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  • Diana Vreeland loved red.

    Seeing Red (or Not)

    I'm usually the last one to get dressed each day. Brandon walks the kids to school, so he hops in…
    March 7, 2017
  • August's Bed

    The Bedding for August’s Room

    I don't know if other kids are as into decorating as mine are. (So this is how I'm making them…
    September 28, 2015
  • Alex Monroe Gold Floral Jewelry

    Push the Little Daisies

    I was doing a television appearance once, and there was a stylist on set for wardrobe. She had some great…
    June 11, 2015
  • Four Months Old

    The Future of the Monthly/Yearly Photo Project

    If you've been reading for a while, you're probably familiar with my monthly photo project. I started when Eleanor was…
    March 19, 2015
  • Four Years Old (August's Monthly Photo)

    Four Years Old (August’s Yearly Photo)

    August turned four last month! I love that kid like crazy. I took monthly photos of Eleanor until she turned…
    March 16, 2015
  • Playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Cowabunga

    This post is sponsored by Target. More Turtles, More Bold and Daring Fun: Blur the lines of fantasy and reality…
    August 28, 2014
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  • Diana Vreeland loved red.

    Seeing Red (or Not)

    I’m usually the last one to get dressed each day. Brandon walks the kids to school, so he hops in the shower and gets ready…

    March 7, 20179 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • August's Bed

    The Bedding for August’s Room

    I don’t know if other kids are as into decorating as mine are. (So this is how I’m making them weird! Got it.) They’re always…

    September 28, 201522 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Alex Monroe Gold Floral Jewelry

    Push the Little Daisies

    I was doing a television appearance once, and there was a stylist on set for wardrobe. She had some great options for everyone, but then…

    June 11, 201513 commentsMe, My Life, Parenting, Style
  • Four Months Old

    The Future of the Monthly/Yearly Photo Project

    If you’ve been reading for a while, you’re probably familiar with my monthly photo project. I started when Eleanor was a baby. I bought the…

    March 19, 201529 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
  • Four Years Old (August's Monthly Photo)

    Four Years Old (August’s Yearly Photo)

    August turned four last month! I love that kid like crazy. I took monthly photos of Eleanor until she turned two, and then switched to…

    March 16, 201510 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Cowabunga

    This post is sponsored by Target. More Turtles, More Bold and Daring Fun: Blur the lines of fantasy and reality with your favorite Teenage Mutant…

    August 28, 201414 commentsParenting
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