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We’re Moving!

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The title of this post is a little misleading. ;) We’ve actually already moved! I was planning on sharing the news the day of, but then my water broke and I went into labor with Lucy right after the movers left. Yes, you read that correctly. 😂 (More below.) I definitely wouldn’t recommend undertaking a move and having a baby on the same day, haha. 🙈 But “the best laid plans,” right?!

Needless to say, the Larkin Family has had quite the eventful stretch. But now that the dust has settled, I’m so excited to share the details with you! (Lucy’s delivery story is incoming, too. ☺️)

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Recent Finds, 5/10

Recent Finds, 5/10

This gorgeous gingham top

I’m taking some time off, so a lot of my posts are going to be automated over the next few weeks! I do, however, have some fun ones (and some Lucy-related ones!) in the pipeline. So be sure to check in daily. :) I actually have some really big and exciting ones set to publish this coming Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday!

Also, thank you so much for your kind messages regarding yesterday’s post. I know I said it then, but I must say it again: you guys rock, and we’re so grateful for your support and love. I can’t wait to share more as I sift through everything that’s happened… and the hundreds of photos that are on my iPhone, which is now telling me it’s full. 😂

Anyway! Hope you have an awesome weekend, and here’s what I have my eye on right now.

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Readers’ 20 Most-Loved Products of the Month

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Readers’ 20 Most-Loved Products of the Month

One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight / Nine / Ten / Eleven / Twelve / Thirteen / Fourteen / Fifteen / Sixteen / Seventeen / Eighteen / Nineteen / Twenty

I’ll start this out by saying that I haven’t been very adventurous in the fashion department these past few months. Perhaps because of Marie Kondo’s presence in my life (or more realistically, perhaps because of the bump 😂), I’ve been drawn to the classics; the stuff that I know will remain in my closet for years to come. ;)

But man: are there some amazing classics out there right now. So today, I thought I’d share my readers’ 20 most-loved products of the month. And what I love most about ’em is that they kind of make up the perfect “capsule wardrobe” for spring!

Here’s what you (and I) are loving:

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The Softest Sandals

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Steve Madden April Sandals (The softest sandals! Here are the flat sandals in brown and in white, which I wear even more! Black here; rose gold here.) / Gal Meets Glam Dress (Non-Maternity, but works so well with bumps since it features an empire waist! Runs a bit large. I went up two sizes and am almost 39 weeks here. Also check out this dress. Love it in stripes!) / Woven Round Bag (Also love this one, this one and this one!)

AH! Chicago had the nicest day yesterday; it was in the 70s. In Chicago! 😂 So what better time to introduce you to the softest sandals that you need this spring/summer? ;)

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Recent Finds, 5/3

Recent Finds, 5/3

Sail to Sable Ric Rac Dress / Kate Spade Pumps / Tuckernuck Packable Hat (The BEST. This year, it’s available in pink and navy stripe, too!)

Oops. A little late today, but here we are! My in-laws grabbed Emma for a long weekend so Mitch and I can at least try to prepare a few things and get some major life stuff in order over the next few days. (Thank you, John and Lisa! Always coming to the rescue!) It’s hard to believe that we’re less than two weeks out from my due date because we have quite a bit left to do. 🙈 But I’m so much more relaxed than I was when I was pregnant with Emma. Also, I’m somehow totally fine with not having a nursery set up… and I’m just reminding myself that if we forget something, we’ll have a house full of family, and someone will be able to run out and get whatever it is! (My mom is thrilled about this. She loves baby shopping and errands, haha!)

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April Showers…

April Showers & Preppy Rainy Day Outfits

Yellow Hunter Boots / Yellow Barbour Rain Coat / Emma’s Yellow Rain Coat / Emma’s Ralph Lauren Dress / Emma’s L.L.Bean Boots / Emma’s Bear Tights

Happy May!

I’m always missing “big events” by a day or so. 😂 But I can’t express how excited I am for this month! There’s just so much occurring for my family, and I’m really excited to share our next chapter with you.

Anyway, it’s been raining here in Chicago for the better part of the past week, and it’s not showing many signs of letting up. Things are one big, soggy mess. But I published this little “perspective piece” the other day on Instagram, and thought I’d share it on the blog, too. :)

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On Friendship Lost

On Friendship Lost

Painting by Make Things Co. Definitely want to frame this soon! (Also, don’t worry. Carly, Mackenzie and I are very much still friends! Just love this painting of us in the Bahamas together last year with Vineyard Vines. And congratulations to Mackenzie! She’s having a boy!)

Note: This is a repost from 2017. As I’m preparing for maternity leave, I’m leaning on my archives for some help!

For a couple of years now, I’ve contemplated broaching the subject on the blog: friendships that have meant the world, but for one reason or another, have fizzled out. It’s a touchy thing to talk about, and a topic that can bring up a lot of emotions. Haven’t we all been there, though? Don’t we all have that one friendship that died off and we’re still–no matter how long ago things fell apart–sad about it?

(Or maybe you don’t have that one friendship. In which case, I’m jealous, and you’re a far better person than I am.)

An anecdote:

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Cookin’ with Mitch: Broccoli Cheese Soup

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By Mitch Larkin

Mitch is back!

Do I look tired? Lately, I’ve been much less Cookin’ with Mitch and more Admittin’ Defeat with Mitch. Kelly’s wild pregnancy cravings change mid-cook, and much of what I make ends up in the garbage… though frankly, it probably belongs there. ;) Don’t let this fancy, once-in-a-while cooking column fool you; I’m not great in the kitchen. One just can’t write a blog post called Microwavin’ Leftover Frozen Pizza at 2 am with Mitch.

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