// BOOKS I haven't gone crazy reading a bunch of books during pregnancy, because honestly, I don't want to overwhelm myself with information. That being said, I've read a few books that taught me a great deal about pregnancy and caring for a newborn baby. Ina May's Guide to Childbirth If you're going read just one book during pregnancy, this is the book to read, especially if it's your first child. I learned so much about my body during the process of pregnancy and what will happen birth. I …
5 Tips for Decluttering Your Closet
I recently posted a new video on my YouTube channel sharing my process of clearing out my capsule wardrobe and wanted to share my tips for decluttering your closet! I do a mini-decluttering process between each capsule season and like to do one big clear out at the beginning of the new year. This gives me the opportunity to reflect on the previous year. I evaluate how my wardrobe served me that past year, what I'd like to let go of and what, if any, changes do I need to make in my wardrobe as a …
2018 Closet Intentions
2018 is going to bring a lot of change in my life with the addition of our first child! I can't wait to meet her! This year I want to set an intention for my wardrobe taking into consideration my pending lifestyle changes and personal growth from the past year of capsule wardrobes. Here are my intentions for my closet this year: 1. Find a happy medium between function and personal style. Breastfeeding is going to be a new thing for my this year and I'll need my wardrobe to accommodate and …
Our Basement Renovation Reveal
ALL SOURCES AT THE END OF THE BLOG POST... Our basement renovation is finally finished and I'm so excited to finally share the end result with you guys! It's been a long process since we first started tearing out the old paneling and finished almost 10 months ago! If you want a refresher of how the basement looked before here's my original before tour of our house. This basement renovation has been a true labor of love and we've put a lot of sweat equity into this space. Joel and I did a …
Winter Wardrobe Challenge : Day 1 Outfit
Outfit Details: Chunky Navy Cardigan • (similar) Floral Blouse • Dark Wash Over-the-bump Jeans • Black Ankle Boots I stumbled on this top an T.J. Maxx a couple of months ago and it's been one of the best pregnancy-friendly non-maternity pieces in my wardrobe. It has ties on the sides so it's been growing with me and I feel like it does a great job of hiding my bump. Not that I'm trying to hide it, but I think what I mean is it doesn't make me feel hugely pregnant. Something I never wore …