Preparing for Baby - Travel Essentials

Oh my goodness....the time is almost here for this first-time mom.  I hit 37 weeks a few days ago and it finally set in, we are at the finish line.  I have been reading every.single.review for every product and wanted to share what we have so far.

My husband assembled the stroller and was amazed at how quickly he had it done.  He can tend to be impatient on projects like this but had it put together in no time.  We are trying to stick with just essentials, versus every possible item so for taking the new little one out and about, here's what we ended up getting.

Preparing for Baby - Travel Essentials by eporter-217 featuring handbags totes

Tory Burch handbags tote
tradesy.com

UPPAbaby MESA Infant Car Seat in Pascal
buybuybaby.com

High Road Gray TissuePockets™ Car Backseat Organizer
zulily.com

Suiting up for Spring

I hate to admit this but I am loving these cooler temps.  I live in Central Florida and it just doesn't get cold here.  I love scarves and layers and this weather is perfect for it.
However, I have no doubt that wearing a dress REQUIRES some bronzing lotion.  These legs are pale.  So, for that part, I am ready for Spring.

I am seeing the cutest suits this season and am loving the tops with extra detail.  I haven't tried a new swimsuit like this before but am feeling brave (browsing online anyways) and am feeling the urge to spruce up my swim style.

Hope you are off to a great week.  I am feeling so good after taking off a couple days last week.  I am excited to get through these next couple days and relax this weekend.

Suited up for Spring by eporter-217 featuring a halter neck bikini

Red, white & blue fashion picks

Red, white & blue fashion picks by eporter-217 featuring Paige Denim

Finding the perfect summer flats

I finally have a good base tan and am wearing the heck out of shorts and summer dresses.  I have a couple pairs of go-to flats I wear from the lake to dinner and everything in between but they have so much use, I can stand to get a new pair.
I have put the braided Michael Kors (below) in an online cart twice but ended up not buying them. I just saw on ShopBop they finally went on sale but sizes are limited.  Decisions, decisions.
What are your summer faves?

Untitled #40 by eporter-217 featuring platform sandals

Summer on my mind

May is here, it's my official start to summer.  I have a family trip on Memorial Day and a work trip the following weekend.  I am mentally preparing for my trips and am searching for a few new pieces.  I have come to love a bandeau top suit so I avoid tan lines as much as possible.  I love simple pieces that can be tossed in a beach bag and thrown on.  These MK sandals are so cute and would look great with shorts or a maxi.
What are your summer plans?

Summer on my mind by eporter-217 featuring a vera bradley beach towel

Home Office Decor Ideas for the New Year

I am pushing myself to get into the organizing feeling the new year typically brings.  I decided to start in the smallest room of my home, my office.  I don't use the room too often and I noticed that it has somewhat become a spot for storage.  I am headed to IKEA to freshen up this space in hopes that the feeling becomes contagious and I continue throughout the house.
I am going to start my decorating by moving items around that I already have and then add new pieces as I come across them.  Here's a look at a few things I found to give me a starting point for shopping.  I actually have an antique desk that I inherited that is in my office now so I will be keeping that and doing a little updating to the accessories around it.
Have you starting any new projects?

Home Office Decor Ideas by eporter-217 featuring a black desk chair