lately...

Helloooo again. I have abandoned you not once but twice this time, stay with me people, it´s not easy managing this time of the year, I am in the middle of tax season, it´s hot, I am pregnant mommy and have to manage a full time business and another hobby turned business...aaaaahhh

So what have we been doing besides that, we have had a wedding, went to the beach finally! the good weather started here since a week, that´s why I am in serious need of some tan! 

Matteo loves the beach, water and waves...I couldn´t expect another thing with his aqua daddy genes, yes mr Beau is a Surfer dude in business suit. Matteo didn´t mind the salty water in his face, we go often as possible, I expect him on a surfboard any time soon, just kidding. Would n´t mind to go along with him to tropical destinations for him to surf and mommy relaxes on the beach...not bad at all.

Kisses xoxoxo

beauty secrets

Lately I have pampered myself with many beauty goodies, especially from the brand Benefit. This Mascara was a huge discovery. I Looove it, best mascara of my life, and believe me I tried many. 

It has a special brush so you can add mascara on the corners of your eyes, use the same tip to prolongate your lashes and then you apply the mascara the normal way and voila, the most pretty lashes ever. So if you are looking for a good mascara, this one is it!

I also use the Posietint, the lovely pink color, on my lips and cheecks. Lately I get many compliments on the way I look, I think these two are a perfect combination, as I like to look natural.

I also noticed some heads turning...maybe it´s the pregnancy, it makes me glow.

This above products was advised by a make up artist, I am heading to the pharmacy to get it today and will let you know. She uses it as a base for before applying make up. It leaves the skin thight, smooth and closed pores. It has collagen and aloe vera.

Ok need to go go ( get the above product and a pedicure ;)

back and healthy!

Sorry for my absence, these last days were like a roller coaster, sick, better, sick, better....
I needed to take a break from my computer and rest.
Now I am getting back to be my old self again. I made a few beauty appointments, take good care of what I eat and try to have our house organized, a few ingredients to my happiness.
It´s amazing how eating effects your mood and body. I am more energetic & happy.
In the mornings I make fruit and vegetable juices, I eat less meat, started to add chia seeds in my drinks. Just a few of the changes I have been doing lately.

Mr Beau was out for a week, on a boys only surfing trip in the Maldives. Surfing and snorkeling with the Dolphins, Manta rays and turtles...he had such a huge smile on his face when he came back, and was crazy to see his little Matteo again. Both of them took me out for dinner!
Happy to be back, love u guys!

Spoonflower

I came across this company a while ago, but as I am searching for wallpaper for the nursery, Spoonflower sells beautiful fabrics and wallpapers, and if you are a creative bee, you van upload your own design as well.

for a girl (fretwork in pink)

or for a boy (gold lattice)

for a girl (zebra print by Danika Herricks)

or for a boy (quatrefoil lattice)

Boy o boy arent these nice? I am not sure yet what the gender might be, as soon as I know more I will tell.

lovely walk in closet

How pretty is this walk in closet, it was designed by Shelley Cahan of Shelley and company. Love the greek key on the shade and look at that huge tassel hanging from the lamp.

Could this be a DIY project?

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Love the doggie with a gold ball necklace

Parisian apartment

Thanks so much for all your well wishings on the new pregnancy! I am totally in awe with the lovely comments! 

I love Parisian apartments, many of them are with nicely decorated ceilings and walls and of course a marble fire place. They weather these days are rainy and cold and that is what attracted me to this apartment, dark, masculine but you can see yourself here with a an oversized cashmere sweater sipping a hot tea after you did your shopping in Le Marais district. Fortunately I have been many times to this romantic city and I can not get enough of it. I love Paris!

Another favorite is the herringbone floor.

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The reason of my absence lately...

Hello luv´s! This is the reason for my absence lately, and I am so happy I can finally say that I am 8 weeks pregnant! I have been telling friends these days and I am astonished many of them ask if we were looking for a second baby so soon? Yes we were. I always have wanted 2 kids. I grew up as a happy only child but believe me I would commit ....anything... to have a brother or a sister, so if you have brothers or sisters, treasure that! I am due in the beginning of January 2014, Matt will be almost 2 years then. I am bullied with nausea, and I forgot how it was to be pregnant in the first trimester, uuuuh.

Hopefully soon I feel a bit better and I am back to posting often. Yesterday I had a girl from London visiting our place, and I had to say I was a bit shy to show her around, with Matt now walking and running trought the house nothing is neat! The house is a mess, ooo what would it be with 2 kids? 

little things

Especially the little things, the details and small gestures.

Keep appreciating them and you will be happy forever.

Today my son tried to give me his first kiss...