tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69812178068166927252024-03-15T20:09:10.523-05:00the good stuffA blog about all "the good stuff" in life. From decorating to photography, friends and family, painting to new recipes, or simply relaxing on the beach...yeah, man, that's the good stuff.Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-45456866084741409862014-06-26T08:30:00.000-05:002014-06-26T08:30:00.851-05:00GRAY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hi all! Whew! This past year after welcoming Gray to our family has been busy (<i>hence my lack of posting</i>), busy, busy! But, I've enjoyed <i>almost</i> every minute of it and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I can't believe my tiny, little baby is a whole year old now! It's definitely a bittersweet feeling and I love experiencing all the "firsts" with him. It's so refreshing to see him encounter and learn everything for the very first time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We had his birthday party a few weeks ago and I wanted to share the special details of the day because it was definitely a labor of love! I designed the invitations and matching decor (<i>of course!</i>) and my sweet friend Lauren took these beautiful pictures to capture the day. I'm so blessed to have such talented friends! Here's the invitation + party hats + bubbles I designed. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yUKbVhBae7gW1F8A4FAJjvrZL61w_ry3zbl_PTPvHuyH3uyhh1B18OuERHhSdLLsQkWcfrefxCLxVJ4NODXFEkKftTT7z-UB61yvnr9cPAGr7vp_iz2dSTVDsVupYU9IZHau06-4-VR2/s1600/IMG_7608_BLOG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yUKbVhBae7gW1F8A4FAJjvrZL61w_ry3zbl_PTPvHuyH3uyhh1B18OuERHhSdLLsQkWcfrefxCLxVJ4NODXFEkKftTT7z-UB61yvnr9cPAGr7vp_iz2dSTVDsVupYU9IZHau06-4-VR2/s1600/IMG_7608_BLOG2.jpg" height="472" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And here's some shots of the big day! It was in our backyard and I was so worried about the weather but luckily it never rained! We just had to endure Alabama's wonderful humidity. I wanted to do something outdoors and in June I knew it needed to entail water but I still wanted to do something creative other than just having a baby pool for the kids. So, I turned it into an outdoor bubble bath with bubbles everywhere! It turned out pretty cute and I think the kids had a blast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Didn't Lauren do a perfect job of capturing the party!? She is a wonderful photographer if you're looking for anyone in the Birmingham area!</span> </div>
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<br />Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-4954446595918697102014-03-13T09:21:00.000-05:002014-03-13T09:21:56.886-05:00GIVEAWAY!!!<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As I mentioned earlier this week, the good stuff is hosting its first giveaway today! One lucky reader will receive the <a href="http://www.cloudsandstars.com/essentialbundle.aspx" target="_blank">QuickZip essential bundle</a> (<i>pictured below</i>) to help make your life so much easier! This awesome starter set includes 1 starter set (zipper base and zipper sheet), an additional zipper sheet for convenient changing, and 1 zipper mattress pad. The QuickZip sheets made our<a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2014/01/our-3-6-month-favorites.html" target="_blank"> 3-6 month favorite list</a> for its innovative design allowing super easy and quick sheet changes. I'm so glad we were referred to these because they have helped make middle of the night bedding changes <i>sooooo</i> much easier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you are expecting, all ready have a baby, or have baby showers in your near future, you will want to enter this giveaway! All you need to do is pin your favorite product from the <a href="http://www.cloudsandstars.com/" target="_blank">QuickZip website</a> and then post a comment below on why you would love to win the giveaway + the link to your pin! Super easy! I will pick a winner at random on <b>Monday, March 17th.</b> Hope everyone has a great Thursday!</span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-9346372300779666012014-03-10T08:30:00.000-05:002014-03-10T08:30:01.294-05:00OUR FEEDING FAVORITES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I didn't think this blog would turn into all baby stuff with an occasional design post, but it seems that it has. Taking care of a baby and designing are what I do and that's all I know right now. So, that's what inspires me at the moment! Maybe the tides will change and I will post on a variety of subjects again. I'm still working on Melrose and making changes here and there, but nothing major since <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/05/b-nursery.html" target="_blank">Gray's nursery</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, on to my post! When Gray was approaching the time to start baby food, I was clueless on the entire topic. I knew I wanted to make my own purees and I needed some feeding essentials. I looked on a few of my favorite baby blogs and I browsed Amazon's top feeding products until I purchased what I needed to start trying food. I know I can be picky about stuff (<i>even silly things like baby utensils and bowls</i>) but I was looking for durability, easy to store, and aesthetically pleasing ... <i>a.k.a. super cute</i>! I made a "baby drawer" inspired by <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72690981459144410/" target="_blank">this pin</a> that houses all of my bowls, containers, sippy cups, etc. so that eventually one day Gray can get what he needs on his own and he can dig through the drawer while I'm making dinner! Here are our top used products to hopefully help you and your baby get started in the right direction -</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beaba-Babycook-Baby-Food-Maker/dp/B001LQCOIS/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1394223350&sr=1-1&keywords=beaba" target="_blank">ONE</a>: Beaba Babycook - I know making baby food isn't for everyone, but I enjoy food so it's been a fun experience making Gray new foods and seeing how he likes them. We received our babycook as a gift and it has been such a breeze to make the purees. It is pretty much a one stop shop - you steam and puree in the same machine. You simply add your diced fruits or veggies to the steamer basket with the right amount of water, steam them, dump them into the processor, and puree! You could also do this with a simple food processor and steam/roast your food beforehand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beaba-First-Stage-Soft-Spoons/dp/B00HU7DLBG/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1394223350&sr=1-3&keywords=beaba" target="_blank">TWO</a>: These are on the pricier side of baby spoons, but I love that they are entirely silicone (BPA free!) and easy to maneuver with a long handle. Gray also loves to chew on them after his meal, ha. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">***AND, STAY TUNED BECAUSE THIS WEEK I AM HOSTING A GIVEAWAY OF ONE OF OUR <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2014/01/our-3-6-month-favorites.html" target="_blank">3-6 MONTH FAVORITE</a> PRODUCTS!!! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT!***</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello! Here is a shower invitation I recently designed for some sweet friends. The party was held outdoors and decorated with red and white checkered table cloths, red zinnias, teal blue mason jars, pennant flags, and local barbeque was catered. It was a lovely night and I think the couple felt very honored. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To keep with the rustic, outdoor theme, I paired the red, white, and teal invitations with kraft paper envelopes and jazzed them up with his and her kitchen "tools" liners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you are interested in this invitation, or custom design work, please feel free to <a href="mailto:kbshirley@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>!</span></div>
Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-79801444375215720992014-02-05T08:30:00.000-06:002014-02-05T08:30:01.978-06:00MODERN LULLABY PLAYLIST<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello! Happy Hump Day! After my recent <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2014/01/our-3-6-month-favorites.html" target="_blank">3-6 month favorite</a> post, I received a few requests to share my "<i>modern playlist</i>" I mentioned I played on our sound machine. Before our precious babes were born, <a href="http://www.abodelove.com/" target="_blank">Abode Love</a> and I sat down and compiled a list of sweet, endearing songs that could be played while enjoying or soothing our little ones. We wanted to include new and old artists and steer clear of the traditional, over played lullabies. Once we had a list of baby friendly songs, I tweeked it a bit and added some personal favorites (<i>Ray LaMontagne, Mumford and Sons</i>), special, unforgettable songs (<i>like ones that were played at our wedding</i>), my husband's favorite (<i>Dave Matthews Band</i>), and just random picks - so I can't promise all these will make sense to you or have a special place in your heart. <u>Take this list lightheartedly</u>! Enjoy! </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello readers! I'm back with some more favorite products over the past 3 months. I can't believe Gray is all ready 7 months old! He is growing and learning so fast, and we are enjoying every bit. We had some 6 month pictures taken by a lovely Birmingham photographer so I will have to share those so you can see how much our little one has grown since his newborn pics. Anyway, here are some of our favorite items that have made our lives a little happier and easier! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">EIGHT: We had a little difficutly with Gray taking a bottle. He started out just fine, and then one day he hated them. We tried several different brands until I desperately read a forum online and tried these <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/playtex-drop-ins-premium-designer-nurser-8-oz-3-pk-176539" target="_blank">Playtex Drop-Ins Nurser</a>s with the latex nipple. Not only are these way (and I mean way) easy to use and clean, but I read that the latex nipples are a little more soft and pliable and resemble a mother's breast. Either way - Gray likes them and I'm glad we discovered them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">TWO: <a href="http://jookandnona.com/products/bracelets/personalized-brass-cuff-bracelet/" target="_blank">Personalized brass bracelet</a> - This would be so special with our wedding date engraved on it, 02.26.11</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">THREE: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/marc-by-marc-jacobs-watch-womens-henry-dinky-gold-tone-stainless-steel-bracelet-21mm-mbm3257?ID=1004775&CategoryID=57436&LinkType=#fn=sp=1&spc=134&ruleId=13&slotId=97" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs "Henry Dinky" watch</a> - I love the black face on this watch and it will be a nice contrast to my everyday, gold chronograph watch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">SIX: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Mark-SmartBox/dp/B0054ZFTHU" target="_blank">Wooden SmartBox</a> - I've been looking for something to store and organize my calligraphy tools in and this looks perfect - small nooks for nibs, a handle for carrying, 2 layers for depth, areas for my pens ... <i>sold!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">EIGHT: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tory-burch-thea-mini-foldover-crossbody-bag/3604910?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black&resultback=4187&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_11_D" target="_blank">Tory Burch "Thea-Mini" Crossbody</a> - I have a similar one that I got in New York (<i>hm hm chinatown</i>) that I have loved using so upgrading to the real deal would be sweet. It is great for a day on the go when you just need a few items and you don't want to fool with keeping something on your shoulder or arm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">NINE: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00145F0KU/?camp=0&creative=0&adid=0EHVYVTF301R2SKNNZQ5&ref=as_li_ss_til" target="_blank">Professional Guillotine</a> - Now that I'm doing more and more freelance work, my old paper cutter just isn't cutting it (<i>literally!)</i>. This would be awesome for cutting multiple invitations, stationary, etc. and not to mention, <i>save me time</i>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">TEN: <a href="http://www.baublebar.com/petite-prong-studs.html" target="_blank">Green studs</a> - Emerald green is a very trendy color right now and these would be perfect for everyday wear or a fun, holiday party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And if you still need ideas, check out my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/kbowens/wish-list/" target="_blank">wish list</a> or <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/kbowens/gift-ideas/" target="_blank">gift ideas</a> boards! </span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-76931695428353433392013-11-13T09:41:00.000-06:002013-11-13T09:41:16.489-06:00OUR 0-3 MONTH FAVORITES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello friends! I know I've been MIA, but what can I say? Raising a babe is a lot of work (<i>and fun!</i>) and any free time I get right now I devote to design projects, household duties, or simply propping my feet up for a few minutes. So, I apologize for the late post of Gray and I's 0-3 month favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">That's our favorite products for the first 3 months of Gray's life! He's now 5 months old (yes, time flies!) so I will post our favorite 3-6 month items shortly! Were there any products not on my list that you couldn't live without or made your life much easier? Please share! </span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-330324994201598062013-09-25T08:30:00.000-05:002013-09-25T08:30:01.203-05:00GRAY'S NEWBORN SHOOT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Like I mentioned in the post on <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/09/birth-announcement-grayson-allen-owens.html" target="_blank">Gray's birth announcement</a>, we had the wonderful <a href="http://www.johannacosbyphotography.com/" target="_blank">Johanna Cosby</a> capture Gray as a newborn when he was 10 days old. Again, he was not <i>too</i> stoked about being arranged and posed while he was trying to get his beauty rest, but the picture's still turned out beautiful. After looking through some of <a href="http://www.johannacosbyphotography.com/blog/" target="_blank">Johanna's past work</a> and seeing her gorgeous, airy family portraits, I decided I wanted to take the majority outside of our new family of three. I'm so glad I decided to do so since Gray didn't love the posing! I'm a huge fan of candid photography so these are right up my alley! I'm in the process of framing some of these for Melrose. </span></div>
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<br />Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-40750484897897361372013-09-19T08:30:00.000-05:002013-09-19T08:30:02.445-05:00WEDDING SUITE: kristen and aaron<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I recently designed a wedding suite for some sweet friends, Kristen and Aaron, that got married over the summer at Lake Martin, Alabama. The bride sent over the pictures from her photographer, <a href="http://www.leslie-hollingsworth.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Hollingsworth</a>, and I wanted to share these beauties. We used a classic photograph of their ceremony venue, Church in the Pines, as the focal point on several of the pieces. Paired with pretty turquoise envelopes and a fun script - it was the perfect combination for a lovely, lake wedding! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you are interested in custom design work, please <a href="mailto:kbshirley@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>!</span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-84248877617953090642013-09-17T08:30:00.000-05:002013-09-17T08:30:00.238-05:00GRAY'S BIRTH STORY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This post took me a while to write and organize but I wanted to make sure I didn't leave out any details or pictures, so that I could really capture what the day was like. My original due date was Friday, June 7th and I really wanted to see if my body would go into labor on its own so I didn't have an induction scheduled until the following Monday, June 10th. I was blessed to have a pretty easy and enjoyable pregnancy so I didn't mind going the few extra days if needed. Friday night with the hubs was extremely laid back and if I would have known that would be our last night as a family of two, I would have chosen something fun to do - but instead, we spent the night on the sofa eating a frozen lasagna I had made and watching a Law & Order: SVU marathon. All in all, it was a perfect last night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I started having contractions that week and by Friday night around 10 p.m. they were getting closer together and more intense. I still thought I would make it to the induction on Monday so the hubs and I were planning a lovely steak dinner for Sunday night to enjoy our last night of "freedom". Instead, I woke up around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning with stronger contractions and started timing them at about 7 and 8 minutes apart. I knew I had a little more time to labor at home, but I woke up Brandon and gave him the warning. He proceeded to put on my eye mask and said wake me when it's time - haha! At 4:30 a.m. I made the decision to get up and get ready because they were about six minutes apart at this time. Brandon called the hospital at about 5 a.m. and they said pack a bag and come on in, it's time to have a baby! Here some pictures that help capture the day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My last two "selfies" before heading to the hospital:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> Making coffee and double checking my hospital check list:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> 5:31 a.m. - headed to the hospital!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> We felt like tourists taking these pics, but the weather was so foggy and overcast that I wanted to remember it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Enjoying ice chips while in the "holding room" before I was admitted to the hospital and given a room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Officially in room 333 ready to start the delivery process!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All ready for Baby Grayson's arrival! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Brandon sitting in the doctor's chair massaging my feet to prevent numbness from the epidural. I wanted to be able to at least wiggle my toes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Welcome to the world Baby Grayson! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Welcome home to Melrose, Gray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, here it is - Gray's official birth announcement! I didn't know exactly how I wanted to jump back into blogging, but I thought it only made sense to formally introduce Gray by sharing his birth announcement I designed. It was certainly a labor of love and I'm so happy with the outcome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The fabulous <a href="http://www.johannacosbyphotography.com/" target="_blank">Johanna Cosby</a> took his newborn pictures when he was 10 days old. Gray was not a happy camper, but Johanna worked her magic and you would never know it. The pictures are beautiful and I opted to do more of a lifestyle shoot outside with the three of us. I'm so happy to have some pretty family pictures and just a few squishy, posed pictures of Gray. I will share more of those later! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I had the announcements letterpressed by <a href="http://www.fourhatspress.com/" target="_blank">Four Hats Press</a> with gray ink on French Paper's Pure White. I paired them with <a href="http://www.paperpresentation.com/" target="_blank">Paper Prensentation</a>'s Green Tea envelopes and sealed them with mustache washi tape. It all came together so nicely and I was so excited to get them out the door!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hi all! Today I'm going to share the <i>before&after</i> of Melrose's other guest bedroom! As most of you know, this guest bedroom started off as a gender neutral room with two twin beds, and now it is officially a nursery for Baby Owens (<i>due in 9 days by the way</i>). If you missed it, here is <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2012/11/update-melrose-guest-bedroom2.html" target="_blank">the post</a> of how the room took shape with the twin beds, <i>sans the rest of the furniture</i>, and my inspiration for the room. I knew it would eventually be a nursery so I wasn't in too big of a rush to finish it up. Along the way I updated my <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/01/update-guest-bedroom-to-nursery.html" target="_blank">inspiration boards with the nursery additions</a> and just recently shared a <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-nursery.html" target="_blank">sneak peek</a> of the room! Now, all the decor is in place and we are patiently awaiting Baby Owens' arrival to make the room complete! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is a quick, <i>not-so-great-quality</i> before picture of the room so you can see the full transformation. The room was a pale yellow with a super fancy frog and bug fan (<i>the previous owners loved silly, kid fans if you remember seeing the hot pink flower power one in the <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2012/09/b-guest-bedroom.html" target="_blank">other guest bedroom</a>!</i>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The wall color didn't change too drastically, but I chose Benjamin Moore's Elephant Tusk for this room. I thought it was a nice, soft cream that would set the tone for a gender neutral room. We replaced the fan with a simple, white ceiling fan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And, here is how the room looks now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I decided to keep the gold task lamps and I am pretty happy with them now! They don't take up too much room and I like the directional lighting they provide - it saved me from having to take up more space in the corner with a reading lamp. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One of my favorite additions - a sweet ultrasound picture of Baby Owens at 18 weeks. See his cute little legs all curled up!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I decided to use a simple, sitting chair instead of a rocker or glider due to the amount of room in the corner and I think it is going to work out perfectly. We actually have a recliner in the den that we can use for rocking, if needed. I was immediately sold on this soft orange velvet chair and love the color it brings into the room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The mobile that kicked start all of my inspiration for the nursery! It is handmade by a super talented <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Patricija?ref=seller_info_count" target="_blank">Etsy seller</a> and I'm obsessed with all her hand knitted animal mobiles. She is definitely worth checking out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The glass box on the shelf will be used to collect all of Baby Owens' special momentos. The brass shoe bookend is made from one of Brandon's first pairs of baby shoes! </span><br />
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Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-50370939346228222112013-05-20T09:29:00.004-05:002013-05-20T09:29:47.315-05:00MATERNITY PICS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I did a small sneak peek on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZhHtf6J1zM/" target="_blank">instagram</a> last night of our maternity pictures and I said I would post more, so here they are! Ann Wade of <a href="http://www.awweddings.com/" target="_blank">Ann Wade Parrish Photography</a> took these last week in our back yard and she did a fabulous job (<i>if I do say so myself</i>). It was sorta a last minute decision and I really had to persuade Brandon, but I'm so glad we decided to do them. I wanted to do something casual and laid back to capture these last few weeks before Baby Owens makes his debut and they're exactly what I intended. Here are some of my favorites from the shoot - and if you are looking for a great photographer, <a href="http://www.awweddings.com/index2.php" target="_blank">contact Ann Wade</a><span id="goog_2032915381"></span><span id="goog_2032915382"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>! </div>
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Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-42666015626672148782013-05-03T08:30:00.000-05:002013-05-03T08:30:03.370-05:00STYLISH CAMERA BAGS<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">While I'm in the mode of preparing for Baby Owens' arrival - one thing I started to think about while reading the multiple handy "<i>what to pack for hospital</i>" lists is my DSLR camera. I know I will be taking it to the hospital for pictures, but eventually my brain starting going 1,001 different directions and I ended up surfing the web for a new camera bag. I currently have this <a href="http://www.onabags.com/store/small-goods/the-roma.html" target="_blank">ONA insert and organizer</a>, and I really like it, but after shoving it into my purse on top of my wallet, phone, make up, etc. and toting all that around, it ended up weighing 30 pounds = not fun! I would be content with this insert if it had some sort of attachable cross body strap to use when you're on the go, but it doesn't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It took me a while to find some good options that didn't resemble a men's gym bag, but I finally found some stylish, and affordable bags. I decided to compile this chart of my favorite options for people in the same boat. Since I was clueless in the beginning, hopefully this will help you out in the future when in the market for a new stylish camera bag! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://kellymoorebag.com/full/2sues-bag-grey-1.html" target="_blank">ONE</a>: 2 Sues bag in grey by Kelly Moore - This looks like a great bag to double as a purse and protective camera bag</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.jototes.com/collections/all/products/betsy-black" target="_blank">TWO</a>: Betsy Black by Jo Totes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://cheekylime.com/shop/cheeky-lime-classic-bag-green" target="_blank">THREE</a>: Cheeky Lime Classic Bag in green</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://kellymoorebag.com/full/libby-bag-caramel.html" target="_blank">FOUR</a>: Libby bag in caramel by Kelly Moore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.onabags.com/store/small-goods/the-bowery.html?color=black#black" target="_blank">FIVE</a>: The Bowery in black by ONA - I ordered this one due to its price, size, style, and convenience to grab it and go! I'm sure I'll have my purse with me and this bag looks small enough to wear cross body while still toting a purse (<i>or diaper bag!</i>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Minkoff-Craig-Camera-H053E020/dp/B009XQWR6W/ref=pd_sbs_a_1" target="_blank">SIX</a>: Rebecca Minkoff Craig Crossbody Camera bag - look at all the fun, summer colors! This one is on the small side for a large price - but it's super cute!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.onabags.com/store/shoulder-bags/the-palma.html?color=cognac#cognac" target="_blank">SEVEN</a>: The Palma by ONA - This one is my absolute favorite but is not a reasonable option right now, but if I start shooting pictures more often, I'd love to have this to use everyday!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.loandsons.com/shop/camerabag-crossbody?product=68" target="_blank">EIGHT</a>: The Claremont by Lo & Sons - Another classy leather option very similar to the Palma </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118402630/tan-canvas-camera-bag-w-shoulder-strap?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">NINE</a>: Oliday Tan Canvas Bag - a great affordable, but stylish option </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.jototes.com/collections/all/products/georgia-nautical" target="_blank">TEN</a>: Georgia Nautical by Jo Totes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.jototes.com/collections/all/products/missy-mint" target="_blank">ELEVEN</a>: Missy Mint by Jo Totes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.epiphaniebags.com/Burnt_Orange_London_backpack_p/lon004org.htm" target="_blank">TWELVE</a>: London Backpack by Epiphanie - A perfect <i>gender</i> <i>neutral</i> option big enough to tote around anything you may need during your outing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What do you use to tote your camera around? If you could invest in a new camera bag - which style is your favorite? I went with #5 and can't wait to see how well it gets the job done! Happy Friday! I'm officially at 35 weeks today so 5 weeks to go, eek!</span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-10220145568301346432013-04-04T10:02:00.000-05:002013-04-04T10:02:23.535-05:00SNEAK PEEK: nursery<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Please don't give up on the blog - <i>just yet</i>! I swear I'm just super busy with baby showers, organizing the nursery, design work, and just haven't found the time to blog! I have several posts just waiting to be loaded so please be patient. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/XqadG-J12F/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, you may have seen a <i>small</i> sneak peek of Baby Owens' nursery last night, but if you missed it, here are a few pictures of the progress so far. To refresh your brain of the big picture idea, look back at my <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/01/update-guest-bedroom-to-nursery.html" target="_blank">inspiration boards and mock ups here</a>. Don't worry, I will be sharing final pictures in the next few weeks so don't judge my iphone quality. This is just a <i>sneak peek</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Currently I am still waiting on the chair and I need to hang the mobile and organize the dressers, but it is coming along! Brandon keeps saying, "<i>it doesn't really look like a baby's room</i>," which just cracks me up. I guess he was imagining clowns or bears all over the walls? Silly boys. I'm really happy with the way it is turning out and I just can't believe a tiny babe will be living in this room in about 2 months. Time is flying! More to come, stay tuned!</span></div>
<br />Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-25306386808425740292013-03-25T15:27:00.003-05:002013-03-25T15:27:22.187-05:00BLOGLOVIN<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2509609/?claim=m2q4scttgtd">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-30009615022907291862013-03-22T08:30:00.000-05:002013-03-22T08:30:01.412-05:00WOODEN TOYS<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know <i>all natural</i> and <i>organic</i> is completely the rage these days, and I'm not one to lean <i>too granola</i>, but I can't help to love any beautifully designed, wooden toy. I know that most of them aren't as vivid and playful as the typical children's toy, but I guess I have too much of an appreciation for design aesthetic. Well, I have been keeping a list of my favorite ones to eventually consider for Baby Owens and I wanted to share some of my favorites! What is your opinion on wooden toys? Love 'em or hate 'em?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, the main organization project has been in the basement. Living in an older house, we do not have much closet storage space. Luckily, we have a handy, unfinished basement for the overflow. It mostly consists of cinder blocks, concrete floors, plywood walls, and dust. In a dream world, I would <i>love</i> to finish off the space and design a combination of these photos -</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But that is not going to happen! It may one day be a rough play room, but until then it just serves as our laundry room, tool shed, and storage space. I have been able to organize it enough to have a work space for my craft and design projects, so that is nice. In the next week or two, we are hanging a peg board above the work table so Brandon can have somewhere to hang his tools. I hate having a work bench covered in tools so you can't use it! Here are some basement photos that I found and have been referring to while this project takes place - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I love plastic bins. And I love for them all to match. Call me crazy. I buy the same color/brand and store all our extra linens, party supplies, christmas decorations, seasonal decorations, and anything else we have a collection of in these. I also have pretty labels for them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What is your spring cleaning routine? Do you get excited over organizing a cluttered space, or do you dread it? I'm sure I'll be back at it this weekend getting ready for Baby Owens! So much to do, so little time! </span></div>
Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-56249879014408238082013-03-14T09:41:00.002-05:002013-03-14T09:41:44.692-05:00DESIGN WORK: bids for bridges<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is a quick post with a recent poster I designed for a local organization raising money to support the <a href="http://www.campbridges.org/" target="_blank">Camp Bridges Foundation</a>. Every year they host a wine tasting and silent auction to help support camps and programs for children with heart, liver, and kidney issues. Here is a snippet from the foundation with more information -</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is a fabulous fundraiser and I was thrilled to help out with this event. This year they wanted to update their look and promote the new name of the event, <i>Bids for Bridges</i>. Here is the poster I designed -</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you are interested in custom design services, please feel free to <a href="mailto:kbshirley@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hi all! This post is over 2 weeks late, but what can I say - I'm struggling finding time to post in between planning for Baby Owens, decorating the nursery, design projects, spring cleaning, and simply <i>life</i>. Oh well! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I really wanted to take the time to do a special post to highlight the amazing <a href="http://www.blackberryfarm.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Farm</a> that we visited for our <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/02/coming-up-our-two-year-anniversary.html" target="_blank">anniversary/baby moon</a>. I could not of been happier with our choice for the weekend. The entire property is beautiful and so serene. It provided the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing and care free getaway. The service was spectacular - from the moment we arrived, the staff addressed us by name and knew every little detail of our weekend. We were constantly flooded with "<i>Happy Anniversary"</i> and it made the stay so special. They truly cater to your every request and that is not something you find at every resort. And it is all very genuine and sincere so you don't feel like you are being treated like a tourist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Besides the amazing service, the food was beyond delicious. I will admit, if you don't <i>love</i> food and are not willing to try new things, this place is not for you. Since the meals are included in your rental, you have the opportunity to enjoy some of the most unique combinations that you wouldn't find at other restaurants. I truly enjoy the whole experience of a "<i>meal</i>" so I thought it was fantastic that you were served a 7 course dinner over the span of 2 hours. The staff can explain each dish down to every little seasoning in case you get confused - which we did quite often! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We stayed at the main house which resembles a bed and breakfast and our room was decorated to a '<i>t</i>'. Breakfast and lunch are served here with dinner at the barn down the road. The main house has several cozy spots to kick your feet up and relax - from the sofa and fireplace in the den, to the patio overlooking the Smokies, to the always burning fire pit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Check out the beautiful fabric wallpaper! I wish I had taken a picture of the bathroom because it was black and white gorgeous-ness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">our view of the Great Smokies from MAYAPPLE's window</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The game room</i> - this room was open to all guests for lounging and entertaining. There is also a workout room downstairs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">before dinner - 26 weeks preggers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">the largest guest house for rental on the left and the barn on the right</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">our after dinner surprise! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The pond and boat house</i> - open to guests for fishing, canoeing, or just lounging</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Brandon decided to try his luck at fishing ... hopeful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The spa</i> - within the next year they are building a new, fancier spa and this will be a guest house. We enjoyed a couples massage and it was fabulous. Brandon isn't too fond of massages but he gave in since I agreed to go skeet shooing with him! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Brandon posing at the fly fishing shop while we enjoyed a cruise on one of their complimentary golf carts. </span></div>
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Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-8663450912704559042013-02-21T09:53:00.001-06:002013-02-21T09:53:35.802-06:00COMING UP: our two year anniversary! <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Next Tuesday, February 26th, officially marks our two year anniversary! February is always filled with lots of love for us since it involves Valentine's and our anniversary - but I have a feeling both of these celebrations may be combined in the future! We had a low key Valentine's this year; I decided to put my preggers feet up and relax and let the hubby plan dinner - it consisted of steaks, salad, mac & cheese, and asparagus. Totally a "<i>man</i>" meal, but it was all delicious to me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This year for our anniversary, <i>plus a semi-baby moon</i>, we are headed to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee for a little R&R this weekend. With Baby Owens due the first of summer, I really wanted to escape this cold weather and have my own summer vacay pre-baby, but that ended up being too much so we decided on the beautiful <a href="http://www.blackberryfarm.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Farm</a>! Have you heard of it!? It has been featured in <a href="http://gardenandgun.com/" target="_blank">Garden & Gun</a> and <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>, and is known for it's fabulous food and view of the Great Smokies. I <i>love</i> trying new food, <i>and since I can't partake in the wine</i>, I think I will divulge myself in a variety of delicious foods! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Yay, today is <i>my</i> Friday! Hope everyone has had a wonderful week and has a nice weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hi all! Happy Valentine's Day! Do ya'll have any special plans? The hubs and I don't have anything extravagant planned, but our anniversary is at the end of this month so that will be our real celebration! Well, I know I promised the blog wouldn't turn into strictly baby inspiration, but I wanted to share some of my latest maternity fashion favorites since it can be a daunting task to shop for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is tough to fathom spending money on clothes that you only wear for a short period of time, but I believe you can invest in <i>a few</i> pieces to last you through the pregnancy while also purchasing items that will work <i>during</i> and <i>after</i> the baby. I know a lot of people just enjoy to be comfortable and cozy during pregnancy, but me on the other hand, I like a nice mix of comfort and style! Regardless of your preference, here are some great basics that I have loved since being pregnant ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72302&vid=1&pid=388487022" target="_blank">TWO</a>: old navy polka dot chiffon button up - If you caught <a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-version-of-biker-chic.html" target="_blank">my leather jacket instagram/post</a>, this is the shirt I was sporting underneath. It goes with anything and is cute, but forgiving! With chiffon shirts, I always look for length so that I know my hinny is covered if I decide to wear it with leggings - and this shirt provides good coverage!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">THREE</a>: asos swan sweater dress - This was one of the first pieces I ordered online and it was such a great buy. The light weight material makes it perfect for spring or with a pair of leggings it is warm enough for our recent chilly weather. You can't beat any a-line dress during pregnancy -- and how cute are the swans along the bottom!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/denimchambray/PRDOVR~60059/60059.jsp" target="_blank">EIGHT</a>: jcrew chambray pullover button up - I have pretty much lived in this shirt + black leggings and boots for the majority of my pregnancy. You can easily dress it up or down, but it is always stylish!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I hope you enjoyed seeing my maternity favorites - and it wasn't <i>too</i> boring for you non-pregnant followers! I think it is a great mix of items that are long lasting and stylish! Do you have any favorites to share? I'd love to hear more options! </span>Katie Beth Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07399034314421051991noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981217806816692725.post-87015559455663966212013-02-12T10:56:00.001-06:002013-02-12T10:56:16.401-06:00MY VERSION of biker chicNow that hunting season is officially over, two of my friends and myself took advantage of daddy babysitters and hopped in the car for a girls night out trip to Atlanta. Our first stop was Scott's Antique Market (<i>I know, 2 months in a row but it's worth the trip!</i>) where I found the perfect off white cow hide rug for Baby Owens' nursery! I can't wait to see how it looks in the room. The rest of the weekend was spent eating delicious food, gabbing about life, and enjoying a night of peaceful sleep. I'm trying to soak it all up while I can before Baby Owens makes his arrival!<br />
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You may remember my <i><a href="http://kbshirley.blogspot.com/2012/12/biker-chic.html" target="_blank">biker chic post</a></i> before Christmas of me lusting after a leather jacket and my collage of some great options. Well, ya'll may have seen my instagram, but I <i>finally</i> snagged myself one this past weekend! It is faux, <i>of course</i>, but I really like it and wore it the same night I purchased it. It's from <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/05477?article=05477-B#article=05477-C" target="_blank">H&M</a> and I opted for the light pink option (<i>it looks more like a soft cream in person</i>) because of the gold hardware. I love the cut and quality and you can't beat the price! So, if you're in the market for a reasonably priced, stylish leather jacket, try this <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/05477?article=05477-B#article=05477-C" target="_blank">one</a>!<br />
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Here's my 23 week preggers self sportin my new jacket before dinner out in Atlanta - it's currently <i>a little</i> snug, but hopefully it won't be for forever! What do you think?<br />
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