing. As she gets older, she has more of an opinion about what she wears. I’m letting her personality show by photographing her in the outfit of her choice.

Eleanor is four years old now. Here is her yearly photo.

Four Years Old (Eleanor's Yearly Photo)

Eleanor Balch, Four Years Old

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link    Parenting  •  23 Comments  •  May 2, 2013

It’s All in the Details

April
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This post is sponsored by Target. Welcome to Threshold. A new line for house and home.
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I think we can call it: the end of my avoidance of the color blue. I’ve found that it appeals to me in certain shades over the years, but lately I’ve been completely drawn to it. I’m still not a fan of primary blue, but a lovely teal or robin’s egg? Oh yes. So this room is an exercise in incorporating the color without giving up my beloved pink (which I also didn’t like once upon a time), featuring the new Threshold line exclusively at Target, along with a few other finds.


 

  1. Ombré Stripe Window Panels

  2. Round Captain’s Mirror

  3. California Oranges Print by Emily Rickard

  4. Gold Iron Bowl

  5. Green Mixed Succulent Arrangement

  6. Square Hi-Gloss Swoon Tray

  7. Stitch-Striped Pillow

  8. Gold Iron Wire Table

  9. Brass Animals

  10. Seeded Glass Lamp and Shade

  11. Osa Sofa

  12. Ombré Bolster Decorative Pillow

  13. Bouclé Swoon Pillow

  14. Brass Cage Hurricanes

  15. Wool Floral Area Rug

 

link    Elsewhere  •  14 Comments  •  April 30, 2013

Eleanor is Four

April
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Today, my girl is four years old. She alternates between her girly and tomboyish sides, but the other day she wanted to be extra fancy. That meant layering every necklace she owns over her pajamas, including one with Christmas lights that blink on and off. Plus fairy wings and a charm bracelet.

Eleanor

Eleanor's Necklaces

She also asked me to take a picture of her “stinky feet.” Ha! See that smile?

Little Feet

Man, we love that girl. She’s turning out to be someone pretty amazing. Happy birthday, kiddo.

Eleanor

link    Parenting  •  30 Comments  •  April 29, 2013

April
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False Housefront

My Writing Elsewhere…

Rifle Paper Co. Bobby Pins Print

link    Honor Roll  •  4 Comments  •  April 26, 2013

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