• Baby and Parenthood

    Two Months

    Somebody hit two months today! Motherhood thus far has been much like pregnancy was: not nearly as hard or scary or terrible as everyone says it is. We heard from countless people that having a baby would completely change our lives… but it feels normal. Except for the waking up every three or four hours to feed him at night part. But I know this is because Asa is a remarkably easy baby. He fusses so little that when he does cry or have grouchy hours, it’s just cute. He’s been a happy little camper ever since he was born, and his only big fault so far is that he…

  • Fashion

    By the sea

    We took Asa out for his first walk in his stroller ever, and had to snap pictures down by the water where my parents live. I absolutely love the location; they are close to a woodland park that also has a large field nearby, and it’s close to an inlet with a nice, curvy road that is perfect for long walks! I would love to live close to this area. It’s so beautiful! Of course, since my husband took the pictures, I had to make a face. I really need to have him snap my photos regularly; they always look better, and then I’ll get more comfortable posing for him.…

  • Fashion

    Full Retro

    Some days, a girl just has to go full retro. This skirt was in my pile of vintage to sell, but um… it might not be going back in. I originally wore it today just to grab an outfit shot for the shop (feedback from you guys officially says mostly garment-alone pictures, but with one outfit shot to see how it looks on a person), but then, you know… I have a huge weakness for plaid. And the forest green and orange in this is just so pretty. And I haven’t gotten to wear plaid skirts for about a year. And… it’s just so perfect, you guys. Plus, it’s missing…

  • Baby and Parenthood

    A month of Asa, according to Instagram

    First moments as a mama | Snuggling with his polar bear blanket at a few days old | Showing the world the meaning of “milk drunk | Displaying his usual face of skepticism | Being cute and sleepy | Cuddles | Squishy cheeks! (Could you resist? I think no.) | His reaction when I asked “should we get up now?” | Baby creases! The first smile I caught on camera. It melts me. Seriously. Itty bitty perfect fingers. Snug and swaddled! | Asleep in my favorite footie pajamas. I’m sad he doesn’t fit those any more! | Being generally perfect and asleep. | Going crosseyed. | First mama-baby outfit selfie!…