We just got back from a dreamy vacation in Italy. You guessed it, we toured the Amalfi Coast! Prior to booking, I was busy reading through forums and Facebook groups from experienced moms of mini globe trotters. Was this actually feasible? Are the coastal towns family friendly? Are the streets suitable for a stroller? We had a romantic getaway booked to Le Sirenuse Hotel in Positano summer of 2020, but I don’t even care to go there…going into this trip, we had a new set of expectations (to say the least!) with our very active 2.5 year old in tow! Before I get into the nitty gritty, let this be ..read more

Last Friday (February 4th) we celebrated Emilio’s first birthday. There were balloons, cake, and party hats. As for the theme, however, it requires some context. We had the hardest time coming up with a boy name during my pregnancy. Honoring my dad was very important to me, but he “went by” a different name from what he was assigned at birth so it wasn’t top of mind. About a month before my due date, I crowdsourced my Instagram audience for recommendations, and one of the submissions was “Emiliano.” Immediately I began researching variations as my dad’s name was actually Emil. Emilio was perfe ..read more

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with delicious food and quality time with friends and family. For your shopping convenience, I have rounded up the best online sales and accompanying promo codes including the dress photographed here (40% off with code BLBF2021)! Happy Friday, or should I say Happy Shopping?! Abercrombie & Fitch | 30% off everything Akira | 30% off sitewide with code BF30 Alo Yoga | Up to 70% off sale, 20% off new Amazon | Black Friday Deals all day long American Eagle | 30% off sitewide Anthropologie | 30% off everything Asos | Up to 80% off almost everything ..read more

Living space in San Francisco is SACRED! Every square inch must be used thoughtfully. When I found out I was expecting, I knew I wanted to set up a temporary space for the baby in our master bedroom (I’m not ready to covert our guest bedroom into a child’s room just yet!). I wanted the space to appear elegant and for the room to remain a comfortable oasis for our family. If you too are looking for an efficient solution for your new baby, bookmark this page and start compiling a nursery nook check list! Turn on your JavaScript to view content     A Cozy Corner First things first ..read more

It’s official! We survived the very challenging newborn phase. Emilio, aka #BabyBae, “Brother,” is officially 11 weeks old today. In honor of his 11th week Earth-side, I am sharing my list of New Mom Must-Haves. Whether you are expecting and building your registry, or just figuring out the whole new parent thing, get ready to take notes, bookmark this page, or forward it to a friend! Please note the items below are listed at random. I use each and every one around the clock! Click the Pink to Shop. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.   Fee ..read more

Baby Bae is SO loved, and he isn’t even out of the womb yet! Yesterday my sweet girlfriends threw me a Virtual Baby Shower and it was so special and good for the soul. I truly feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have such an incredible group of supportive ladies in my life. While there is no “right way” to host a zoom party, this is how my friends did it. Turn on your JavaScript to view content     Guest List & Invitations Paperless Post is home to the internet’s most glamorous “e-vites.” I use this service to send out invitations for business and personal events, and it ..read more

I know you are not supposed to recite your wishes out-loud, but considering blowing out birthday candles is a thing of the past, “asking” the universe seems appropriate in 2021. May we all manifest a year full of good fortunes, and stylish outfits that make it out of our living rooms! I am feeling very hopeful.     33 Things I am Hopeful/Looking Forward to in 2021 Meeting Baby Bae. I am officially 52 days away from my due date and it’s hard to think about anything else! Will he look like a mini version of Jonathan?! What will his personality be like?! While we are on the topic of b ..read more

Bump Biddy: your destination for the most fashionable maternity, maternity plus, and women’s wear! I serendipitously discovered this brand while perusing Instagram and boy am I glad. Each and every item is so thoughtfully designed to show off your growing baby bump without sacrificing style along the way. Allow we to show you a few of my favorite items, all 30% off with code GLAM30.     The Gianny Tie Dye Dress is just as comfortable as it is chic. The fabric is incredibly soft, and the modest length makes for easy wear. If high heel ankle boots are not an option, consider pairing t ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving to all! For your shopping pleasure, I’ve rounded up the best online sales and accompanying promo codes. Sharing is caring – if you have a friend who appreciates a good deal, feel free to forward him/her this article! Preview my 2020 Black Friday sale picks below, or click here for a complete catalogue. Happy shopping!   Sales + Promo Codes Abercrombie & Fitch | 40% off entire store Akira | 20% off sitewide with code LUXE Alo Yoga | Up to 70% off sale, 20% off new American Eagle | 40% off sitewide + Free Shipping Anthropologie | 30% off everything plus free shipping ..read more

It is no secret that I LOVE color. In fact, it is a rare occasion when I dress in black head to toe. Hence the reason I am dedicating a blog post to this outfit…but sometimes it speaks to me, and that is exactly what happened as I perused the new arrivals page on the Akira website. So how does a lover of color and everything girly style an all black ensemble?! Allow me to explain! Turn on your JavaScript to view content     Accessorize It’s all about the accessories. I’ve said it once, and I am saying it again, when in doubt wear pearls! These classic jewels will never go out of sty ..read more