The better part of nearly three years of Gabrielle’s sartorial existence is headed out the door today. I’m trying a consignment sale for the first time – and I’m excited to see what the outcome of my preservation of these items will be. I’m taking them to The Posh Closet sale in hopes that some…
I’ve always been attracted to the color grey. Saw and loved this concrete detail while walking yesterday along what will soon be the completed and new Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Charlotte. {images from Bill Diodato and Ubique Chic} Grey is one of my favorite go-to colors. It’s what I often pick for Gabrielle’s outfits,…
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If you want to know why French Women Don’t Get Fat and use some of that knowledge in your own quest for great health, my suggestion is to forgo reading the book, and spend a little time in France! Here are a few things I discovered they do there that I wish we did (or…
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I loved this post. I’ve been trying to live a healthier lifestyle in the last year or so…. switching to organics whenever I can (they are a bit more expensive though), more excercise (zumba and weight training), smaller portion sizes (totally agree with the huge PLATTERS they serve at restaurants. I’d prefer a smaller dish with better flavor), go shopping for fresh groceries everyday (I try to do this as much as I can), cook my own food instead of box or frozen meals. I’ve learned that I can’t go back to preservative-filled foods. It just tastes blah to me now. So much more flavor in real foods. One food that comes to mind is real lemonade. I make my own lemonade with a simple sugar and it’s so much better than the lemonades they serve at most restaurants. It’s from their soda machine. Yuck. The flavor doesn’t even taste lemony to me anymore.
Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I agree with what you wrote. This comment got a little winded. Sorry about that.
Cute post! 
I agree with you, Jessica! I shop usually every other day for fresh food. The only things I buy in bulk are paper products and cleaning supplies. You can’t beat the taste of a freshly-made salad or stir-fry! And the colors of the different fruits and vegetables are so awesome together!
Long before there was Pinterest, I was posting my style inspirations on my old blog site in a gallary type format that I could always refer back to. I’m working on moving a lot of that content over to this blog site, and love seeing all the beauty and ideas. I hate that I don’t…
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I love packing Gabrielle’s lunch. It’s especially fun and easy with her PlanetBox lunchbox. I tried a couple other bento-style lunchboxes before this one – and have found this one to be the best. It is dishwasher safe and comes out perfect after each wash – without any rust areas or color change to the…
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I love that. That’s seriously cool. Do they have an adult version of this? I would love to have something like instead of old tupperware in a bag.
Ooh! Totally taking notes for when I’ll be packing Frances’ lunch next year!
Loved this post. You should also check out Wendolina for ideas to put in the bento: http://wendolonia.com/blog/
I love this! I need to do this for my kiddos. No waste, colorful food, this is great! Thanks for sharing.
Can you make my lunch, please?
What a great-looking bento box! It’s so neat to see the care and creativity you put into packing your daughter’s lunches. =)
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Dana - I have been purging both my children’s clothing as they grow since there are very few hand me downs, having both a boy and girl. I have kept many of both children’s 100% cotton outfits as I intend to put together two quilts for me to remember my favorite outfits from the time when I got to choose what they would wear. Enjoy it while it lasts, Tatum will no longer wear anything that is not knit and neither of my children will wear denim. Fortunately, they both like black, one of my favorite colors to wear and buy.
Susan - Oh, how sweet! How I wish I could go shop that sale in Charlotte-I’ve loved everything Gabrielle has worn and hope my own children can be as stylish!
Sarah Welch - This makes me tear up. Its always sad to say goodbye to the past but fun to look forward to the future. So impressed with your organization!
Bruna - Looking at these pictures brought me back great memories…
sue - I hope that you’ve kept some of her most special outfits (or most memorable). When Gabrielle becomes a mom, she will love the fact that you have kept them to hand down to her children. I did that with my son and to see my grandsons wearing the clothes brings back precious memories!
Reeve - I don’t know how you can do this! You are so much better than me, and I don’t even have a kid;)
I’m sure all of G’s beautiful clothes will make another Mom and little tot very very happy!
Miss ya’ll.
~R