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Category Archives: Local Spots
It’s the holiday season
I know this is going in my stocking, but I just had to try it on first. [My new bit of sparkle goes perfectly with my 38 week baby bump] And guess what else came in the mail the other … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Local Spots
Tagged Des Moines, East Village, Holiday Promenade, Joules, Target, wellies
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Glitz and gold
The Accents + Interiors open house was a hit, but I managed to walk out of there empty-handed. I tried to purchase something, but just couldn’t pull the trigger. In Baby B world, I’m 36 weeks and 1 day (yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Decor, Holidays, Local Spots
Tagged Accents + Interiors, Christmas, gold, sparkle
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Open house
I took full advantage of the extra hour we earned this past weekend and managed to get all sorts of things done: [tried out the pumpkin spice chex mix] [daylight saving time snuggles] [me and my bump: putting my feet up] Yesterday, … Continue reading
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
Posted in Baby, Blogs, Fashion, Local Spots
Tagged a sequin dress at breakfast, Baby B, Joules, Proper
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Fall has arrived
I started off one of my recent mornings trying out a new smoothie recipe and it was quite lovely! I can’t get enough pumpkin – can you? [a tasty pumpkin treat for breakfast] For lunch today a few of us … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Recipes
Tagged before baby list, fall, pumpkin spice smoothie, World Food & Music Festival
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Let the good times roll
I’m not quite sure where this week went, but I’ll take it! On Wednesday I had my glucose testing done at my check-up. It wasn’t much fun, so I hope all is well because I definitely don’t want to go … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Local Spots, Recipes
Tagged Baby B, Beaverdale Fall Festival, glucose testing, muffins
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Tease those taste buds
I am by no means an artist, but I’m pretty pleased with how my Pollock-esqe canvas turned out. It’ll be a nice addition to the other artwork I have planned for the nursery. Marcus and I decided to have a … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Decor, Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged art, Baby B, Des Moines Restaurant Week, DIY art, nursery
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Birds of a feather
This past weekend I made my annual trip to the Iowa State Fair and it did not disappoint. [me and mo] [pretty old orange tractor] [this year’s fair square: graham champion] [hello little friend] [beautiful fair grown flowers] I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Decor, Local Spots
Tagged Baby B, feathers, Iowa State Fair, nursery
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BaByQ
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend update: Well, wouldn’t you know it. The weather was kind of dicey on Friday night, so we just decided to head to Django for dinner instead. If you are heading there any time soon, … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Local Spots, Parties
Tagged Baby B, Django, Downtown Farmers Market, Father's Day, gender reveal, Invitations, La Mie
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Getting crispy update: The small gathering was great and it gave us a chance to catch up with some amazing friends. I was able to snip a few peonies from our yard for our centerpiece and kept everything else pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Local Spots, Recipes, Sports
Tagged blueberry crisp, dinner party, Hinge, Iowa Cubs, Le Creuset, Martha Stewart, peonies, Valley Junction
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