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I thought the The Paris Seamstress was a well written, easy to read book. It takes place at the beginning of France's invasion during WWII and follows a protagonist as she flees to New York and starts her own fashion label.
It's that time of year again - the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! If I'm being totally honest, it feels way overhyped and over talked about but I'd be lying if I said there weren't great deals to be had so I'm planning to share things I have and love and things I'm hoping to snag myself this year.
I'm so excited to see that you all love my favorite dress from May as much as I do! Ironically the blue & white pattern version of this same exact dress actually came in sixth and for good reason, they're flattering and perfect for an elevated summer look. Click here to see the other four favorites from May!
As I sit down to write this I am 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant which I can hardly believe myself! This pregnancy has flown by but I'm also so ready for a glass of rose and deli sandwich. Click here to continue reading my third trimester pregnancy Q&A.
As we've come through the pandemic, sales have definitely slowed down so I've been patiently waiting for Memorial Day to pull the trigger on a few bigger purchases. Click here for a full round up of this weekend's sales and some of my picks!
We finally pulled the trigger on maternity pictures and I just LOVE how they turned out. We didn't do them when I was pregnant with Palmer and I slightly regret it because I think it's such a special stage in life, one that I know I'll look back on fondly so I knew I wanted to do them eventually but, if I'm being honest, I had so much on my plate I thought, I'll just do them next time. Then I realized, I don't know what the future holds. We may decide we're done after two, we may not be able to conceive again, the list goes on and so I made it a priority. Click here for outfit inspiration!
Whoa, I truly can't believe April is over but I'm excited for May! Not only is it my birthday month, it means we're about six weeks [max] away from meeting baby Darling! Click here to see which items readers loved most in April!
When it comes to baby books, there is no shortage of options. In fact, it can be downright intimidating selecting a book that's cute, educational, inclusive, diverse, unique, entertaining, etc.
I literally cried every time I opened this book to read. Not sure if it's my pregnancy hormones or the deep love Elsa has for her children that is palpable through Hannah's writing but my goodness, this story was heartbreakingly beautiful. Click here to continue reading my review of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
Mother's Day is less than a month away and this year it actually coincides with my birthday so you can really think of this gift guide as my own personal wish list [hint, hint, Kevin]. Honestly, a little will go a long way on Mother's Day and you don't need to spend a ton of money on material gifts. However, if you're looking for inspiration, click here for some gifts that will guarantee to make mom smile!
KARA VALLARI 