There aren’t many times that you can wear a beaded dress so I’m all about taking advantage of every opportunity! Today I’m one year older so it seemed fitting to wear this floral beaded number as my birthday dress! I actually love how it’s a dress that’s fancy but not too fancy. The dress is made completely of beads but from far away it looks like it could just be a regular print. I love the intricate detail, though, and the soft color palette is a must for spring.
Since it’s my birthday I’m doing a little bit of reflecting on the past year and the one that’s about to come!
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dress {love this option under $150!}. sandals {under $100 and on sale!} . bag . sunglasses {also come in black!} . earrings {on sale!} . necklace . bracelet one . bracelet two . lipstick in Lexington Ave Coral
On this birthday I’m one year closer to 30! Gah! I can’t believe I’m turning 29. Wasn’t it just my 23rd birthday?! This year I’m hoping to work on the following things:
- Develop a better work/life balance. This is something that will have to happen once the baby arrives but I’d love to settle into a routine where I feel happy with what I’m accomplishing work-wise while not sacrificing special moments with my family. I’m hoping that I’ll know when to turn things off, and also be ok with that. There’s going to be a big shift in my priorities this next year, which I think is understandable and totally acceptable. For the past several years I’ve been able to work on my own time and schedule but now I’m going to have a job that’s even more important: mom!
- Savor each precious moment. Just as the last several birthdays have flown by, so will time with a baby! Next year at this time we’ll have an almost 9-month old! That’s already crazy for me to fathom! I want to make sure to enjoy every moment as best as I can, even the hard ones like sleepless nights, crying fits, diaper explosions, teething, etc. I have to remind myself that this too will pass.
- Make time for Matthew. These past five years of marriage with Matthew have been so special and wonderful. Even when we’re not doing anything at all, we still find a way to have fun. I want to make sure we still take time for each other by going on date nights. While the baby will be a big part of our lives, I want to still stay connected with Matthew like we are now.
- Learn something new. I want to challenge myself to learn more about photography and editing. I love shooting photos but as a blogger I’m usually on the other end of the lens. Since we’ve been doing more home and lifestyle projects I want to gain a better understanding of my camera and learn how to take better photos.
- Try to minimize. I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have that I really don’t need. I want to shop smarter and make purchases for items that are versatile and functional. I also want to let go of items I don’t really need or care for. I feel like de-cluttering will make me a much happier {and more sane!} person.
I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! Matthew and I have a fun day planned, starting with a walk on the beach, and ending with dinner at our favorite restaurant! I can’t wait!
xox
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