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This year we spent Thanksgiving in Sonoma with our families. It was equal parts incredible and difficult. On the one hand, we love wine country, it's our happy place, and we'll take pretty much any excuse to visit but traveling with kids brings a whole new set of challenges - especially in Napa/Sonoma - which is NOT the most kid/baby friendly destination. But we powered through and really had a lovely time creating memories with our family.
I loved this book from beginning to end! If you caught my book review intro, you know that reading is my version of reality tv and mindless entertainment so books that make me happy will always receive high marks from me. Click in to continue reading!
We just returned from our first vacation as a family of four and honestly, I'm exhausted - LOL! Trips with kids really aren't all that relaxing but they're rewarding in their own way and it was nice to get out of the city, leave the craziness of selling the condo/buying the house behind and just spend time together before I head back to work. Click here to read our full Cape Cod Itinerary!
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.
sit down and write Islas's birth story because it was a wild, incredible experience like none I've ever had! In my last Pregnancy Update + Q & A I said I didn't have a birth plan but "in a perfect world, I will have a quick, unmedicated, vaginal birth but we all know reality isn't perfect..." Turns out, that's pretty much how the story goes - haha. Continue reading for more details on how little miss Isla Fe entered this world and changed our lives forever!
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.
Totally meant to get this post live before we went to the hospital but at least now I can report back on what we actually used while we were there. If anything we overpacked - a common problem I have in general - but the good news is, we also didn't need anything extra.
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!
KARA VALLARI 