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Two Tone Belted Trench Coat // White Balloon Sleeve Blouse // The Audrey Pant // Jodie Suede Mule

I was recently talking to one of my girlfriends who works in a traditional office setting about workwear. The first thing she said was, “no one wants to spend a ton of money on work clothes…but you also want to be comfortable and look nice since you are wearing them for hours on end.” She then {I kid you not} said her favorite place to get such clothes was Ann Taylor. I told her I couldn’t agree more!

Ann Taylor pieces are stylish and comfortable without breaking the bank. They also offer pieces that can be dressed up or down, worn out at night, or to brunch in the morning. I could easily switch out the crisp top above with a dressier top, add in these heels, this set of earrings and be ready for a night out. Switch out the heels for flats, add this blazer and a white cami, and you can head to church! There are so many ways to mix and match these pieces! I just love that you can buy clothes for work, but also repurpose them for other areas of your life. Plus, you really can’t beat the quality for the prices.

Head to Ann Taylor to see more stylish options of shop my picks below!

Thank you to Ann Taylor for sponsoring this post

Before Henning was born, I bought so many cute outfits. Perfectly pressed, these little ensembles were ready to go for when he was born. I just knew he would look so precious in all of them.

But then he was born. And y’all. His skin was so sweet, and so soft. And I just couldn’t bring myself to put him in any of it. It felt too harsh for his untouched skin. Too stiff. Too crisp. No matter how cute, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. To this day, those outfits are still hanging in his closet with the tags attached. I just wanted my baby to be cozy and warm. And with a drawer full of onesies, there was only one brand I found myself reaching for time and time again. It was Kissy Kissy.

Made from the softest pima cotton, Kissy Kissy makes the best pajamas. Henning has pretty much exclusively worn their onesies for the first 7 months of his life and I will straight up mourn the day he stops fitting into them {it’s coming soon! 😭He barely fits into the 9M sizes now!} I can’t believe this little baby of mine is growing up so quickly. Anyway, I was lucky enough to inherit a bunch of Kissy Kissy hand me downs from my in-laws, but for any new purchase I made I went straight to Bloomingdales.

Whether its hard goods {like our UPPAbaby Vista stroller that we love and use everyday!} or soft sweet pajamas, Bloomingdales has the best selection of kid items. Below, I’ve put together a selection of my favorite styles from Bloomingdale’s below in an assortment of light blue, pink and gender neutral grey and white. Any of these would make an incredible gift for you or loved one, but my favorites might have to be #4 /#20 {their blankets are so soft!} #10/#22 {a gown is so sweet + practical for a brand new baby!} and #16 {we have this onesie in every size they offered! The sweet scalloped edges along the closing and sleeves are just tooooo precious!} I know that some may argue a zip, or magnetic closure may be easier when dressing a baby, but I’ll always argue that these snap onesies from Kissy Kissy are far superior. The zippers often bunch up by the face, and I found that the magnetic closures were always popping open. With the snaps, you never have to worry about either of those things happening! They are covered in the soft cotton and make baby as snuggly and cozy as possible. 🙂

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Have you ever tried Kissy Kissy? Let me know in the comments which pajamas are your favorites! Curious to know what brands others love!

thank you to bloomingdale’s for sponsoring this post

Ahhhhh. I can’t believe I am finally sharing these images with you. I feel like it has been the longest time coming. After struggling to get pregnant for so long, this nursery was the ultimate treat to myself. I wanted to make it my own little haven for baby and me and that is exactly what it has become! It’s so soft, and serene and I truly feel a sense of relaxation come over me when I walk in. It is such a happy space and I can’t wait to spend many more years creating memories here <3

I went with a soft blue palate knowing full well that we may have girls next and that is ok with me! I am not really a pink girl, so I would’ve chosen soft blues if Henning had been a girl anyway. When {and if! God willing!} we become pregnant with baby #2, we will move Henning into a ‘big boy room’ and this space will continue to be the nursery for him or her. 🙂

Without further adieu, here is Henning’s nursery – the place where I have spent most of my time these last seven months and couldn’t be happier about it! I hope you like it <3

Room for two – unsure at first, I ended up loving having two rocking chairs

My little guard dog! Who knew a dog bed could be so beautiful? Custom via Amy Berry Home // Similar

Lamp: Exact // Similar

Pillow: Custom // Similar

Chair + ottoman + pillow were custom made via Amy Berry

Side Table: via Amy Berry // Similar here // Storage basket // Piggy Bank

My husband’s cowboy boots from when he was a child. How beautiful are they? I treasure them! I can’t wait until Henning is old enough to wear them.

Storage basket // It has been very useful to have this basket within arms reach when nursing Henning {especially in those first few months!} It changes, but usually you can find water, snacks, Advil, nipple cream, hand sanitizer, chapstick, burp cloths and wash cloths inside.

Another priceless treasure – our Henning was named after a relative on my husband’s Swiss side whom passed away many years ago. This was his baby spoon.

Those sweet initials! I love that this spoon was clearly used and loved. It is such a special momento and eventually I plan to have it framed so we can keep it safe and admire it for forever.

Stacking baskets // These are currently acting as a stand for our Nanit camera, but will also soon double as a storage bin for all of Henning’s toys.

Nanit baby monitor with wall stand // We have loved this baby monitor {read more about why here} // Lucite baby crib {similar}

Bumper: custom made via Amy Berry Home {see similar on her site}

Crib pillow {similar} // I designed this monogram with Janel at Hip Hip Hooray. It is now one of my favorite gifts to give friends who are expecting little boys. I think it is so sweet.

Nesting baskets // Never met a scallop I didn’t love!

Henning’s closet

Storage baskets // Climbing man purchased in Switzerland {our plan is to hang this from the ceiling!} // Bib {this beautiful bib was a gift! Henning wore it on his baptism day}

Velvet Baby Hangers // Closet Dividers // My mom gave us these precious little closet dividers to separate his clothes. We loved them and they were so useful!

These storage baskets not only look pretty, but have been useful for organizing his blankets, swaddles, lovies and more

I had my chairs custom made to be taller than most because of how tall I am. I love them. They fit my body perfectly! I also love that this ottoman doubles as storage

Basketweave Carpet: Stark {no longer sold} // Ottoman: custom made

Curtain fabric: Schumacher

Wallpaper: Scalamandre

Light fixture source: unknown

Chest of drawers // Mirror was custom made {very similar here} // Lucite topper // Lamp

Love this little clothes hamper {source unknown}

Acrylic Changing Tray // Humidifier // Wipe Warmer

Changing Pad // Changing pad cover // Baby brush // Wipe warmer

I die for this mirror! It is exactly what I wanted

My little slice of heaven! The room still brings me so much joy every single day and I feel so grateful that I have a precious baby boy and wonderful husband to make memories in it for many years to come <3

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You probably already know that Valentine’s Day has become one of my favorite holidays. I love a theme, and what better theme than love? With all the red and pink hearts, the candy and cards, it really is such a special time to let those around you know just how much you love them.

This year feels especially special because we have our sweet Henning. Even though he is too little to understand, I am still sending out Valentine’s Day cards to both sets of grandparents and to all the cousins. I also plan to dress him up and take him to my husband’s office to pass out candy. I really can’t help myself – I’m just so excited to have a sweet baby and experience everything with him!

Now, you’re probably wondering what I’m getting Henning and/or my loved ones for the holiday. Well, like I mentioned before, Henning is too little to really understand so I’m just going to get him a big balloon. As silly and small as it sounds, all babies love balloons {right?!} and I think he’ll have a lot of fun playing with one! Especially a big red heart balloon 🙂

As for everyone else, I teamed up with Nordstrom to share my favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas. We all know buying gifts for your SO or friends on Valentine’s Day can be stressful. But I’m here to make it easy for you! All of these items are available and ready to ship just in time for the big day {which is exactly a week from today!} and they would all make that certain someone in your life extremely happy. Just trust me 🙂

SWIM

I’ve mentioned this in the past, but I grew up getting swimsuits from my mom on Valentine’s Day. It was always such a nice reminder that summer and warmer weather were on it’s way! The diagonal colors and one shoulder detail of #25 are all I want right now. I’m in love with the pink/red/white color way but if that’s not your thing, it also comes in other colors! Speaking of one shoulder details, #29 may be the coolest swimsuit I’ve ever seen. It’s almost like art! You could easily throw on pants and wear this out and about. It’s pricey – but consider it a 2-n-1. Not picutred: My pick for the men will always be these suits by Vilebrequin. They are incredibly made and have super cute patterns. This neon pink one would be my Valentine’s Day choice!

BEAUTY

My husband finally caught on that sometimes the best gift, is the one you won’t splurge on and buy for yourself. For me, that is always some splurge-worthy beauty product 🙂 Most recently, it was this facial oil from Cle de Peau that he gifted me over Christmas. I had had my eye on it for months but hadn’t pulled the trigger. I was so excited! Some favorite products that I think would make great gifts are: #5 is a serum I discovered about a year ago and I can always see and feel a huge difference on my skin on nights when I use before bed! Especially post partum, my skin feels a lot more hydrated on the nights when I use it! #12 is a product I’ve been using for a few years, and while an investment, I feel like it is a unique product unlike anything else on the market. Comprised of all natural and organic botanicals and essential oils, this serum evens out skin tone, improves texture and makes your skin glow in a way I haven’t seen other products achieve. #16 are masks that I save to use before a special event. Enhanced with a special ingredient called ‘pitera’, these masks offer more hydration than any other mask I’ve used. They also add an almost instant brightness to the skin that makes them worth ever penny. Honorable mention: The GloPro {#22} and the Dyson hairdryer {#23} need no explanation – they’d both make incredible gifts for the beauty obsessed person in your life!

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

My husband first discovered this brand {#1} a few months ago and has since bought three pairs. He swears they make it feel like he’s walking on air, so when I saw this cute pink pair I thought it would make the most perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Snag a pair for your man too – I promise he will love! Maybe we am lame, but a new pair of shoes has always been the way to my heart. 🙂 Speaking of hearts, I am DEAD over this wicker heart shaped purse. Whyyyyyyy must it be so expensive!? It’s so fun and playful and would make the most perfect Valentine’s day gift. If you are reading this and have lotsa dollars, please buy one so I can live vicariously through you 🙂 These thongs {#6} are a classic no brainer and this set is so colorful and cute. Everyone wears underwear so you know you would be giving a gift that would actually be used! If I had a little girl, I would love #17 & #19 and #28 is a new color {die over this neon pink!} of my tried and true all-time-favorite cashmere sweater. Lastly, my husband and I both wear these slippers {#20} every day and they are the best {men’s version}. They have a no slip grip sole and a shearling lined interior and are just so warm and cozy without ever making your feet too hott {I hate when my feet sweat!} Would make the best gift.

MISC

Last but not least, you can’t go wrong gifting this set of studs #8 {I wear mine everyday} and they look so real. This digital picture frame is amazing and would also be so cute for a parent or maybe your husband’s office! They make it really easy to upload photos and you can switch them out or update them whenever you want. Little heart rings {#15} would be so cute to gift to your best friend, and #4 or #11 would be great for the person in your life who loves to entertain.

Nordstrom has an incredible {and extensive!} selection of products that would be incredible for gifting your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Make sure to take advantage of their free shipping and pick something out you think your loved one would love. Check out more of the goodies here, or shop my picks above or below. Let me know in the comments if you have any favorites that I missed!

thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!