tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440052641308834942024-02-21T00:43:27.697-08:00MY FAVORITE THINGSgirls in white dresses, with blue satin sashes...LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-11769621452340855862013-07-21T19:18:00.001-07:002013-07-21T19:22:02.328-07:00Life Right Now--Words with J<br />
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I'm really not bringing my A-game as a comeback blogger, but moving right along.<br />
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I can't believe its almost August. We're just trying to soak up summer and I am having such a fun time seeing it through J's eyes this year. Now at last he can finally tell us (all the crazy) things that he is thinking, wanting to do, questions he has. <br />
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I think this language development part of toddlerhood is my most favorite kid thing to unfold so far. Hearing them say first words, then new words, then sentences, questions, etc. Its just the craziest thing. I am constantly amazed at what he remembers, connects, and wonders. He started out making up his own words for things....<br />
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Yowie = Cat<br />
Mine = Mail<br />
Bok-bok = Chicken Nuggets<br />
Butterbutter = peanut butter<br />
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Today, he says things each day that surprise me....<br />
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<i>Upon walking slooooowwwly down the stairs to the car:</i><br />
J: You got my snacks, Mommy?<br />
Me: Yes, buddy I've got some snacks.<br />
J: Oh. What KIND of snacks you got? I bet some bunnies. Yum. They're DELISH.<br />
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<i>After a dip in the 9 dollar plastic pool:</i><br />
J: I got some trash (skin) on my fingas mommy. I want dis trash off!<br />
Me: James, your skin is just pruney from the water, it will get better when it dries.<br />
J: You gets this pruney off my fingas now mommy?! (with much urgency)<br />
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<i>After water table sesh, shirt removed.</i><br />
J (looking down at chest): What dese, mommy?<br />
Me: Oh. Um, those are nipples.<br />
J: You got some nipples, Mommy?<br />
Me: Um, yes, I do. Everyone has them. Um, all shapes and sizes.<br />
J (reaching for babysitters shirt): You got some nipples, Kathy?<br />
Me: !!!<br />
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<i>At a stop at our fave, the UPS store. </i><br />
J: Hi Black Man!!!<br />
Me: Oh yes, his shirt is black, good job! And there is a blue shirt man, over there!!<br />
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A dinnertime chat with my mom.<br />
Omi: James, are you a finicky eater? Are you Mr. Finicky?<br />
J: (pause). No! I a (last name)!!<br />
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He's the best. I've talked with friends recently about how I become so easily frustrated with how long things take with a toddler, how much noise of life there is, how I can't think at the grocery store because a certain SOMEONE is singing "Wheels on the bus!" at top volume. But the truth is I have no where that important to be, and when he goes to bed its too quiet. I'm hoping I remember all the awesome babble and the little things--like his made up words, I know they'll be gone all too soon. LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-2429439233567041342013-04-28T06:55:00.000-07:002013-04-28T06:55:04.136-07:00The past couple weeks, in Watertown.I live in Watertown. Have I ever told you that?<br />
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Probably not, because its not a particularly interesting place usually--an average suburb outside of a great city, where people commute home to or whiz on by on the Pike. And probably not, because I sometimes think its hard to talk specifics in the blog world, just in case. And probably not, because who would know or are where Watertown is, before April 19?<br />
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I read something great that the Watertown Police Chief said last week...until now, if you were out in the world as a Watertown resident, when people asked where you were from, you would definitely say "Boston." Now when people ask...I'll be saying I am from Watertown. For better or worse, people will know where that is now. But more importantly, I have a great sense of pride in what Watertown and its people are all about. <br />
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I have only been back in the Boston area for four years, but I have loved it fiercely before and since, and Marathon Monday is one of those city holidays that people who have never been don't get, but people who have been a part of it love unconditionally. In the past few years, I've spent that Monday on the race course, meeting Steve for a quick lunch as a "treat" on one of those first perfect spring days, watching the Red Sox at Fenway in an early 11AM game that spills out onto the city streets to watch the runners in their last miles. Its such a great heralding in of the warm weather, a whole city thawing out and turning faces to the sunny skies. <br />
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It was just a crazy week from start to finish, starting
early morning Marathon Monday and lasting straight through to the final
hours of Friday night. We didn't have a solid plan for the marathon, and since J's naptime really always falls right in the middle of a day I had thought we might miss the race this year. We planned to meet Steve for an early lunch in Harvard Square, a fun little outing on a day that's a half-holiday even though he has to work. But mid-morning I got inspired with some can-do spirit and pitched the idea to ride the T to Kenmore Square to see a little bit of the day--hear the crowds at Fenway and see some runners. Its funny because life with a toddler is a constant mix of scaling back your expectations for what is possible in a day OR pushing yourselves to make things happen despite schedule challenges. On marathon Monday I got the itch to push to make some memories and take J, Steve, the hiking backpack and a lot of snacks onto the race course. We did it! Made it to Kenmore Square, saw some of the early runners, grabbed a Italian Sausage outside the ballpark, and soaked up some good Boston magic, all while pushing the naptime barrier.<br />
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We headed home when we couldn't ignore the eye-rubbing anymore. We laughed that even though we had spent less than 45 minutes downtown, we could say we "went downtown to Kenmore and watched the marathon and walked around Fenway" like it was no big deal. We headed back on the T (subway) around 1 or so, and I got home a little after 2, put J down for a nap and turned on the Red Sox on the radio app (I'm retro like that) while I cruised blogs and patted myself on the back for making a fun day. Just before 3, my friend texted me frantically asking if we were home, telling me about the explosions. I couldn't believe it--less than a mile from where we had just left, right over the subway we were riding in the pic above...that whole afternoon I just felt such sadness. Sadness for our city, sadness for the fact that only hours before I had felt so good about taking our little guy to see something so special. Sadness for the victims and their families, and for runners not getting to finish their race. <br />
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The rest of the week felt equal parts melancholy and fiercely filled with Boston's spirit. Seeing flags at half mast and buses cruising by with "Boston Strong" rotating with the routes, I felt sure that we had come together. Thursday night I was up late working when I saw news of an MIT shooting, and I just thought that this week had better end soon...I went to bed without turning on the TV, just wanting to unplug. <br />
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At 5:15AM, Steve jolted me awake--we had received a few texts from friends waking up to the news, and our phones were filled with notes like "guys, don't leave the house...it says there is a shooter on the loose in Watertown." I don't think I have ever woken up to stranger news. I loaded up twitter, bleary eyed, to see what had unfolded over night--gunfire exchanged right behind the Target I frequent all too often, and a stay inside order for our town and towns surrounding. <br />
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We peered out the windows to quiet streets, already people shut in tight as I watched the news, incredulous at how close the action was. We turned off the TV when J woke up, after he gleefully counted the police cars on the screen--we were worried that the threat of an explosive vest was just too much if anything happened live. And then we began a long day shut inside with a toddler, with no explanation of why we can't go to the park, can't go outside, can't drive in Mommy's car. J was remarkably good all day, as we followed news on twitter and caught glimpses of news coverage during naptime. So strange to spend a 70 degree day never hearing a dog bark, a cell phone conversation as someone strolled outside, cars driving by. Just the chop of helicopters and the wind. I was so impressed by how much people LISTENED--staying inside as directed, giving law enforcement the room to work, waiting for the all clear. I received emails, texts, calls from people all over to check with us--so nice to feel community on a lonesome day. <br />
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When the 6pm news conference told us that they hadn't found him but we could go out and be vigilant...I wasn't excited knowing that it wasn't over, that we had to make the decision on our own what to do. We finished up our day, and I took J up to bed just before 7, silently thankful he never knew what was going on and the day had passed without any meltdowns. As I worked through our third storybook, I felt the phone in my back pocket buzzing with text after text. I waited to check it until I had closed the door for bedtime behind me, once again seeing things I couldn't believe..."shots fired! are you seeing this?? turn on the tv!" I raced to turn on the news again, telling Steve to come back inside from grilling after the all clear. As we did this, I heard the helicopters, much more overhead now, and saw on TV that the police and media had moved much closer--just down the hill from where we live, on another familiar corner. We watched the final scenes play out like a movie, glued to our TV and watching the spotlight of the helicopter rove over our neighbor's roof every few minutes. When the words came on the screen--"SUSPECT IN CUSTODY"--I felt tears coming, tears of relief, gratefulness, and exhaustion. <br />
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I feel so proud of Boston, of Watertown, our law enforcement, and the residents of the area--coming together to mourn, to protect, and to move on. Steve went down the hill that night to applaud the parade of police cars that night, and I have loved seeing the way the pride has come out around the city in the past week. I hope all continue to heal. I feel so happy to live here, in our hometown...of Watertown.<br />
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<i>**So sorry this is so LONG...I wanted to get this all down to remember it! Thanks for reading :)</i><br />
<br />LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-60448938858661265772013-04-14T12:07:00.001-07:002013-04-14T12:07:32.106-07:00Recent Target FindsI find myself at Target at least twice a week these days. And by "find myself", I mean I eagerly plan and steer my mom-mobile towards that shiny red light whenever I can. Target is like the 2013 Town Square, with buying and selling and greeting and meeting to be done. Is that sad, or a good thing? Don't answer that. I get a lot of our essentials there, but also love to check out things all over the store. I WISH our Target was one where I could buy raspberries and salad and wine and chicken breasts, but we are still waiting to be upgraded. In the meantime, I have more time there to browse the things we don't need, but I might..."want"...<br />
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I have been having better and better luck over the years at finding great things at Target to work into my wardrobe. There are certain things that I know I can rely on finding there : basic t shirts, sandals, some workout wear, sleepwear. There are other things that I stay away from or have had bad luck with: jeans, boots or heels, dresses or skirts. I see Target items popping up in outfits on blogs and Instagram, and I also think its a great way to try a trend at a low investment.<br />
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Here are some of my recent favorites:<br />
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First, the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-lace-popover-top-w-keyhole-assorted-colors/-/A-14373124#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Merona Lace Popover</a>, retails for $19.99 here seen in size Large White. My sister actually found this piece and then I had to go out and find it! I like that the neckline is a bit scooped, there is a full white lining, and the top has a little stretch to give and move more easily than traditional eyelet. Even with a slightly puffed sleeve, this will work under jackets or cardigan. The large is a little roomy, but I think the medium would lose the easy shape and length this one has. Also, you can see my fave new "wardrobe list" purchase--the Paige Jimmy Jimmy distressed jeans. Plus James jamming with a hanger. <br />
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Next, the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-rugby-shirt-dress-stripes/-/A-14391952#prodSlot=medium_2_5" target="_blank">Merona Rugby Shirt Dress</a>, retails for $22.99 here seen in Blue Diamond Size Large. I brought this one home but I am still deciding on it--my stripe addiction made me buy this one, although I might consider the solid navy version to be less....horizontal. Its an easy-on dress, very comfy, not sheer--I plan on wearing this as a shorts alternative or even a coverup for our upcoming vacation (more on that soon!). I think it would look great with a coral bubble necklace or with gold. Obviously I wouldn't wear this with jeans--I just try to avoid taking off shoes and having bare feet on the Target floor, yuck. Not sure J loves this item--he has strong opinions and no poker face. <br />
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A recent shoe find--the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-merona-emma-genuine-leather-scrunch-flat-tan/-/A-14221791#prodSlot=medium_1_10" target="_blank">Merona Genuine Leather Emma</a> scrunch flat, retail for $39.99 here seen in Tan size 8.5, my regular shoe size. One of the things I had on my wardrobe list was a nude/tan pair of workhorse flats. I had a nice Michael Kors pair from a couple years back, but they have a big logo and a driving moc sole, so I can't wear them every day. These Target flats aren't in stores (that I have seen) but I decided to order them on a whim since I have free shipping with my RedCard (dangerous). These are really comfy right out of the box and even more so after only an hour of wear. They are more comfortable than JCrew Ceces, with a full rubber sole and the same feel of a small wedge inside. I thought for sure I would return these, instead I have been wearing them for the past 3 days! Really recommend, there are great other colors too.<br />
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Xhilaration Bright Striped Scarf, $14.99. Great way to add a dash of neon color to an outfit. I find that the scarfs are overall pretty well made, but sometimes need a touch test. <br />
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Finally, the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-women-s-knit-pajama-set-assorted-colors-prints/-/A-14280791#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Gilligan & O'Malley Knit Sleepset</a>, $24.99 online but I have seen them marked down to $19.99 in stores. LOVE THESE. So comfy, wash well, stretchy but keep their shape, look cute and less masculine than traditional sleepsets. I have the black and a gray that sold out, but I am hoping they make these in a shorts/short-sleeve version for summer--favorite pajamas right now!<br />
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last but not least, these <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-juniors-v-neck-tee-assorted-colors/-/A-13717011#prodSlot=medium_1_13" target="_blank">Mossimo Junior VNeck</a> Ts are a perfect boyfriend t shirt, for $8. Great deep v that isn't too low, little pocket, nice flattering fit with a little slouch. I have these in Large and XL since they are juniors and I like to have a couple shirts that are more slouchy than fitted. Great great basic t for layering and summertime.<br />
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Those are some of my recent great Target finds. Do you shop at Target too...for more than just milk and frozen waffles? What are your recent favorites?LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-14786077282660565442013-04-10T14:57:00.002-07:002013-04-10T14:57:44.204-07:00The New Momiform.Since J was born, I have really struggled with what on earth I am supposed to wear for this new at-home-mom gig. Over the past two and a half years I have worked part time in retail, and now I do part time consulting at home. But the majority of my days are spent at the playground, running errands, around the train table, and using my fingernail to scrape applesauce off my kitchen beadboard paneling. There's really no perfect outfit for that.
<br /><br />I started facing my closet each morning and constantly feeling like I had nothing to wear. The problem was that the racks were full of clothes that didn't work for my current lifestyle--I had pencil skirts from my corporate days, sequined tops from my days at a certain retailer, and Tshirts that were clingy and not appealing. I was wearing the same things over and over, and often falling into the yoga pant rut--reaching for clothes that were comfortable but not making me feel good.
<br /><br />I stumbled on the <a href="http://seventeenthandirving.blogspot.com/">Seventeenth & Irving</a> blog through a friend and read about her Closet Makeover project (as well as her amazing <a href="http://seventeenthandirving.blogspot.com/2012/07/tip-series-traveling.html">packing</a> <a href="http://seventeenthandirving.blogspot.com/2012/12/travel-light-during-winter.html">posts</a>) and a lightbulb went off--I had to clean out my closet and approach shopping from a new smarter outlook. After some cleaning out and some shopping, I feel like my closet is in a much better place because I am thinking about what I really wear. Here are a few principles for my new mom uniform:
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<br /><br />Understand Your Different Kinds of Outfit Needs</b>
<br />Once I thought about my new lifestyle, I realized I had three main categories of clothes that I need in my life: Everyday Mom uniform, Fun Dinner/Girls' Night Outfits, and Special Events like weddings. I am not including Working Out as a category because 1. I was hardly ever actually working out, 2. I had enough Lululemon to be embarrassed about and 3. I felt schlubby when wearing it amongst the general public.<br /><br />
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Get RID OF STUFF</b>
<br />Armfuls of stuff if you have to! I got rid of any clothes I hadn't been wearing, and anything I didn't feel like I could see myself wearing in my new categories of wardrobe. This meant many trips to the consignment shop, Goodwill, and in some cases, the trash. Clean it out! Get rid of it! As soon as I got rid of things that were not working in my closet, the prospect of peeking in those doors was so much brighter. My closet was turning into a place where all the clothes are ones I like and are wearable.
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<br /><br />Understand What Works for You</b>
<br />From my three wardrobe categories, I thought about what kinds of pieces I like best for each. For my everyday Mom Uniform, I know that yoga pants make me feel sloppy, but I need pants that still let me get on the floor to play or pick up cheerios. Jeans it is! Almost everyday you can find me in jeans--black, white, denim whatever. I also don't feel as comfortable with my post-baby belly (yeah, its been 2 years, can't blame the baby much anymore) so I stick to tops with structure (button downs, tunics, sweaters) and really stay away from Tshirts unless its a layering piece or crazy hot summer. My Dinner Out look tends to be a skinny pant or jean, blazer or cardigan, and accessorize with a scarf. I looked at my closet and realized I like to wear a lot of neutrals (especially in winter) and then top off with a colorful scarf or vest, rather than wearing a lot of color in my clothes. By looking for patterns like these, I created my own parameters for shopping and dressing that narrow down choices and also make me feel polished in what I choose.
<b><br /><br />Look Around for Inspiration</b>
<br />I started following certain blogs and Instagrammers with OOTD (outfits of the day) for inspiration. It helped me to see the way others put things together and I recognized that my style is really pretty simple. Jeans and a cute top, flats, a vest. I started seeing great patterns that made me check my own closet and style.
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Shop with Your Rules and a List</b>
Once I had my uniform down, I made a little list of things that would add to my closet. On the top of my list this spring were distressed jeans, and a great going-out jacket. Now I had a shopping target rather than aimless browsing. I still love shopping and looking, but I loved having "the hunt" for the perfect items--it made me excited to find them and also made me more confident in my purchases, knowing they were things that were well planned. One other rule I use for myself is to try and find cheaper alternatives for certain things--Tshirts, trends I want to try out, knock-around clothes--and invest in other pieces that will last. That means you will see my buying Mossimo Boyfriend Tshirts for $8 and trying ankle boots from Target, and splurging on a ivory motorcycle blazer from Zara. <br /><br />
All that said, here are some (really bad quality) pics of recent fave looks for my Momiform and Going Out categories:<br />
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<br /><br />Momiform:
<br />Gingham Popover, Madewell
<br />Distressed Jeans, Paige Jimmy Jimmy
<br />Excusrion Vest, JCrew (pop of color over totally neutral outfit)<br /><br />
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<br /><br />Going Out for Girls Dinner:
<br />Combination Jacket with Zips, Zara
<br />Black Flowy Vneck Tshirt, Gap Pure
<br />Scarf, JCrew 2011
<br />Black Skinny Skinny Ankle Jeans, Madewell
<br /><br />More on this later, but I thought I would use this to kick things off. Have you recently done a wardrobe overhaul? Do you have a Momiform?
LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-58733341844458900812013-04-09T19:34:00.002-07:002013-04-09T19:34:14.509-07:00Don't Call it a Comeback.So, I'm coming back. Better than ever! You heard it here first!
The last two-ish years have flown by. There are a million reasons why I stopped blogging, but lately I've realized that there wasn't one good reason. I miss the community and outlet of blogging, and I love reading blogs MORE THAN EVER.
I plan on investing more time and design into this blog-o-mine over the next year. There will be many things that will be the same as the old blog (babbling about TV shows, grainy selfies of new shopping interests) and some new topics covered (toddler logic, instagram hall of fame). I plan to keep the idea of My Favorite Things--clothes, products, tips, memories, etc.
I have a few post ideas lined up and I'm planning on reworking the blog layout and features in the coming weeks. For those of you who still have my blog in your Reader (or now Feedly or Bloglovin...) thank you! I really look forward to talking to you again! LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-23113308736195607082011-08-23T17:33:00.000-07:002011-08-23T19:30:28.656-07:00Dear Mom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSck-zOBx7S-7KMuczrby8rlbS_YELHB4tzFlRSiAPPiMSh-6dXVDr3_CQlqZyqtw6IPwZfnvSmhuc0zfrcacc2CDq_cNhPmfMrGngOsykwrifPczPEqSgG7DyojZrj_ODSHoh9wOu1g/s1600/IMG_1977.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSck-zOBx7S-7KMuczrby8rlbS_YELHB4tzFlRSiAPPiMSh-6dXVDr3_CQlqZyqtw6IPwZfnvSmhuc0zfrcacc2CDq_cNhPmfMrGngOsykwrifPczPEqSgG7DyojZrj_ODSHoh9wOu1g/s320/IMG_1977.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644240716755861810" /></a>
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<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I often see posts from a mom to their baby chronicling their milestones each month. I thought I would turn it around and have James write me about his eighth month. These are things I don't want to forget! Hope you don't mind a "baby post".</span>
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<br />Dear Mom,
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<br />Hey, so wow, I'm 8 months old. Can you believe it? I know, me either. Things were a little dicey there at the beginning, weren't they? I thought I would send you this note to remember my fabulous 8 month-ness, since I have noticed you have barely touched my baby book. No, no, I'm not judging. We've been busy. I just don't want you to forget any of my excellent stats.
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<br />I'm tipping the scales at almost 23 lbs. I know you would want to note that, since its the answer to the second question everyone asks you. (1. How old is he? 2. Wow, how much does he weigh?) You're welcome. I've noticed you can only carry me in your left arm...whats up with that? Might want to start lifting on the right side in the evenings. I think my growth is slowing down a bit so maybe we can start to get a little longer life out of my clothes. I'm rocking 12 and 18 month sizes, meaning you are pretty much out of luck on having any more cute teeny tiny gifted clothes for me to wear. Looks like we'll be hitting the mall (you're welcome on that too, seems to be one of your hobbies). I have been in size 4 diapers for a while, so hopefully you are getting some cost breaks on those, though oh how we chuckle when we see that the baby pictured on the box looks as old as a kindergardner, running with a backpack on and whatnot.
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<br />Listen, I'm sorry that I keep waking you up around 5 AM. I know its not really night and its not really morning either. But its just the perfect time for a little snack, you know? And you and dad are right there with that little bottle. Sure, I'll snooze a bit more but I get why you are so groggy when we wake up at 7. My bad. Other than that, I'm loving the early bedtime. I know dad hates putting me down right after he gets home from work, but you better believe when I am rubbing my eyes like crazy that I mean business. And I know I am napping very sporadically. Its just that, we're having a great day you know, and then I"m napping which is not really as fun as hanging out. So I like to get up after just an hour. Just long enough for you to relax before you hear my trademark squawks on the monitor. Those days when I only nap for 37 minutes? Oh, well I just feel like partying just a little harder. Besides, its fun to see you run in soaking wet when I interrupt your shower. Heh.
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<br />Really liking the current menu lineup. Those pureed blends you are whipping up are choice. My faves are the sweet potatoes and peaches, but as evidenced by my physique, I'm pretty cool with whatever you dish up. Lets see, right now we're having 3 7 ounce bottles a day (morning, 1PM, 6:30PM), plus my snackity snack bottle at 5AM if I feel like it. I would love to see my solid meals go up to three a day from two. Lets make that a priority in the next week or so, shall we? Just circle back with me to make sure we're meeting our goals and putting our best foot forward. Ooh, one thing. Those puffs? Whats the deal with those? I mean, so far I am thinking its a little game you are giving me, where I push them all off the table...but then I think something else should be happening? Cause you will put them in my mouth sometimes. Hmm. I don't get that deal. Lets table that until next month. Table, get it? I'm here all week.
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<br />The view from sitting is so much better than laying on my back all the time. I mean, the world is my oyster. Tearing apart your magazines, screeching at the top of my lungs, shaking my rattly fishy, gnawing on that old remote control. Life is pretty good around here. And hey, there's no hurry in crawling or all that activity. I see my peeps moving around, but it looks like a lot of work. You and me, lets just chill on the rug and read some books, you cool with that? That will give you a good vantage point to catch a glimpse of my two new pearly whites. Man those things are really a bummer to work through. I hope thats the end of that. I only need two teeth, right mom?...Mom?
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<br />We've been running together with that new stroller. Good for you. I mean, its not that much faster than our walks, but we get just enough speed to feel the wind ruffling my little hairdo. So nice to be outside, I love seeing those trees. Summer has just been the perfect time to appreciate the finer things: my natural rubber binky, learning to give open mouth kisses, holding a sippy cup upside down so the water dribbles out, splashing at the splash park, ripping your glasses off your face, oh the little joys in life. I am betting there is so much more good stuff to come, right?
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<br />We're really having a good time, the three of us. We're figuring things out together, I think. Its OK, I'll school you if need be. But I see the smiles you and dad have as I giggle when you chase us down the hall. Thats the good stuff.
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<br />8 Months already? No problem.
<br />Love ya, JB
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<br />Item 49774, $128. First was the origami mini in a red/pink satiny fabric. This isn't my style, but the fabric is pretty. It seemed a little holiday to me? Or something...
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<br />Item 47714, $178. Next is a red dress...not sure if this is the anticipated "red dress"?? Again, this is not my style. Not to be negative, but this dress did not look good in person. The fabric looks cheap, sheer, and wrinkly. Collar looked like it wouldn't lie right. The dress honestly looked like something you might see on a goodwill rack. Part of it was the neck buttoned up and the lack of steaming, but it looked so sad on the hanger. Very bright red.
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<br />Item 51425, $138. Next was a brown plaid pencil skirt with a small coin pocket. Inside it had a "No. 2" label, so I think it is the same cut as many of the other pencils this season. This had a very classic look to it, almost old school. MIght look pretty with a rich purple or pink color.
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<br />Item 49396, $138. Plaid Wool Cafe Capri. Had the same weight and cuff as the new wool cafe capri, I really liked the colors in this plaid. Very pretty and lots of styling options.
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<br />Item 48821, $72. Last was the Perfect Fit Gingham shirt in Artillery Fatigue (awesome color name). I usually avoid these shirts because they are not great on me, but two things changed my mind...the color is really great on this--lots of versatility, good weight on the fabric, I can imagine wearing it with tons of things. Seems like it has more "crispness" than previous perfect shirts, nicer looking and more put together. Also, it comes in Tall! Wahoo...I love the longer fit of Tall tops, so I ordered this to check it out. I think it would look great with navy, black, and brown but also with pinks, oranges...
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<br />Sorry there are no pics on a real person but I wanted to offer this glimpse of what I saw...anyone have anything on their wishlist from their new rollout?
<br />LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-7687662434842699382011-08-12T06:08:00.000-07:002011-08-12T06:24:20.506-07:00New JCrew: Couple of Factory ItemsIn celebration of the approaching weekend, I wanted to talk about a few Factory items I had in my last order as well.
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<br />Factory Imperial Tee:
<br />Sorry for the faceless photos but my eyes were closed:) Sizing on this is pretty true. I ordered the Large as that is my "go-to" top size for now. The VNeck is good for me, although I almost feel like it could be a little deeper, sometimes when Vs are not deep enough the body of the shirt can ride up a bit. Length is good too, not skimpy. The Feel on this is nice too--the Slub cotton, not tissue, so it holds its shape well and a bit less sheer than it could be. For price, I got this on promo plus 20% off so it was a pretty good deal. I really try to not buy graphic tees these days since they fall apart and the crewneck is not right on me, but a Vneck with a single color design should work with a lot in my closet.
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<br />I think the printing looks a little more faded in photos than it does in person.
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<br />Not pictured: Factory HipSlung Cords
<br />I noticed that they added these cords a little while ago. I really like the HipSlung denim fit for a basic jean silhouette, so I tried the cords. I ordered the dark charcoal in my current jean size, and they fit snugly well. I know they will stretch out so that is perfect for me. I think one thing to note is these do not have stretch spandex in them, so they will relax more like a jean rather than spring back to shape like the current bootcut and toothpick styles (the matchsticks are the same non stretchy blend). So I think these will be a little less polished, but more of a casual pant. The length was standard on these, good for flats for me but wouldn't really work for heels.
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<br />Hope this is helpful! Have a great weekend all!
<br />LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-3947763612664540262011-08-11T06:36:00.000-07:002011-08-11T06:52:38.266-07:00New JCrew: Solong Tunic SweatshirtFor a while I have been wondering why JCrew does not have more long, tunic-length options. These days there is a trend to wear leggings and skinny jeans/pants, and even their famous Minnie pant fits in this category--yet they don't have many tops or sweaters that hit below the butt to wear with them. Each year they have a couple sweaters that fit this mold (Long Alpaca Open Cardigan from last year, for example) and they seem to sell quickly. I would love a Merino chunky sweater coat, or even cashmere, and I am sure customers might be willing to pay for it. Similarly, they could do a tunic length Perfect Fit Tee as a great layering piece in fall/winter.
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<br />The Solong Tunic Sweatshirt caught my eye for this reason...I also just generally need more casual type clothes these days.
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<br />Sizing:
<br />I ordered the Large to avoid clinginess, I would say right now I am almost always a Large in tops. However, I found the sweatshirt to hang on me a bit and was baggy under the arms, I might try the Medium but I want to make sure its not tight around the booty area. I'll have to look into it. I would say you might be OK sizing down for a fitted look , or your usual size for a slouchier feel.
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<br />Feel:
<br />Very cozy, definitely thicker than it appeared online. I would say the web images make it look more like a thick slub Tshirt material, but it was definitely a heavier fleecy feel--I would say its very similar to the Jaspe weight on the Jaspe sequined sweatshirt from a while back, a midweight sweatshirt material. Good drape but not too thin at all. Would be great for layering or with a cozy scarf.
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<br />Color:
<br />An oatmealy gray...not too exciting but a warm color that isn't too "workout" looking.
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<br />Price:
<br />Pretty good for a longer piece in a heavier weight at $78, especially if you can get it with a promo. I really picture getting a lot of wear out of this if I can find the right fit.
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<br />What do you think? Would you consider the Solong Tunic?LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-17376076696918204432011-08-10T20:11:00.001-07:002011-08-10T20:17:32.430-07:00Target Missoni: Coming SoonOh dear. Now that my Target trips are at least once a week (Ella's Organic Kitchen baby food, Wheat Chex, new Sippy cup) I will be eagerly awaiting the new line of Missoni at Target. Look at the great colors and stripes!
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<br />Word is the collection hits September 13. I would love a cosmetic bag or that fabulous blanket!
<br />LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-82804978487117241662011-08-10T18:51:00.000-07:002011-08-10T19:46:39.628-07:00New JCrew: Hacking JacketI am a sucker for color, blazers, Fall, things that are long, and wishful thinking, so I ordered up the JCrew Hacking Jacket with the recent Cardholder promo.
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<br />Sizing:
<br />I ordered 3 sizes to try in this blazer. I am still working on figuring out my current size at the same time as trying to get my pre-baby body back. Its definitely a moving target. My previous size for blazers was 6 or mostly 8. I ordered the 8, 10, and 8 tall in this jacket. I usually try to grab tall versions if I can because I have a longer torso and like to have the length to balance proportions. I would say this blazer runs true to size and definitely does have a longer length as advertised, but I didn't find it too long. I am 5'9" though to keep in mind. I loved the longer sleeves and body of the Tall version, but I think I would pick my bigger size 10 for buttonability. If you are between sizes and like to layer, I would say select the larger size. This means I probably need the 10 Tall, the only size I didn't order, go figure.
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<br />Feel:
<br />The wool is a little scratchy. It feels thicker and stiffer than the schoolboy, but not uncomfortably so. The sleeves have striped lining and the jacket has an acetate lining that feels ok on. Honestly it was too hot for wool so I didn't have it on long to feel! It also felt a bit "old JCrew" in that it was a colorful fun take on a classic. I could see this with a great scarf this fall, and would be really excited to wear it.
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<br />Color:
<br />I decided to go all out and ordered the Vibrant Flame. This color is BRIGHT. It is also fabulous. Of course, it turned out to be really hard to photograph. I mean, I look like I am radioactive. I am going to try and get a better photo in daylight, but the true herringbone is like a deep red orange woven with a orangey pink. The underside of the color is like a fawny gray brown. Note: it is not as bright as these pics. But man, knowing it photographs this way means don't wear where you might look like a traffic cone next to others in a group shot...?
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<br />Price:
<br />I love this jacket and can see wearing it often with jeans, cognac boots, or navy. But I need a sale I think. Even with 20% off I feel like it is too steep and I know it will come down. Fingers crossed!
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<br />Size 8 Tall (little more length):
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<br />Size 8 Regular Length of Sleeve/Body:
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<br />Size 8 Regular:
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<br />Size 10, Buttoned:
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<br />Back of Collar, Popped:
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<br />Attempt to Capture Color:
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<br />What do you think of the jacket? I will post a color shot tomorrow in daylight!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-58798718014727433722011-03-31T19:52:00.000-07:002011-03-31T20:02:01.940-07:00A New AddictionHello friends!<br /><br />Have you heard of this new (ish, maybe I am behind the times?) website, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com">Pinterest</a>? Oh my goodness, I am totally hooked. Basically it is like a web bulletin board, a journal, a stack of post-its, and a million "Save Image As"favorites all rolled into one. <br /><br />Behold my Pinterest home page...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBToK9DRYDPVw4n5algQmBlEedV0Wmc6soQsIsiXM8AMoZkrhe3O7MGARwvkuplZHRcNAkN99IztQxPOoB4Axu2qbDuIXKFvt67AnstbffcHhQOo3SuvNaPDQEwyi6E4hx1X-OryKuTqQ/s1600/pinterest.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBToK9DRYDPVw4n5algQmBlEedV0Wmc6soQsIsiXM8AMoZkrhe3O7MGARwvkuplZHRcNAkN99IztQxPOoB4Axu2qbDuIXKFvt67AnstbffcHhQOo3SuvNaPDQEwyi6E4hx1X-OryKuTqQ/s320/pinterest.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590443912860159682" /></a><br /><br />In a nutshell, Pinterest is a place you can collect images from the web quickly and into Boards or categories you create. Right now I have Boards for the home, Baby Stuff, Wedding Planning, and just other marvelous things. I was always trying to drag images onto my desktop when I loved something, or worse, keep Firefox tabs open endlessly so I wouldn't forget to "followup" on a certain lovely item of the day. Now I can track them all--Pinterest has a simple plugin that is on the top of my browser now so I can "Pin It" whenever the mood strikes me. <br /><br />I had to signup for a Pinterest invitation and wait for an email, but let me know if you are interested in an account and I will see if I can send an invite your way! <br /><br />I'm back off to Pin til midnight...LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-56280919359048979512011-02-25T08:24:00.000-08:002011-02-25T08:27:18.839-08:00Happy Weekend!This guy...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCBYejDJabKVoAN1WD1F5v7q5-h0xHh1H_4IaH4e9Oy3d1lXYUTOhZgfosO4h9I_n4MC24tq9KQYj8mTS3b-Tdy9tFIJxMKkDAsKpZqdoPoffcl23z32t2Uhr4ZZZxM85yE0Owmzylgc/s1600/IMG_1454.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCBYejDJabKVoAN1WD1F5v7q5-h0xHh1H_4IaH4e9Oy3d1lXYUTOhZgfosO4h9I_n4MC24tq9KQYj8mTS3b-Tdy9tFIJxMKkDAsKpZqdoPoffcl23z32t2Uhr4ZZZxM85yE0Owmzylgc/s320/IMG_1454.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577664165652360626" /></a><br /><br />is keeping me very busy! But I have to say, the smiles he gives make it all worth it.<br /><br />What are you all up to this weekend? My in-laws are coming this evening to love on JB and we will hopefully get to grab dinner out and get some projects done around the house. I'll be posting more over the next couple weeks, stop back and say hello!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-66943989697409206472011-02-11T16:01:00.000-08:002011-02-11T16:22:26.763-08:00Back to clothes for a minute...I may have a closet of clothes I haven't worn in months, a plastic tub slowly claiming the maternity clothes I no longer need in my hallway, and a daily wardrobe of yoga pants and hoodies (and bleary tired eyes..)...BUT that doesn't stop me from appreciating some new offerings debuting this spring.<br /><br />First, <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Limited-Edition.html#nav">Boden is launching a Limited Edition line</a>. I haven't ever bought anything from Boden before, but I think I need <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Limited-Edition/Tops-T-shirts/BA001/Womens-Embellished-Silk-Top.html?NavGroupID=177">this darling top</a> for spring...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5soMveA_UN_2vuY1NphfRQHEoejJHc8WhmCLJP8naRwXqmX_Y_OvT9rZOSmxDfha7lSN0J8_XlnOCytQ7BugDCZOuhuzf1Nvvjqzmct_PokSVX5_vygMj0T0jJzuN7purKfoB64DUjY/s1600/Silk%252BFeather%252BTop%252BMulti%252BFeathers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5soMveA_UN_2vuY1NphfRQHEoejJHc8WhmCLJP8naRwXqmX_Y_OvT9rZOSmxDfha7lSN0J8_XlnOCytQ7BugDCZOuhuzf1Nvvjqzmct_PokSVX5_vygMj0T0jJzuN7purKfoB64DUjY/s320/Silk%252BFeather%252BTop%252BMulti%252BFeathers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572588578829389282" /></a><br /><br />I am also really intrigued by the launch of BHLDN, a new line from those behind Anthropologie specializing in all things wedding and occasions. The pieces look beautiful and unique...great to see a new point of view for this kind of market! They have a <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/">starter website here</a> and there is some GREAT info on <a href="http://anthroholic.blogspot.com/">Anthroholic, which you can find here</a>. They are offering everything from wedding dresses, party dresses, shoes, stationery, hairpieces, housewares, etc etc. So so pretty!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusaSBS6G5w_t2_zoM-mPJd-cDHvN4hYaFMrlq7Wmb5W0FIBlvalZkfgvPaCGuL3nqxY8UsHVycvc47oBNOCnu_XY3BTs28avUwBsAqOqW-0aWwEebCQ6yD8axbCnPBAOieulx_7sgl5o/s1600/Anthropologie-Wedding-Site-BHLDN-Fabric-Patterns-and-Textures.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusaSBS6G5w_t2_zoM-mPJd-cDHvN4hYaFMrlq7Wmb5W0FIBlvalZkfgvPaCGuL3nqxY8UsHVycvc47oBNOCnu_XY3BTs28avUwBsAqOqW-0aWwEebCQ6yD8axbCnPBAOieulx_7sgl5o/s320/Anthropologie-Wedding-Site-BHLDN-Fabric-Patterns-and-Textures.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572591352081368898" /></a><br /><br />For now, back to my yoga pants...but a girl can start to dream, can't she? Hope you all are well!!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-85137772926407902102011-01-04T17:50:00.001-08:002011-01-04T18:02:01.605-08:00Happy. New.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunqeUnVNq6m68GuC29G655lf9A3EGYAqpT14fN2i5u0Uqu9JELaPwsVPdgh_b-gQZqhc0GSLT1eQHwA88yutQ-Mi7uwJ-4PY8ElBz2FpfgCdHCmtnLyMUekRM2cdHqkZFX6QD4giTC8Q/s1600/IMG_1191.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunqeUnVNq6m68GuC29G655lf9A3EGYAqpT14fN2i5u0Uqu9JELaPwsVPdgh_b-gQZqhc0GSLT1eQHwA88yutQ-Mi7uwJ-4PY8ElBz2FpfgCdHCmtnLyMUekRM2cdHqkZFX6QD4giTC8Q/s320/IMG_1191.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558515702215896418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqd0pPYxT4C6D-VYP1PaVER4Njpij3nw7pDscP0agbOBDYyk66oUgoHSzQO7YvaIkdWGqtZAMbbVBsb12y-Hr1cAs0qGuh9wfYwdvoXM-muXWcxua5QMJE7-4VWNYZD8o3b4UEVFFou5k/s1600/IMG_1223.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqd0pPYxT4C6D-VYP1PaVER4Njpij3nw7pDscP0agbOBDYyk66oUgoHSzQO7YvaIkdWGqtZAMbbVBsb12y-Hr1cAs0qGuh9wfYwdvoXM-muXWcxua5QMJE7-4VWNYZD8o3b4UEVFFou5k/s320/IMG_1223.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558515699841558802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vlv-lmW8Ngr1aWnw2ZPXZ0Zm85WMdm-MqCGvMWC-SVEQhfSnMsxF8cXDNji4_AT6fDwOwepLqayGorau4dmarx8CKL1nxIH8UN5v8DV5jHJ6TBmWRZ_8Z7E1Qj5QrRsrwM652xGh-eU/s1600/IMG_1306.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vlv-lmW8Ngr1aWnw2ZPXZ0Zm85WMdm-MqCGvMWC-SVEQhfSnMsxF8cXDNji4_AT6fDwOwepLqayGorau4dmarx8CKL1nxIH8UN5v8DV5jHJ6TBmWRZ_8Z7E1Qj5QrRsrwM652xGh-eU/s320/IMG_1306.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558515696228367474" /></a><br /><br />He's here! Our new beginning came a bit early when James arrived on December 21. We have had a great couple cozy weeks getting to know the little guy and introduce him to family and friends all while the magic of Christmas and a blizzard cocooned us. <br /><br />More to come soon, but wanted to let you all know what we have been up to! Happy New Year!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-42967643750474335472010-12-19T17:59:00.000-08:002010-12-19T18:15:27.889-08:00Nursery, Almost Done!I can't believe its nearly Christmas. I can't believe its nearly our due date either!<br /><br />Time has just flown this fall and early winter as we get ready for the holidays and Baby to arrive. We have been working on our house and the nursery in particular; it feels like our to do list keeps growing but we also have been able to get tons of stuff done together. Finally starting to feel like we live here in our house--amazing that that process has taken nearly 5 months! I still find myself walking around in our place and not believing that we really bought a place, that its really ours. <br /><br />Of course, much of our energy has been devoted to Baby's room. We have been joking that we will have to spend all our time in there once he arrives since it is by far the most "finished" place in the house! Here are a few pics of how the room has come together...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYcaztXohEEt9aJZCw4f-CuOYdbB7YLVPpiLyta1q_i8y5Wivkbk0u5wa8vdbNrq0ENUy2mEFNaaOiZN42dcsOLVJA26_G-YRlrwVXvRMIdnfNwTHWQBgSbAhJYrIjDKlLIvxH24DCRw/s1600/IMG_1178.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYcaztXohEEt9aJZCw4f-CuOYdbB7YLVPpiLyta1q_i8y5Wivkbk0u5wa8vdbNrq0ENUy2mEFNaaOiZN42dcsOLVJA26_G-YRlrwVXvRMIdnfNwTHWQBgSbAhJYrIjDKlLIvxH24DCRw/s320/IMG_1178.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552580670213810210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrClC_xpIH6-Hv_r5BO1ulW3wHsb9U38anN7vTst9APKiN-esC7srwYG4UUGPSsIVqiIoQCVGlEetffyTlQ6p-anynFPPoBtDAbC5FV6aApqvtd_e3jAbNzXe8ifGJmbktX5Q3LBn4kso/s1600/IMG_1179.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrClC_xpIH6-Hv_r5BO1ulW3wHsb9U38anN7vTst9APKiN-esC7srwYG4UUGPSsIVqiIoQCVGlEetffyTlQ6p-anynFPPoBtDAbC5FV6aApqvtd_e3jAbNzXe8ifGJmbktX5Q3LBn4kso/s320/IMG_1179.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552580664725289970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrB99ItRo4WsqPgzmWuaKOmQUa3D-rKxcDCA7zAqVd3dURMW-iGRn-_lCCa-5VPyqEiPte_lpvIXgf8dLveU2s3CglgSquba9wonyHD37kya0TLi0ZGyegWh3M1dQhR73Z5SJODZ_oldw/s1600/IMG_1180.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrB99ItRo4WsqPgzmWuaKOmQUa3D-rKxcDCA7zAqVd3dURMW-iGRn-_lCCa-5VPyqEiPte_lpvIXgf8dLveU2s3CglgSquba9wonyHD37kya0TLi0ZGyegWh3M1dQhR73Z5SJODZ_oldw/s320/IMG_1180.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552580662432510690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2SDh7Gk-seDpNop3mqEWhloCsXw6wbSMYHnrI2RdcewDHJ-tZe0hV73TdLzFNotosWw0q8yNkWEJedtD0SVhce_TewuldRvl9IW3C4wOZxy-4t4kqA9GSk4V5pPJGuRi4p9tb8RRWmU/s1600/IMG_1181.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2SDh7Gk-seDpNop3mqEWhloCsXw6wbSMYHnrI2RdcewDHJ-tZe0hV73TdLzFNotosWw0q8yNkWEJedtD0SVhce_TewuldRvl9IW3C4wOZxy-4t4kqA9GSk4V5pPJGuRi4p9tb8RRWmU/s320/IMG_1181.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552580657405398962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBh1yj6JjV_k3EQvTDQu-IKJlkdGLXvL-e4tM5J8djAXXoSGl4dscPbHb7A0RuQ9BqzyYHKdJritnfZ_9Qu7f1Jpm8qu3bm3eH-EQwoiVcHH27x9OqOmbZcnGJuZJ11zPycainnhB1eoQ/s1600/IMG_1176.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBh1yj6JjV_k3EQvTDQu-IKJlkdGLXvL-e4tM5J8djAXXoSGl4dscPbHb7A0RuQ9BqzyYHKdJritnfZ_9Qu7f1Jpm8qu3bm3eH-EQwoiVcHH27x9OqOmbZcnGJuZJ11zPycainnhB1eoQ/s320/IMG_1176.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552580657796062274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VbE5pNUOKkS06IpOw4iMaMTaQf2IuA5SPNFwivWi-TOJAteWYnhAqaNWrucGhVkejTlFTTjYokevmnjlJcTyxm5X_dhgezwGOZyB4BumCwvyWO3kbu7wqee8XanOojqg4T4mbRxQOxo/s1600/IMG_1175.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VbE5pNUOKkS06IpOw4iMaMTaQf2IuA5SPNFwivWi-TOJAteWYnhAqaNWrucGhVkejTlFTTjYokevmnjlJcTyxm5X_dhgezwGOZyB4BumCwvyWO3kbu7wqee8XanOojqg4T4mbRxQOxo/s320/IMG_1175.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552581104768335618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kXgElyuHbnxhm6mPYVcjNe7-Erd4oy_nDH9l2fjGnctHcrvUt-nbTTlYCU8Bg4LPyxhEYV8olsKHmUPNVy8HTHdzsf2PUME440hXjbQKHEFt5myovYK8AurIGfQvqRWnycvB1p2rjDs/s1600/IMG_1177.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kXgElyuHbnxhm6mPYVcjNe7-Erd4oy_nDH9l2fjGnctHcrvUt-nbTTlYCU8Bg4LPyxhEYV8olsKHmUPNVy8HTHdzsf2PUME440hXjbQKHEFt5myovYK8AurIGfQvqRWnycvB1p2rjDs/s320/IMG_1177.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552581098109345234" /></a><br /><br />I feel like it will probably never look this neat and organized again, but I do hope to add more to the walls over time. Just feel happy that everything is up, clothes/blankets are washed, monitor is ready...now we just need Baby!<br /><br />More posts to come this week...LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-52636299159225692762010-10-11T19:28:00.000-07:002010-10-11T20:00:10.107-07:00On Getting Bigger...This weekend, the weather turned cooler and Hubs and I headed out for a afternoon walk. I reached deep into the closet and pulled out my North Face fleece jacket that I haven't worn in a long while.<br /><br />I reached into the pockets and pulled out a Muni Football pass. Hubs and I got a laugh that the pass was from a 49ers/Eagles game that we went to at Candlestick Park when we lived in SF three years ago and here we were going for a walk on a Sunday when the Eagles were playing in SF...again. <br /><br />The fleece has been out of the rotation, happily, for a long time now--its a size that I haven't worn since around that game. Just a week or two later three years ago, my sister and I created a family Biggest Loser contest that finally got me in gear to make myself a little bit healthier. I had been working at home for months, basically living a sedentary sorry existence. The friendly family competition motivated me to eat better and start hitting the gym. Christmas morning I won the competition (by a hair) and then I didn't look back and kept exercising and eating better. A year ago next weekend, I ran my first half marathon in SF with 2 best friends and was probably at my healthiest in training for that race and preparing. It was a long road between that Muni pass and that Marathon, but I wanted to make it a change for life and not just a little while.<br /><br />Well here I am now, 29 weeks pregnant, and once again wearing that fleece that is from my bigger days. Pregnancy has certainly been an adventure in wardrobe for me--wanting to look put together without breaking the bank and trying to realize that huge portions of my closet just simply are not happening right now. Of COURSE I know I am growing for a wonderful reason, but lately I have found myself reaching for my so-called "fat" clothes, which has been a tough feeling for me. The doctor visits, which have increased to every 2 weeks, have me slightly anxiously stepping on the scale. My belly has me back in more dark colors, black Tshirts, stretchy blends, and it has me just a little bit nervous. I have no idea how my body will finish off this pregnancy, and I don't know how I'll do at getting back into shape. I am trying to keep myself moving over the next 12 weeks and eating (pretty) well, (sometimes you just want another taco), and I already hope to return to running lightly in the spring. I think I just worry how easy it is to slide back to those old habits and old cozy big fleeces.<br /><br />I am sure I am not alone in this concern...I think it has just been small reminders over the past few weeks of how gaining weight affects me, and how regardless of the amazing reason I have this time, the small fear I have of becoming an unhealthy person again. I think I just feel even more determined to live a healthier life for Little One and set a good example for our little family. For now, I am trying to relish the big snuggly coziness of that familiar fleece jacket. <br /><br />Has anyone else struggled with this? Also just a note--I don't want anyone to read this and worry that I am not eating well for my pregnancy--I am eating many small meals a day, paying attention to my hunger, and eating lots of healthy options, just feeling a little aware of my poundage today!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-58364462571939401182010-10-02T17:47:00.000-07:002010-10-02T18:39:16.526-07:00Nursery InspirationThe combination of a new house and a new baby on the way presented a great delightful and daunting new challenge: designing a nursery!<br /><br />Even before we knew whether Baby was a boy or a girl, I had fixated on a look I loved--robins egg blue accented with yellow/oranges and browns. Nothing too blue or too green, but something that could feel very fresh, modern, childlike, without having a "theme". I wanted the room to feel like a space I would love to spend time in and that Baby would love to wakeup to and play in--things that right now are only abstract!<br /><br />I have these images from OhDeeDoh (by the way, a completely addictive section of the Apartment Therapy website) and I constantly go through them for inspiration. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxUKJE_8IN0nQwW6Janqqwt09eVr3P1iLv8VVsw_XhtP96tVaYlTusf6oNdIhy9PRF8UPi7unQZLlmw6gcqOMgjTaQIu2vsksEd8UbxQDltF_6qpuYHMtiTvRV1Kus69x-7-aWAmrB0Y/s1600/2010-07-bline_sm2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxUKJE_8IN0nQwW6Janqqwt09eVr3P1iLv8VVsw_XhtP96tVaYlTusf6oNdIhy9PRF8UPi7unQZLlmw6gcqOMgjTaQIu2vsksEd8UbxQDltF_6qpuYHMtiTvRV1Kus69x-7-aWAmrB0Y/s320/2010-07-bline_sm2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523625833623184978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiq7RCjM8EnsHBZvalHG5PM9fI-aJRWCMlE9e-sCvb6A5rGdEwn0e9MacEcijJeht590GIfMEEsZWcOAP1Uof9UqALnof1PdLVFSqG8iHF4udqXTV4GJkHAZOjSPWdPtx2zD3IfBblgZw/s1600/2010-07-bline8_rect640.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjSsjhMkVmMCkbQ8eLsN_XQdojGbPsKN8CIppCTJRiz7igoKR9RodktA7iyqHUrAnJS8V0D2THaV7U669j-Oe1wlDBcMrCsZqMyyu1HDXqv5APDdTTD_hrIwiSHPdeTuKS1vaIdTdgWc/s320/aquayellowjpg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523620827268849106" /></a><br /><br />I love these looks and I think they show different ways that the direction could moe towards feminine or more masculine. We love the Ikea Expedit "window seat" and plan to do that in our own room for Baby. I promise to post pics of our real nursery as it comes together in the coming months. Forgive my small baby indulgences on this blog!<br /><br />Any of you use Apartment Therapy or OhDeeDoh for inspiration? What do your favorite rooms or nurseries look like?LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-14569171692539214702010-08-28T09:17:00.000-07:002010-08-28T11:09:51.201-07:00Gap Give & Get Promo FindsFall is my absolute favorite season for clothes. I look forward to cozy sweaters, boots, and tweeds as summer winds down. Its been really interesting to switch gears this year as I know my body will be growing big time as fall arrives. <br /><br />I have tried to make a game plan and stick with simple basics because I don't want to spend tons on maternity styles or on things that won't be really versatile for me. I wanted to build a collection of things that will help me feel cute without feeling like I am in a MuuMuu as well as go the distance for a few months. I wanted some leggings, good boots, long sweaters, jeans, black pants, and good fitting tanks and tees to layer.<br /><br />I have felt pretty lucky to find some great styles at Gap and Old Navy. I haven't shopped at ON in a long while, and Gap has been hit or miss. But both have maternity lines and I even found that a local Gap carries maternity instore, which has been great for trying things on. <br /><br />Here are a few of my recent favorites, at great deals with either Give & Get or the magical Wednesday 40% off coupons...<br /><br />Gap City Flat<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqd8zLYWALku6KttNMK20DAeaTBvztuuNpTeYBDnIGHr3MoufaoUnNmHmyFE4_RXZFTW-AnrnIG3LkZVZfSWYCuC3_0MTinf67hEPUBu6fYeKjBYNUjIdWPVTYfhoFkxezGAvqffajWk/s1600/cityflat.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqd8zLYWALku6KttNMK20DAeaTBvztuuNpTeYBDnIGHr3MoufaoUnNmHmyFE4_RXZFTW-AnrnIG3LkZVZfSWYCuC3_0MTinf67hEPUBu6fYeKjBYNUjIdWPVTYfhoFkxezGAvqffajWk/s320/cityflat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510507708686039218" /></a><br />I had seen these in store a few times and I ordered my regular size in the dark red. When they arrived, I had read up on a few blogs to size up, so I went in and traded them for a size 9 in the in-store only color Bronze. I think these are great, comfortable, portable, and versatile with jeans and leggings too. Highly recommend, especially with a percentage off!<br /><br />Skinny Stretch 5-Pocket Pants//No-Panel Ponte Pants<br />These pants have different names in <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=53904&vid=1&pid=772138">regular</a> and <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=25781&vid=1&pid=789132">maternity</a>, but I believe they are the same concept. I LOVE these. They are like a heavy thick legging material--opaque, not show through--and they have 5 pocket styling like a jean, but much more comfortable than a jegging since its all stretch. Its a great hybrid so you feel put together and not too much like you are wearing leggings-as-pants. I bought the maternity version after the regular version was hard to find in stores. I am a solid size 10 right now, but the Large was too big, definitely needed the Medium, so you can head toward your smaller size. <br /><br />Jeans...<br />Over the past month or so I have gone to Pea in the Pod and "visited" some awesome designer maternity jeans like Joe's and Citizens. While I would love to treat myself to these, they are each about $200--more even than regular designer jeans, ouch! I just can't pay that for something I can't always wear. I'll have to keep an eye out for sales. In the meantime, I found two great pairs:<br /><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5854&vid=1&pid=775651"><br />Old Navy Full Panel Skinny Jeans</a><br />These are a thin denim, and $25 in store. Deal! While the panel isn't perfect for me, they are really comfortable and will fit well into boots or keep a slim line with flats and heels. I bought my normal size 10 in these and they fit great right out of the box. I went back to get a second pair since I think these will be great throughout the next few months.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6017&vid=1&pid=761875">Gap Demi Panel Sexy Boot Distressed Jeans</a><br />I got these on Wednesday with the 45% off coupon with using the BR card. Gosh, I will miss those coupons. I am still figuring out this whole panel business...I now have bought some "no panel", "full panel", and "demi panel", I guess I will figure out which ones work best! The Demi is nice on these jeans cause it feels more like a regular jean with a little give at the top. The fit is really nice through the leg on these and I think for about 30 bucks with the coupon, they are a big savings from something designer. <br /><br />Tees/Tanks<br />I tend to be looking for long, fitted tops as opposed to the flowy tent shirts that tie in the back. So far I have a few favorites:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6055&vid=0&pid=761509">Vintage V-Neck Tee</a>, Gap<br />These are a nice slubby texture and have a little ruching at the belly, great fit. I got the navyish blue in Medium and the White in Large so it wasn't too see through (plus white tees always shrink on me). Great deep vee on the neck, really cute. Thumbs up!<br /><br /><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5807&vid=1&pid=775564&scid=775564002">Twist-Front V-Neck Top</a>, Old Navy<br />I tried this on in store and liked the deep V and proportions of this top. Good value.<br /><br />I am intrigued by the Oversized VNeck Sweater from Gap as well as the Drop-Waist Ponte Pant. I may order them before the coupon code expires. If anyone else has any favorites, please post them here!<br /><br />Sorry this one was heavy on the maternity items, but it is great to find some good basics at good prices. Any others I should try? Have a great weekend all!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-45478431064554822042010-08-26T09:49:00.000-07:002010-08-26T09:57:01.227-07:00Lookin' a little different...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWq4IzwGQsRFKsedjw_pUH5NAtv1yR3j9MvopaldN6jk7oIWSJAZdcoQPAZo9s4ZQjdB_hlD_yx0f1OREUniRM3yaFmuYnwD2agN7c3xyETENChAEgs9rUJVp4aUBp_NXkXeS27rWRPhU/s1600/IMG_1039.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWq4IzwGQsRFKsedjw_pUH5NAtv1yR3j9MvopaldN6jk7oIWSJAZdcoQPAZo9s4ZQjdB_hlD_yx0f1OREUniRM3yaFmuYnwD2agN7c3xyETENChAEgs9rUJVp4aUBp_NXkXeS27rWRPhU/s320/IMG_1039.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509762297415329746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3v9kAqGXetSIflXHgPruVvTTcPtmHqa6XgpTX2KXqtIEkLnKd2FxAkkRBxYXjvcxFde5xNzLS5YBznlZllyElLIOigbSEi43T_hzrbW7n3wN3YY-YPf1cdiPzCHA-QZirzdsePuoy0rg/s1600/IMG_1049.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3v9kAqGXetSIflXHgPruVvTTcPtmHqa6XgpTX2KXqtIEkLnKd2FxAkkRBxYXjvcxFde5xNzLS5YBznlZllyElLIOigbSEi43T_hzrbW7n3wN3YY-YPf1cdiPzCHA-QZirzdsePuoy0rg/s320/IMG_1049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509762290740716562" /></a><br /><br />Things are looking a little different around here. Not only are we in our new house, but we have different things in the fridge...can you guess why?<br /><br />Baby is due December 31, 2010...New Years Eve! Hubs and I are very excited. I am feeling fine, getting bigger by the day at about 22 weeks in, but overall not feeling sick and mostly just hungrier and more tired than usual. I don't have tons of friends with babies yet so I am feeling especially clueless as we navigate the waters of Baby Gear, Maternity clothes, and not succumbing to BBQ takeout every night. Any and all advice is appreciated!<br /><br />I promise this won't turn into a blog all about baby, but I will be posting on some adventures in pregnancy over the coming months. I hope you'll keep reading!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-79083004037697659042010-07-26T19:47:00.000-07:002010-07-26T19:50:11.273-07:00This is what....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDw7-yiMtofB5RgoPWUWxulxyxV6QExSdFmuRs5QL5SynWj7G5HixY2YIvxvUUXTscUzPOAHkSGCGrtviICX93zBlD8BDNM3sy8Z8GPCKa-h3xxQwLSaCI5RVACylMMwJALjNqDnmCvg/s1600/IMG_1011.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDw7-yiMtofB5RgoPWUWxulxyxV6QExSdFmuRs5QL5SynWj7G5HixY2YIvxvUUXTscUzPOAHkSGCGrtviICX93zBlD8BDNM3sy8Z8GPCKa-h3xxQwLSaCI5RVACylMMwJALjNqDnmCvg/s320/IMG_1011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498412530312483218" /></a><br /><br />...a Room and Board couch looks like, being hoisted into a 2nd floor condo. Just wanted to pass along as I know it was a sight not many get to see.<br /><br />Moving Day went well! Time to feather our nest!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-11125601483056460042010-07-16T08:45:00.000-07:002010-07-16T08:59:38.947-07:00We've Been Busy...There's no excuse for how long its been since I last posted. But! Excuse! We've been busy.<br /><br />We bought a house! Well actually, its a condo, the second and third floor of a house. Behold!<br /><br />Its the top two floors as seen below...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl52A-bwykz4oL5JT3BTtcxZJBFw_VY_iveNEw58UB4BCt9DftNvQ0Hjg26ekgRukH0TJt2aHoKzLdzL0oSTF_S8SaRm0NH5cuRF-qi2aQ6v1tuLGS-Z4puUw5RBuYl20LkIGhVrkOxaw/s1600/IMG_0889.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl52A-bwykz4oL5JT3BTtcxZJBFw_VY_iveNEw58UB4BCt9DftNvQ0Hjg26ekgRukH0TJt2aHoKzLdzL0oSTF_S8SaRm0NH5cuRF-qi2aQ6v1tuLGS-Z4puUw5RBuYl20LkIGhVrkOxaw/s320/IMG_0889.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494530547390704882" /></a><br /><br />LOOK! We have a fireplace, and a mantel! And trim!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt69SExymcUUIQ_BsJP0KdS-YN7td5vlYN6O1O0l0qkgfmRJPf6uzBx9RbcpQ7Y0badVESdL4yCbp9xDd8xfCyI8yEOGfyJwgySPqI8WEWcADVd_oyahI4rp_3NhNjmlhDo2-ZmwY3XI/s1600/IMG_0949.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt69SExymcUUIQ_BsJP0KdS-YN7td5vlYN6O1O0l0qkgfmRJPf6uzBx9RbcpQ7Y0badVESdL4yCbp9xDd8xfCyI8yEOGfyJwgySPqI8WEWcADVd_oyahI4rp_3NhNjmlhDo2-ZmwY3XI/s320/IMG_0949.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494530556320319506" /></a><br /><br />We have spent the past two weeks at the new place each evening...taping, cleaning, scrubbing, painting, imagining. So far the first room that is done is the kitchen. We painted the trim and beadboard Benjamin Moore Simply White and the walls are Bar Harbor Beige. Here you can see a glimpse from the kitchen through the elegantly named "Butler's Pantry", really just a hallway with the fridge, washer and dryer and cabinets containing the fancy stemware we never use. We have ROOMS! and a BUTLERS PANTRY!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ChhtVSSvMkXf3VMkFHg7eAGcguL3C1Uzr3T08fAdKS_d89a4dFdC77p1bKpsqGq6eviobrLb_1MY1uweilq_pRbxgg0IKKto2auc6g1jZgjilxpMthDrGixwjGIsNqBkfs9p10GJAeo/s1600/IMG_0976.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ChhtVSSvMkXf3VMkFHg7eAGcguL3C1Uzr3T08fAdKS_d89a4dFdC77p1bKpsqGq6eviobrLb_1MY1uweilq_pRbxgg0IKKto2auc6g1jZgjilxpMthDrGixwjGIsNqBkfs9p10GJAeo/s320/IMG_0976.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494530548697568978" /></a><br /><br />The project is all consuming and also so so exciting, to be putting together our first real home where we can paint, and envision staying for years instead of months. After putting my collection of Domino magazines in a box for the count-it-five-yes-fifth time, I swear I will never move again. That thought also crossed my mind as I scrubbed the goo from the drawers in the kitchen and gagged about having stranger-goo to go through. Soon it will be our goo! The JOY!<br /><br />More later....:)LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-11091818376928183642010-05-15T20:06:00.000-07:002010-05-15T20:20:10.199-07:00The End is Near...<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rz1yHmUW05Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rz1yHmUW05Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />I can't believe a week from tomorrow (Sunday) will bring the end of LOST. For those of you who don't watch, I can only imagine the reaction..."its a freaking TV show!" But for me and millions of other LOSTies, this show has consumed many conversations, dreams, and thoughts over six years and I can't believe it will be OVER! I really think that this show will stand the test of time as being something really unique in network TV.<br /><br />This video is FANMADE, which is awesome number 1, and I found it via a Tweet from DamonLindelof (show creator) with huge props, which is awesome number 2--just speaks to the cool interaction between fans and the show.<br /><br />Who else will be watching next Sunday night?LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-31033174434680330602010-05-05T19:58:00.000-07:002010-05-05T20:05:15.336-07:00Looks Like Sad News for M+O<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcgOltGYvhxObwEXsseRIgxqGFxchV9O496U8fcXF60YTEvx0tHCKUR6ZnRiVV_nvTQoszrpktuazaTiWWahLnLJrWxzViHg0myI4XdLNvamUcRSdL8XaOrpywcGpdiTSLyFy_mp4jA4/s1600/M+Ofinal+sale.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcgOltGYvhxObwEXsseRIgxqGFxchV9O496U8fcXF60YTEvx0tHCKUR6ZnRiVV_nvTQoszrpktuazaTiWWahLnLJrWxzViHg0myI4XdLNvamUcRSdL8XaOrpywcGpdiTSLyFy_mp4jA4/s320/M+Ofinal+sale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986481041395714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This morning I received an email for 30% off my Entire Purchase at Martin + Osa. Upon reading and clicking through, it looked like everything purchased with this promo is completely Final Sale. I finally found a "details" box only to find these sad words...<br /><br />"American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is closing its Martin + Osa concept, including stores and the online business. Thank you."<br /><br />So sad! I loved a lot of what M+O was doing and will miss their options, great denim, pretty cardigans, etc. I am planning on trying one last order if I can...I have my eye on the <a href="http://www.martinandosa.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat270013&productId=1381_6487&showId=1381_6487_013">Silk Jersey Mixed Media Tee</a> in particular, as well as the <a href="http://www.martinandosa.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat40010&productId=1131_8189&showId=1131_8189_123">Jaspe scoopneck tee</a>.<br /><br />Will you place an order before M+O is gone? We'll miss you and your original perfect Cashmere Scoopneck!LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144005264130883494.post-77239843435428247322010-04-13T09:19:00.000-07:002010-04-13T09:27:41.066-07:00Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xGSNub2QyXsOlRPLdY2g_p5XKUzJdXCrRTLRqZBmy_MifvkOIyMEFNYINnJ72bSjnGPdW-2FW43LRW5mDCcc83ytj7W1Otd4ESFidSzSv02WJ-J7wvKMIEA4ajvUH6M2M0wX4vYvOSc/s1600/linn2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xGSNub2QyXsOlRPLdY2g_p5XKUzJdXCrRTLRqZBmy_MifvkOIyMEFNYINnJ72bSjnGPdW-2FW43LRW5mDCcc83ytj7W1Otd4ESFidSzSv02WJ-J7wvKMIEA4ajvUH6M2M0wX4vYvOSc/s320/linn2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459657757039809458" border="0" /></a><br />Hubs and I are going out on another tour of house-searching this evening, and I dream of finding a closet like this one. Actually, I just dream of finding a place we like. In the meantime, I can drool over this little scene, including the darling JCrew Elizabeth Halter in an orange color I sadly missed. I will use it to inspire me to have a sunny outlook on the searching process!<br /><br />How are your weeks going? Any home-hunting tips?LizPomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00318032863577712986noreply@blogger.com6