FRIDAY FAVORITES | SUMMER PREGGERS PICKS

I love being preggers.  I adore the cute belly and the sweet little movements of my baby girl... That being said, summer is HOT to have the extra weight.  So, I've had to adjust my wardrobe to basically strictly dresses, wraps and comfortable, stylish shoes.  People have been asking me what are my favorites and above are my must haves.  My #1 has to be the Mama Mio Tummy Butter.  Everyone has suggested the Palmer's and this is a little more pricey, but it has been my savior.   It smells delicious and isn't as thick as the other body butters.  Also, my MDS stripes dress (which was a gift from my bestie) when I first got pregnant has been my most stylish way to cover the bump.   

Enjoy! Listed from top left...

1.  Espadrilles - Soludo's 

2. Woven Mono Bag - Lindroth Design

3. Striped Dress - MDS Stripes

4.  Body Butter - Mama Mio

5. Swimsuit - Vix

6.  Wrap - Roberta Roller Rabbit

THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Giving back is extremely important to my mom & I.  It is the main reason we participate in the number of show houses we do each year.  It is cleansing for your soul to donate time, money or whatever you can to something you truly believe in.  

The Ronald McDonald House is one of the most amazing charities I have come across.  Each year they help thousands of families dealing with the financial strain of childhood illness.  They provide so much help to families in need including, but not limited to  housing and financial help for entire families while their child is undergoing medical care.  This fall we are taking part in a special event where designers create little vignettes in which every item will be auctioned off to benefit the charity.  We've been lucky and very appreciative to all vendors willing to donate.  Above is our inspiration board thus far.  We wanted to create a bright and cheery room and cannot wait to be a part of helping to raise money for such a beautiful organization.

GARDEN GATES | HAMPTONS EDITION

We have the luxury of spending some time, every summer in the Southampton.  It is my absolute favorite time of year.   Hours upon hours with family & friends, laying by the pool, shopping at favorites like Roberta Roller Rabbit & Calypso, reading at the beach & going out to amazing dinners.  Although, recently my focus changed from the plethora of stores on Jobs to the beautiful, often times surreal architecture and landscaping surrounding me.  

I literally had to stop and stare at the above.  Dee & I have always been obsessed with gorgeous, classic, garden gates, but recently I slowly began stalking them because Alex & I are looking for one of our own.  These are the perfect inspiration.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!