All Things Pretty

Last night I had one of my most restless nights of sleep since becoming pregnant.  The weight of my ever growing belly is something I am having to adjust to and turning over in the middle of the night has been my newest challenge and requires some assistance!  I can only assume that these last 7 weeks of pregnancy will continue to prove that a peaceful night’s sleep is a thing of the past.  I wonder if this is God's way of just preparing me for many sleepless nights ahead when Baby G arrives??  Mommy’s out there, do you have any suggestions besides a fork lift to reposition yourself throughout the night without the pulling pain in your stomach?  

As I sit here feeling sleep deprived and with one eye open, I honestly just want to look at pretty things that make me happy and require little effort to enjoy.  So today, I give you “All Things Pretty”!

 

 

Thank you in advance for your tips and tricks for finding peaceful Zzz's these last few weeks!

 

Pregnancy Boots

I have had a pair of brown boots that I have "latched on to" like my favorite old sweatshirt for way too long now.  So for Christmas I asked for a new pair!  I have had the hardest time finding the perfect "replacement" so I turned the task over to Scott to handle and on Christmas morning he delivered the most perfect pair of shiny new boots in true Santa fashion.  I was OVER the moon excited and just loved them.  I immediately tried them on only to quickly realize that my pregnancy weight and newly swollen calves were having a total Cinderella stepsister moment and my "little glass slipper" just wasn't going to happen. The zipper was screaming don't do it...pleaseee! Scott, being Scott said..."Well we will just set them aside until after March and make a quick trip to Target (aka my second home) to pick up an inexpensive pair in a larger size to take you through the last couple of months of pregnancy." So, we did just that!

{Shop the Look}

My shinny new Vince Camuto Boots... 

and my $44 Target Lace Up Find!

Now, today is my first day wearing my new lace up Target boots and I have to say...I am loving them! The laces are just "me" and hello no matter how much this body grows over the next 10 weeks I can just loosen up those little laces and keep on stepping! 

Wishing you all an amazing weekend and leaving you with a little lace up inspiration! 

   {inspiration via pinterest}

The Perfect Mocktail for the Holiday's {And Hormones}

I have said over and over again that pregnancy is amazing, and I love every minute of being pregnant! BUT, sometimes you just have days where you feel a touch on the hormonal side.  Today is one of those days!  I know this tiny mood swing will pass quickly, but while I have my hormonal emotional breakdown I can’t help but think…sure would be nice to have a big ole glass of red wine right about now, or wait a gin and tonic, 3 limes please!  Since I have 3 months to go before I can taste those darlings again I thought a mocktail might just do the trick…right?...RIGHT???

While I have my lil moment and can’t even think straight, I turn to Thistle Wood Farms to be my personal mixologist!

Cranberry Fizz Mocktail

 

What you'll need...

3 ounces of sparkling cider or ginger ale

3 ounces of cranapple juice

Splash of lemon or lime juice

3 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon completely blended  

Rim the class with the sugar and cinnamon mix.

See the complete recipe here and THANK YOU Kari Anne for coming to my rescue! 

 

Preggo Chic...

I have this crazy weird obsession with maternity clothes and preggo style!

I'm not sure if it's sheer fear that baby equals no more skinnies and pumps or that the styles are limited or maybe in reality I'm just dreaming of the day I actually have to stress the idea of  preggo chic style?? 

I love that all my girlfriends have had not only their first but some are actually expecting baby number two (3 of my closest girlfriends are due this summer).  I am constantly asking about their pants and tips and tricks for making the look stylish yet comfy.

I am absolutely no where even close to having to up the maternity clothing section in my closet but, when the day comes...I am sure to be prepared!

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