California Mama Style | Maternity Spring Edition

Tee | Shorts | Flip Flops | Diaper Bag | Sunnies | Fragrance

Hello, dolls!

Hope the first weeks of Spring have been as lovely for you as they have been for me. The weather has been amazing here in Cali. Today was close to 90 degrees and I was definitely feeling it, especially nearing the end of my second trimester and chasing a crazy toddler around! I’m not complaining whatsoever because this is my favorite time of the year, it’s warm enough to let my little man play outside but not yet reaching those smoldering hot, dry 100+ temps. I’m enjoying it while it lasts, which won’t be long.

I take pride in the fact that my style hasn’t changed much since becoming a mama. I still love my short shorts and never skipped a summer of bikini wearing (even with a 40 week prego belly!) Now, being comfortable is a must and spending hundreds of dollars on a single outfit is out of the question when you have a little dirt faced boy to tend to all day. Comfort, affordability and cuteness can be combined with this adorable outfit set I put together using polyvore! Leave a comment and let me know which piece is your favorite! And stay tuned for more of my curated outfit sets, I plan on posting more throughout the season. Next will be my little dude’s set :) He is quite fashionable, if I do say so myself.

Wish List [Birthday Edition]

Sunday is my birthday. Yes, you read it right.. I am an Irish Man loving St.Patty’s Day babe.  I have always enjoyed my birthday but this year all I can think is, “am I seriously almost a quarter of a century old?!?” It’s also a little shocking to my folks because I am the “baby” of the family.

With Spring on the horizon, it’s the prefect time to stock up on a couple new outfits, accessories and a new bikini. I put together this wish list featuring items from Uniprice in honor of my big day. I love bargain shopping and I found the best place to find and compare your favorite brands and products, Uniprice does all of the the dirty work for you. Now that’s a site worth bookmarking if you ask me!

If you haven’t heard of Uniprice, it’s a global shopping site that let’s you compare hundreds of thousands of products from companies all over the world. With all of the adorable accessories, I’m sure each and everyone of my readers could find something they just can’t live without using this new and convenient way to get the most bang for buck ;) But make sure to put aside a little time to check it out because you won’t want to stop shopping once you’ve started!

P.S. which OF MY WISHLIST ITEMS DO YOU LIKE MOST? AND WHY? leave a comment with your response :)

Spring Wish List 2013

Sweater | Chevron Arrow Bobby Pins | Juicy Perfume | Leggings | Amethyst Ring | Studded Flats

Spring is right around the corner, a little over three weeks away to be exact. This is the time when I unpack my spring/summer clothes and stock up on a few new outfits for the upcoming appearance of my friend, the sun.  :) We love sunshine around here, especially Liam. The next wish list will be Liam’s, and let me warn you, this little guy stylish.

What items are on your Spring wish list?

I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment or message me at sewcalmama@yahoo.com to chat more.

INSPIRED BY [family]

My family inspires me more than anything in this world.

 

adventures with zoey

spontaneous car rides// backyard hidden sanctuary

sandals and the river bank

my loves

 best feeling ever

ollie

River Day

This past Saturday was fun. My sister-in-law Megan and I took Liam down to Brown’s Cove, it’s a hidden little spot that’s within walking distance from my house.  It was the first time he had been in any kind of fresh water and he absolutely loved it  :)

Flowers were blooming all over the place and the butterflies were insane!

 After a while both of our fiancés showed up (Megan’s fiancé is my older brother), which was a very nice surprise! They watched Liam for a bit while we walked down the river and talked girl stuff, the water was only about a foot or two deep at the most but it was still very refreshing and calming.

We felt like adventurers and decided to climb over this little dam thing  and continue our little journey down stream..   :)

 

This is what was waiting for us around the next bend- There were just as many calves and there were cows, it was adorable and worth the adventurous climb :)

It was a much needed and beautiful mini vacation for two busy mommies.

What are your favorite ways to spend a gorgeous Saturday afternoon?

INSPIRED BY [nature]

Today, Liam and I spent the day at my mom’s. I am very close with her and my step-dad so every chance I get to go over and see them, I take. Not only do I love to see them and catch up on the weekly happenings, I love their enchanting yard, it’s the perfect place to sit and read on a calm, sunny day.

Daniel and I moved into our home a year ago, right before Liam was born, and I’m talking RIGHT before (WEEKS), so we haven’t gotten much of a chance to work on our yard.

Their place always gives me inspiration, puts me in a better mood and makes me feel more grounded and in tune with mother nature..  

I want to share these pictures I took today while Liam was napping; I am not a photographer so give me a break! :)

 

 

[OREO THE KITTY]

I hope you are all having an inspired and beautiful week so far!

What are some of your daily inspirations?

Color Palettes: Spring

Spring time is my favorite time of the year. Everything about it makes me smile- the smells of light rain showers and dew on the lawn, the sounds of birds chirping in the morning and frogs croaking in the evening, the tastes of the yummy fruits and veggies that are in season- but more than all of those.. I LOVE THE COLORS “Inspire” doesn’t begin to explain what Spring does to me. This color palette line up is the epitome of Spring colors, or close to it.

You might have noticed that each of these palettes have one common color- green. I personally think that green is the glue that holds Spring together- What do you think?

credits [design-seeds.com]

Which color palette is your favorite?