EMMA IS THREE!

23 Saturday Jun 2018

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And just like that, Emma is THREE {cue the tears}.

June 20, 2015 Emma Ruth was born at 6:21am and has been making the world a brighter place ever since. She is the sweetest, funniest, most loving little beauty and I love her fiercely. She may be more particular than me, liking everything in its place and just so. 🙂 She is obsessed with music, art, reading, swimming, animals and stickers.

This morning our home was filled with friends that came to celebrate Emma’s Birthday with us. We are so grateful for these friendships and love watching Emma grow with her friends from school, our neighborhood and beyond. The little bonds being built are so precious. Watching them all hug hello and goodbye makes my heart smile every time.

We went rainbow crazy today and the little girl in me was in heaven! Rainbow balloons, a rainbow inflatable pool, an art station with rainbow coloring sheets, bright markers, starburst and marshmallows to glue on the clouds…rainbow sidewalk chalk, rainbow “Happy Birthday” bunting, you name it and it was rainbow themed/colored. Of course Emma wore a top with a rainbow and her swimsuit was bright with rainbows and ruffles. When you have a theme you really love, you might as well go for it!

Emma, Baby Girl, I hope you never stop singing, dancing and being a ray of beautiful sunshine in this world. Use your strong opinions for good, be a voice for the voiceless, love those who are hurting and never lose your incredible strength. You are a world changer, my darling. X

PHOTOS: Bethany Sousa Photography

BABY BUMP

10 Monday Oct 2016

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I can’t believe that I am already almost 28 weeks along with baby number 2, a boy! Time definitely flies when you are chasing around a 15 month old toddler and packing up your first home to move to a new home in another part of town. September was a whirlwind but it was all worth it! We are loving our new home {new to us} in East Nashville and have been taking full advantage of being walking distance from so many great spots.

I haven’t been taking as many photos of my growing bump this time around since Emma keeps me on my toes, so I love that the beautiful Bethany Sousa captured these images before we moved. I was 26 weeks. Dress | Who What Wear Collection for Target

Photos By: Bethany Sousa

GIRLS NIGHT

19 Monday Sep 2016

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So it’s been a while, again. I know! I struggle with consistency when it comes to this blog. I’m constantly debating whether or not I should just close it up and never blog again. Comparison will do this. I can come up with a million reasons why mine is total crap compared to so many that I follow, including friends. I don’t have a good camera {I generally use my phone}, I don’t have any editing software or a fancy laptop, it’s just me sharing humble photos and thoughts. It’s the online journal I’ve never been good at keeping up with. But ya know what? I enjoy it when I do post. I love style, styling and helping others in any way that I can. That said, I’m not going to make promises I can’t keep and say I’ll be posting “x” amount of times a week, but I will say that I’m going to stick around for now. Even if it’s just for me and Emma to go back and look at down the road. If you do follow me when I post, thank you! I hope you’ve found some inspiration. Now here’s the latest. 🙂

I am 24 weeks pregnant…and feeling it! This baby boy never stops moving. Yep, we are having a BOY! Eek!!

Saturday I went out for lots of girly fun with one of my favorite babes. We started the day with coffee, doughnuts and badly needed pedicures; then met up again later for a delicious dinner at Josephine in 12 South, followed by Cinderella at the ballet. There isn’t much that beats a good girls night! It gets a little trickier to dress exactly how you want with a rapidly growing baby bump and swelling feet, especially in the Nashville heat. September is still a hot month here. I wanted to feel light and flowy for the ballet and this Who What Wear for Target dress allowed me that breathing room. At the end of the day I chose a short heel for comfort, but with a touch of leopard to keep the sass. My fashionista friend, Muna {aka @moonsies}, never disappoints and she rocked a red For Love & Lemons dress with some gorgeous YSL shoes.

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! X
MY OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | Who What Wear for Target

Shoes | Sam Edelman ‘Okala’ Ankle Strap Pump

Handbag | Vintage

Necklace | Forever 21

Earrings | Kate Spade

Ring | Spring Street Jewelry

Lipstick | Mac ‘Ruby Woo’

KIDS & COFFEE DATES

15 Wednesday Jun 2016

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I have always loved my coffee dates with girlfriends, and when baby Emma came along I didn’t give them up. We usually meet someone for coffee once a week! It’s not quite as relaxing anymore since I have a small human to entertain, but we have fun. 🙂

I firmly believe that you have to get out with your babes starting when they are newborns. It’s our responsibility to teach them how to behave in public places and I refuse to be cooped up 24-7 because I have a child. Your social life should not come to a screeching hault after babies! Emma and I look forward to dates with our girlfriends, and even if it’s a crazy morning we pull ourselves together and make it happen. Of course we love having friends over for coffee, and if you both have kids it’s nice for them to be able to run free, but everyone needs to get out sometimes {the babes included}.

If you haven’t ventured out with your babe yet; here are some tips I hope will be helpful: Keep a handful of toys to entertain your babe in the diaper bag at all times. I like to have an assortment of options. I always have something dangling that can clip on to a highchair, a plastic book that can be chewed on and wiped off if they drop it, a teether toy, pacifier, rings that link {these also can be used to attach toys to the highchair so they don’t drop}, whatever you know your kid will enjoy. I do not turn on my phone and let Emma watch shows. She plays, interacts with others and snacks. I recommend having a food pouch and some sort of crunchy snack in the diaper bag as well. I find that the small bags of veggie straws work well. They aren’t messy, and help with teething. Or if you want to share a goody with your babe since it is an outing, a muffin is always delicious and easy to break in to little bites {Emma’s personal favorite coffee shop treat}. I also keep a bib and bottle in the diaper bag. I fill the bottle with filtered water before we go anywhere.

Do you have a favorite go-to spot for coffee dates? If you are in Nashville, check out Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea in East Nashville. It’s one of our favorites and they have the BEST pastries brought in from Dozen Bakery. You can sit inside or on their cute patio. They also have a little kids table with some toys.

I hope everyone has a coffee date scheduled soon! X OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | Urban Outfitters {last year}

Platform Sandals | Pour La Victoire {old}

Braided Tassel Bracelet | Madeline’s Box

ON BABY EMMA:

Fabric “Belle” Bow in Cream Swiss Dot | Little Mint Julep

Leather Braided Pacifier Clip in Ivory | Madeline’s Box

Chambray Top | Peek Kids {Found at Kid to Kid Consignment}

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Photos By Bethany Sousa

SPRING FLING

17 Tuesday May 2016

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Each year I get so excited for Spring! I take this amazing vintage coat out of storage and it just hangs in my closet, begging for a day that is actually cool enough to wear it. Nashville warms up quickly, so I feel like we have a fling with Spring each year. That said, we have had a few beautiful, cool days lately in Nash and I’m taking advantage of being outdoors as much as possible.

Last week we had a great time walking in 12 South {my favorite strip in Nash}. This cotton candy print coat finally got some sunshine, and Emma loved all of the color and texture at the flower market!

Since my coat is such a statement on its own, I kept the rest of my look pretty simple. I would normally slip on some nude pumps with this look, but with baby Em and the stroller, I opted for flats. Comfort has become key when we are out and about and Jack Rogers sandals are always chic and comfortable. The platinum color is my favorite since they match everything.

I hope everyone is having a beautiful Spring filled with walks in the sunshine, fragrant flowers and fun coats! X

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OUTFIT DETAILS:

Vintage Coat | La Loupe Vintage

White Button Down | Forever 21 {old}

Cropped Looker Jeans | Mother

Hamptons Sandal | Jack Rogers

Aviator Sunglasses | LOFT

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Photos By Bethany Sousa

MADELINE’S BOX | COLLAB | VOL 2

09 Monday May 2016

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Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous Mother’s Day!

Last week I introduced you to Madeline’s Box {@madelines.box} and featured their Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet {hopefully some lucky mamas received one as a gift!}. Today I’m showing you their best product, the Braided Pacifier Clip. I first purchased a Madeline’s Box pacifier clip as part of a set with a wood teether toy from Little Sapling Toys. I had no idea how much I was going to love this item, and now I don’t go anywhere without it!

The most common use for the braided clip is to hold your babes pacifier. Even if your babe doesn’t take a pacifier, you still need a braided clip! There are so many other uses for the clip besides holding a paci! You’ll see in these photos that I actually have two with me. I love my Ergobaby carrier, it’s the best, but there aren’t any pockets or places to hold extra items. This is tricky when you want to go for a walk or a hike and don’t want to carry anything else. Here I clipped on a hat for Em and let it hang from the side of the carrier. I also sometimes loop on my keys, a teether, and other goodies. One clip holds more than you would think!

In these photos I’m highlighting the new Softy Braided Clip in “Softy Sunshine“. This style is a bit bigger and has some stretch. Emma loves to chew on it too! I’ve threaded it through a paci to show the most common way this can be used. Madeline’s Box also offers Natursutten pacifiers that work great with the braided clip as they are easy to thread {check them out here}. I just used the pacifiers I had already which are similar {find them here}. You want to make sure that if you offer your child a pacifier you are using one that is safe. The Natursutten pacifiers are all natural. I would actually purchase this one next time around as it is better than silicone. If you breastfeed, the shape of the pacifier you offer your babe is also important so you don’t cause nipple confusion. The shape of these pacifiers are designed to fit your babes mouth and provide the feeling of comfort they get while breastfeeding.

Shop Madeline’s Box this month using my code and save 20% when you spend $20.00 or more! Click on the code below to start shopping and make sure to enter ERICA20 at checkout! X

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Softy Sunshine Braided Pacifer Clip | Madeline’s Box

Ivory Leather Braided Pacifer Clip | Madeline’s Box

Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier | Amazon

Ergobaby Four Position 360 Baby Carrier | Amazon

Photos By Bethany Sousa

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MADELINE’S BOX | COLLAB | VOL 1

01 Sunday May 2016

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This month we are thrilled to be featuring Madeline’s Box {@madelines.box}! Heather, creator of Madeline’s Box, started this company after making her own braided pacifier clip for her son since she couldn’t find one on the market that fit her style. MB is one of the very first to bring leather braided pacifier clips to the market! Nothing makes me happier than supporting other mamas who are living out their passions while providing for their families. I love to shop small whenever I can, and I tend to splurge on fun little things for Emma.

That said, my first post about Madeline’s Box is actually featuring the Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet. Emma is wearing her Leather Braided Pacifier Clip from MB in these photos, but I want to talk about the bracelet I’m wearing since Mother’s day is just one week away! These bracelets are the perfect gift for the mamas in your life! They come in white or gold and can be personalized with an initial pendant and/or jewel. I chose the “E” for Emma and the “Glass Slipper” jewel since it’s closest to the April birthstone {diamond}. April was the month that I miscarried my first baby and it is also my birth month so it has special meaning. I love that this bracelet matches everything and has such sentimental value. I’ve shown it on it’s own in these photos, but it’s also super cute layered with other bracelets. The fit is perfect, and it’s leather so it can stretch and form to your wrist.

If you are looking for that perfectly priced Mother’s Day gift with a personalized touch this bracelet is it! Shop Madeline’s Box this month using my code and save 20% when you spend $20.00 or more! Click on the Shop Now button below to start shopping and make sure to enter code ERICA20 at checkout! X

P.S. We are nibbling on a blueberry muffin and drinking coffee {water for Em} at one of our favorite spots, Eighth and Roast, in Nashville, TN. Make sure to check it out if you live here or are visiting!

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Leather Braided Tassel Bracelet with Initial Pendant and Jewel | Madeline’s Box

Leather Braided Pacifier Clip in Ivory | Madeline’s Box

Emma’s Bow Headband | Little Mint Julep

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Photos By Bethany Sousa

APRIL FLATLAY | VOL 3

29 Friday Apr 2016

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Featuring this month’s collaboration…

You guys! Tomorrow {April 30th} is the last day to shop and save using my discount code! Enter code “ERICA10” at checkout to save 10%!

A big THANK YOU to Little Sapling Toys {@littlesaplingtoys} for collaborating with us and giving us the opportunity to feature you this month! We love following you and can’t wait to see what designs you come up with next! X

You Are My Sunshine Wood Toy Teether | Little Sapling Toys

Panda Wood Toy Teether | Little Sapling Toys

Diamond Gem Wood Toy Teether | Little Sapling Toys

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Photo by Bethany Sousa

FLUFFY BABY

28 Thursday Apr 2016

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Super in love with my second wall hanging from The Perfect Little Store, and the name {Fluffy Baby} couldn’t be more perfect since it’s hanging in Emma’s room! There were two framed prints in this spot when the wall hanging arrived. I was so excited to see how it looked in the space that I just took the prints down, hung up an extra bow hook on the top nail, and wallah!

If you read my last home post about another wall hanging from The Perfect Little Store, you’ll see there’s a trend starting. I get really excited to try the wall hanging in a space, and end up replacing prints. These light, fluffy, cheerful creations are handmade by Abbey {owner of TPLS} and they brighten up any space! Soon, there may be one in every room of my house!

If you’ve been dreaming about one of these lovelies since my last post, or maybe you’re visiting the blog for the first time, don’t miss out on this opportunity to save 15% + get free shipping! Shop today – Sunday at midnight CST to save. Click on my promo code below to start shopping and make sure to enter the code {ERICA15} at checkout! XO

“Fluffy Baby” Wall Hanging | The Perfect Little Store

Bow Hook, Swiss Dot Crib Sheet, and Confetti Curtain Panels | The Land of Nod

Paris Print | Rifle Paper Co

Macaron Print | Lulu & Georgia {Currently not available}

Print Frames | They were a gift {Found at an antique shop}

Ombré Pillow | Target {Purchased last year, cute style here}

Babyletto Hudson Convertible Crib | Amazon

Ranarp Floor Lamp | IKEA

Floral Quilt | Custom made by my SIL

Photos By Erica Reid {@stylingbyerica}

BECAUSE IT’S MY BIRTHDAY

26 Tuesday Apr 2016

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BECAUSE IT’S MY BIRTHDAY…

I bought a new dress and lipstick,

I got my makeup done,

I rolled in balloons,

I finished everyone’s steak at dinner.

I am officially 34. THIRTY- FOUR!!!! I’m not sure how adulthood is flying by so quickly, but I think it’s safe to say that our move to Nashville almost 2 years ago, a house purchase/project, and a 10 month old baby played a part. Ha!

This year I got spoiled by my girlfriends with a night out for my birthday, while my loving husband stayed home with baby Emma. We did all the best girly things…drank bubbly, nibbled on macarons, went to a nice French spot {Le Sel} for dinner, played in a sea of balloons, took polaroid pics, and laughed a lot. Does it get any better?!

This was such a treat and allowed me to really enjoy the day. It’s taken a while because my birthday was forever changed 2 years ago when I miscarried our first baby. Yes, it happened on my birthday. Now April 26th will forever be bitter sweet. The experience reminded me how important it is to truly celebrate life. Last year my baby shower was a week before my birthday, and this year I get to hold my precious baby girl while we celebrate.

Thank you to my dear friends, Bethany and Muna, for planning such a memorable evening. Love you babes forever! X