Weekly Roundup

It’s been a year with marble counters in the kitchen and I’m sharing how they’re holding up - yep, an honest look at stains and etches. Check it all out here. (Be sure to click on the images to expand and inspect the details)

Hello, holiday mantel!

It turns out I have curly-ish hair? I always thought I had pin straight locks, but when I skip brushing, I step out of the shower with real waves! I’m hoping to reduce the frizz plus gain more texture and volume, so I’m going to start the Curly Girl Method and see what happens. Any advice? Also welcoming any tips for postpartum hairline hair loss!

On bodily autonomy.

There’s so much pink in this room in the nicest way.

I forgot I had written this blog post until I got an alert that it was trending right now. Hope it helps someone, or even a feline (see #23)! 25 Things To Do At Home Before Leaving for Vacation.

I went to town buying up nearly everything from Jamie Kay when they had a recent sale. I got Margot outfits for when she’s 4-years-old because the deals were too good and the garments too wonderful. Check them out here and be sure to snag some $7 organics from their sale section. (Psst! that link gets you 10% off)

I just ordered this block-print pillow again. I had it custom-made to a smaller size, but my measurements were way off. It’s still a great print though, so I ordered it again with hopes it’s the right size this time.

Maggie & Joe transformed their half-bath and used my café curtains as inspiration.

This illustrator recently had a baby and is sharing so many great new parenthood feelings in her drawings.

I was kindly sent this keepsake box by the New Zealand-based small business and I can’t wait to fill it with sweet heirloom items. Along with the sentimental things, I also can’t wait to store Margot’s lil’ baby teeth in there. I’m really glad that since having a baby, I’m on the other side of this Venn diagram.

The value of experts (be sure to click through to read all the slides).