My Etsy Shop

My friend from grad school suggested that I sell my deco mesh wreaths on Etsy. I hadn't really thought about it before because I usually doubt my own ability to be crafty. But then I got to thinking and what I discovered is why not? Why not set up shop and sell a few wreaths. I enjoy making them. They're easy to make. Some people might not have time to make one themselves. Some people might not have the patience or the desire to yet they desperately want one to hang nicely on their front door. And any extra dollars mean I can have all the custom window treatments I want/new furniture pieces/baby gear. "Play money" is never a bad thing right?

So if you're in the market for a fun wreath for any occasion, let me know! Here is the link to my shop on Etsy. You can customize colors and themes by noting it in the comment section. I will be in Louisville from April 19th through April 29th and can hand deliver any Derby wreaths to kick off the festivities for you!

Happy Wreathing :)

Dear Baby T,

Today you are 5 months old (in the womb). You only started appearing about a week and a half ago, but you are growing like a weed. You get to play a lot of tennis and are in pretty good fitness shape. You work out 5 days a week on top of the 4 days a week tennis stuff. I'm thinking you'll be the next Steffi Graf or Roger Federer.

You have already been to many states: California, Florida (Naples & Miami), Kentucky, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and Louisiana (New Orleans, NCAA Final Four...I'll tell you all about it when you arrive although you probably heard me cheering rather loudly!). You travel well. Let's hope that goes for when you are really here.

You aren't a very picky eater which is wonderful. You haven't made mommy sick at all which I will forever appreciate you for. You seem to sleep a lot because I haven't exactly felt you kick just yet. Let's keep that trend going when you make your grand arrival.

You are a good sport about my work-life balance as you ride along with me to New Haven, CT once a week. You love the drive and the country music I play for us. And they always have some sort of treat in the office that makes work fun! We often do a bit of shopping on the way home too ;)

And mostly, you are a good sport about my crazy nesting right now. Hence when you stay calm as I bend and stretch and pull and push anything that needs to be in the proper place. Even though sometimes dad and I can be loud, we know that you are laughing at us the whole time.

Speaking of your dad, he stayed up all night one weekend getting your nursery painted. It is going to be nice & cozy once it is all said and done. And it'll have a few surprises for you too!

We are really looking forwarded to meeting you in 4 short months! Rest gently inside my tummy until we meet in August. And get pumped up to be showered with lots of love!!

Love,
Your Mommy

Easter Weekend Fun

Not too eventful for our standard weekend, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Saturday included an afternoon of golfing. My first big girl course. I generally stick to Par 3 courses as not to diminish my confidence, but I'm a sucker for a good Groupon deal so we hit the links hard.

The Garrison sits on a gorgeous property overlooking the Hudson River and mountainous ranges. The 300 acre property houses 18 holes of tricky golf as well as The Grill, a 4-room Inn, and the renowned Valley restaurant.

teeing off

FORE!!!!

my nemesis

pro shop

see the river?

trickiest hole

Despite the windy terrain, we enjoyed our outing and I found that my golf game isn't all too bad...especially compared to the fellas playing in front of us.

Sunday we awoke to treats from the Easter bunny before heading to church. A packed house, we had to stand for the service. I kept rubbing my belly hoping someone would have mercy on the preggo. No one bit. The homily was wonderfully put with a metaphor using SNL and its ability to take a small stage and turn it into something so spectacular. Jesus too was working with a "small set" 2000 years ago yet managed  to make an impact on the world so large that we still celebrate Him today.

look what the Easter bunny brought...

post church with my baby bump :)

Post church, we rejoiced with a little Starbucks before Ryan had to work. I spent the afternoon running errands before joining Abbi & Paul for Easter dinner at Moderne Barn. They're my pseudo parents here in Westchester County, and they really are fabulous. Abbi has been so welcoming to me on and off the tennis court. And Paul has demanded that I call them at any hour of the day/night should I need anything. They consider me their 5th child. The atmosphere was serene yet hip. The meal was delicious. Starting with the Nonna Meatballs followed by the Lobster Cobb Salad finished with the Chocolate Hazelnut Torte.

Moderne Barn

An amazing way to rejoice in the rising of Jesus Christ! How did you celebrate our Savior?

Music Mondays

Easter Decor Takes Over

With the move, I decided to try and upgrade a few of my holiday decorations. I have a lot of house to fill/decorate so I purchased a few new pieces. I plan to add over the years and hope that each holiday will have its own storage bin as opposed to now where many holidays share space :)


Here are my new Easter pieces, ready for the Easter Bunny:

pinterest creation...peep centerpiece

*mrs. egg & mr. bunny

my Mama Comley made this ceramic bunny

*eggs all around

*love this egg tree

What did you leave for the Easter bunny?

**all * decor was bought at Pier One and is now 40% off if you want to snag for next year!