two boys and a girl

We took some family photos a little over a month after Stella was born. Seeing these three faces together… it still blows my mind even nearly six months in.

I took a little bit of time off after having her, but I’ve been working on finding my new rhythm. I’ve joked with Christian that I feel like I’m juggling work, 3 kids, housework, laundry, cooking, cleaning, trying to maintain a social life, renovations… except I don’t know how to juggle. So I’m learning how to juggle with 12 balls in the are on the spot.

But I know millions of women do this every day, and I can too.

That being said, I have felt a slight weight actually lift in the past few weeks. Stella is over multiple winter sicknesses and eating and sleeping better, the boys have been sharing a bedroom and it’s strengthening their bond, I feel more comfortable in my body and clothes have started to fit again.

I’m afraid to let out a sigh, but I think I’m seeing the light! While at times the juggle is quite chaotic, there’s no question in my mind that I’m living out my dream. This little girl was a piece to my heart that now feels whole. I think Hudson and I compete for who is most obsessed with her. He is such an amazing big brother, and while Theo is mostly disinterested, he is very gentle and helpful with her.

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Stella is in a vintage dress, Theo’s bubble is Little English

Thank you to Allie Murray for capturing these sweet moments at home. I’ll be sharing a few more photos from this day very soon! xo –

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blue striped twin beds

I am so excited to share some photos of the boys shared bedroom!

When we moved into this house, there was a queen bed in here (very similar to this layout our previous house) and Theo was in the crib in the nursery.

In the fall we moved these custom upholstered twin beds in, and after the holidays we started letting Theo sleep in here. They’ve been in here together for almost two months, and so far it’s going better than expected. Hudson loves having someone in the room with him, and Theo just loves to sleep so he is truly happy in any scenario.

Fingers crossed we can keep this momentum, so far so good!

skirted storage ottomanred velvet euro shamblue courtly checkblue stripe bedsballard designs curtainsblue piggy bankwhite 9 drawer dresserblue and white lampshadepersonalized pillowblack and white roman shadepippen house beddingboys bedroom design

paint colors: Farrow & Ball French Grey + Benjamin Moore Snowfall White

door name plates – made by my mom | dresser and cane chair – hand-me-downs | skirted ottoman | rug | beds – custom, very similar style here and here | curtains and roman shade – discontinued (from previous den), similar style here and here | quilts | duvet and monogrammed pillows – Pippen House Bedding | red euro shames – custom | black chest of drawers | white bubble lamp | abstract art – Barrett Ervin | jockey framed art | sconcescream table lamps | blue and white pleated lampshade | petite keep trunks

Thank you so much for checking in and reading! You can find more home content and room details in the “home tour” section of this site. xo –

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pink tableskirt

A year after moving in and four months after Miss Stella was born… her nursery is finally ready for her!

Most of the nursery did not change from Hudson to Theo to Stella. The boys are now sharing a room (I seriously love their big boy room, should be done soon!), so most of Theo’s things have moved over to his new space. The piece that transformed the room from Theo to Stella is this stunning rug from English Village Lane.

I knew I wanted to change the rug to something that would grow with her from baby to teen, and this one is IT. The entire process was so smooth and the quality is unmatched. I can’t say enough great things about it. If I get my way, this will be her childhood room rug forever. I just LOVE it, and it’s so sweet to think of ordering it when I was pregnant with her thinking about her teen years and what would last.

We are working with the same crib, changing table and stuffed animals from Hudson and Theo’s nurseries. I put pink velvet bows around the stuffed animals, added some pink trinkets to the shelves, and ordered this tableskirt for the round side table. It feels so similar to the boys room, with splashes of pink.

Little girl room, complete.

baby girl nurserypink nursery ruglittle girl nurseryiron bookshelvesmetal bookshelvesbabar framed printsgiraffe stuffed animalpink lumbar pillowpink abstract artanthropologie primrose mirrorwhite pom pom lamppottery barn nursery dressergirl nurserypink mini toddler chair

rug – English Village Lane | crib | rocker chair and ottoman – Namesake Home | pink tableskirt | dresser + changing table | diaper pail | laundry basket | giraffe basket | giraffe stuffed animal | pink toddler chair | white lamp | baby monitor | rattan mirror | gold mirror | “stella” pillow | pink lumbar pillow | play kitchen | door pillow | similar pink car

The iron shelves were in my bedroom as a girl and the pink Cadillac was a hand-me-down from my sister’s girls. I have a piece of art and a portrait of myself as a baby in Stella’s room, a photo of the original Stella (my great aunt), trinkets from my childhood room, and dresses of mine in her closet. I can’t fully express how special it has been to see these things in her room. My guys are my dream guys, and this little girl is a puzzle piece to my heart.

My mom painted the nameplate on the door, and most trinkets on the shelves are sentimental gifts from others.

Thank you so much for checking in and reading. More peeks into our home here. Talk soon! xo –

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striped sofa

The sitting room off the kitchen now feels “complete,” and I love the cozy finished space. Most of these pieces came from our previous home, with the addition of this striped sofa and these swinging arm floor lamps from Ballard Designs.

Even though we don’t have a TV in this room and it’s attached to a much larger living space with a TV and fireplace… this is where we spend so much of our time. Christian really wanted it to feel more like a sitting room than a dining area, and he was right. When it’s not just our family of five, we eat in the dining room. But our nuclear family is typically eating at the kitchen island or Christian and I share our meal together at this small round table (a hand-me-down from my parents).

Credit goes to our designer, Maggie, who chose the furniture layout, striped fabric and floral pillows. As always, she was right!

round dining tablebrown plantation shutterswicker basket with lidballard designs floor lampstyling cabinet shelveshung tennis racketsneutral striped sofaannie selke ruggreen needlepoint pillowsitting room styling

striped sofa | floor lamps | dining chairs | rug | counter stools | love this round table | curtains | basket with lid, similar one here | courtly check planters | courtly check ruffle plate | console table | sage lumbar pillows | love this tall cabinet | tassel

If it’s not linked above, it’s not from an Internet source (antique, was already here, etc.). Thank you so much for visiting and reading! For more house tour photos, visit here. xo –

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faux fiddle leaf fig tree

I took these photos in November and am excited to be sharing them finally! At last, we are starting to be at a “complete” enough place with the interiors of our home (we moved a full year ago). We have been painting, wallpapering, designing our first lady nursery and renovating her bathroom, combining the boys to twin beds and renovating the boys bathroom, adding a laundry closet upstairs, turning a home office into a large his/her closet, finishing the scullery and refinishing the backyard sport court.

We still plan to tweak the fireplace mantle, build some sort of patio, and come up with a landscaping and exterior plan. That will all be for 2025 and 2026… hopefully.

The dining room was shared recently here. 

A mini six months in preview was shared here.

Even though we’ve been steadily working on this house for a full year, we are still waiting for a few finishing touches for some of the above projects. Bit by bit I’m photographing and sharing these spaces as they are complete. It feels so good!

I love having our homes documented here because it brings so much nostalgia to see our prior spaces. I love seeing which pieces have gone with us from place to place (this headboard has been in six homes since 2012!). I highly recommend photographing your homes at some point just so you can remember the feel of the rooms. If you are an interiors lover, it’s a sweet keepsake to have.

Other than adding the chandelier and a little bit of paint, we didn’t alter the primary bedroom (which was lovely to start).

chandelier over tubpink runner ruggold velvet antique benchmirrored 9 drawer dresserdark wood side tablesbed sconcespalmetto paintingwhitewashed brickkathleen barnes home

linen bedding | quilt | lumbar pillow | waffle bed blanket | rug | similar sconces | drapes – oat with fern velvet trim | similar foliage prints | pleated lamp shades | side tables – Port Eliot | chair | ottoman | bench and dresser – not available online | tassels | lucite lamps | bathroom chandelier – Sullivan & Phoenix | frame TV trim

Thank you so much for reading! You can find more home content here. xo –

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cowboy caviar

I’ve shared this cowboy caviar recipe with you guys before, but I screenshot it from Courtney Kerr, and I think it’s SO delicious. It’s the perfect salsa to make when you are trying to get your black-eyed peas in for January 1st!

I’ve halved the recipe before and kind of eyeball my measurements. No matter how you do it, it’s always good. Trust the process!

INGREDIENTS:

3 cans black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)

1 bunch green onions, chopped

2 TB cilantro, chopped

dash of hot sauce

1 TB Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp black pepper

3 small cans green chilies

1 ripe tomato, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 cups Newman’s Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix and chill for several hours. Serve with Fritos or Tostitos Scoops!

black eyed pea cowboy caviar

Thanks so much for reading! Find more of my favorite recipes in the “food + drink” category of this site – xo –

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Sharing some of y’alls favorites from 2024! I am SO excited to start of 2025 wearing my usual womens clothes and not bump-friendly styles. Hooray for enjoying getting dressed again!

To shop, click directly on the item or find its link below the collage –

$16 big bro sweater | red light therapy mask | antelope shirt dress | black shirt dress | tennis necklace (on sale!)

$17 tortoise sunglasses | denim | $20 red midi skirt (on sale) | candle | turtleneck sweater dress

Thank you so much for reading and for your support this year. I am really excited for 2025 and getting back into the swing of things with more energy and pants with zippers. LET’S GO! xo –

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simmer pot recipe

I wanted to share a super easy holiday simmer pot recipe to make the entire floor smell heavenly.

INGREDIENTS:

Orange, sliced

1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh cranberries

2-3 cinnamon sticks

2 TB whole cloves

3-4 sprigs rosemary

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all dry ingredients. Add water until the ingredients are covered by at least an inch. Simmer and enjoy!

christmas simmer pot

Mine lasted for three or so days. You could also mix dry ingredients in a bag as a little holiday gift!

Thanks so much for reading! xo –

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Sharing some gift ideas for in-laws and parents… I know, it can be so hard!!

Click directly on the items in the collage or find the link below the collage –

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A few more ideas:

this personalized mug with grandkids faces on it

face socks

towel warmer

Martha Stewart cookbook

red light wand

 Mizzen + Main shirt (Christian’s favorite style)

If you’ve ever knocked it out of the park with your parents or in-laws, I’d love to hear! Thanks for reading – xo –

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sewing down south pillows

It has been so much fun photographing our home during the holiday season! I don’t take photos with my big fancy camera as often now that video content is queen, and I forget how much fun it can be. Last year I skipped taking photos and sending holiday cards because our impending move made the season little too hectic.

This year I knew I wanted to capture our first Christmas in this house. I didn’t go all out, knowing I have less time on my hands right now working from home with a three-month-old. But I still pulled out the essentials, and it feels really special and cozy.

A few photos from the holidays in our previous home…

2022 Christmas Decor | 2021 Christmas Decor

diy magnolia wreath

nutcracker mini rug

foyer stylingvelvet gold bows

frame details linked here | gold ribbon

black and white gallery wallflocked christmas tree

rug | sofa | lamps | swivel chair

kelly wearstler lampred holiday train set

Christmas train (makes train sounds and steam comes out!)

red bauble stocking

bauble stocking

nativity toys

mirror

moss green stockings

pinecone stocking holders | similar stockings (original are no longer available) | similar nutcrackers

holiday bowsstriped arm chair

side tables | striped chair

kids christmas books

Red and Lulu

lit snowglobechristmas villagemackenzie childs nativity

nativity set | star figurine

flocked christmas tree topperred and white striped ribbonchristmas tea towelssanta cookie platterred plaid tea towel

Christmas tree tea towel | holiday tea towel | nutcracker platter | santa cookies plate

tufted headboardoversized floor mirrorchristmas wreath on headboard

quilt | bedding | waffle bed blanket | lumbar pillow | drapes | floor mirror

white palm shadow box

dining room shared here

christmas card holder

tree sculpture

white ceramic nativityblack and white checked ribbon

courtly check ribbon

I heard someone ask once what their Christmas decor “theme” was. They said that most people pick a theme – snowmen, grinch, nativity, nutcrackers, Santa, candy canes, etc. Ours is definitely nativity and nutcrackers. Hudson, Christian, and I love The Nutcracker music and book. It wouldn’t feel like the season without these pieces!

One year we went somewhere tropical during Christmas and while beautiful, I really felt like I missed out on the traditional holiday season. I realized that I liked to be home in December. Hudson has really loved decorating with me this year. He loves the ornaments, the music, the trees, the stockings, Jerry the elf on the shelf… he has so much enthusiasm which is such a treat. Love that kid.

Merry Christmas season to you and yours. I hope you get lots of time logged by the sparkling tree in fuzzy socks sipping coffee. Thank you so much for reading – xo –

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Sharing a more concise collection of what I think are the top Cyber Week Sale picks –

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ABERCROMBIE | 25% off everything

BAUBLEBAR | 20 – 30% off everything

GAP | 40% off everything

J.CREW | up to 50% off almost everything and up to 40% off all cashmere, chinos and suiting

JENNIFER BEHR | 30% off sitewide when you spend $150 or more

KENDRA SCOTT | 30% of fashion jewelry and 25% off everything else

KILTE | up to 60% off sitewide on most-loved styles

LAKE PAJAMAS | entire site 25% off with select styles up to 50% off through 12/2

MACKENZIE-CHILDS | up to 50% off holiday items + free shipping

MADEWELL | 40% off sitewide with code MADEBETTER

MINTED | 20% off + free shipping with code KATHLEENBABY

OURPLACE | major discounts on cookware sets, pans, 6-in-1 oven and blender

THE INSIDE | 25% off sitewide through 12/2

RIFLE PAPER CO | 30% off everything

SERENA & LILY | 25% off + free shipping through 12/4

SHOPBOP | 25% off storewide with code HOLIDAY

SPANX | 30% off everything + extra 10% off with code EXTRA10

TUCKERNUCK | 20% off sitewide, 25% off orders over $500, 30% off orders over $1,000 with the code MERRY through 12/2

WEEZIE | 20% off orders of $100+, 25% off orders $300+, 30% off orders $600+

You can find more brand picks in this Cyber Week post. Thank you so much for checking in and hope you’re having a beautiful long weekend – xo –

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Sharing my favorite Cyber Week Sale picks!

abercrombie cyber sale

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ABERCROMBIE | 25% off everything

BAUBLEBAR | 20 – 30% off everything

GAP | 40% off everything

J.CREW | up to 50% off almost everything and up to 40% off all cashmere, chinos and suiting

JENNIFER BEHR | 30% off sitewide when you spend $150 or more

KENDRA SCOTT | 30% of fashion jewelry and 25% off everything else

KILTE | up to 60% off sitewide on most-loved styles

LAKE PAJAMAS | entire site 25% off with select styles up to 50% off through 12/2

MADEWELL | 40% off sitewide with code MADEBETTER

MINTED | 20% off + free shipping with code KATHLEENBABY

OURPLACE | major discounts on cookware sets, pans, 6-in-1 oven and blender

THE INSIDE | 25% off sitewide through 12/2

RIFLE PAPER CO | 30% off everything

SERENA & LILY | 25% off + free shipping through 12/4

SHOPBOP | 25% off storewide with code HOLIDAY

SPANX | 30% off everything + extra 10% off with code EXTRA10

TUCKERNUCK | 20% off sitewide, 25% off orders over $500, 30% off orders over $1,000 with the code MERRY through 12/2

WEEZIE | 20% off orders of $100+, 25% off orders $300+, 30% off orders $600+

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madewell sale

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shopbop sale picks

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tuckernuck sale

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gifts on sale

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what i want

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home cyber picks

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what i have and love on sale

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More sale picks and roundups to come! I hope everyone has an incredible long weekend with people you love. xo –

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