April 14, 2013

Smiling . . .

top: borrowed    jeans:  ross maternity    jewelry: new york & co  flats: target 

because even though it's been windy and rainy this last week, you can finally see my grass and not snow! 
 
because I love Saturdays like this.  Coffee, couch, Molly in the morning, then errands and dinner with Chris.  


because I'm blessed by sweet blogging friends like Christina and Molly, who've sent me gifts for our baby girl. 


because my 92 year old grandma is visiting from California this week and she hasn't been out here for over ten years.  


because I made another canvas to match the green polka dots for our nursery.


because I've gotten to know these sweet ladies that you should check out if you haven't already. 

Desiree from Macke Monologues.


Desiree started her blog as a way to keep connected with family and friends after her adorable son was born, and like most of us, uses her blog as an outlet among life's craziness, like the challenges of being a mom.  Desiree is also a runner who, after a scary accident a few years ago, is ready to run her second half marathon in a few weeks!  Besides the delicious recipes shes posts, I love that Desiree posts about real life and everything that comes with it!

blog //  twitter  

Sybil from Peace it All Together.
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I love Sybil and her blog because she writes about a mix of everything.  Honesty and wisdom, stories about her and her family, and she even started doing fashion posts, after she recently got a little closet makeover with tons of cute outfits.  Which I know you'll agree with me that she should keep doing them!  Sybil has one of the sweetest hearts of anyone I've "met" in the blogging world.  I always leave her blog encouraged and know you will too!

blog //  facebook  //  twitter

Lesley from By the Porchlight.

If you want to read a fun blog that gives you tons of creative ideas, DIY projects, recipes all with a fun girl writing it, then you need to check out Lesley's blog.  Lesley is Altantic Canandian blogger, that's looking for her dream job, whose "things I love list" matches quite a few to mine like Modern Family, New Girl and staying in with her husband on a Friday night! 

 blog // twitter // pinterest

What is making you smile today?  I know - it's a little more challenging to think of something on a Monday!

Hope you have a good start to the week!

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43 comments:

  1. CarlyApril 14, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Loving those paintings! You're so artistic!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  2. CarlyApril 14, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Loving those paintings! You're so artistic!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  3. Simply LKJApril 14, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    How fun to have your Grandma visiting!! Mark's mom is soon to be 95 and doesn't travel anymore :( Love the canvas, so cute. Thanks for the introduction to new bloggers. Looking forward to checking them out.

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  4. Niki {Glossy Blonde}April 14, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    The elephant canvases are so cute!! And Molly and Christina are the best! That's so sweet that they sent you gifts! Have fun with your grandmother!!!

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  5. AllisonApril 14, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Love the set of elephant paintings. So cute!!

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  6. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    The paintings are adorable! Such a sweet addition to the nursery.

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  7. TiffanyApril 14, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Those elephant paintings are adorable! We had a similar lazy day today and it was SO nice after how crazy our life has been lately!

    I can't wait to check out these new blogs. =)

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  8. Annie LApril 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Love this post! That necklace is adorable with the chambray.
    xo Annie
    newenglandromance.blogspot.com

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  9. still being [molly]April 14, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    love this so much!! <3 you, friend!!!! so blessed by you!

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  10. KristinApril 14, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Are the flats new? I was looking in there the other day. I should've stocked up on sandals/flats last season when they were on clearance!

    "Happy" Monday!

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  11. LEIGHApril 14, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    The grass is finally green and I love it! Your bump is so cute :)

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  12. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    You look so pretty !! I love your baby girls theme. Love it! You are doing such a good job of making it yourself. It seems to come all from the heart!

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  13. The Lady OkieApril 14, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    That top is cute! I wouldn't give it back if I were you :)

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  14. Desiree MackeApril 14, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Your bump is just the cutest! And those elephant paintings are adorable!
    We had a (very rare) lazy weekend, and that gives me reason for a huge smile. :)

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  15. KellyApril 14, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I love your necklace and that sushi looks delicious!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  16. joyApril 14, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I love this happy post! And aww the elephant canvas paintings are so cute:)

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  17. #mommylifeApril 14, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    love those elephant prints! so cute! and love that lil bump! :)

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  18. DeniseApril 14, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Keep smiling dear.

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  19. Mostly LisaApril 15, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    So lucky the snow is gone! It's literally still snowing here in MN and we're supposed to get more throughout this week. :( It makes me so sad.

    I'm glad you're happy though and that you have been having a good time this past week. Yay for your grandma coming to visit! :D

    Always,
    Mostly Lisa

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  20. HeatherApril 15, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    You made those canvases???? they are so adorable - I love that for a nursery!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  21. JackieApril 15, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Those canvases are adorable. What kind of paint do you use??

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  22. Stylishly in loveApril 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Great pictures!


    If you get a sec, please check out my latest post. I would love to read what you think.

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  23. Lisa @ MMTApril 15, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    You look so great! Such a cute prego! It's so nice that the snow has finally melted! I sure hope the sunshine and warm weather arrives soon too, that's not too much to ask for right! ;)

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  24. Always MayleeApril 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    The elephant canvas is too cute! You look adorable and yay for your grandma visiting!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  25. TheTinyHeartApril 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    The elephant canvases came out adorable! The whole nursery is going to be so cute :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  26. meme-and-heApril 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    love that pop of a necklace in the first few photos!

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  27. GinnyApril 15, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    So cool your grandma came! That's awesome! Way to go on e DIY elephants too!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  28. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedApril 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Yay for Grandma visits! I am going to have to check out this Ross Maternity where you got those cute jeans from and the nursery art is cute!

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  29. HeleneApril 15, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    you are so creative! I love the paintings!

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  30. The Olive Tree BlogApril 15, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    love your canvas! you are going to have so much fun with this daughter of yours :)

    have fun with your grandma!

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  31. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    the canvas that you've been making are so beautiful!

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  32. Sandy a la ModeApril 15, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    you are soo cute!! and love this post, it makes me smile! :)

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  33. J and AApril 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Such cute canvases!! I cannot wait to see this nursery!

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  34. Heather AnnApril 15, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    those elephant canvas paintings are so adorable :)

    also. love the first outfit! :) supre cute!

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  35. LalaApril 15, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    lovely outfit! and thanks for sharing with us about this other wonderful blogs

    Delightful Ideas

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  36. Alyssa @ Sweet ShangrilaApril 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I love the canvases! The elephant theme is seriously the cutest!

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  37. KathleenApril 15, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Love that photo of your grandma!

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  38. AshleyApril 15, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I had that same maternity top! So cute on you.

    And yay for the grass poking through after a LONG, long winter.

    Have you decided on a name yet? Are you guys telling?

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  39. SusannahApril 15, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I love the necklace you're wearing! It's gorgeous! And I adore those paintings for the nursery. When I get pregnant (hopefully at the end of this year!!!) I may have to copy your idea! :-)

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  40. BriApril 15, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    GREAT things to be smiling about my friend :)

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  41. Penniless SocialiteApril 16, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love that necklace. Those elephant prints are so cute! You did a great job!
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite
    Jewelry Giveaway!

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  42. The Golden GirlsApril 16, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wow! What a great post! I love your outfit!! And those paintings are ADORABLE! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

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  43. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Those paintings are adorable, it was one of my favorite things we did for my niece's room is all of us girls painted a different elephant painting.

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