Adorable Elephant Frame

Yes I know I'm obsessed with elephants, maybe almost on an unhealthy level...but I still can't get enough. I LOVE this elephant frame from Dwell Studio and if it wasn't $40.00 I would have already purchased it. It comes in a soft baby gray that looks almost white and can be hung! So cute.

Maternity Photo Session

A big thanks again to MrDrew photography! They are a husband a wife team with a real talent for photographing people. I love how our maternity photos came out and am so excited for the next session - our Newborn photos!

For those who are curious: 
Those giant 36 inch round balloons are actually from iParty! I had heard you can only get balloons this big online, but seriously call your local party store and they may just surprise you.

Maternity Photos - Sneak Peek

On Sunday morning we had our Maternity photo session with Dr. Drew and here is the very first look! More to come soon....

Birth Announcement Keepsake

How cute are these framed birth announcements? Seriously I can't get over how adorable this Etsy shop from mosieposies is. The designs are so customizable - you can find something that will work perfectly with any nursery decor. What an awesome keepsake - just lovely.

Here are a few of my faves - adorned with elephants, owls and giraffes of course.

Clear Skin During Pregnancy

Early on in my pregnancy I came across some news that seriously threw a monkey wrench in my skincare routine. The general verdict out there - salicylic acid is a no no for expecting mothers. So, I set out on my search for something that was safe and would work. My skin started to freak out due to pregnancy hormones and I had to find something that clear things up safely!

After a few days, I stumbled upon Belli - my saving Grace. Belli makes a pregnancy safe acne face wash that is made with lactic acid to slough away dead skin. I love this face wash so much I might even keep using it post baby. It smells amazing, foams up nicely and I would recommend it to anyone.

I also use the condition moisturizer made with Lactic Acid from Nonie of Beverly Hills....designed for oily skin. Between these two products, I've seen nice clarity in my skin and I'm now in the 7th month of my pregnancy.

Lemon Inspired Shower Brunch Menu

Lemon Tassies

Lemon Icebox Cookies

Lemon Squares

Cheery Papers

Lemon Coffee Cake

Coconut Pineapple Cake

Lemon Champagne Punch

Mimosos

Spinach Quiche

Mini Frittatas

Baby Shower Inspiration

It's time to start planning my shower and a few things are certain (rock candy, tissue paper pom poms, pinwheels, cupcakes, triangle banner, Izze soda, safari theme, etc). As of right now - I am thinking of a blue, green and yellow color scheme ...since the shower will take place in my living room/sun room - I might as well make the yellow walls work in my favor!

Here's a little inspiration board I designed to get me started: