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So I know I owe you a 5 month update (and I promise I will post one very soon), but for now I wanted to let you know about my Etsy shop. Some of you may remember that I sold vintage (grown-up) clothes on eBay for many years. Well, now I am selling pint size vintage goodies on Etsy! I keep collecting pieces for both girls and boys, so I thought I would share my finds.
(You can visit my Bittersweet Styles shop here.)
Here are just a few items that are up for grabs… Enjoy!
I’m a little late on getting this week’s post up, but that’s because I’m sitting here typing this from a hotel in downtown Nashville. It’s my last work trip before the baby arrives and now at 33 weeks, I’m moving a little slow.
Despite the swollen feet and aching back, week 32 was the best yet! With my baby shower this past Saturday, my week was full of friends, food, and prizes for Iris. More than anything, I just loved having so many of my favorite people around, especially those who live out of town that I rarely get to see. I am beyond thankful for all of my eight (eight!) shower hosts and all that they did. It was truly a day that I will remember forever. And oh my goodness can I just talk for a minute about the baby loot we received? It took me forever to open up all of those goodies! So long that I actually started to feel bad for the guests. Hah. We are so grateful for everything we received.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Once we get completely organized I’ll do a feature on the nursery, which I’m sure will include lots of the gifts. For now though, here are some photos from the weekend (with more to come later, from Erin, who thankfully also took pictures while I was busy cracking open presents and talking to everyone).
My mom
Brandy
My niece, Mariam
Erin
GL & me
Jessica & Brains
Hillary
Beth
Kerri & Brandy
GL & Milton
Ashlee, Jill, & Jessica
Brains & Lacy
Family
After the shower…
Todd’s dad & my nephew Cole
Dinner with Memphis pals
A few Instagram pics from myself & friends…
Smores wontons by Erin
Just a few of the gifts
What a magical weekend! Now I can’t wait to get home and set everything up. Thanks again to everyone who has helped make this baby journey extra awesome.
Xoxo
Even though I love the thrill of collecting one-of-a-kind vintage baby treats, I’m constantly looking at new things too. At least once I week I go to Target to just stare at their baby clothes. And don’t even get me started on Etsy… The fact that we’re having a girl makes the situation quite dangerous. But despite last month’s Baby Wish List: Girl Pretties post, I’ve been REALLY good about not going overboard so that we can prepare with what we really need.
But that doesn’t mean a mama can’t look.
Here are a few of my online and local baby favorites…
Vintage Fabric Pennants (via Tina Magee Sews on Etsy)
Itty Bitty Newborn Felt Headband Set (via Lou and Lee on Etsy)
Every Day art for the nursery (via Riff Raff in Fayetteville)
Pretty Bird Plush (via Lori Marie Pretty Little Things)
Mustache Baby Bibs (via The Mustache Goods & Wears in Fayetteville)
Ladybug Striped Dress (via Gilt Groupe)
Shi Shu Bamboo Baby Blanket (via Gilt Groupe)
Aden & Anais Swaddle Cloths (via Terra Tots in Fayetteville)
Vintage Yellow Dress (via 3 Ring Circus on Etsy)
Hand Dyed Baby Burp Cloths (via Hepstyles on Etsy)
I still love my thrift shop & flea market finds too.
I’ve been snatching up little vintage outfits whenever I can, and at a couple bucks a pop, it allows me to fulfill my shopping craving without breaking the piggy bank. I’ve added a few more pieces to my vintage baby clothes collection and here are my recent favorites…
A vintage onesie I gave to Taylor for her sweet boy.
The picture doesn’t do it justice, but I love this all white, cotton dress from Amanda!
My 25 week post is coming soon…
I’m excited about this week, so stay tuned!
Week 22 has been a damn good week. I’m not quite at that miserable stage yet, so I feel good, but also a couple of my very dear friends came to visit from Memphis. We ate tasty Thai, went to the Farmers’ Market, devoured breakfast at the Little Bread Company and Common Grounds, hit up some vintage sales, drooled in baby stores, got pedicures, had a nice dinner at Greenhouse Grille, and just lounged around talking all things baby.
I really miss living in the same town as these girls.
I can’t believe this was nearly 10 years ago…
And now look at us – we’re all moms (well, I am almost) and still hot babes!
Plus this week Todd and I visited his sister and her little fam in Harrison. We hung out with our nephew, Cole, for the first time since he was in the hospital. He’s so laid back & so adorable – I just can’t wait for Iris to meet him.
Lastly, this week Todd and I started the baby registry thing. We spent Sunday afternoon carefully going through each aisle at Target – my goodness there are lots of little things you supposedly need! Todd and I made our best guesses at what we really need (okay an maybe a few things we want to) and finally, we have our Target registry all set up!
Now bring it on, Week 23! I can take you.
Another week, another milestone. This past week we had our “big” ultrasound where they take a closer look at how the baby is forming. The initial visit went good and today I got a phone call that the radiologist reviewed everything and it all looks great! Even though I was 21 weeks at my visit, the baby measured 22 weeks and 3 days. Yowzers. She also weighs a whopping 1 pound, 2 ounces. My suspicions about having a big baby keep getting stronger. Probably the most exciting thing (besides the baby looking healthy of course) is that we confirmed we are indeed having a GIRL! I celebrated by driving out to the country this weekend and adding to my vintage baby collection. Adorable dresses for a quarter? Yes, please. We’ve also decided on a name, which I’m sure I’ll be sharing shortly. Till then, here are a few photos from week 21…
