Isn’t it funny how giddy we get when we first set eyes on our noticeably growing baby bump, yet the pouch we are left with once our baby exits our uterus doesn’t look so sweet. No one seems to talk about the fact that the baby bump that we once loved doesn’t automatically leave us…
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Personally I believe that the best type of gift to give on Father’s Day is one that has been chosen with thought. A gift that means something, that can be cherished forever and even create meaningful moments between a Father and his child. With this in mind I set out to find the perfect Father’s…
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Leaving the house with a small baby can be a daunting and stressful task, especially for new Mamas who have’t done it before. You never know what situation the day might bring right down to epic poo explosions! Having your bag always packed and ready to go is a huge help when you are walking…
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Our not so humble toilet, well powder room, has turned out to look completely spectacular! Situated in the middle of the house it mainly services guests to our home. We wanted it to feel fun, yet luxurious, and really play on the Palm Springs vibe of our house. I have always loved our tile choices…
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It has been ten weeks with my ‘lucky last’ as I affectionately call Rosie. Honestly it has been ten weeks of pretty much pure joy. If you haven’t already read Rosie’s First Two Weeks and My Postpartum Journey head there first. Also check out Rosie’s Routine at Three to Five Weeks and Life with Baby. This will give you…
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This year is flying by in a flash, all of a sudden we are almost into September and Father’s Day is just around the corner. This week I did an Instagram pole asking how many of my followers have their Father’s Day gifts sorted, and 70% said no! Don’t worry though, I have you covered…
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The major prerequisite for how we wanted the entry of Palma Soleada to look and feel was ‘Grand.’ When we designed the layout with Brad from Icon Building Design, it was decided that the entry would become a statement area of the home and that it needed to be impressive. There would be a huge…
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I have been beyond excited to share Ari’s new bedroom with you all! For Ari’s fifth birthday present I asked him if he would like an outdoor playground or a new bedroom, and to my shock he chose bedroom! So I set about engaging Katrina from De Vere Design Co to create something perfect for…
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Dear Diary…. Just Joking! If you haven’t already read Rosie’s First Two Weeks and My Postpartum Journey head there first. Weeks three to five post the arrival of Rosie have been interesting. They have been up and they have been down and everywhere in between… My mental shift – After Rosie’s birth I felt like I…
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I was going to start off this blog post by writing dear diary, but then I decided that was far too naff. In a sense, that is what I want this to be though, a regular diary entry with all my newborn and post postpartum thoughts. Everything from Rosie’s weekly routine, my postpartum weight loss…
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