Ten classy books your little one needs.

It's never to early to start reading to your baby and these days there are a ton of adorable hardback books that not only are fun to read to your little one, but make great decor as well. I love to read and enjoy reading to my kids. Reading about some of my favorite icons, cities, and inspirational people makes it that much more fun! A few years back I bought a few classics for my girls such as "Pride & Prejudice" from Baby lit and recently I discovered the "little people big dreams" series.

Here is a round-up of my favorite classy books for little ones! 

All of these books can be find on Amazon.com

Have a great Monday! I don't know about you all but I'm finding myself in survival mode with less than two weeks before school starts. 

A wee baby no more

I've had a baby bassinet in my room since Layla was born 3 years ago. She only slept in there for a few weeks and Mariam only slept in there for a few weeks as well, but I just can't bring myself to put it away somewhere. Not to mention I like the look of it off to the side of my bed.

I did however temporarily move it to the nursery last weekend. My mother is visiting from South Africa so we moved Layla's toddler bed into my room so there could be more space for my mom and Serena to share a room. The wood on it and the wood in the room don't match but I kind of like the way it looks in the nursery. I may end up leaving it in there and who knows maybe it will be put to use again in a couple years...or maybe not.

 

Before I sign off, just want to throw it out there that I'm having a sitewide sale in the shop all week. 30% off everything and it also marks the first time nursery décor will be on sale. You don't want to miss it. ;)

 

FHJ Baby

 

Have a great Monday!

 

Nursery Feature!

Happy day before 4th of July! I know it's been about a week since I've blogged but it's been busy as usual. The girls have been up to their usual activities of turning the house...and my life upside down and I've had back to back wholesale orders. So there ya go. Blogging is always the first thing that gets pushed to the back when I've run out of room to fit anymore things in my life. Anywho, popping in today because I was thrilled to see Mariam's nursery featured on Apartment Therapy today! It's a popular website filled with interior design inspiration and plenty of DIY ideas.

 

 

You can find my original reveal here and I'm still absolutely in love with how the room came out and I look forward every evening when I nurse Mariam to sleep in the glider as the sun is going down. I haven't made any progress to Serena's room since the last update, but slowly but surely I'll get around to it sometime after we get back from vacation.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

New Decor Line!

 

{FHJ Baby}

I'm so excited to announce that the new décor line is now available and up on my shop's website! Take a look and let me know what you think. As I mentioned before, this is a big step and it's come with lot's of nerves and apprehension but most importantly, excitement! It's been in the works for the past 2 months and I'm just so glad everything is finally finalized and listed. I hope everyone loves the new items as much as I do.

 

 

Have a great Monday!



Birthday outfits!

My mom was unable to be here for Layla's 3rd birthday party so she insisted on buying the girl's outfits last week before she left. We first went to Macy's and I immediately fell in love with a white lace dress for Layla. It didn't hurt that it was marked down heavily. I actually liked two different lace dresses and it was so sweet to see Layla try on clothing in a dressing room for the first time. I always just buy something for her without trying it on since she's a toddler, but I wanted to make sure the dress I picked fit right. After trying them on and deciding, my mom came across a mint lace outfit for Mariam and then of course we had to get Serena something too to match her sisters.

 

{Pink & Violet Dress}

{Mint lace top & leggings}{Purple lace top}

 

{Cut out ballet flats}

 

I had to join in on the fun too so I wore my lace Agaci top and white jeans from Pac Sun.

 

 

 

I'll post more birthday pictures next week. Have a great weekend!

 

 



Big News!!

No I'm not pregnant. I know that's what people's minds go to immediately when a young mother of a few littles already says "big news". Haha! This has to do with the business. 

I announced last week that my business is expanding it's product line and I'm excited to announce my own line of nursery décor will be making it's debut on the website in 3 weeks! This may come as a surprise as I mentioned earlier this year on my social media that children's wear was next in line in the product expansion, but after months of working on updating my youngest one's nursery, I was so inspired I've decided to bring nursery décor next up in production. I'm so excited! There will be items for both girls and boys and sneak peaks will be coming soon on the business social media pages and website.

I am a little nervous and immediately after I made the announcement I felt my stomach in knots. Oh and I finally filed to become an LLC as well. It's almost like there's no turning back now. Not that I would want to, but still. Sometimes I feel like I'm a crazy nut for putting so much on my plate. Scratch that I am a crazy nut. I'm in a middle of another wholesale order (my biggest yet) going to Alaska and here I'm already planning and putting more on my plate. The good news is I've got an excellent seamstress right now, support from my mother and husband and I've met some people that can possibly help me with my upcoming endeavors. That's not to say I feel much weight lifted off my shoulders. Things still get stressful, I still question what I'm doing and while the kids still get my undivided attention during the day, I've not been able to have time to plan for much else. Which means, I've now got two weeks to plan Layla's 3rd birthday. I wish we could clone ourselves for a few days sometimes when we need to. 

Have a great Monday!

Must Have {Ikea NÄPEN Clothes Stand}

 

{White Clothes Stand}

 

Last week I took Layla and Mariam to Ikea during the day to look around and it actually went really well. I was even able to let Mariam out of the Babyhawk and Layla out of her stroller and they behaved like civilized human beings. Even lunch there went without a hitch! While I was there, I spotted a clothes stand in the children's section. They only had the display and weren't going to have anymore in stock till this week, so I decided to take my chance again and made another trip there yesterday with Layla and Mariam. I was able to get the stand, but sweet mother of God did the girls give me a hard time! Halfway through the store I practically had to carry Layla out of the store and through the parking lot screeching and even Mariam gave me a hard time. I swear by the time I got behind the steering wheel my heart was pounding from the adrenaline of being so worked up.

 

That is the last time I'm taking them on my own. Just so we're clear.

 

Oi Vey, anyways let's talk about this ridiculously cute and cheap clothes stand. For only $14.99 it's absolutely fabulous for hanging your favorite dress, a children's tutu, or any outfit really. I specifically bought it for the nursery, but now I want one for my room. I know Serena is going to want one too. This my friends is where having girls....and being a girl can get expensive.

 

 

The stand comes with instructions and it's so easy and adjustable. I believe the tallest it gets is around 4.8" tall.

 

 

Have a great Wednesday!

 

 



Nursery Update {Pretty Prints}

{Dream Big Print-Groopdealz} {XOXO Print-CollectivityLane}

I recently bought two prints for the nursery and I'm in love and hooked on gold foil prints! It also makes me happy knowing I'm supporting other small businesses owned by women. I just need to figure out where to hang them.

The nursery is still slightly looking the same minus a few pieces because I have most of the new decor hidden away in a closet. The girls are little cyclones and let's just say I'm not ready for them to possibly make a mess of things yet. My older brother should be coming over within the next week to stencil the wall against the crib and I can't wait to show you all the room once it's complete.

Have a great Monday!

Oh Deer Creative Sequin Hanger Giveaway!

I'm so excited to have recently come across a lovely shop called Oh Deer Creative. They offer adorable prints for your home and different varieties of decor for parties amongst other things. What caught my eye the most were gorgeous sequin hangers in both children and adult sizes.

Are they beautiful or what?! Oh Deer Creative graciously sent me a gold sequin children's hanger for the girl's nursery that I'm currently updating and you also have a chance to snag one for yourself!

Here's how to enter:

{1} Must be a follower of It's a Pink Life blog

{2} Follow Oh Deer Creative on Facebook

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Extra entries:

* Follow @ohdeercreative on Instagram

* Repost/share (on instagram, facebook, twitter, or blog) and tag them.

Please leave a comment below saying you've entered and mention any additional entries. The giveaway ends Monday 2/24 and the winner will be announced Tuesday 2/25.

Good luck and check out Oh Deer Creative for all that they have in shop!