Posts by Nat
Lilly’s Art Wall
When we first moved to our house two years ago, I was so excited to finally have an art station for Lilly since our previous area consisted of a basket on our old apartment floor overflowing with items. My new office is a large space and I wanted her to be able create while I…
Read MoreLemonade Party
Okay, more house. Less stand. We’ve done the traditional stand so we decided to mix it up this time. We love our outdoor playhouse that we DIY’d last fall. It started like this and we took off the upper door, painted it white and, voilà, the perfect canvas for any celebration. At Christmas, we tricked…
Read MorePuppy Party
My boy is dog obsessed. Everywhere we go, he spots them from afar and must go up and greet each and every one. If he hears barking within a mile radius, he runs to the window, shouting “woof woof”. They’re the books he picks to read and the coloring pages he chooses to color first.…
Read MoreLiving with Depression
My boyfriend of a few months had just broken up with me. I put on my Timmy T tape and paced around my bedroom, bawling my eyes out. I was thirteen. Every teen experiences angst, mood swings and has their share of dramatic moments, but looking back now I see it all differently. And there’s…
Read MoreLilly’s 6th Birthday
I often find one thing that strikes inspiration and I form the entire party around it. It was true with the love balloon for Lilly’s garden party and the adventure plates for Oliver’s happy camper one. When I found these reusable ice balls, I knew I had my next theme. They were perfect for Lilly’s…
Read MoreNapa & Sonoma
Up until a month ago, I’d never been to Napa before. And I lived in California for close to three years. Don’t judge me. In fairness, we were planning to be there for life so we thought there was plenty of time and, even as a newlywed, I was married to my career, which didn’t…
Read MoreLilly’s Battle with Anxiety
For awhile, I thought my legacy with this blog would be writing about miscarriage (surviving, moving on, conception) or struggling to breastfeed (breast is best follow up). But, these days, I think it might be shedding light on mental health, including my battle with depression and Lilly’s severe anxiety. I’m continually amazed at how many…
Read MoreDollhouse Party
When I started freelancing five years ago (after having Lilly and not wanting to go back to my full time 24/7 career), it was mostly as a TV producer for my previous show and as a writer for various publications and websites. Over the last two years, I’ve expanded my business to include brands and…
Read MoreGuest Blog: How New Motherhood Affected My Marriage
One of the elements of my job that I find most fulfilling is connecting with other women, particularly mothers, hearing their stories and sharing them for the benefit of us all. Emily of Mamacoaster reached out to me several years ago and has been such a supportive voice in my life. I’m honored to finally be…
Read MoreHoliday Kids’ Table
Christmas Eve is a week from today! Did that creep up or what? I was feeling in good shape at the beginning of the month, blinked and we’re mid-month already. How did that happen? If you’re like me and feel like you’re scrambling for ideas, out of time, energy and money… Allow me to help!…
Read MoreDIY Personalized Letter Clothing
Monogramed, customized clothing is where it’s at right now. But you don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars or outsource it to get the look. Create a crafternoon with your kids, have a fun activity and get an on-trend item (or three!) out of it. They also make great gifts for teachers, relatives and friends. I…
Read MoreColor Factory New York
I’ve been a longtime fan of Jordan Ferney and her blog, Oh Happy Day, often sourcing their shop for our parties, listened to her speak at Alt Summit and contemplated taking a trip to her hometown of San Francisco simply to check out The Color Factory. Sadly, I never made it but, no fear, there was already…
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