The Makings of a Nursery



Sometime this week I'll be revealing baby McB's nursery. And if I do say so myself, thanks to Kate Collins Interiors it turned out pretty amazing. It's EXACTLY what I wanted and more. So while you wait, I thought I'd share just how the final product came to be.

When I shared with Kate what I wanted, I had three things in mind. First, I wanted blue and white gingham sheets. Just because she's a girl doesn't mean baby McB can't have some blue in her life. I have visions of an upholstered twin bed like this in her future.

 

With that gingham I knew I wanted a bold floral. Nothing says girly like a good floral pattern. I sent the photo below to Kate because the chair fabric definitely spoke to me. 

And last, but not least, I wanted to find a place to fit in this folded paper dress. I'd long thought the similar map versions would be really fun to do in a girl's room, but there wasn't a location that I had a personal connection to...and I have a THING for good penmanship. 

To start the process, Kate put together four inspiration concepts. 

Check back later this week for the final verdict. 

What I Wore: Maternity Update

About 10 days ago this little baby turned from an awkward spare tire to a full on bump...project camouflage has become embrace basketball. So yesterday with abnormally warm temps in D.C. I broke out a dress I bought at ASOS months ago. You know we're big fans of ASOS here at C & C...and so far my two favorite maternity dresses have come from there. This is going to get some heavy use in the next 12 weeks before baby McB arrives.

Unfortunately I bought it so long ago it is sold out, but here are a few other floral ASOS options that are pretty darn cute. 

Bonded Skater Dress

 

Wiggle Dress





Midi Dress



And for those that aren't pregnant, please shop some of the non-maternity options for me - and have a glass of wine or two as well while you're at it.

Pencil Scuba Midi Dress

Mix & Match Midi Skater Dress



Lime Floral Bandeau Midi




Falling for Floral

I've been thinking about floral a lot lately...I guess that's natural since the change of seasons is upon us. I can never decide if floral say to me "Spring" or "bad Easter pattern I wore as a kid in the 80s."

Nevertheless, flower power is back, and I'm thinking about how to incorporate it into my warm-weather wardrobe. One of the things I love about the suite of Gap.inc sites is that you can shop all of them with one shopping bag - and the floral abounds. Here are my favorite picks in a range of prices. 

Old Navy Mixed Floral-Print Cardi - $24.50

Old Navy Long-Sleeved Wrap Dress - $29

Banana Republic MonogramFloral Crop Pant - $89

Banana Republic Monogram Floral
Jacquard Pencil Skirt - $98

Gap Floral Sateen Dress - $69.95

Gap Shrunken Boyfriend Printed Shirt - $54.95

Piperlime Tinley Road Floral Print Blouse - $54

Piperlime RD Style Floral Blazer - $89

I'm seriously considering the Old Navy wrap dress and the Tinley blouse. Which are your favorites? Will you be falling for floral this season?

Preen Resort 2013

I love resort collections. They're fun, light-hearted, and usually full of color. Preen Resort 2013 is no exception. It's a combination of the season's hottest trends - stripes, color-blocking, floral, peplum, and neon - all in one. Preen packs a resort punch! Here are a few of my favorite looks.

If I could only have one outfit, I'd wear the red pants and peplum top. Which would you choose?

Floral Fever

With spring among us, not only are the flowers sprouting up, but they are in full bloom in the stores. The traditionalist in me loves the feminine and whimsical nature of this season's florals. The great thing about these ladylike pieces is that you can integrate them into your wardrobe for any occasion-work, the weekend, a BBQ, or a wedding. Here a few flowery frocks that caught my eye.

1. Milly Katrina Sheath Dress - $325

2. River Island Floral Pattern Loose Blazer - $62.74

3. Zara Printed Blouse - $59.90

4. Zara Floral Mini Skirt - $59.90

5. Kate Spade Floral Aubrey Wrap Dress - $395

6. Anthropologie First Hints Blouse - $118

7. Anthropologie En Plein Air Dress - $258

8. ECI Floral Print Chiffon Dress - $148

Sienna Shines

She is so fabulous and this dress is amazing! I would have chosen a different shoe, but they are hardly noticeable since the dress is so fab...not to mention how gorgeous she is.