Fun fact: It is very difficult to snap pictures of two kids looking at the camera. I guess we’ll be working on that.

We’ve been suckers for matching holiday PJs here for years now; and now that Lila is here, the craze has only heightened. So when Sammy + Nat revealed their holiday design for mom and minis, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on these soft pretties. The print is so perfect- zoo animals on parade all decked out in Christmas goodness. We’ll be living in them well into the New Year- we just wish they had a pair for dad, hint hint…

Rainbows and hearts and baby cheeks, oh my!

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you may already know we’ve been spending a whole lot of time in our pajamas around here.

Early newborn mornings, cozy fall afternoons and lazy long weekends have been begging for our comfiest pairs; and I’ve taken ever opportunity to dress these two chickadees up in matching sets.

It’s been a rainy week so far in Connecticut. Making me crave lazy days by the fire; cozied up in our favorite blankets in our most festive seasonal pajamas. We’ve been quite dedicated to holiday pajamas since MM arrived- matching Christmas sets being our most favorite.

After what felt like an eternity of rainy days being holed up indoors, we were finally graced with a few beautiful, summery days this week.  And we took every opportunity to soak up the sun and sand at our favorite local beach. 

Back to school is right around the corner, and I can’t wait to share a few great giveaways over the next few weeks in honor of this awesome time of year.

Two and a half days into a summer sans-camp, and we have been logging some major hours at our local beach.

I'll admit: I was a little intimated at the thought of not having daily structured activities with MM after a full year of school and a few months of camp. But, in some ways, its only now starting to feel like summer time. 

If April showers bring May flowers then we are in for quite a treat.

It's been a rainy spring here in Connecticut. And even though it doesn't feel like it quite yet, beach days are {hopefully} right around the corner. We'll be heading on a tropical family vacation in the next few weeks; and this little family has big plans to do very little but play in the sand and swim in the ocean. So I've been stocking up on all things swim- particularly for our little minnow.

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Is it just me, or are these glimpses into spring pretty much everything right now? We've had a few of them recently here in Connecticut, and they're just what I need to get me through the last leg of the winter. The temperatures have been somewhat all over the place- and I'm pretty sure wearing a dress without tights for a hot minute last week was pretty confusing for our girl- but as long as that sunshine keeps peeking through, I'm all set.

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Madeline's room has transformed a few times over the last two and a half years. 

If you recall, it started as a neutral nursery {here} and I vowed never to include too much pink or frill. Famous last words. And I'm sure glad I had a change of heart, because in hindsight, that little grey room looks sort of sad.

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Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, and I just can't believe it. This year has flown by- especially in the past few months- and here we are, in the most wonderful time of the year.

It's no secret that since I've had MM, I much prefer shopping for mini over mom. From Gap to Gucci, it's amazing just how cute it all is- and much of it, I want for myself.

It's been a scorcher here in New England. The past few days reaching close to a humid 100 degrees. And as much as this mama wants to stay indoors with the AC cranked, cozied up with a comfy blanket, my MM has different plans. Our chickadee, who recently turned two over the weekend, lives for being outdoors. And it breaks my heart to keep her all cooped up inside. 

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This past weekend I was able to sneak away for a few hours for some much needed mommy-time. My husband happily took our little to watch our local high school's lacrosse team play, while I took care of a few overdue errands: a manicure, pedicure and spin class followed by a trip to our newly-opened Macy's Backstage.

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It's officially May; and yet the weather here in New England has remained somewhat gloomy and just a touch chilly. I've been in full wanderlust mode over here- daydreaming of an island vacation in the tropics So the chance at a quick beach getaway with the family couldn't have come at a better time.

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Last fall I shared with you my very favorite baby girl brands {here}. From luxurious French brands like Bonpoint and Jacadi to the all-American GAP- all of which remain some of my go-to shops for MM. As this little babe has grown into a full-blown toddler, I've added a few more faves to the repertoire; and as we look to spring and summer, I'm finding myself drawn to all the pretty prints.

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If you check the weather forecast, you would never know that we were in t-shirts and sandals yesterday, enjoying the teasing, spring-like sunshine.

Alas, that is life in New England. And despite the predicted snowstorms, we pretended it was spring nonetheless, and headed to one of our favorite local shops to see their new pretty prints for the season.

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