This week's highlights:+ Our new floor lamp finally arrived! The living room is one step closer to coming together. + I got my weekly Liam snuggles. He has the sweetest coos and giggles! + Fresh daffodils (while they lasted... If anyone knows of a way to get them to stay around for a while please let me know!)+ Celebrating Trois Chic's 100th post! Head on over there to check out a sweet giveaway! + Spring lunches- I crave lighter foods when the weather[...]
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Another work week is coming to a close- here we come weekend! This week's highlights: + 100th blog post on Newman's Nest! I can't believe I have posted ONE HUNDRED blog posts- it seems like the time has flown, yet I also feel like I should have been here a long time ago- ha! The pull of trying to live a life yet document it as well. + Receiving the sweetest gift from a friend- a tea bag holder for my purse! How cute?! + This quote I saw on Instagram- I feel like it explains my life perf[...]
I was SO excited to see Merrick's tutorial for a pleated fit and flare dress, as I have always wanted the Madewell version of this dress but knew it would be too short on me. I took one look at the tutorial and decided I had to try it- so here's what happened: 1. I didn't realize I would need a pattern because I thought the image on her site was the pattern- yes, I am that inexperienced of a sewer! I ended up making a pattern out of brown paper bags though, which actually worked quite we[...]