When I was pregnant with MM, I was gifted this pretty gold bar with my initials on one side- “MVM”- and “Maddie” on the other.

And I’ve worn it pretty much every day since- initials side out until she came; then “Maddie” from that day forward.

Since then, I’ve collected several sweet charms that I layer as daily reminders of a few of my loves.

Brrr! We went from playing outside without our jackets on Monday to our first snowfall of the season yesterday. And it was chil-ly.

Maddie was so excited at the prospect of a November winter wonderland- she had visions of building snowmen and sledding at the first sound of a chance of snow. And it sort of broke my heart when I had to explain that sometimes a snowfall is just a flurry- or hail- and we may have to wait a bit before we’re building Olaf this winter.

In the past, I’ve been a sucker for fall flannels- buffalo plaids, tartans, different shades of reds, blues and greens.

But this year, I’ve found myself reaching for all the neutrals- an ivory car coat, sweaters in shades gray, taupe booties and leopard sneaks.

I’m typically not one for a capsule wardrobe, but having just a few staples in rotation has made getting dressed and ready all the simpler this autumn.

Happy Friday! We’re 36 weeks today, and now we’re really almost there. We’re four weeks away and in the home stretch to meet our girl. Compared to my first pregnancy, this one has been quite a breeze. And I’m so grateful that I’ve had the energy and time and physical ability to document it here, in this space. I was hesitant at first, to get in front of the camera, to share this personal journey. But now, looking back, I’m so happy I’ll have this little diary of this phase of life for years to come.

Hi, my name is Morgan, and I’ve never met a maxi dress I didn’t like.

So as much as I’ve complained about being SO pregnant in the heat of summer, it’s been good news for me that I‘ve been able to live in long, flowy dresses without judgment.

Happy Friday!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially open to the public, meaning a lot of my original picks are either sold out or running way low; so I’ve updated my favorites for you here. I was able to snag two of my top picks at 12:30- this coat that is making me so excited for Fall, and this dreamy turtleneck sweater that will be oversized enough for my soon-to-be postpartum bod.

It’s that time of year again: The N Sale is upon us. And if you follow even a single blogger on social media, I’m sure you’ve already heard all about it.

If I’m being totally honest, I was hesitant to shop the sale this year. For one, I’m not a fashion blogger.

Roughly ten years ago, at the ripe ole age of 25, I got my first tattoo.

It hadn’t been a long time coming; I never really imagined myself getting a tattoo, I never begged my parents for one growing up. But one day, I woke up and really wanted one. Needed one, actually. So I headed to the local parlor in downtown Santa Barbara and scratched my tattoo itch.

You may have noticed there have been a lot of flowy dresses on the feed the past few months. I’m always a sucker for a breezy maxi; but when it comes to dressing my bump it’s pretty much all I wear.

This pregnancy, I’ve invested in a few “maternity” pieces , which I love- here and here. But I struggle with spending money on pieces that I’m unlikely to wear post-pregnancy.

Father’s Day is a little under a week away, and there’s still ample time to grab some great gifts for the special guys in our lives. With the help of Phil, and all your responses on Instagram, I’ve rounded up some of our favorite goodies for guys- so many of which are on sale or come with free shipping, so take advantage!

A few weeks ago I posted a few insta stories of one of my mornings with MM- we were drawing together at my desk, and I was particularly taken by one of her pictures of a flower with a sweet little bee. For some reason I loved it, and I mentioned I might frame it.

And, as it typically goes, we’ve since lost the little drawing.

Twenty weeks and we’re half way there! 
It feels like it was just last week that we found out the unbelievable news; it’s going by so quickly this time, and yet there’s still so far to go. I forgot you’re basically pregnant for a year.

I didn’t have Lilies and Lambs when I was pregnant with MM, and as a result I didn’t document really any part of those nine months- in pictures or words. So there’s little in terms of physical memories of that part of our journey. 

Next month Phil and I will be heading to Miami for a little Baby Moon. We didn’t get a chance to take one when I was pregnant with Maddie, so this time around we wanted to carve out some time just for us. I’ll be writing a whole post on this in a few weeks; but in the meantime I’ll share a few vacation goodies I’ve had my eyes on. We plan on doing a whole lot of NOTHING: breakfasts in robes, lounging by the pool, catching up on some good reads and relaxing just the two of us. I’ll be taking a carry on- possibly a first for me- so I’m planning on packing smarter and lighter for this trip.

Hey, kids! J.Crew is having another sale- and there are some great coats included in it. Just in time for these lower Connecticut temps.

You guys: J. Crew is having a sale. All. Weekend. Long

And I’m pretty much loving all their fall goodies. It’s been a while since I’ve really invested in updating my wardrobe. My lifestyle has changed so much since becoming a mom- and my idea of of feeling “dressed” has shifted along with it. But this season I’ve decided to take full advantage of the savings and spruces up my closet a bit.

Fall, is that you?

Give me a few fallen leaves and some crisp, cool nights and I’m all in. If you don’t believe me, take a glance at me feed: it’s all chunky knits and plaids and deep, burnt browns. We’ve had our first official Sunday Football gathering of the season- complete with wings and bloodies and our very first September fire. And while I’ve grown to love summer, I’m so very happy to be knee deep in autumn.