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It's always been a dream of mine to incorporate a retail component to my design business. <a href="http://worboysdesign.com/" target="_blank">Worboys Design</a> launched an online shop late last year as a place to find fun prints and cards as well as a holiday subscription box. I loved working on this with my team but always felt it was lacking that "special" element. </div>
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So, we closed up shop last Friday to spend the day at a private screen printing workshop and I think we're all hooked...</div>
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It was an awesome day with an even more awesome team! Keep an eye out for adult and children's apparel, prints, cards, bags and whatever else we can get our hands on. WD Shop coming soon!!</div>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-24482019783000117212015-05-07T19:27:00.002-07:002015-05-07T19:47:15.039-07:00The Baby Post.I was putting together a list of my baby "couldn't live withouts" for a friend and thought I'd share it here as well. The first couple months are usually a blur. It feels like one long, continuos day that never really ends... until you hit your stride and it clicks! With the help of a super happy, laid back baby and these items, we've breezed through the first 5 months with C.<br />
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1. <a href="http://freshlypicked.com/collections/moccasins" target="_blank">Freshly Picked Mocs</a> - They're ridiculously cute and go with everything. Enough said.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.bebeaulait.com/breast-feeding/nursing-covers/muslin.html" target="_blank">Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover</a> - I managed to get through 5.5 months of nursing with Winslow without EVER doing it in public. I didn't have that luxury this time around. I loved this nursing cover because it came in a muslin fabric and was much easier to deal with than the stiffer cotton.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/65836?article=65836-C&cm_vc=PRA1#" target="_blank">H&M Wrap Bodysuit</a> - Both of my little lost their minds when pulling anything over their heads. So these were a must. Cheap, soft, and nicely fitted. I find that Baby Gap's bodysuits are made for chunkier babes. They always fit way too baggy and short for my minis.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.fridababy.com/shop/nosefrida/" target="_blank">Nose Frida</a> - God Bless the Swedish for creating a nose sucker that actually works. I rate this a 10, while I rate the ball syringe a big fat 0. Just don't forget to put the sponge piece in it. Eek!<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.littletwig.com/products.htm#Topic2" target="_blank">Little Twig Body Lotion</a> - I love this line of baby products. They're all natural, organic and they smell like a dream. I also love the detangler which glides through my teenager/3.5 year old's hair.<br />
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6. <a href="http://www.zutano.com/shop/category/newborn-and-baby-booties/" target="_blank">Zutano Booties</a> - The best. Socks never made it longer than 2 minutes on my minis' feet. They're active lil things and kicked them off way too easily. These booties are adorable, come in different materials and stay on their feet beautifully.<br />
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7. <a href="http://cottonon.com/AU/p/cotton-on-kids/dribble-bib/741274.html" target="_blank">CottonOn Dribble Bibs</a> - First it's spit up because they can't figure out how to keep it down. Then it's drool because they start teething for a year straight. Winslow had a bib on at all times, covering up her sweet little outfits. Such a bummer. These dribble bibs were a gift from my sister for Collins and work seamlessly with an outfit. They provide the spit up/drool coverage you need with the terry cloth on the inside. I've tried other brands similar to this, but there's something special about this brand, the way they're cut and sit more like a chic scarf than a bandana. Yes, I've become a dribble bib connoisseur!<br />
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8. <a href="http://www.lovetodream.com/" target="_blank">Love to Dream Transition Swaddle</a> - My kids are swaddle kids. They basically demand it. Till they're like 8 months old. They're arms are out of control and they manage to wake themselves up or accidentally throw their pacifiers across the room at a sudden twitch. They love to be swaddled. Both hit a point around 4 months when they needed to be swaddled, arms down, but would go to battle to keep their arms out. These swaddles were given to me by a friend and they were like a little gift from heaven. My minis can keep their arms in and under control but still have them up by their heads. And when I lose the battle to keep them in, I can easily unzip to let those little arms out. Genius.<br />
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9. <a href="http://waterwipes.com/" target="_blank">Water Wipes</a> - 99.9% purified water. Effective at keeping bottoms clean, but gentle enough to use on their faces. No chemicals to irritate that precious, perfect skin.<br />
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10. <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/healing-balm?sid=10176&cid=google&mid=search&aid=Brand-Products%20(Exact):Baby-Healing%20Balm%20(e):honest%20healing%20balm:e&gclid=Cj0KEQjwmqyqBRC7zKnO_f6iodcBEiQA9T996BfJAQzut1Y2XcH9fclzOM_bCa9PQtio7Z1r8tylWGoaAj-P8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Honest Healing Balm</a> - They've done a amazing job with this line of products. I love just about everything they've created, except those fancy diapers that I can't afford. "They're cute" isn't a good enough reason to pay the extra money. So those drive me crazy. But this Healing Balm is in every bag and drawer in the house. It can be used for just about everything under the sun... diaper rash, craddle cap, dry spots, chapped lips, boo boos....<br />
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11. <a href="http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/babygear/products/Newborn-Rock-n-Play-Sleeper-BHV55" target="_blank">Fisher Price Rock and Play </a>- I'm not sure how to properly hammer this home but... this will change your life. It's the perfect angle for babies with reflux. It rocks and vibrates. It folds up and makes it easy to take to kidless friend's homes. My minis napped like a dream in this and Collins actually slept in it, by our bed, for the first 3.5 months. Everything about it is perfect. When C would fuss in the middle of the night, I'd reach over, give it a couple rocks till she was content again, never once breaking REM sleep. No one talks about how amazing this contraption is, but let me tell you. Hands down, must have.<br />
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12. <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/search/results.html?words=stroller%20blanket&cm_sp=HeaderLinks-_-OnsiteSearch-_-MainSite&cm_type=OnsiteSearch" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Stroller Blanket</a> - I loved getting these as gifts and giving them as gifts. I am partial this one from Pottery Barn specifically because it's softer than soft. And it's monogrammed. You can never have too many stroller blankets and this one got us through the colder months out and about in the fresh air. <br />
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I hope that helped any soon to be mommas or for gift ideas!<br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-18203569876013553892015-03-04T22:18:00.001-08:002015-03-04T22:18:07.461-08:00So this happened...We had another, amazing little girl.<br />
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Meet Collins...<br />
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I could gush all day, every day about how incredible this girl is. She sleeps like a champ, eats like a champ, is always happy and when I see her smile at her sister, I feel like my heart just might explode. Collins has wild hair that is lighter and isn't quite as thick as her sister's. Her eyes are blue and she has the sweetest little lips and the BEST double chin. She's super expressive and is happy in anyone's arms. But if she decides she's hungry... watch out. 0 to 100 with zero warning. She definitely gets that from me.<br />
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She was a week late. I went completely overboard on Thanksgiving dinner, as I should have, and felt terrible. Literally thought I would burst. I woke up at 4am the next morning with pretty subtle contractions. It felt like forever waiting until they were close enough together to head in to the hospital, but it was really only 11am. We checked in, walked around, hung around and visited with friends who had just welcomed their sweet little girl that same week. I started to push around 2:45pm and by 3:20pm, our sweet Collins had arrived. It was hard to believe I could love someone as much as I love Winslow, but it was instant. Head over heels for this one.<br />
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The transition to 2 has been easier than we could have ever anticipated. We aren't the walking zombies that we were in the first couple months as new parents with Winslow. I want to say we've hit our stride and are pretty high functioning these days. There are definitely challenges, like how to get two ready and out the door without being 45 minutes late for everything, or getting them both down for bed to finally eat dinner at 8:30pm, and finding some time for yourself (doesn't exist). But I thank God every single day for them and for the guy I get to do this with. I couldn't and wouldn't do this without you. Del, you are the absolute best. I know D2 is so proud of you and the father you are to Winslow and Collins. You did, after all, learn from the best.<br />
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I have such a hard time throwing away the sweet little cards that Winslow has received over the years. There's a part of me that thinks she'll have fun looking at and reading through them when she's able to. Mother of the year, right?! To prove to my hubby that I do not, in fact, have hoarding tendencies, I threw all but a couple away. And I've FINALLY figured out what to do with them. I picked up 16 <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10243526/#/40214202" target="_blank">two dollar frames</a> from Ikea, threw a <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/papier-mache-animal-sculptures-deer-d303/?pkey=cwall-art-decor&cm_src=wall-art-decor||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">deer head</a> into the mix and voila!<br />
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Anything to pass the time waiting for Baby Girl #2. We're ready to meet you, girlfriend!<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-72301176327531021432014-09-19T11:51:00.000-07:002014-09-19T11:52:31.895-07:00Number 5!We met 10 summers ago and have been married for 5 years, today. Thank you for giving me our amazing little girl, her baby sister <i>(arriving in 2 months!)</i> and for this beautiful life we get to live together. You are more than I ever dreamed I'd have as a partner in life. Love you more every single day. Thank you for being you :)<br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-16039502884349873402014-02-13T22:22:00.001-08:002014-02-13T22:22:59.965-08:00Hoo Loves You?There's nothing like waiting till the last minute to figure out what to do for your 2 year old's class for Valentine's day :) Luckily Winslow and her BFF were up for crafting this evening...<div>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-26238185591948777862014-01-06T22:31:00.000-08:002014-01-06T22:31:48.480-08:00A serious treat.If you know me, you know I have a serious sweet tooth. It's a problem. So, it's been really hard cutting out gluten and processed sugar completely from my diet. Until these little nuggets came into my life…<div>
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Sadly, this poor website hadn't been updated visually since 2008. So I'm beyond excited to see this website FINALLY go live after years of "talk" about updating it. I'm so proud of the entire WD crew who helped put this baby together. I would still be talking about it without you. Well done, team!!<br />
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This whole process has really made me sit back and feel extremely proud of what WD has accomplished over the past 8 years. We've built amazing partnerships with long time clients, worked on new, exciting projects and helped friends build their new businesses. And it could not be more rewarding. It was hard to give in to the idea of letting go of the design work to focus on building the business but I've found the most INCREDIBLE design team that I love working with every single day.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-21722042561607979592013-10-19T22:05:00.000-07:002013-10-19T22:13:13.896-07:00Add a shade.When we bought our home last Fall, we fell in love with the vintage finishes and fixtures. Not all of it was our style exactly, but we knew it just needed a modern twist. Definitely easier said than done!<br />
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Voila! We happened to have an extra shade sitting in storage that was the perfect fit. I went from cringe to obsessed. I love the crystals peaking out the bottom and the shadows reflected on the ceiling and shade. Love, love, love. I'll be posting more DIY home improvements Beth has talked me into. Think, bright orange spray paint...</div>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-41587507756753218712013-10-15T23:06:00.000-07:002013-10-15T23:10:41.989-07:00Photo Journal | Our girl is 2!My sissy's birthday was today and she inspired Winslow's Pony Party, so this post is sort of perfect :)<br />
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Our sweet little lady turned 2 (still can't believe it!) and we celebrated this past Saturday with ponies, donkeys, spiked cider and donuts. Winslow woke up to ponies waiting for her in the front yard and her friends joined her shortly after. Her reaction was just priceless!<br />
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We took it easy on ourselves this year. None of the up till midnight prepping food the night before. We brewed up some cider, picked up donuts and called it a day. The only decorations were a couple dozen pink and orange balloons and fresh flowers. Done and done. It was so nice to be able to enjoy the day instead of run around like a crazy person! And of course, having all of our dear friends join us made it absolutely perfect :)<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you're in the Denver area, I would highly recommend <a href="http://ponyridesusa.com/">Pony Rides USA</a> for all of your pony riding needs :) </span></i><br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-22697659046012649502013-10-14T21:45:00.000-07:002013-10-14T21:45:39.196-07:00Andrew Belle.Think... Coldplay meets Bon Iver. That's a pretty bold comparison, but <a href="http://andrewbelle.com/">Andrew Belle</a> was that good. <br />
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I can't remember exactly how I stumbled upon his music, but I started listening to it in/to/from the office and around the house. When I looked up his tour dates, he just so happened to be playing at <a href="http://www.thewalnutroom.com/">The Walnut Room</a>, a teeny tiny venue in Denver, just a couple weeks away. So I snagged a couple tickets as an anniversary gift for hubs and then dragged along some other friends (you're welcome Zinks!) out to see him play last night. I felt like I was watching a younger Chris Martin hopping from guitar to piano, belting out well written lyrics, in his cool tone. Such a great show.<br />
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My playlists go from Eric Church to Justin Beiber to Cali Swag District, so I can't always be trusted, but I assure you, Andrew Belle is worth a download.<br />
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Favorite song...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pieces</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You and me</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Got ourselves a problem</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I can see this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Better than I solve em</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I believed</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I found a way around it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I will leave</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This better than I found it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>History's a letter made of scarlet</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Victories look better when you've called it</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Misery's the moment when I lost you</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It's pleasure in a costume</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It's more than what it cost you</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much smoke to see it</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's too much broke to feel this</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Well I love you, I love you</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And all of your pieces</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">{ <b>Photo Credit:</b> andrewbelle.com }</span><br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-50842191945638905572013-10-10T09:48:00.001-07:002013-10-10T09:48:29.246-07:00Easy Does It.<br />
I love that there's an affordable version of the <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=92897&vid=1&pid=655965062">d'Orsay by Jenni Kayne</a>, that I had been eyeing forever. I love them so much, that I may or may not have them in three colors :) The Chinese Laundry "Easy Does It" flats are a steal at $59 over the $450 splurge. Other styles <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=chinese+laundry+easy+does+it&origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0">here</a>. How great are the metallic gold?! It's a problem.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-18109175511442195522013-10-08T11:27:00.000-07:002013-10-08T11:29:10.896-07:00Our girl is 2!I can't believe she's 2.<br />
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I remember October 7, 2011 like it was yesterday. I was strolling Whole Foods, chatting with family who had just arrived in Denver, not expecting to meet our little one for a couple more weeks. Baby's due date was the next day but I was feeling great and hadn't had any signs of an arrival, until that moment. Oh yeah, right in the cereal aisle, babe sent a teeny tiny message. I called my doctor and she advised us to pack our bags and come in. It probably wasn't my water that broke but it was best to be ready just in case. We went in fully planning on it being a false alarm and would continue on to our dinner reservations shortly after. Not so much. We hung around, ate dinner, watched TV, talked about what was about to happen to our lives. Then there was 6 hours on Petosin and watching the computers show the spikes in my contractions, but never actually feeling them. Then out of no where, they came and they were gnarly. Zero to 100. Can you believe I fought it for two hours before finally giving in to the epidural?! For two hours there, I thought I was tough enough to get 'er done naturally. What a joke. Then all the sudden a blanket of calmness fell over me, all of us. We slept for a couple hours and that morning our baby girl arrived. Convinced we were having a boy, our little Winslow surprised us. And she continues to every single moment of every day.<br />
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Winslow is the most beautiful, sweet, strong willed, hilarious, sassy, smart, amazing thing we've ever met. And between the moments of exhaustion and wanting to rip out our hair, there's an incredible overwhelming feeling of love. Something I could never properly verbalize. It's there when the bowl of oatmeal is being thrown across the room or when you watch her climb into the fountain in her 3rd outfit of the day.<br />
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How you go from this... <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Our first moments with Winslow!</span></i><br />
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Watching her grow into the little person she is and learn about the world, is such a blessing. I don't know where the past 2 years have gone but I've absolutely loved being her momma. Winslow Mae, mommy and daddy love you SO much. Happy 2nd Birthday Lovey!!!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aw, hey there Missi :)</span></i><br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-48032949737510415522013-10-04T07:36:00.000-07:002013-10-04T07:36:37.022-07:00Cape Me.Does anything say Fall better than an amazing cape...<br />
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1. Checked Studio Cape | <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/coats/coats/checked-studio-cape-c499001p1554523.html">Zara</a> | $269<br />
2. Combination Cape | <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/coats/combination-cape-c269183p1350526.html">Zara</a> | $189<br />
3. Mango Wool Cape Coat | <a href="http://us.asos.com/Mango-Wool-Cape-Coat/11d6lg/?iid=3218849&SearchQuery=cape&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L01hbmdvL01hbmdvLVdvb2wtQ2FwZS1Db2F0L1Byb2Qv">ASOS</a> | $169<br />
4. Solid Reversible Silk Cape | <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chelsey-solid-reversible-silk-cape/3580394?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black%2F+Tobacco&resultback=556&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_A">Nordstrom</a> | $158<br />
5. Hand-Made Wool Cape | <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/coats/coats/hand-made-wool-cape-c499001p1293035.html">Zara</a> | $179<br />
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It's dropping from a perfect sunny 75 yesterday to a snowy day today. Sign me up for any of the above! Ugh, I'm old. I talk about the weather :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">{ <b>Photo Credit:</b> zara.com, nordstrom.com, asos.com }</span><br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-37498656166858440802013-09-21T13:09:00.001-07:002013-09-21T13:09:13.558-07:00Heart Broken.We woke up this morning heart broken.<br />
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Yesterday was the day we dropped our 6 year old beloved pooch, Missi, off at her new family's home. There was a lot of sadness leading up to this day but we left feeling both sad and happy for her. <br />
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I adopted Missi as a puppy from a shelter in San Diego, about 6 years ago. That's what happens when you get ditched by your boyfriend to pursue a job in a different city :) Luckily that city was in Lake Tahoe, so the distance was short lived and Missi and I packed up and shipped out to the most beautiful place on earth. Missi grew up hiking, mountain biking and back country skiing on an almost daily basis. Totally spoiled. All of us were. <br />
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But somewhere around 2 years old, she started to develop some aggressive tendencies towards other dogs which limited our dog park time. After talks with trainers and moves to San Francisco and then Denver, she never bounced back. She became highly protective of us and our home. And when Winslow arrived almost 2 years ago, the chances to take her out to hike or even go on longer runs diminished. Her barking and patrolling of the front gate kept her cooped up inside more than any of us wanted.<br />
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While she was 99% total sweetheart, the other 1% was too much to handle with a new baby in the house. I was completely on edge with Missi around our daughter at all times. And after a "warning" from Missi to Winslow, that was far too aggressive, we threw out the idea of finding her a new home. I couldn't believe the thought actually crossed our minds and made excuses for her behavior. But after one serious incident (which took us to court) and two others, we knew we had to figure something out. <br />
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We started to reach out to friends to get the word out but knew it would be a long process since a random shelter wasn't an option. Everyone loved Missi but were too nervous for the same reasons. When I asked Missi's regular dog sitter if she would put the word out as well, she asked if she could adopt Missi. Perfect. Prayers answered. It was done. So as of last night, Missi now lives in a home with two Great Danes, a Siamese cat (which was totally meant to be since Missi is part Thai!) and a large fenced in yard to run around in all day. Our prayers were definitely answered. I missed her the second I walked out the door and we will probably miss her every single day. I've never been good with goodbyes but it makes it easier knowing she'll be happier than we could make her. <br />
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It's amazing that sixth sense that dogs have. She was a little more spunky this week on our walks, smiled extra sweet for the camera and on our last night, she took turns sleeping on the floor on each side of our bed, when she normally sleeps in her dog bed in the corner through the night. The house is already too quiet without her barking and tags clanking as she walked around. But we have the best memories with her. She was there when we started our lives together and then when we became a family. Love this dog so much.<br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-21446124640592453502013-09-19T15:24:00.004-07:002013-09-19T15:24:52.462-07:00The. Best.Could there actually be anything better than an anniversary gift made by your 23 month old?! Doubtful.<br />
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It was topped off with, "Look!! Present for you! By myself!" when I walked in the door. Proud lil Boo.<br />
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Winslow's nanny couldn't be more sweet and thoughtful. SO THANKFUL for her!<br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-58742501029622661092013-09-19T06:29:00.004-07:002013-09-19T06:31:24.810-07:00Number 4!<br />
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This summer has been crazy. As in... completely insane. If I've learned one thing from the past 6 months, it's that I can't do it all, even when I want to. Moving forward, it's all about prioritizing. Wish me luck :)<br />
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But more importantly, I'm just popping in (3+ months later - eek!) to say...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THIS GUY!</span><br />
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Meet my ridiculously handsome partner in crime. So thankful for the past 4 years with this guy by my side through it all. Thank you for being you. I love you so, so much Belly :) <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Sorry, I had to)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">{ <b>Photo Credit</b>: melissavossler.com }</span><br />
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<br />Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943564370826417601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530668741613121779.post-23245270134461508922013-06-04T08:48:00.000-07:002013-06-04T08:48:22.320-07:00Tortoise "Winslow" Nameplate<br />
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But because my last name is a bit tricky with the little "de" space big "W", I can't make it work. Luckily, I love ANYTHING with Boo's name on it. And here you have it... Tortoise "Winslow" nameplate.<br />
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Love. Never taking it off. Find it at <a href="https://www.baublebar.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/273591/">BaubleBar</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">{ <b>Photo Credit</b>: girlintheredshoes.com, maxandchloe.com }</span><br />
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Frames and mats from <a href="http://aaronbrothers.com/">Aaron Brothers</a> and artwork from <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11352-inkblot-test.aspx">ZGallerie</a>. Each image is from an Ink Blot game that cost $15. Sort of creepy and sort of beautiful. Either way, I love that it's the very first thing you see when you walk through the front door! <br />
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10 months later, we're finally getting around to hanging some artwork :)<br />
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The wall in our living room needed something special... something a touch edgy to contrast with the traditional feel that we have going on. So I decided to surprise him with a custom piece that highlighted our wedding day with the amazing photos by <a href="http://melissavossler.com/">Melissa Vossler</a> that we had yet to print in a substantial size -<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> 3+ years later!</i></span><br />
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I owe all the credit to Miss Jordan, my incredibly talented designer who brought this piece to life. She worked in photos of the houses we've lived in, our ceremony on the dock, the vows we had written and read to each other on our wedding day, the birth date of our baby girl, the mountains from our years in Tahoe and trip to Patagonia, San Diego's Mt. Soledad cross, the cliffs along the beach where he proposed and lots of other elements that make up our almost 10 YEARS TOGETHER! <br />
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I was nervous printing this 36x48 print without his input, but that wouldn't have been any fun and since <a href="http://worboysdesign.com/index2.php#/home/">Worboys Design</a> had created a couple murals similar to this for various project that he's raved about, I went for it. And luckily, it passed.<br />
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It's such a special piece and I can't think of a better reason to put this together. Love you hubby and thank you for all of the memories that we get to walk by everyday :)<br />
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