Shop Small - My Faves!

If you follow along with me on any type of social media, you would know that I'm obsessed with dressing my little dude in all things trendy and grown. A year or so ago when we found out we were pregnant with a little boy - I vowed to not dress him in planes, trains, dogs or dinosaurs UNLESS it was uber modern. 

I love (some people might say obsessively)  dressing Kingston in handmade goodies from shops on Instagram and Etsy. The ladies behind these shops dedicate hours to their craft and it really shows. All the pieces I have received are of great quality and come at a really decent price. But if $15-$25 is a little more then you would pay for a piece of baby clothing ... just wait till the next holiday and you'll find that these shops do sales galore! I'm sure for St. Patties Day there will be lots of 15% off around the web. Follow along and be sure to snag something the next time they offer a deal! 

Below I've rounded up a bunch of goodies from some of my favorite brands/shops that are on Kingston's must have list. A few might even be under the sewing machine and on their way to me in a few weeks!  

Tops

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(This is going to be Kingston's Easter shirt!)

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(Part of Kingston's first birthday outfit -- and YES I'm that mom who thinks about these things 6 months out)

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(We have some multi-colored cassette tape harems coming that would work perfect with this!)

Bottoms 

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(These pants are purchased and will be arriving for Kingston to wear for Easter with his Jesus saves bro shirt!)

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(2 for $14 leggings - we have 9&11 on the way!) 


Shoes

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(All her booties are so amazing but they are always sold out. If you want some of these bad boys you have to be quick and snag them as soon as she restocks!) 

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Accessories 

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(Kingston has 8 of these slouchy's - I would love to add this one to the collection!) 

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Aren't all these lovelies just ... lovely? These days I'm obsessed with harems and leggings because they go over our cloth diapers so easy. I'm sure daycare loves them too because when I send him in jeans they literally have to throw him over their shoulders and have to 'jump up and down just to put 'em on'. 
And I've always been on to add accessories - whether its bibs, bow ties or hats. 

Can you see any of your littles rocking any of these pieces? If so - head on over to these shops and show them some love! 

Life Lately: According to Instagram

If you aren't already following me on instagram, you should totes go and do that, I'm tiffross5!

What's going on lately you ask?

I got a new macbookpro this past weekend and I'm having so much fun decking it out! I love the great deals you can get on Amazon. $1.99 for the chevron keyboard and $10.99 for the blue case, keyboard, and screen protector = awesome!!

My hubby does a fabulous job at picking out jewels for me. 

I'm obsessed.

We had lunch with one of my best friends this past weekend and her little girl Aynslee. She makes my heart happy. 

CT and I are currently working our way through all the Harry Potter dvds. We have gotten through 2/8 so far. 
Then if I get around to it, I'll start to re-read the books. Wishful thinking!

Last weekend we went to a Vows Marriage Conference hosted by our couples pastor at our church. It was extremely interesting, and it feels good to invest in your marriage and to be proactive.
Read about some of it here and check back in the next few Sunday's to learn more about what we learned! 

I have a picture of this quote on the home screen of my phone. 
A daily reminder that we all live a beautiful life. 

Nice little day date we had.
 Picnic, feeding the ducks, and some golf range!
 Cheap and fun, you can't beat that!


Linking up with Life Rearranged. 

Insta-Recap {Weekend in Dallas}

My weekend according to Instagram.

Everyone, meet my bsf's Amanda Rhea. 

She gets married in a little over a month, so we met in Dallas for a semi bachelorette weekend and so she could take her bridal portraits.

 Hanging in the hotel before a full day of shopping! 

If I wasn't married, I assume my home decor would look extremely similar to what this hotel was doing. Super girly but super modern.

The walls remind me of a Victoria's Secret bag - love them!

Night one out at Sfuzzi's. 

Great pizza. 

{Dress // Forever 21}

{Necklace // Groupdealz} 

Night two out at Gloria's. 

Super good mexican food.  

{Dress // Forever 21}

{Necklace // borrowed shorter one, Body Central long one} 

What a score I found at the Nordstrom Rack. 

Navy Sperry's for only $33! 

I couldn't pass them up. My collection was needing a little more glitter.

 

I also found these beauts at DSW. 

I have been on the look out for the perfect pair of nude Jessica Simpson heels, and these were exactly what I was imagining and for only $44.

I mostly needed them for Amanda's wedding, but I know these bad boys will get a lot of play.

Such a fun I weekend! 

Tuesday CT and I leave for NYC bright and early at 6am. 

 Feel free to join along on our adventure by following my:

 

Linking up with Sami.

Drooling Over Here

So yesterday while I was searching on instagram under the hash tag #washitape, I came across a lovely profile of a woman named Jennifer.

What I noticed as I was not creepily creeping through her photos was that she is such an inspiration for a what a godly woman should be,

and she is so organized, and has the prettiest penmanship!

Take a look for yourself.

 

 

How awesomely organized is she? 

Meal plans, daily devotionals, tracking of their expenses, journaling, lists,
and amazing writing. 

Looking through her pictures was really inspiring to me.

 It made me realize that I need to make a little more time for me. It also made me realize that I need to spend more time with the Lord so our relationship can grow.

Feel free to check her out here so you can be just as inspired! 

PS- I can't wait to showcase what I found while searching on instagram on Washi Tape Wednesdays!

Link Up: Insta-Lately

 

This evening I am linking up with Jenn over at Perfectly Imperfect.

       

         

• 2 for $22 candles at Bath & Body Works. It's an addiction. I have to get some every sale.
• My new KU shorts!  
• Who doesn't love a little scripture to start your day?
• How CT makes the bed and how I make the bed. I really shouldn't complain though, at least the pillows got off the floor and on the bed! 
• My definition of 'work swag' with a little arm candy.
• This is the true definition of hogging the controls.  
• Making some custom grey and yellow pillows for Ashley with Events By Ashley!
•  My grandma just past away, and I received her old sewing machine. It's super special to me because it's the same one I learned on as a little girl. I'm excited to start cranking out some projects. =))
• The dress I wore for our wedding reception. Boy am I in love with this. I wish I had another occassion to wear an all white dress that's completely covered in jewels.
• I went pole dancing for a bachelorette party, and it was the most fun and most difficult thing I have ever done in my entire life. 
  
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