As we were designing our AW20 Collection, Loré had this concept of capturing the daily rhythm of a new mother in morning, noon, evening, and night. So much of the postpartum experience exists in that daily rhythm when our senses are on hyperdrive as we meet the needs of a newborn, so this idea of …
As I created an inspiration board for our AW20 collection, I found myself being drawn to quilted patterns, rural scenes, and there was one huge commonality: about a third of the images were screenshots of Loré Pemberton’s paintings. Loré has this incredible ability to make even the most mundane life experiences magical and infused with …
Let’s just say I’ve “done the research” on this one, you guys. (It’s a tough job, but I was up for putting in the effort, lol.) After baking and tasting many, many, many recipes over the years, I can attest that this is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. With a crisp cookie on the …
When you visit Belinda Love Lee’s Instagram feed, you’ll exhale deeply, feeling instantly calmer than you did before (hello, airy, minimalist aesthetic). And then you’re likely to note a faint but undeniable tug at your ovaries (all thanks to her positively delicious baby girl, Nyah). Belinda’s design work is stunning; her home, inspiring. But it’s …
Postpartum incontinence might be common following pregnancy and childbirth, but it shouldn’t be the norm (or at least not for the long-term!). Before resigning yourself to a life of sneeze-induced leaks, take heart that strengthening and repairing your pelvic floor could be as easy as incorporating simple Kegel exercises into your daily routine. With a …
BLACK LIVES MATTER. We’re all saying it, but now let’s talk about ways we can do the real work of learning and unlearning. Our social media feeds have been flooded with incredible resources for educating ourselves, talking to our children, supporting Black-owned businesses and donating to the cause. (And we hope yours have been, too!) …
Today we’re happy to welcome Melissa Coleman, aka The Faux Martha, to the blog to share her tips for creating a cohesive nursery. Melissa is a whiz in the kitchen, a design genius and master of cozy minimalism. She recently welcomed a darling baby girl, Linden June, to her now family of four. Congratulations, Melissa—we’re …
Sincerest thanks to each mama who shared their PPD experience + advice for this post, and so much love to all of you who have gone through or are going through postpartum depression. Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments if you have any wisdom to add or stories to share. The more we …
