Sometimes when i take a long break from posting and do a lot of fun things instead of sitting on the internet I get overwhelmed when I think about writing it all up and picking which pictures to edit and blah de blah blah blah so I just.. don’t. 

We went to Spain. For a wedding.

Saw Madrid

Ate gelato

Stopped in Zaragoza

And also the beach

Then Barcelona

We did a day trip to Girona

Then we went back. To Barcelona.

We drank beer,

And sangria,

and cappuccinos.

and so, so much more. 

If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know. Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 
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If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know. Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 
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If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know. Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 
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If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know. Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 
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If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know. Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 
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If you’ve been following my instagram you know I’ve been sewing away. I am so, so, so, so happy with how this came out. And the best part about lined dresses is you can line it with anything you want so the inside is sort of a secret that only I (and Clara) know.

Also: I cannot even get over how grown up she looks in that 3rd pic. 

We’re going to a wedding in Spain in a few weeks and though Clara will only be attending the ceremony, I am of course planning an out-of-my-league sewing project for her outfit.  And for me, well, I’ll be shopping my closet but here’s a peek at what I would be wearing if budgets permitted ;) For her:1. Felt hair bow, Etsy2. Fairy Tale Dress, which I need to sew, Oliver + S3. Casual Ballerina shoes, Zara For me:4. Golden Afternoon dress, Shabby Apple5. Classic Pave Link Bracelet, J Crew6. Vamp platform pump with ankle strap, Zara
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We’re going to a wedding in Spain in a few weeks and though Clara will only be attending the ceremony, I am of course planning an out-of-my-league sewing project for her outfit. 

And for me, well, I’ll be shopping my closet but here’s a peek at what I would be wearing if budgets permitted ;)

For her:
1. Felt hair bow, Etsy
2. Fairy Tale Dress, which I need to sew, Oliver + S
3. Casual Ballerina shoes, Zara

For me:
4. Golden Afternoon dress, Shabby Apple
5. Classic Pave Link Bracelet, J Crew
6. Vamp platform pump with ankle strap, Zara

I have seen this fabric a few times while cruising around Joann’s and finally picked it up when there was a 1/2 yard sitting in the remnant bin. I originally planned to make a paperbag style skirt with it until I realized that seemed like a lot of work for such a tiny thing that will be worn like 6 times. I saw this tutorial on pinterest and thought it was a good compromise. 

The pictures aren’t great but I am not a photographer so, there’s that.

I really love the higher waist and bow detail. I picked up the yellow top from Zara on clearance for like $2.99. 

“No time for more pics, gotta drive my car!”

(psst, if you were wondering where my July dress was, it was her birthday dress. I never made a separate post)

Help! Toys for traveling toddlers?

We’re gearing up for a big trip across the Atlantic in a few weeks — Spain! 

Nathan and I have travelled before, he (much) more than I. We’re also bringing along my brother Tyler. And obviously Clara.

So — those of you who have travelled with little ones — any thoughts on what toys I bring for a 10+ hour flight? They need to be small. Quiet. Entertaining. Exciting. Also a lot of snacks. (Flying out is overnight, I pray she sleeps. Coming home will be a different story though.)

Here are some things I’m thinking about picking up:

1. Fisher-Price Doodle Pro Tag Along $14.99
2. Planes & Airplane Flight board books $7.99/each
3. Melissa & Doug Magnetic Fishing $7.15
4. Melissa & Doug Latches Board $17.00
5. DK Touch & Feel Picture Cards, Animals $9.99

Any other ideas? I’m honestly worried she doesn’t have the attention span for basically anything that doesn’t make irritating noises and light up, but who knows, she may surprise me.