Monday's Obsessions

July has been...weird. You know how you can get stuck in a rut? Well, that's been me. I'm hoping it goes away soon because we need to enjoy the rest of the summer! My mom will be coming up from Florida to visit us in the next few weeks, which I'm excited for. That also gives me an excuse to paint the down stairs (dining room, spare bedroom, and living room) so it'll look nice when she arrives. It's difficult getting things done with kids though so we'll see how that goes. How do YOU get house projects done when you have little ones running around? I'm really curious...

Ava started speech therapy this month. Yes, I may have another little one with a speech delay. It's a little frustrating but I'm hopeful! Ava talks more than Braxton did at her age but with the "average" 2 year old saying 50-200 words, that's not her. I think we have a great speech therapist though through a different agency so we will see how well she does. We also have another ENT appointment coming up in August at the same place that Braxton went so we can rule out a hearing issue. A little update on Braxton's speech? He's doing awesome! He still is behind considering his age but his language has improved so so much, I'm really truly amazed. He now talks back you guys...yay. My husband and I have said to each other multiple times how he shouldn't be talking to us that way but we're so happy he can haha. 

Yesterday I had a little me time with a mom friend of mine. We attempted to do a huge yard sale off of Route 90 but it was a bust so we headed out to Ithaca. I seriously love it out there. The people are friendly, the views are amazing, everything's health/enviroment conscious, and it feels world's away from the town that we live in even though it's less than an hour away. We went to the farmer's market where I bought some tasty local, organic honey and then we headed out for a little hike to see the Taughannock Falls. It was definitely the time away that I needed to re-charge. 

Jewelry obsession: necklaces by In God We Trust. Bitch Please, Nope, and Blah, Blah, Blah are a few favorites but the naughtier ones are even better and I want them all. (Best friend necklaces are still a thing in your mid twenties, right?) 

The struggle is real.

I have an obsession with Mini Melissa shoes, Ava has an obsession with Minnie Mouse lately, so I can't wait until these come to the United States. 

Love this lip pencil by NARS. 

As I write this, I'm dying for something sweet so here's a perfect brownie recipe. 

Yes, it's technically too early for Halloween decorating but I saw this and thought it was pretty clever!

I want a pretty hammock, a velvety chaise, and some shibori pillows. 

I never thought a dress would make me fall in love so much that it made me dream of frolicking in a field of sunflowers in it. Go ahead...laugh...I am haha 

30 Day Squat Challenge. 

I've had some pretty low days lately, which is sort of why I've been a little MIA, but I've been paying attention to ten foods that beat the blues and it's actually been helping a little.

Bright toes with this Shocking Pink nail polish. 

All things party from Knot & Bow. 

Ever think of gifting someone s'mores? So fun, and different! 

I'm in full on "let's re-do the house" mode and this is definitely something to remember. 

Loving this eclectic interior of that home. 

Back to school backpacks for the kids: space ships, puppy dog, a classic bag by Herschel, R2D2, a unicorn like North West, mermaids, 90's style with these daisies, and you can't ever go wrong with donuts. 

I'm definitely starting to think about blue hair. 

Ready for the giveaway?

This time around I'm giving away a cute, handmade romper by Little Sarah's Boutique. If you remember, that's where Ava's birthday sunsuit came from. When it came in the mail, I was actually blown away with how well made it was. I had searched and searched Etsy shops to find the right one but they either looked cheap or they were way out of my price range. Once I found this boutique, it was exactly what I wanted and affordable! After I messaged the shop owner, Lori, I realized she also was the friendliest ever which totally sold me. I ordered the size large for Ava and it will definitely be able to fit her for quite awhile because of the awesome stretchy-ness of it. Because I love them so much, we have another coming our way, and Ava will be obsessed because it's Minnie Mouse. (I always swore that I wouldn't do character clothes but look at me now) Lori said that she'll be adding some new fabrics to the shop coming up soon, which I think everyone should be excited about! I totally stand behind the quality and I'm excited to get the word out for her. 

All you have to do is head over to my Instagram and follow the directions on the latest post. It's super easy and I'll announce the winner next Monday evening!