Easter was our first second holiday with Grant! I will never forget Easter 2023 with tiny baby Grant, it’s already so fun to look back at how much he (and second cousins Chloe and Adeleinn) have grown over the past year! I hope those celebrating were able to enjoy the day with family!
Around The Web: Q1 2024
While my around the web posts are some of my favorite, this year has really gotten away from me! Going forward I plan to share quarterly, starting this month. Easter is early this year, so I loved getting to pick out Grant’s Easter basket! While he probably will enjoy it more next year, these are special days getting to watch our little guy experience the world – especially each holiday. Soon I will post Grant’s milestones photos/notes and we can’t believe we are already celebrating his first birthday! Here are a few links I wanted to take note of the first few months of the year:
I’m obsessed with the Easter basket we got for Grant this year! It’s no longer available but if it is back for 2025 RUN to Crate&kids!
To start the year here is a fun recap of color trends for 2024 as well as a guide to current fashion micro-trends.
Dale loves Khruangbin and we both enjoyed this animated video!
I have such fond memories of visiting Le Bon Marché on my very first trip to Europe so was excited to see this current installation/shopping experience!
Bookmarking this list for future secondhand shopping!
Unfortunately, Ottobroke one of my beloved bedroom lamps so I’m considering a pair of these to sit on the dresser.
Also on the hunt for some more toy storage in Grant’s room. This bench could be an option!
A few momming articles that caught my eye recently: one on Instagram parenting classes, one about Dr. Becky (I’m reading Good Inside currently!), and the hilarious reality of bringing a new baby home for the first time (at least for us!)
Love following Carly’s family, her boys are the cutest! Would love to get Grant a shamrock sweater for next St. Patrick’s Day!
I would love to check out this local bookstore in KC soon, BLK + BRWN.
Thinking we may need to order these with Grant’s face to keep his dino baby theme going!
And finally two favorite recent recipes: Broccoli Pesto Pasta and Instant Pot Pad Thai
Happy Spring!
Turkey Hill Daffodils
My mom brought me this beautiful daffodil bouquet from Turkey Hill and I couldn’t help but snap a few photos. Grammy has planted many daffodils at the lake over the years and I was sad to not be able to see them bloom in person! Our household is definitely ready for Spring!
Leap Year Birthday Lettering for Hallmark
It’s the last last day of February and this year we celebrate all the leap year babies (including one of my family members!). This was a fun social piece to create for Hallmark, HBD!
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GPF & Moon Piper Logos
Today I’m thrilled to share some recent work for my talented sister, Grace Piper Fields/GPF. She is a singer, songwriter & playwright currently studying at Belmont University in Nashville. A few months ago I had the chance to letter her name for her personal website, and recently I’ve expanded the lettering to include logos for her new business, Moon Piper Productions.
Grace shares that Moon Piper Productions mission is to connect people through original musicals and immersive concert experiences. We advocate for hope through the arts because music shows us that there is more to life than meets the eye. Music speaks to us and through us. We are a community of songwriters, musicians, creatives, and music lovers who use music as an energetic force for expressing life. Music is our love language.
In addition to being the home of Grace’s musical, Lorene’s Reverie, which I will share more about soon, she has also started a podcast and is talking with songwriters, musicians, and other creatives in the entertainment business in each episode. You can learn more about the podcast on her website. I’m so proud of all that Grace is working towards in her first year of college!
Follow along with Grace’s creative endeavors:
@gracepiperfields @moonpiperproductions @reverie_musical
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I’ve seen this piece of mine used on cards and social posts for Hallmark, and I thought today was the perfect day to share! Happy Heart Day to you, and I hope you have sent some mail or picked up a card for someone special this Valentine’s Day. XOXO
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