I can’t even believe it! I’m 40 weeks along today, and still no sign of our baby girl. Perhaps she’s feeling a bit timid to enter this world, and I don’t blame her—it can be a scary place—but I keep reassuring her all will be well. With the nursery nearly complete, one of my favorite things to do is sit in the rocker and read the most darling baby books. Two of my favorites include the stories of Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn—both emphasize big dreams start with small beginnings. These types of inspirational stories have always given me motivation throughout the years, and I hope these little books do the same for our sweet girl. My hope for her is she’ll dream big, shoot for the stars and pursue her God-given talents and passions (just one of the many things I ponder these days, as we wait for her debut!).
In other, less serious news, I’d like to share two maternity looks with you. Up until recently, I’ve been able to sneak around maternity clothing by wearing billowy dresses and tops. However, these last few weeks I’ve really needed a bit more to cover the bump. The Kimi and Kai maternity line is great, not only for its stylish maternity wear, but it works well postpartum for nursing (there are zippers just underneath the cascading ruffles). If you’re considering investing in maternity clothes, below I share two pretty dresses from this brand that work swimmingly for Summer.
This weekend I’m channeling my festive holiday spirit and paying tribute to the American flag by wearing red, white and blue. We have close college friends in town from L.A. with no real agenda other than to relax, picnic in the backyard and enjoy some good food. Last year I shared a 4th of July inspired tablescape on the blog, seen 
There is something classic about an all-white ensemble that transcends all seasons. Especially in Summer, white exudes an effortless ease and sophistication I love. One can easily throw on a little white dress, and call it a day! I’m a sucker for dainty eyelet details, so when I saw this dress on sale I knew right away it would be the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. Given the loose, shift-style fit, it also accommodates my growing bump (which has been a huge decision factor in shopping these days).
Is it just me, or does it feel like Spring came and went in a flash? The cherry blossoms beautifully bloomed for a few weeks, but unfortunately didn’t last much longer. Thankfully we can continue to live-out the Spring season in floral prints and flowy silhouettes, with pieces like this ASTR