In the last few weeks, I’m sure most of you have seen the incredibly moving and heartbreaking video “Look Up,” a short rhyme-film targeted to the online generation addicted to social media and our smart phones. “Smart phones and dumb people." KA-POW! If you did not see it, you absolutely must. The sequence uses a powerful love story to show the devastatingly numbing effects of digital over-obsession. ... View Post
Mother’s Day Tribute: 15 MOMents to Last a Lifetime
Yesterday, my to-do list was long. I had girls coming over for dessert + apps last night, a press release to write and another very-important shower approaching this weekend. Oh, and a toddler who’s getting her molars. So naturally, it was the perfect time to stop and think critically about this curious little decoration in Emerson's nursery. ... View Post
On Throwing a Baby Shower for the World’s Most Stylish Event Goddess
Meet my friend, Lindye! I know, I know. She’s so adorable, it’s both unjust and completely ridiculous. In addition to being 33 weeks pregnant and stunning, Lindye is a wildly talented wedding, event and interior designer who continues to amaze me with her contemporary, super-chic, outside-the-box, simply inspired, standout stylings. This. Girl. Has. Skills. And vision and passion and everything else that makes a ... View Post
Good Grief: 10 Simple Things to Do for a Sad Friend
First of all, your incredibly loving messages, comments, emails, texts and calls the past few days have meant the absolute WORLD to me. You have no idea. I shared a very personal story and you responded with the greatest empathy and support. I’m so deeply touched, and I also feel touched on behalf of the millions and millions of women who have been in my shoes—especially the many of you who’ve reached out to me with ... View Post
On Heartbreak & Puzzle Pieces
Something heartbreaking happened to me a few weeks ago. It still weighs on me every day, throughout the day, like armor that doesn’t really protect me. My heart feels heavy; my womb feels empty. I was pregnant, and then, I wasn’t. I miscarried and it was awful. How can this horrible puzzle piece be part of my grand life plan? ... View Post
That Time I Threw My One-Year-Old a Wedding—I Mean, Birthday Party!
Disclaimer: This is NOT a boast post in which I brag about my daughter’s ridiculously cute under-the-sea birthday party that I spent MONTHS planning and for which I finally joined scary, scary Pinterest. Okay, maybe it is a little bit. JK, JK. It’s supposed to be a retelling of my first-hand experience partaking in the untamable cultural PHENOMENON that is one-year-old birthday celebrations. ... View Post