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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Charlotte has had the craziest, all-across-the-board weather days lately. Chances of snow, followed by mid-60s, followed by rainy days (which I love). So we’ve been having all kinds of fun, indoor dance parties! And new discoveries in dress up. Ali shared with me a super simple chicken noodle recipe that I’ve been making each week….
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Such a lovely girl! Do you mind me asking what noodles you’re using in the soup? They look much smaller than a typical egg noodle. Thx!
Suzette – Thank you!
sweet post, Jessica!
Instagram has been the coolest life addition for documenting moments and also for following the lives of some of my favorite people via the “feed.” Miss taking my outfit of the day pictures! A delicious cream puff from Amelie’s. Gabrielle’s favorite book Marcel the Shell. An ice cream treat at Ghiradelli. Gabrielle back in swimming…
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Mary – Yes, I am so bummed about picnik closing. I tried using it through the google+ interface, and it’s just not the same. I’m in search of wordpress plugins that will allow me to create simple and easy grid collages!
Robin – Thank you! Find me on instagram when you get your iPhone!
Susan – Glad you like the postalpix!
Robin – Thank you 
I let Jeffrey know your sentiment.
oh and I forgot to mention the “12″ necklace…tell jeffrey I think it’s so pretty and so thoughtful of him to have given it to you
I ordered a bunch from Postal Pix…loving it!! Thank you for sharing that tip!
I just love your collages jessica!…I don’t have an iphone and want one just for instagram. The pic of gabrielle “ready for bedtime” is my favorite
Thanks! I saw that picknik is ending soon?…hmm I was hoping it was some magical app you found to avoid using PS If I find something I’ll send it your way.
Hi Mary! I uploaded the photos from my iPhone into Aperture and then moved them into picnik.com and used their “collage” feature. Very simple to do. I’m looking for other ways to share too, so if you find any let me know!
I’m very curious as to how you put your collage together? I LOVE your instagram posts and have struggled with sharing in a creative way.
Likewise Suzette! So fun to see what you’re up to!
love Instagram and love following you on there 
This is you at two. When you wake up in the morning, KA-POW! You expect all other members of the house to jump from bed and get moving. I love it. I love that zest for life. You’re fully toilet trained. It happened quite naturally. And now you’re pretty happy to no longer wear PullUps….
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This is absolutely wonderful and I know Gabrielle will love reading it as she grows…..
love the happy chair comment. i could use that for me and the children. thanks.
i love your note about your technique of the “happy chair” and how you’re teaching her that she has personal power over her emotions. this wasn’t something i learned clearly until well into my 20s. so wise of you.
hard to believe she’s 2…a beautiful child inside and out and an even more wonderful mom who continues to document and admire just how special she really is! Your post continue to be an inspiration for my day…thank you
Absolutely beautiful
Beautifully said and how wonderful that you took the time to write this all down in detail. Truly beautiful. Hard to believe how fast the two years has gone by. xo
Sounds just like her Mama and Papa and oh so beautiful.
Everything about this is awesome. She sound like such a sweet little girl.
Oh you know I think this is AWESOME – especially the yes attitude part .
What a wonderful life story for a beautiful two year old! Gabrielle sounds like she has developed a wonderful personality, and a very inquisitive mind! You have shown her so much love, and exposed her to so many interesting experiences in her life. She will treasure reading the journal you have kept for her when she is older!
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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