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A Rug Meant for an Angel

Several of you have asked about the angel wings rug in Hartley’s nursery, so I wanted to share a little bit more about this brand that I’ve come to LOVE. Lorena Canals Rugs are handmade, all natural rugs that are made in India. The designs are gorgeous–but the biggest selling point for me: they are MACHINE WASHABLE. Anyone that’s ever had kids, or dogs, or husbands (ha!) knows that this is huuuuuge! It just so happens that these pretty white angel wings are one of a certain Frenchie’s favorite spots in the house. And I don’t even mind, because I know it can be easily washed and dried!

I just love the soft and cozy touch this rug adds to Hartley’s room. I also think it’s something that will grow with her because it doesn’t scream BABY ROOM…although it looks perfect in one 😉

And you have to know I’d been waiting to take this picture since the day the rug arrived. She really is an angel baby!

Here are some of my other favorite LC rugs–for kids rooms and beyond. You can see the ABC rug below over in Rhett’s nursery…isn’t it adorable?!

Which one is your favorite??

**Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Lorena Canals Rugs…but all opinions are my very own!**

Hartley’s Nursery

I say it every time I finish decorating a nursery, but Hartley’s room really is my favorite room in the house.  As it should be, right? I mean, think about how much time we spend in our babies’ rooms that first year. It seems like they should be places that we love and love to be!

This room used to be Nash’s nursery…and while I adored his navy walls, painting them a soft gray transformed the whole room and gave it such a light and airy feeling. It also proved Chris’ love for me. Ha! I wish I had a picture of his face when I told him I wanted to paint over the (very dark) navy we’d put on the walls two years earlier 😉

My favorite part of the entire room is the shiplap accent wall. For obvious reasons, right? I think it’s just dreamy and I wish I had one in my  room. Lucky Hartley…

I just love how happy this space feels. Hopefully Hartley will feel the same way as she gets older…and hopefully she won’t realize that it’s significantly smaller than her siblings’ rooms. Sometimes being the baby is hard 😉











Sources (Affiliate Links)

Paint
Wire Hanging System
Unicorn Head
Mobile – Made using this, this and this.
Crib
Crib Sheet
Crib Skirt
Rug
Floating Shelves
Curtains (in black pearl)
Heart Wall Decor
French Bulldog Art
Toy Basket
Dresser
Floral Decals
“hi. I love you.” Sign – Hobby Lobby
Wooden “H” – Hobby Lobby
Fur Stool – Target, no longer available
Pink Lamp – Homegoods

Hartley: 2 Months


Height: 22.6 in
Weight: 11lbs 8oz
Head: 15.1 in

Hartley,

Well, it’s been confirmed: you are the sweetest. You’re spending more time awake this month, which means we get to see your smile and hear your coos a lot more. No matter how busy our day is, or how many tantrums a certain 2-year-old has thrown (I’m not naming any names)…if you’re smiling, I can’t help but stop what I’m doing and smile back. It’s just amazing how much joy one little tiny human can bring to a family!

Here’s what else is happening…

Like your beaming smiles, your coos are one of my favorite things. You work so hard to get them out that sometimes you make yourself cough or hiccup. Arden and I both agree that your little “kitten purrs” are the best thing ever. Your eyes light up when you make that sound and it just feels like you’re saying “I love you”. And we love you 🙂

Your favorite places to nap: on me or in the swing. You’ll also nap in the car, but once I shift into park, your eyes are WIDE open.

You think Arden is pretty great…and I agree. I love the way you both look at each other and I hope it’s a glimpse into a close sisterly relationship. I know you’ll love Nash too, but right now he’s just a tiny bit too LOUD. I’d be a little leery of a guy that liked to yell “TOOT!!!” in my face too…

When people ask me how you’re sleeping, I actually feel kind of guilty. Guilty because you’ve been really easy on us (knock on wood!) and I feel like they might hate me for it 😉 You go to bed around 8:30 and wake up at 6:00 or 6:30. I pray that this lasts forever!!!!!

You went on your first trip to Manhattan last weekend! We realized quickly how dependent we are on the swing for naps…but all in all, you did great. Next up is the hog roast in Great Bend!!

I’m still not sure what color your hair is going to be, but it looks like it’s coming in blonde on top. And your eyes? They’re definitely blue!

The weather is finally cooperating, which means you get to wear something other than sleepers!! I put a dress on you for church, which revealed some pretty adorable arm rolls. I can’t wait for summer rompers and chunky legs!!!!

Well, your crazy brother is waking up from his nap–which means you’ll be up from yours soon. Did I mention he’s loud? 😉

Love you, sweet Hartley!

Mom


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TGIF…Really, Thank GOODNESS.

Oh my…it’s been a week. I’m not sure what happened, but somewhere along the way I hopped on the Hot Mess Express. From being late EVERYWHERE (even when I left early, something happened)…to running out of gas (don’t push it, friends, just don’t do it)…to finding my kid eating a cup of day-old french fries that he found tucked away in his car seat this morning. And if you think I had the energy to stop him from doing it…you’d be wrong. I just put my sunglasses on and kept driving. You know, until I ran out of gas and coasted into the dance school parking lot, that is. Ughhh.

But the good news is…it’s Friday! My house looks like a war zone, but I’m choosing to blog through naptime instead. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll get my life together tomorrow.

one.

Since Hartley was born, the big kids have had more screen time than I’d like to admit. It’s tough during those early days to keep everyone entertained, especially when you’re nursing 24/7. But now that we’re getting in somewhat of a groove (somewhat), I’m setting some rules when it comes to phones and iPads. My mom sent me an article about a free app called unGlued and it’s exactly what we needed. It allows you to set screen time limits for each kid and all devices. I don’t know about you, but my kids respond strangely well to timers. If I say it’s time to turn off the iPad, they turn into grumpy little trolls…but if a timer goes off, they’re totally cool with it. I don’t understand it, but I’ll take it.

We’ve only been using the app for a couple of days, but so far so good! I think it will be incredibly useful as they get older too.

two.

I told you. Old fries.
And he just kept saying “these so yummy, Mom”….

three.

I definitely don’t buy everything we post on HowDoesShe Save, but I did go a little overboard during the Mindy Mae’s Market sale last week. It was kind of nerve-wracking, being that everything was final sale…but I ended up loving all the pieces I got.

These loungers are everything. So comfy and way cuter than other “sweatpants” I have. The question is…do you think I can wear them out in public? 😉

I LOVE this floral top and its relaxed fit. It’s sold out now, but this one is similar and super cute!

I got another double-hooded sweatshirt (which is also sold out), but now I’m obsessing over this new release too. I mean…holy cow. So cute.

My other favorite recent purchase is this Bobeau cold shoulder top. It’s light, flowy, and super comfy…and can even be worn with yoga pants and tennis shoes 😉 Haha. In case you were wondering, the organized part of the closet is mine. I’ll let you guess who’s responsible for the messy side…

four.

Okay ladies…give me all your tips for keeping kids in their rooms. Somehow we won the lottery with Arden because, at 4.5, she’s never come out of her room at night. She didn’t even get out of her bed until maybe a year ago! Nash, on the other hand, is about to drive us bonkers. He’ll only fall asleep in our bed for naps and bedtime. 30 seconds after we shut the door to his room, he’s “sneaking” back out towards our room. I know it’s a phase and probably has something to do with his adjustment to being a big brother…but any tips you have would be appreciated. As much as I love to snuggle with him, I don’t want to make this a habit!

five.

And because every post is better with a sleeping Hartley picture.

Cheers to the weekend…and getting my act together for next week 😉

XO,

Vanessa

Everyday Runway

Happy Tuesday, friends! The big kids are at school today and Hartley and I have nothing on the agenda but a Target run for teacher gifts (and probably 17 other things I don’t need…you know how it goes).

I don’t know if it’s the nice weather or the fact that I’m not pregnant anymore, but I’ve been EXTRA excited about spring clothes this year. I’m loving all the current trends and, for once, I feel like I’m paying as much attention to my own wardrobe as I am my kids’!

Now here’s the thing…I don’t like to go to stores–you know this about me. From clothes to groceries to dog food…I order it all online. The UPS guy loooooves me 😉 Over the holidays my sister-in-law introduced me to an online boutique called Everyday Runway, after I fell in love with one of their ponchos that she was wearing. I joined their VIP Facebook group and added one more reason for the UPS guy to loathe me. Ha!

Everyday Runway carries upscale boutique clothing for all women–but caters towards busy moms in particular. I mean, if I can do my shopping while scrolling through Facebook, that’s a win in my book! You’ll recognize brands from Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, etc…only much cheaper. And who doesn’t like that?!

New items are posted several times a week and shipping is FAST…2-3 days tops! Here are some of my recent favorites…

So cute, right?!? Another favorite is this dress…only the model is not nearly as tan or skinny as those above 😉

I adore the stripes, and the weight of the material is perfect. Heavy enough that it doesn’t wrinkle easily, but light enough that it’s cool and comfortable.

The tassel drawstrings are a fun touch, don’t you think? And wouldn’t the dress look darling with cowboy boots for a summer concert?

This is one that I’ll be able to dress up or down…and wear all spring and summer.
I LOVE it!

 If you love it too, I’ve got good news–it will be available on the Everyday Runway VIP Group today! The group is free to join and gets you FREE shipping and exclusive pricing. Just request to join HERE.

Happy shopping! 🙂

**Disclosure: This post was sponsored…but all opinions are my very own!**

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