A fun package from Riffraff came in the mail on Monday and I was so happy to see shorts and pretty spring prints. Last spring I was very pregnant with Judson, and not too excited about spring style, but this year, I'm happy to embrace some fun trends like printed shorts and patterned maxi dresses. The best news about these pieces I'm sharing today? They are brand new on the site and in stock (as of this morning), you can always sign up for restock notify, if they sell out! Run to the website and grab these (and use the code LIFEINTHEGREENHOUSE for 10% off)! First up, this pretty patterned maxi dress, lovestitch: to-dye-for maxi dress. One of the best things about … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Judson’s spring/summer style
I laugh now when I think back on the times I heard, at least you'll save money when it comes to buying clothes, while I was pregnant with Judson. I do sort of get where people are coming from, most males probably spend less on clothes and shoes than most females do. I get that. I think what people forgot to take into consideration is that I would be the one purchasing the clothes, and gender certainly wouldn't hinder my shopping skills. Granted, there was a bit of a learning curve, but nearly a year in, I think we're really getting the hang of boy clothes. I'm finding which brands fit best, which styles we prefer, and where we can find the best quality. I usually sell most of the … [Read more...]
in defense of what I didn’t say
Leave some wisdom for the mother to be, write your best advice on the card, read the instructions sitting next to a stack of cards with blank lines that coordinated perfectly with the baby shower. That's a tall order for such a tiny card. I thought for a minute before writing, Be confident. Be Strong. Trust your instincts. Never sacrifice baby snuggles for laundry or dishes. I'm here when you need me! A few months passed, and that same mother to be welcomed a tiny little baby and in that instant, her life was changed forever. I didn't think much about that little card until we exchanged a series of texts after the baby was born. From breastfeeding to sleep … [Read more...]