FEBRUARY EDIT + THOUGHTS ON WELCOMING A NEW BABY

I truly can’t believe that we’re welcoming our baby girl in just a few days. This pregnancy has FLOWN by. It feels like just yesterday I was in my post-partum spiral after giving birth to Angelo and I’m in disbelief that we’re about to go through it all again. But this time around I’m completely aware of how fast the newborn era is and that everything is truly just a stage. Everyone tells you how quickly it goes but you don’t realize it until you’re in the thick of it.

I was lucky enough to feel relatively good for the second and some of the third trimester after having a rough first trimester (who doesn’t have a rough first trimester)?! I was even able to tackle painting & finishing our Family Room at 7 months pregnant. But the last few weeks have been challenging. Just the usual can’t sleep, can’t breathe, can’t move, lots of discomfort, etc. but it’s incredibly bittersweet that this is the last week I’ll ever be pregnant (because we’re definitely done after two). I just feel so lucky that I had a relatively smooth pregnancy, and I’m praying for an even smoother delivery this time around. I just want a happy and healthy baby!

I’m trying to be present and in the moment, especially with Angelo’s last days of being an only child (I could write a separate blog post on those feelings), but it’s so hard when I’m feeling so anxious about having another baby.

I know it’s going to be challenging trying to manage a toddler and a newborn, but I have a very very hands-on husband and a good support system which is helping my anxiety. I recognize not everyone has this, so I’ve been feeling incredibly grateful for it.

While I’m eagerly waiting for the first signs of spring, I’ve been engulfed with getting the nursery ready and plan to share the reveal very soon!

I’ve also been disassociating via shopping & compiling pretty images, so I thought I’d share my February edit and mood board with some things that are inspiring me this month. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about having a baby in the dead of winter but now that we’re here, I’m feeling hopeful that spring is just around the corner and we’ll be able to get outside and watch everything bloom very soon.

I find so much joy in creating these collages and I hope I can find some time to continue making them after her arrival (maybe now at 3 am vs 3 pm). In fact, I hope I can find any morsel of time to be creative. After Angelo was born, my creative outlet was scheming for my office, and I plan to do the same this time around while I plan for another new office. I clearly thrive on a project. But we’ll see what I can manage!

ALL THINGS FEMININE & FLORAL

Hollyhock coral ruffles // a spring-inspired greenhouse // scalloped embroidered blouse // Cece Jewellery (always) // the prettiest cookies // layers of gorgeous textiles & a cozy bed