WILW

It's been a while since my last WILW post, so be prepared for lots of things I'm loving!

Target Finds
This Mason Jar Tumbler (thanks for the suggestion, Darci!) and these Gilligan & O'Malley Sleep Pants. The tumbler really doesn't sweat, which is so wonderful. And these sleep pants are super comfy, and cute!

Favorite Finds on Pinterest
LOVE this nursery by Jess Barfield. It's kind of giving me baby fever.

And this cozy little spot from HGTV. The original source is gone :(

And this living room from Simple Details Blog!

Favorite Blog Posts
Loving this post & this post from Emily at Dear Baby Owen celebrating her little guy's first birthday.

and the Hello Sunshine! Series from Darci at The Good Life Blog. So many great ways to kick off summer!

This post at Grey Likes Baby is the sweetest. I tear up every time I read it!

And I'm loving this post from My So Called Home where she reveals her little girl's completed nursery. It's the perfect blend of classic and modern with a little touch of pink. Love it!


Our Yankee Candle Finds
Two weeks ago we stopped at the Yankee Candle Warehouse in Mass, which was a great break from our long trip home. If you follow me on Instagram you also know it was the site of our biggest public tantrum to date, but we had a lot of fun while we were there.

This is A loving the train that runs around the top of several rooms.

And these were my cute finds of the day!

My Boys
Loving this little guy & my handsome husband - these two crack me up everyday!

Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Linking up with Jamie for WILW!

WILW

Happy Wednesday! Here's what I'm loving these days.

1) After reading Reichel’s post about her juice cleanse, I’m tempted to try one. My hubby seems to remember that I tried this once and got sick, but I truly have no memory of ever doing that. For lent one year, I tried to give up dairy & refined sugar, which I’m pretty sure I didn’t stick to…. I wonder if I have the willpower to try this for 3 days? Here's the one I've been thinking about.

2)  Our baby monitor died last weekend – boo! I was certainly disappointed, since we had only been using it for 18 months... and of course, the warranty is only for 1 year. I knew we would need to invest in a new one when we decided to grow our family, because Summer Infant no longer makes the monitor we originally had, and we wouldn’t be able to add an additional camera. We ordered this monitor last week, and while I won't yet say I love it, having a working monitor is wonderful.

3)  One of my 2012 resolutions was to get my pictures off my computer, and into an album. I was able to finish both 2009 & 2010, and they now happily reside in our bedroom. I’m in the process of working on our 2011 album, and I’m loving seeing all of these pictures again. Such wonderful memories. I still can't believe this little guy will be 2 in the spring.

4)      It’s the little things that make me happy. I finally ordered a new makeup bag, and it fits all of my makeup perfectly. Plus, it's cute.

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5)  In keeping with my 2013 resolution to be more green, I ordered myself a waterbottle small enough to keep in my purse during my commute! Its so cute, and I love not having a plastic bottle to recycle every night.

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6)  I shared A's big boy room inspiration yesterday, just in time for his big boy bedding to arrive in the mail... and I LOVE it.  

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7) And I'm always loving these two boys. They make my heart so full.

Linking up with Jaime for WILW!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

• Our Bathroom
While we still have a few last minute things to do, I confess that I stand in the bathroom after A goes to bed, and admire every little detail. C and his dad worked so hard to get this bathroom done (3 consecutive weekends!), and listened to every last one of my type-A requests. It's beautiful, and I can't wait to share the whole room with you. For now, here's another iPhone picture. The artwork we added is sentimental to our family, and adds the perfect pop of color to the room.

• New Boots:
The search is over. These will be in my hands by Friday, and I'm so excited!

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• Hutch Makeover Inspiration
Loving all the inspiration I have found on Pinterest for our hutch makeover!

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• Instagram
(If you couldn't tell from my new favorite design - launched last week!) ... I'm obsessed.

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Wednesday Love

What I'm loving this Wednesday!

1) Lands End
Not a place I shop often, but I'm so glad I did. So many cute things! I ended up buying two canvas totes...

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I can see these canvas storage bins all over my home - the linen closet, under the beds, toy storage in the playroom.... I ended up buying the smallest size to use as our 'portable' diaper storage around the house.


2) Baby Gap
Oh my word, baby cuteness. I wish A still fit into their baby sizes, because I would buy each and every one of these items. The second one down is called "Earn His Stripes" - really? I feel like Gap made these for me. Gap merchants - if you are reading - please consider making these outfits in toddler sizes. Pretty please?

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3) Pottery Barn Vanessa Duvet
Clearly I'm late to the game. This is long gone from Pottery Barn...but it is available on eBay. I have always had a hard time shopping for bedding. I can never find something I love. This is one that I keep thinking about... maybe that's a sign I should buy it. I have a feeling, though, that the hubs will say its not very masculine.

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4) Martha Stewart for Home Depot
I'll explain more in another post, but suffice it to say I'm losing steam in the hunt for a bathroom vanity. After searching the big box stores, we seem to agree on this one: it fits the budget and it fits our decor. This may be the one...

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5) More Fall Outfits
I know, enough already with the fall outfits! I think this would be perfect for our family pictures this fall. Now I just need to find a great pair of boots!

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6) Pinterest Quotes
These are my favorites from the week. Especially Betty's - so well said.

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I'm linking up with Jaime for WILW!

Happy Wednesday Friends!

Wednesday Love

1) NJ State Fair
Tonight was our first visit to the fair, and we loved it! While on the small side, it was perfect for a 2 hour visit with a toddler. A was enamored with the cows & tractors, and went on his first carousel ride! I'm already looking forward to going back next year when A is a little older and can appreciate more of it!

2) New Projects
Despite our always-growing-to-do-list, I've decided we need an under-the-sink makeover. This picture was my inspiration!

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One of my pet peeves is that our recycling is always "out" on the counter, waiting for someone to bring it to the garage. I'm not sure when we'll fit this project in, but I will be one happy lady when it's done!

3) SmugMug
I talked about this in my post last night, but knowing that all my phone pictures & videos are stored safely online makes me insanely happy. I can't help it!

4) Birthday Wish List
My birthday is this month, so I've been pinning some gift ideas (this is for you, sweetie!).

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5) The Weekend
I'm looking forward to some quality girl time with my mom (while we shop!), and to picking up A's big boy bed. And I'm always excited for a weekend at home with all of my boys!
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Happy Wednesday!