Designer Diaper Bag Giveaway!

I'm bringing you a special Sunday post today to introduce you to a great website for moms and moms-to-be!  zulily is a daily deals website that boasts boutique brands and high-quality products for women and their kiddos.  

Today through the 27th, they're featuring Mia Bossi diaper bags.  I love a bag that doesn't scream "diaper bag" and this brand definitely accomplishes that look.  And it's no wonder, since Janet of Fashion-A-Holic is one of the talents behind the design.  They're sold at Nordstrom and Barney's and retail for $200 plus!  

I'm excited to announce that zulily and Mia Bossi have generously agreed to give away the Emma diaper bag to one lucky reader!  This bag retails for $210 and includes a washable faux fur changing pad, a zip-in and zip out interior lining to organize all your baby's items, two interior bottle holders, and more!  I love the design and how versatile it is...isn't it gorgeous?

I'm using Rafflecopter for the first time...enter to win below!

The winner will be announced on the 28th.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

xo natasha

Seven + Eight Month Favorites

lion | keys | teethers | shopping cart cover | stroller | walker

Now that Ethan is almost 9 months old, I thought I'd update you on his favorite items from the past two months.

Ethan loves his lion!  He sleeps with him every night.  I adore the Jelly Cat brand of stuffed animals and want to add more to E's collection.

Another favorite brand of mine is B. Toys.  They're available at Target and seem to be win every time we purchase something new.  These keys are particularly great because they have real metal teeth and make lots of sound.

We've had two teeth pop through in the last month and these teethers have been life savers.  Even though Ethan often bites on these from the wrong end {which make him gag!} he loves holding them and massaging his gums with the rubber end.

Now that Ethan has become stronger and more aware of his surroundings, he's absolutely loving his time out of the car seat.  This shopping cart cover is awesome!  Not only is it adorable, but super soft and functional for when we go shopping or out to eat.

I can't say enough great things about the BOB stroller.  It's such a smooth ride and does terrific in off roading situations {believe me, I've tested it!}.  It's easy to travel with as well, which I think is a real plus.

Last, Ethan is also loving the independence of getting around in a walker.  This one is great because it lights up and makes sound.

What are some of your favorites at 7 and 8 months?  Any items I should keep an eye out for as we enter the 9th month?

xo natasha   

Subdued Master Suite

If I had been able to talk to my newly married self 3+ years ago, I would have advised against browns in the master bedroom and gone for gray instead.  Gray is my favorite neutral...it's so elegant and sophisticated to me.  My preference would be to have a big fluffy white duvet {which is crazy talk now that we have a baby and dog}, some interesting throw pillows and an awesome upholstered headboard.

I put together the above mood board just to give myself a glimpse of what could be.  Can't you imagine it with some deep gray paint on the walls and a twinkling chandelier hanging over the bed?  I just want to cozy up and spend all day in that bed.

Drapes

Mirror

Headboard

Ikat Pillows

Mongolian Lamb Pillow

Nightstand Tables

Lamps

Bench

What do you think of this color scheme?

xo natasha

Baby Ethan: Week 38

Weight: No idea...around 17-18 pounds

Health: Healthy as a horse!

Sleep: So pleased to say that he's still sleeping through the night.  He'll sometimes wake up and cry for a second but then go right back down.  He's also usually taking 2 naps a day.  And it's funny, when he wakes up...he'll just hang out for a while in his crib.  I think that since he's become more agile, he keeps himself pretty well entertained.

Social: One of my best friends, Kelly, was in town this past weekend and Ethan loved spending time with her.  She's one of his many special "aunties" in his life.  Ethan also got to spend time with his cuzzies and grandma and great-grandma this past weekend.  He's one loved boy!

Diet: Baby E is getting more and more into finger foods.  And he's such a well-behaved little restaurant patron.  He ate some mini pancakes at brunch the other day and also likes bananas and blueberries.  We tried pureed meat again, but he's still not a fan.

Clothes: His 9 month Carter's jammies are starting to get tight but otherwise, he's in 6-12 and 9 month jammies and some 6 months tops/pants still.  We're also moving him into size 3 diapers.  

Baby Gear Love: Little man is loving bath time and all his toys {bath toy post to come soon!} and is becoming more intrigued by his activity center.

Crying: Oy.  After I dropped my friend off at the airport, we had to drive an hour home back to Tahoe and E cried the entire ride him.  It was brutal!

Likes: Still loving the cat!  And music too.  Oh and books!  I think he really likes the rhythm of our voices when we read.

Postpartum: Teeth and nursing do not go hand in hand.  That's all I have to say about that!

Milestones: I know I keep saying this, but Ethan is SO close to crawling, gosh darn it.  He scoots and swivels and inches his way around.  He's become a pro at laying to sitting and can usually get just about anywhere he wants.  He also gets in crawling postion and rocks back and forth but then will go to his tummy.  We'll see what the next week brings!

And and baby's first St. Patrick's Day!  :)

xo natasha