Category Archives: Fashion

Obsessed: back to basics

Mossimo high-waisted skinny denim: I have three different pairs of skinnies from Mossimo and I love them all to death, or in my case, inner thigh tear. I purchased the high-waisted version to cover my newly acquired mummy tummy (a … Continue reading

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It’s only Proper

I’m officially 32 weeks as of yesterday and here are a few things that I know: 1. Tying my shoes is quite difficult. 2. Our little guy loves the sound of his daddy’s voice. 3. I have very little self … Continue reading

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Happy hunting

I packed so much into this past weekend that I’m still playing catch up! The baby shower on Saturday was absolutely beautiful. Our family and friends truly showered us with love and so many darling gifts and we are so … Continue reading

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Let freedom ring

All sorts of stuff was accomplished this weekend. Here are the highlights: [the Nomade sat alone post-downpour at the Des Moines Arts Festival] [scored the perfect ice cream cups at TJ Maxx for our ice cream scoop gender reveal] [Mr. … Continue reading

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Baby on board

BaByQ update: Invites are printed, sealed with polka dot washi tape and addressed. Now the countdown continues. Let it be known that I think we are having a girl and Marcus thinks Baby B is a boy. As it stands … Continue reading

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Ahoy matey

How does your garden grow update: Of course we picked the hottest night of the week to plant, but it was so nice waking up this morning and looking out on our deck to see our perfectly potted flowers.   … Continue reading

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Please no more snow

Play ball update: We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day at Principal Park yesterday. And since temps are supposed to drop like crazy over the next few days, I soaked up as much vitamin D as humanly possible! [beautiful … Continue reading

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Hoppy Easter

Thursday is the new Friday update: Having Fridays off is the best! [Karl loves Fridays too!] As most of you know, it is Easter weekend and with that comes family get-togethers, the annual search for my old-school basket chock full … Continue reading

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Green with envy

March mojito madness update: Over the lunch hour today I had the chance to participate in a lunch-n-learn session in our Wellness test kitchen. It was fitting because it was all about smoothies and juicing. After I got off work … Continue reading

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What would Karl do

What’s the skinny update: This past weekend was filled with all sorts of goodness which I will now share via photos. Mostly because it is already Tuesday, I’m lazy and I desperately want to watch more episodes West Wing tonight. … Continue reading

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