When picking products to stock in my shop, I look for quality and beauty, a sense of modern originality, but still a vintage vibe. I want products that I love and feel my own children will enjoy. To me wholesome materials and imagination inspiring designs are important, but so are the stories behind the companies’
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Color of the Season – Mustard Yellow
Color of the season – Mustard Yellow! From Amal Clooney’s dress at the Royal Wedding to Clementine Kids’ herringbone swaddle, mustard yellow is one of the top color trends this year. I understand not everyone is a fan of this color, but to me, it is like a ray of sunshine. My kiddo wore the
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Friday Favorite Finds 8.24.18
Happy Friday Everyone! This week’s finds… Something I want… {So I have a bit of an obsession with crystal door knobs! I found these knobs which fit on modern doors, but have the look of an antique crystal door knob. I’ve started replacing all the brass 1980’s knobs in our house with these. But let’s
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Kids & Baby
Developmental Milestones for 0-12 Months
I can’t believe it, but my youngest is almost one year old already! It’s been entertaining to look back at how she’s grown and the developmental milestones she’s reached. Any parent is well aware of the term “developmental milestones.” The pediatrician always makes sure these milestones are being reached at every well-check appointment. I’ve noticed
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Friday Favorite Finds 8.17.18
Friday Favorite Finds is back! In leu of a Friday Favorite Finds post, last week I was working on some great new additions to the Porch Lemons & Pearls Shop. Check out our new arrivals in the Shop! Something I want… {I’m looking for everything llama lately and I love this llama wall hanging from
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Introducing New Foods to Babies at Risk for Food Allergies
Today, I finally introduced strawberries to my youngest daughter at 11 months old. I was terrified, since strawberries are thought to be a high risk food allergen. Anytime I introduce a new food to one of my girls I’m always fearful of an allergic reaction. Surprisingly, as a first time mom, I really was
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A Beautiful Dining Room Table Well Worth the Investment
One of the things that really made me feel like a grown up was when my husband and I purchased our first dining room table together. We decided to invest in a great table that we plan to have forever. So I set out to find a beautiful dining room table well worth the
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Friday Favorite Finds 8.3.18
Hello August! I don’t know where the year is going. Here are my Friday Favorite Finds for this week. Enjoy… Something I want… {Ok, actually it’s two somethings I want…the multi-color striped breton shirt and the mustard yellow pants. 🙂 I’m a little obsessed with mustard yellow items right now.} Something I need… {Organization is