We're Expecting!

You probably already heard but it's true- there's a tiny little bebeh growing in my lady basket! We are very excited and I am thrilled to be able to share it on here. Now that the secret is out I plan to be blogging a lot more. And just as my body and family is changing and growing so will my blog, haha. I'm looking forward to all the projects that are on the horizon- especially decorating the nursery. That is, once we move. Another thing in the near future, yikes! The next few months are sure to be interesting and I hope you follow and share it with me.

Pastries in the Park

What a lovely weekend we had! Friday was bittersweet, as it was my last day as a professional upholsterer.  I honestly loved learning the trade and being around all the gorgeous fabric we used! Dusty and I went out afterward with a few of our coworkers to celebrate. We even ventured all the way to West Philly for dinner and had our maiden trolley voyage. Saturday while Dusty was at work I took gristle for a check up at the vets and then we went for a hike at Wissahickon Park. The weather was absolute perfection. I was feeling inspired by the time we got home and whipped up a yummy dinner.

Today, we made biscuits and chipped beef gravy!!! One of my favorites! Then we walked around the city and did a few "first day of work" errands. I picked up some Bare Minerals foundation that I'm super pumped about and a new red lipstick. I'm actually kind of freaking out about tomorrow and hope it gives me a little boost in my confidence! Then we picked up some treats and ate them in the park. Came home ate another fabulous meal and did laundry. Sigh. :)

Full and happy after a night out on the town

cuddle bug

I gave him a bath and then took him to the vets.. he hated me

oh hay, that's our new car!

Gristle forgave me once we hit the trail

I love tiny pinecones

tulips and eucalyptus I got at the market

Roast pork with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, peas and garlic naan

YUM!

Pastries for two

my go-to splurge drink

a goodie :)

D's amazing left-over dinner... pork with spinach, sauerkraut, apples and walnuts with latka!

Nervous for tomorrow, hoping the mask will help me put my best face forward.. har har

Hope you had a great weekend too!

Warby Parker

I ducked out of work a little early today so I could head down to Art in the Age and meet two of the founders of Warby Parker! I've done two of their home try-ons but I just can't decide because I love them all! I love their style and their mission. It was great to hear a little bit about their struggles when they were first getting started. They seriously had the first 10,000 pairs shipped to one of their apts. and they packaged them one by one! It was inspiring to hear how they really made it over night. It was really cool to meet them- I almost had enough courage to ask for a photo with them but I chickened out, ha! Did snap a few good ones, have I mentioned how much I love/ am addicted to Instagram?

David Gilboa and Neil Bluementhal talking about the beginnings of Warby Parker.

I've been meaning to check out Art in the Age for awhile. They have a great aesthetic and I LOVE that wallpaper.

see?

Finally! A lighter turquoise option- can't wait to order my new specs!

oh, and that's a delicious lemon, basil and rhuby cocktail!

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EEeek! Look at this old letterpress!

The Real Deal

I've decided to skip my usual plan of waiting until everything is perfect to dramatically announce my news. I'm convinced that those of us who wait until everything is "perfect" are missing a boat somewhere- most likely the sanity boat. A lot has been going on with me. I haven't shared any of it on here because, well I guess I see my blog more as a website for Barely Measured, than a personal blog. While I've shared trips, recipes, moves and family events- it's always been censored in a way. Like any good business woman I tried to avoid over-sharing, rants about politics or other taboo topics, but I think it's stifled me in writing posts.

SO, let me get to the point. Let me fill you in on what's been going on (in no particular order):

I have accepted a new job. I will no longer be an upholsterer during the hours of 9-5 (8-6). Yep. Still adjusting to this. I loved my job and wasn't looking for a new one but a former supervisor moved to the area and asked me to consider coming to join the Ursinus College staff. I start on Monday as a graphic designer and marketer. I'm thrilled but also still getting used to the fact that I will be back in an office. Crazy.

We bought a car. Yikes. When the saleswoman asked if I was excited I told her I felt like throwing up. Haha, it was so stressful but I'm glad to have a reliable car to commute to work. FYI- if you're looking ask if they have any new loaner or demo cars. We got a very gently used (6k miles) 2012. You get the low new car interest rate and a slightly lower used car price :)

I (FINALLY) got an iPhone!! Yay! I think it will make blogging much easier and more fun!

I want to be a mom, like now. Unfortunately with the new job this will have to wait awhile but I'm excited nonetheless. Believe me, no one could be more shocked than me, it seriously just hit me all-of-a-sudden. I'm not talking your average bout of baby fever either.


So why all the (over?) sharing now? I'm retiring Barely Measured, so to speak. I've been working on a new project, a new handbag and accessory company that is a little higher end- both in look and craftsmanship. It's still in the early planning and prototyping period but I'm excited. I will still be accepting wedding orders for custom clutches through Barely Measured but that's it. I want to focus on my new job and my new line. (Major sigh of relief) I guess I was worried I would be failing in some way to do this but even as I type I realize it's the right thing to do. I'm sad to say goodbye but I'm ready to step up my game a little. Thank you to everyone for your support through these 5 years and I can't wait to share my new project with you when it's ready!

So hopefully, you've read this VERY long post and will check in on me here, once in awhile where I will share what's going on in my life, new job and new business venture. Hopefully, you like me for who I am.... un-censored rants and all <3