12 Days of Diva Christmas - Day 12

12 DAYS OF DIVA CHRISTMAS

On the 12th day of Christmas Destination Diva brought me...

***40% off EVERYTHING***

Destination Diva's Etsy Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DestinationDiva

Coupon Code: DIVAXMAS40

ENJOY!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

ADRIENNE

Diva Baby Gift Guide

It is Emily's first xmas and I got a lot of recommendations for toys and stuff to get. Here are a few...

Radio Flyer Wagon

http://www.radioflyer.com/wagons/town-and-country-wagon.html

V-Tech Sit-To-Stand

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2321329&prodFindSrc=rv

Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Projector

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3565458&prodFindSrc=rv

Fisher Price Portable Rocker

Other suggestions are welcome :)

Adrienne xoxo

12 Days of Diva Christmas - Day 5

12 DAYS OF DIVA CHRISTMAS

DAY 5

*DAILY DEAL*

CANDY CANE TUTU

ONLY $15 AND FREE SHIPPING

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82057761/candy-cane-tutu

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

ADRIENNE XOXO

Back to Work Blues

Well after being off 4 months total from work, I am finally back (not with a smile). Don't get me wrong I do not mind working, but I do miss E SOOOOOO much throughout the day. The only thing that gets me through is the fact that I know how much fun she has at daycare and how awesome the ladies are there. I walked in one day last week and she was sitting so content in her boppy while one of the ladies was reading her a book. Then another day she was in a bouncey seat just admiring all the other little ones making noise and crawling around.

When I feel down or have to work late, I just think of the positives. I think about how much fun she has a daycare. I think about how lucky I am to have a husband who works decent hours. However, everyday around 4:45, I start packing up and getting giddy just thinking about seeing her. When 5pm hits, I am out so fast and don't look back. Work used to be such a priority of mine but now it has fallen so much lower on my list :)

Adrienne xoxo

Baby's First Thanksgiving

Well we made it to my in-laws at the beach with no major breakdowns and so far I have not forgot anything. We did look like the Griswalds coming down with a 3 month old and dog! Really could have used a trailer but it is all worth it! Not only do we get to have a great Thanksgiving with family but I may be able to even sneak and do some shopping!!

Have a great thanksgiving and enjoy all those little ones whose first Thanksgiving it is :)

Crib Crib Crib

My little peanut finally went into her crib! She woke up at 5:30am and I fed her. She was zonked out so I thought I would try. I put a pillow under the sheet to prop it up since she does not like to sleep flat. I am hoping she continues to go in there. She is a noisey sleeper and I am a light sleeper so I need her in her crib before I go back to work.

Fingers crossed!

Adrienne xoxo

Transitioning to Crib

Let the fun begin! Transitioning a baby to a crib when she does not like sleeping laying flat is not so much fun. Ever since we brought her home, she hated the bassinet! She will play in the crib and pack n' play but wants nothing to do with sleeping in them. I just fed her and rocked her to sleep and she is now sleeping in her crib. Any suggestions on how to make this transition smooth?

Adrienne xoxo

Baby Gadgets

I came across this awesome baby monitor that is compatible with your iPhone, which should be coming out soon. You can basically see your baby from anywhere on your phone. This made me think of the cool gadgets and products they have nowadays for babies and kids.

Here are a few of my favs:

Keep-It-Clean Pacifier

*My FAV - shuts closed when dropped*

Table from Switch Modern

Snack ball from Boon

Tangle Teezer

Fish bath plug by Perpetual Kids

I am jealous of kids ;)

Adrienne xoxo

Traveling With A Baby

I never thought traveling with a baby was this difficult! We are JUST going to the beach for a long weekend and I felt like I needed to prepare days ahead of time. My anxiety could come from the fact I forgot part of my pump last weekend when I was at my parents. I already have a list started today and some bags packed.

The next struggle we face is how to fit 2 adults, a baby, a dog, pack n' play, bouncer, stroller and golf clubs in our car. We are going to need a U-Haul when we go to the Outer Banks next summer!

It will all be worth it when we can visit with my in-laws, dress up E, hang out with my parents and visit with one of my good friends!

Wish me luck <3

Adrienne xoxo

Sleep sleep sleep

Ahhh I never thought sleeping through the night would ever feel this good!!!! E has been sleeping longer but recently slept 10:45pm to about 6:45am. I woke up, first, worried and checked to make sure she was breathing, second, had to think if I did wake up or not. I really hope this continues.

This started to get me thinking that once you have a baby, there are so many things you forget about. Here are some I can think of...

Running out without taking an hour to pack up or time around feedings

Putting jeans on without squeezing into them

Working out

Anything spontaneous...planning is a MUST

Taking time to eat or even eating every meal

With this being said, it is ALL worth it!!!!!

Adrienne xoxo

8 weeks and counting

Well it has been 8 weeks now since my precious Emily was born. It is true...things get easiera and more fun! She is getting bigger, more animated and more playful. I can't wait until she can fully hold her head up!

I have also been able to start working out (yah and nah). I can honestly say I have never been this out if shape. I went for a two mile run and it felt like 20 miles but I am just taking it slow. There are no more 5 day a week workouts for over an hour each. Now I will take what I can get...even if that is a 20 min workout from "on demand".

It is allll so worth it. The sleepless nights...all it takes is one glance at her face. Looking at the closet of clothes I cannot fit in...all that matters is I have something to wear. That precious face is all that matters now :)

~Adrienne xoxo

6 weeks and counting

I cannot believe Emily is 6 weeks old! Time sure flies.

I love that she is more alert.


I love that she adores her daddy.


I love that she has so many people who adore her.


Emily - you are one lucky lady!

Best Month Of My Life

I cannot believe it has been one month since Emily was born.


Some mornings I wake up after only a few hours of sleep and am grumpy then all it takes is a quick look at her to realize it is all worth it. I am normally a high strung person who is always on the go but when it is 3am and it is just her and I sitting in silence, I truly enjoy every second of that bonding experience. I LOVE being a mother!! What a learning experience though.

I am so excited for the next many months to come and to continue to enjoy every second of this bundle of joy <3

Love My Life 1

It has been a little over 2 weeks since we were blessed with Emily Grace. Time sure does fly. Emily has already taught me so much.

I thought I would start a weekly post on the 5 things I have learned each week :)

1. Just glancing at little Emily makes everything perfect
2. Nothing is better than a simple smile
3. Patience is a virtue
4. Sleep...you really don't need that much
5. Support from an amazing husband means so much

~Adrienne xoxo

Featured Vendor - Libbie & Winston

This week's featured vendor is the AMAZING Libbie & Winston, who make the MOST adorable custom onsies, t-shirts, wall-art & more!! Perfect gift for a new mom, baby shower, etc. Definitely check out the NEW Libbie and Winson Etsy shop :)

Here are a few of my favorites:



Q&A with Anna:

What motivated you to start Libbie Winston?

It really all started before I even knew I was pregnant! I was trying to find a way to tell my husband that I was pregnant {even though I wasn't yet} and decided I would use our dogs, Libbie and Winston, to tell him. I made "big brother/sister" shirts for the dogs with an iron-on transfer. Once I did actually find out I was pregnant, I couldn't keep the secret long enough from my husband to even put the shirts on the dogs, so we decided to use the shirts as a way to tell our parents. We took a cute picture of the dogs in the shirts, made a card on kodak and mailed it to them to announce my pregnancy. Fast-forward 9 months...I had also seen the 1-12 month stickers and wanted a way to document my baby's growth in the first year. I decided to make her onesies the same way I made the dog shirts, a few facebook posts and friend requests later, Libbie & Winston was born! Over the past few months the business has grown from just onesies, to kids shirts, wall art and more!

What exactly does Libbie Winston entail?

Libbie and Winston is about fun, customizable tees for babies and kids. Our 1-12 month onesie sets are the PERFECT baby shower gift! For our photo obsessed generation {me included!}, this set is such a fun way to document your baby's first year! The kids tees are great for birthdays, playdates, special moments, picture announcements - you get the idea - the possibilities are endless! Tees and onesies can be customized to suit you. Choose from any designs shown on facebook or email me if you have something else in mind. We also offer birth announcement wall hangings - a fun graphic piece to add to your child's nursery. Our "shhh" door tags {the newest item in the line} are the perfect way to keep the pesky delivery guys from waking your sleeping baby!


What advice do you give to other entrepreneurs?

Follow your dreams - as cliche as it sounds...it's so true!
What are 3 things people don't know about you?

I actually have my master's in interior design - but am a self-taught graphic designer. I'm a complete neat-freak and CANNOT stand clutter! I'm a reality TV junkie {love anything housewives or bachelorette}!
Follow your dreams - as cliche as it sounds...it's so true!

Thanks Anna!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LibbieandWinston

http://www.facebook.com/libbiewinston

Emily Grace

Well Emily came a few weeks early, but we are so happy to have her home. Many people told me how motherhood can be but experiencing it for the first time the last few weeks has had many ups and downs. As little sleep as I may have or hours of trying to get her to breastfeed, all I need to do is look at her and I quickly realize everything is worth it. She truly is my heart and I cannot wait to continue to grow as a mom with her.

Featured Vendor: Hot Mama Gowns

I am SOOO excited for today's featured vendor Hot Mama Gowns!! They design hospital maternity gowns that are 100% organic. Until I was pregnant, I never thought of how dingy those hospital gowns can be. Hot Mama Gowns introduce some color and awesome patterns that make people feel better about themselves while in the hospital. Also, you could always wear the gowns when you come home to stay comfortable. And to make this company even more exciting, they were even on the show Shark Tank. This is definitely a company everyone should check out :)

Here are a few of my fav Hot Mama Gowns:




Q&A with Deidrea of Hot Mama Gowns:

*What does Hot Mama Gowns entail?

Hot Mama Gowns are the 1^st and only hospital maternity gowns (also known as delivery gowns) made of 100% Organic Cotton, sized to fit Mom before/during and after birth and also DESIGNED for breastfeeding! They allow Mom to be celebrated on this joyous day! They are made of 100% Organic Cotton, sized (six available sizes XS-XXL) to fit just about every shape Mommy and bump. Designed for breastfeeding; there are two individual panels which allow Mom quick, easy and discreet access to her breasts while remaining completely covered! While Mom is nursing, her other side is completely covered (something not found with generic hospital gowns; with generic hospital gowns you have to completely remove your arm from the gowns to gain access, all while exposing your entire post-partum belly and breasts to a room full of people!)

With Hot Mama Gowns Mom can wear her gown for labor, delivery and then for months afterwards as cute nursing pajamas. They also boast a full snap-down back to keep Mom’s “ass”ets covered while she’s walking the Labor and Delivery floor!

*What advice can you give to other female entrepreneurs?

The best advice I can offer is be yourself at every stage of the game. Don’t worry about being what others “expect” you to be, or accomplishing goals the “right” way, I always say “Do You”. Being authentic and transparent is so important to your brand and network. No matter what your personality style, no matter what your strengths, and no matter what your quirks are; people still want to see and know YOU! YOU are such a big part of your brand, company, services, etc. Your brand/company will be so much more and have so much more success when you start being true to yourself and letting others see the YOU behind the brand/business! Just my dollar and two cents!

*What are three things people don't know about you or your company?

This one is a little challenging because I like to be transparent about Hot Mama Gowns and the goings on here! Let me think… We’ve added hand-knit “Lil Monkey Hats” to our website. They are the perfect add-on to any HMG order because it’s something for the baby, a necessity to keep the baby warm and MUCH better than the stand issue they plop on the baby’s head at the hospital. Well, those hats have hang tags attached, tied with a ribbon; a perfect, little dainty ribbon. Those are lovingly tied by my 5 year old daughter and she takes SO much pleasure in helping Mommy and seeing her perfect bows! The second unknown about HMG is I buy everything in bulk; I have on hand thousands of yards of fabric, well over a thousand custom HMG boxes, and the list goes on!! And a huge perk is I always have fabric on hand for my sister to sew pretty dresses, make handbags, diaper covers and whatever her creative heart desires! And my daughter LOVES when Aunt LeAnn makes her something! And lastly, something people don’t know about me or that might surprise them; I am SO low maintenance! I rarely wear makeup, I don’t own a blow dryer (and have you SEEN how much hair I have!! LOL) and I don’t own any hair product (nothing...zip...really, nothing!) And now that you’re done reading this you’re thinking I’m a total slob!! But, I’m just “Doing Me”!

http://www.hotmamagowns.com

Day 6: Operation Relax

Well today is day number 6 of "operation relax". My blood pressure went down but not too much so we shall see how my doctor's appt goes tomorrow. I have really been trying to relax and not do much. The nursery is pretty much done and the pack n' play, bouncey seat, swing and bassinet are all put together. The last tasks that remain are to install the carseat in the car and hang some stuff on the wall in the nursery.


Now I am just happy to have any visitors! My grandmom and aunt are on their way up to see the nursery. It is always nice to see them and it breaks up my day. Now if only the dog would stop wanting to go in and out...in and out :)

Baby L's Nursery

We finally feel as ready as we can be for baby L to arrive! The nursery was a long project since the room was in bad shape. Thankfully my husband did a great job painting. Once all the correct furniture arrived, it all started to feel real. It took a little while for us to figure out how we wanted to organize the room, since it is not a HUGE room! We still have to hang everything on the walls, like some shelves and pictures. Also, once the baby arrives and we know the sex and reveal the name, I would like to put the name above the crib and maybe add in some more colors, depending on the sex.

So what do you think....



All in all, I am SOOOOOOO happy with the room and cannot wait for baby L to be able to enjoy!

~Adrienne xoxo

Day 1: Operation Relax

After 3 weeks of my blood pressure being high, the doctor took me out of work and put me on modified bedrest :( I know to some people this may sound like a great time to just do nothing, but if you know me, I don't know how to do nothing. However, I will do what I have to do to make sure my baby and myself are healthy.

Since Baby L may arrive early, I really need to get my hospital bag packed and all the "must haves" for when the baby to come home. This means a trip to Babies R Us and Target. Not the most non-stressful shops but my trusty list should help make it a breeze!! I mean we cannot not have wipes :)

~Adrienne xoxo

Kate Hudson Maternity Chic

I am just loving her maternity style!! So chic yet bohemian :)

What celeb fits your maternity style?

~Adrienne xoxo

Featured Vendor - Libbie & Winston

This week's featured vendor Libbie & Winston I have a feeling I will be dealing a lot with once Baby L arrives. Libbie & Winston make the MOST adorable custom onsies, t-shirts, wall-art & more!! Coming from a fellow designer, you truly learn to appreciate certain vendors and the amazing work and products they create!

Here are a few of my favorites:


Q&A with Anna:

What motivated you to start Libbie Winston?

It really all started before I even knew I was pregnant! I was trying to find a way to tell my husband that I was pregnant {even though I wasn't yet} and decided I would use our dogs, Libbie and Winston, to tell him. I made "big brother/sister" shirts for the dogs with an iron-on transfer. Once I did actually find out I was pregnant, I couldn't keep the secret long enough from my husband to even put the shirts on the dogs, so we decided to use the shirts as a way to tell our parents. We took a cute picture of the dogs in the shirts, made a card on kodak and mailed it to them to announce my pregnancy. Fast-forward 9 months...I had also seen the 1-12 month stickers and wanted a way to document my baby's growth in the first year. I decided to make her onesies the same way I made the dog shirts, a few facebook posts and friend requests later, Libbie & Winston was born! Over the past few months the business has grown from just onesies, to kids shirts, wall art and more!

What exactly does Libbie Winston entail?

Libbie and Winston is about fun, customizable tees for babies and kids. Our 1-12 month onesie sets are the PERFECT baby shower gift! For our photo obsessed generation {me included!}, this set is such a fun way to document your baby's first year! The kids tees are great for birthdays, playdates, special moments, picture announcements - you get the idea - the possibilities are endless! Tees and onesies can be customized to suit you. Choose from any designs shown on facebook or email me if you have something else in mind. We also offer birth announcement wall hangings - a fun graphic piece to add to your child's nursery. Our "shhh" door tags {the newest item in the line} are the perfect way to keep the pesky delivery guys from waking your sleeping baby!


What advice do you give to other entrepreneurs?

Follow your dreams - as cliche as it sounds...it's so true!
What are 3 things people don't know about you?

I actually have my master's in interior design - but am a self-taught graphic designer. I'm a complete neat-freak and CANNOT stand clutter! I'm a reality TV junkie {love anything housewives or bachelorette}!
Follow your dreams - as cliche as it sounds...it's so true!

Thanks Anna!!!

http://www.facebook.com/libbiewinston

30 Week Update

Well I am 30 weeks today and have begun my countdown until Baby L arrives! The nursery is almost complete. My sister and her friend are painting a mural on the wall behind the crib sometime in July and we need to hang some shelves! Now it is time to clean out our house so all the stuff from my shower in a few weeks can go somewhere.

I went to the doctors last night and she told me to eat less salt and sodium because I am really swollen. My feet actually hurt. Even flats are hard to wear nowadays. I am sure this HOT summer weather does not help either!

Other than that, I am just so excited for this bundle of joy to arrive and am praying for a healthy and quick next few months.

~Adrienne xoxo

What I Miss

What are the top three things you missed while pregnant? Mine are running, alcohol and heels.

1. Running - I am no marathon runner but I truly find it relaxing to going for a run (or at my pace a nice jog). I know it will be a lot harder to run with a baby but I am buying a BOB stroller from my friend.

2. Alcohol - Now I don't drink everyday or anything but I miss having a glass of wine after a hard day of work or a Corona with a lime in summer.

3. Heels - I am only 5'1" (if that) so I ALWAYS wear heels!!! I feel so short and stumpy in flats. Once I got to my 6th month, I started wearing flats to work. People laughed at how short I was :)

Joys of pregnancy but it is all worth it :)

~Adrienne xoxo

7 Month Update

I am now in my 7th month and time seems to be flying. Luckily, I am still feeling really good. It should be interesting dealing with this heat being 7-9 months pregnant but I work inside, which is good.

Here is what has been going on:

• Baby L has been kicking A LOT!!
  
• Nursery is painted
• Furniture is purchased
• Baby registry is complete
• My mom just sent out my shower invites
• Names are narrowed down
• Birth plan complete
• Summer clothes purchases (lots of dresses and tank tops)
• Obsession with buying items for the baby has begun

Praying for a fast and healthy next 3 months!!!!

~Adrienne xoxo

Fab Friday - Chic Moms

I love how chic these celeb moms look walking their kids to school!!!



It is not always easy to find time to take care of yourself. What is one quick method you use to stay chic as a mom?

~Adrienne xoxo

6-Month Update

Time is truly flying and baby l will be here in around 4 months!!! I cannot believe it. I have little by little started to buy some stuff, mostly fun gifts, such as a little bear crochet hat, cute booties, Peter Rabbit baby bedding and so on!!

We decided to go with the Europa Baby Palisades Collection for the furniture and Shermag Glider in Mocha all from Babies R Us.


After they delivered two of the same dressers and we had to wait another month to get the right tall dresser, we finally have all the correct furniture. Also, I managed to finally take down all the wallpaper border, so now my husband needs to get working on spackling, sanding, painting, etc. The plan is to have everything done by the end of June, since my shower is July 17th and we can spend July organizing.

I have been feeling great!!! A little back pain, which I know is normal. Still walking 2-3 times a week and pre-natal yoga here and there. I do feel like the last few weeks I have gotten a lot bigger but it is what it is. The baby has been moving around a lot...little jumping bean!!

Only 55 more days of work left and 110 days until baby l is here!!! The baby is about the size of an eggplant and is about 2 lbs!! So crazy!! We are set on a girl's first name but unsure of the middle name. As for a boy's name, we have a few that we like, so it is just a matter of decided on which one.

Time is ticking and I am just so excited for these next 4 months to fly by so we can meet baby l!!

Fab Friday - Top Registry Items

Babies R Us has a "Top Registry Items" section for all the different categories. I thought this was a huge help when creating my baby registry.

Here are some of my favs:

GEAR
BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original


Floppy Cover Floppy Cart Cover - Black Giraffe



BEDDING

Carter's 4-Pack Receiving Blanket - Sage Dot


Organic Cotton Fitted Crib Sheet

CLOTHING

SpaSilk 7-Pack Assorted Short Sleeve Bodysuits - Blue


Especially for Baby Newborn Scratch Free Mittens - Neutral

NURSERY FURNITURE

Bergamo Glider and Ottoman Combo - Dark Oak & Oatmeal

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TOP REGISTRY ITEM??

~Adrienne

Hot New Mamas

Can someone please help me look like ANY of these ladies after Baby L is born?

Penelope Cruz


Ali Larter
Attributes to hiking and pilates


Alicia Keys

Miranda Kerr

Let's Talk Flats

So this past week I have had a lot of back pain and everything I read said to not wear heels, relax and stretch. I am fine with the stretching and try to relax but the no heels thing is killing me. I am only 5'1" so I need tall shoes to not look stumpy and to be of relevant height to others. Today is my first day in flats and I truly am not liking it. They have so many nice pairs of flats too!! I already have the extra weight on but then to not add height with heels...ahhh!!

I got these shoes from Target yesterday for $12.99. GREAT price!

We shall see how this works out!!!

ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS SHOE DILEMMA??

Oh So Glam Interview

This is the first ever Diva Baby Interview. I was so pleased that Jen, also known by @ohsoglam on twitter, agreed to be my first interview. Jen is also a mom-to-be, so we have had numerous convos about preparing for our future babies. I am so glad to have met her and hope to do more interviews with her throughout the rest of her pregnancy.

INTERVIEW

*What have you purchased so far for your little bundle of joy?
So far, we've only made one major purchase: the crib. I didn't anticipate buying it so soon, but it was a deal we simply couldn't pass up. My aunt has surprised me with a few things for the bean, like a few outfits, and I bought a hooded towel from PBK that I just couldn't pass up. Other than that, we are waiting until this summer to make the rest of the bigger purchases (car seat, dressers, stroller).

*What are some fears you have?
I have silly, irrational fears, like getting an epidural. Nope, the actual birthing process doesn't bother me one bit. I have a "it's gotta come out some way!" attitude towards labor/birth, but the idea of pain has been squirming in my seat. I have a low tolerance for pain, so I can't even begin to imagine what kind of experience this is going to be for me. I also worry about what life will be like once the bean makes his/her debut... will I have time for work? How am I going to balance being a mommy, a designer, a blogger, and a wife? I know that I'll figure everything out, and it should be a fairly easy transition with the help and support of my husband.

*If you could recommend one book or other preparation tool for new mom's what would it be?
Everyone considers the What to Expect When You're Expecting book the pregnancy bible, so I ran out and bought it as soon as I found out I was pregnant. It's really fun to read -- especially the milestones! -- but I certainly wouldn't refer to it as a pregnancy bible. I find that talking to other moms and my OB is a much greater resource than any book. Moms (especially those with little ones!) seem to be the most up to date on current laws and regulations (my mom swears drop-side cribs are still ok to use!), and can give unbiased reviews on the latest products... which is something that When You're Expecting doesn't do. I also found lucieslist.com to be particularly helpful.

*Tell us a little bit about the theme for your nursery...
Even though I'm a designer, this has been the hardest decision to make and I'm sure I'l change my mind 10 times between now and when the time comes to actually get the nursery started (and even then, I bet you I'll change my design direction with the room!). Regardless, I don't want a room to scream "baby" and I want the room to be something that can grow with the bean. In otherwords, I don't want a Winnie the Pooh room that I have to change in three years because my kid likes Transformers now.

We find out what we're having in two weeks (!!!), and for a girl I'd like to use soft colors like blush pink, a smoky teal, and canary yellow. I want to take it up a notch by adding punches of raspberry in the room. I found a super sweet crib skirt at Pottery Barn that I'd like to use, but I'm still undecided on crib sheet colors. If it turns out that baby bean is a boy, I'd like to use a smoky teal, gray and shades of green throughout the room. I'm thinking Vintage Steve McQueen/Vintage Car look throughout the room: very clean lines with vintage posters of cars.

http://twitter.com/ohsoglam
http://www.etsy.com/shop/blushprintables


Thank you so much Jen!!

~Adrienne

Oh What I Miss...

Being pregnant means there are certain things you have to give up, like sushi and drinking alcohol, which is all worth it in the end. However, there are some little things that I would never have thought would be difficult. I was in my BFF's wedding a few weeks ago and just slow dancing with my husband was proven difficult with my big old belly in the way haha!!


What do you miss???

~Adrienne

Push Present

I just found out about the concept of a "push present" last year. Apparently, this is a gift that a moms-to-be gets once they have their baby. It is almost like a reward for the pain and suffering of pregnancy and giving birth. My husband does not believe in this concept, so we shall see if I get a push present when Baby L is born in Sept! If not, I may just buy myself a push present :)

This is what Rachel Zoe got as a push present:

10 carat cushion cut diamond ring designed by Neal Lane

Did you get a push present?

~Adrienne

Featured Vendor - Kayteedids Couture

This week I am featuring another amazing vendor. As most of you know, I am having a baby in September and I was asking my twitter friends to suggest some great vendors. Kayteedids Couture was one of the names mentioned. As soon as I looked at her products, I was instantly in love and wanted to purchase them all! Kayteedids Couture is definitely worth checking out.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Playmat in Hooty Hoot

Blankie in Sweet Pea

Nursing Cover with Pocket

Q&A with Kate:

Why did you decide to start your own business?

My mom taught me to sew at a young age and I love carrying on that talent from her. When I had my daughter in 2009 my eyes were opened to the world of fun things to make for babies and moms! It started as me just making blankets for my own little girl and nursing covers for me but then people started placing orders and encouraged me to start an online shop! I love knowing that little ones are snuggled up with a Kayteedids Couture blanket somewhere out there!

What exactly does Kayteedids Couture entail?

I make 3 types of Baby Blankets:

· The Loop Lovey is 18”x22” with 8 fun ribbon loops attached for twiddling, chewing, and carrying!

· The Lovey is 18”x22” and is perfect for the carseat or stroller!

· The Blankie is 36”x36”

I also carry nursing covers that have been designed by me during my 19 months of breastfeeding and dealing with the flaws in store bought covers. A Kayteedids Couture nursing covers is larger, reversible, and can be thrown in with you normal laundry! No “laying flat to dry” because of plastic boning!

I also love to make boutique hairbows but I do this by request only. I can make a custom bow to match any outfit your little girl needs an accessory for!

I offer custom options for all of my items ranging from the customer beings hands off to being completely involved in the creative process.

What advice do you give to other female entrepreneurs?

It’s okay if you have “too many ideas”. Play around with all of them and you’ll find your niche. Your work should feel comfortable and you should look forward to working on your projects!

What are 3 things people don't know about you?

1. I don’t like bendy straws! They’re never in the right place when I want to take a sip!
2. My drink at Starbucks is a Grande 6 pump Vanilla Latte, No Foam, With Whip and 145 degrees. That or, a Grande Iced Tea, Half Black Tea, Half Passion Tea, Extra Sweet. High maintenance you say?? Only at Starbucks!
3. When I turned 15 my dad said I could have a horse or a car…I chose a car. So my dad and I built a 1972 Volkswagon Bug from scratch. My license plate was KATESBG and we called him Herbie.

Thanks Kate!!

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