Seven Pounds, a Guest Post by Eileen Valazza
Seven Pounds Oh little one, you made everything so big. The love. I was pretty sure the love would be big, and it's true. I could stare at you for hours, with that soft giddy new-parent look on my face.…
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Introducing
My sweet princess, Annabelle Sophia Kolidas, was born May 2nd at 8:38 pm, 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and 19 inches. The hubster and I are smitten!! I've got some great guest posts lined up for your enjoyment this month,while I…
Nursery
There are still a few tiny touches to put into the nursery, but I couldn't wait any longer to share this little room that I've been working so hard to create. I'm in love with it (it's definitely my favorite…
Some small things I’ve been up to
Keeping with the small theme, here are some of the small things I've been up to in the last week. I finished up a total experiment in sewing, using some fabric scraps I had from my first big sewing project,…
The Sweet, Small Touches
I've had two baby showers, one in New York for the hubster's side of the family, hosted by my mother-in-law, and one here in Massachusetts for my local family and friends. My best friend, Judean, offered to host the local…
Nesting Sneak Peek
I've had the Nest theme on my list of possible themes for awhile now, but this month it just seemed so fitting, both with Spring around the corner and also my fervent desire to nest at the moment. This winter,…
New Passions
I've become slightly obsessed with a couple new creative outlets. Things tend to come in waves with me, but for right now I'm feeling passionate about sewing and Instagram. How fun to have these new means of expression and creativity!…
Sewing Adventures
Here's the bag, all finished up. I was happy to get through this first project. I made a whole lot of mistakes along the way, but they were all good learning experiences. All that sewing got me excited to try…
Loving Your Body
I saw Jamie Riidler's post on Roots of She asking about how your relationship with your body has changed over time and I wanted to respond because I've noticed (and the hubster has noticed too) that since becoming pregnant, I've…
Being a Beginner
I'm learning to sew. Crafty skills, where precision is key, are not my forte, but I want to learn well enough to make simple things like pillow covers, curtains, little baby items, and some things for myself. So I signed…