Dress That Mama: The Full Skirt

Style, by lauren, September 2, 2015, 5 Replies

DSC_0132Wearing a full silk skirt with layers for volume, I feel like a ballerina (and, I might add, I just signed up for ballet classes for this fall/winter — I am equal parts excited and completely intimidated)! This is what I wore out for dinner on Andrew’s birthday to Elaia, the 36-seat restaurant just upstairs from Olio… but I’m definitely keeping this on the list of must-wear outfits for next spring. This special occasion called for poppy-colored lipstick and high-heeled clogs. DSC_0111DSC_0145Here are a few other full skirts I love: My friend Maggie wore this one so well! This full black skirt is the perfect length. This one in tulle would really complete the ballerina look, and this blush color is so pretty!

My classes start next week… wish me luck!

Reading…

Books, by lauren, September 1, 2015, Leave a Reply

DSC_0085Julia Rothman, author and illustrator of Farm Anatomy, has just come out with Nature Anatomy, and as soon as I caught a glimpse of it peeking through the new releases section of the library, I knew I had to check it out. It has received rave reviews, and I quickly found out why; the illustrations and general information is presented in such a beautiful way! DSC_0086DSC_0089I particularly love the section on birds. The lovely illustrations are accompanied by brief descriptions and even imitations of some of their calls. It’s just a feast for the eyes!DSC_0095DSC_0094DSC_0096Although the book is by no means a comprehensive collection, it has such interesting tidbits, such as the life cycle of a salmon, phases of the moon, the water cycle, different bodies of water, edible plants (and even a few recipes), the lyme bacteria cycle, animals you might find in your neighborhood, and the anatomy of many creatures and plants, including birds, mushrooms, ferns, ants, butterflies, bees, flowers, and bats, to name just a few. It’s a beautiful, interesting book that will surely encourage a new appreciation for the natural world around us. Check it out!

Weekend Shenanigans

Family, by lauren, August 31, 2015, Leave a Reply

DSC_0192DSC_0191DSC_0212DSC_0218DSC_0200It was a very circus-y weekend! Along with celebrating Andrew’s birthday, all three boys started circus classes. Emil has been waiting for the past year to join, eagerly watching from the sidelines as his brothers learn new tricks. When it came his turn, he jumped right in there, the smallest kid in class expending the most effort. He was humbled by the trapeze, which looks so easy, but is not so easy once you’re up there! He came out of class with a skip to his step, quite literally, and can’t wait to go back. DSC_0234DSC_0229DSC_0237DSC_0230DSC_0232We headed over to Union Station to catch the flying trapeze show and cheer on the older students. DSC_0239DSC_0244DSC_0250DSC_0257Clearly, these two are cut from the same cloth!DSC_0276DSC_0281DSC_0287And the big surprise? Milo and Oliver got to try it out for themselves! They both loved it and wanted to go again and again. Oh, boy.DSC_0294DSC_0313DSC_0315DSC_0321But Friday… oh, Friday.

I can’t even explain how lucky we feel to have friends as easy and witty as these two people! Also, generous and thoughtful. They took us out to dinner at Elaia, upstairs from Olio, and the food was so great, the drinks too tasty, the company out of this world, and before we knew it, it was 11 o’clock and who knows where the time went. It was a great night, much needed and much deserved for this guy who works so hard. DSC_0149DSC_0151DSC_0153So lucky, so grateful.