Kiss Me Darling

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

I'll Eat You Up, I Love You so!

I am beyond excited to finally share with you my boys room. It's sadly has been a few months in making; because what started out as just being a play room idea, quickly changed into a joint bedroom/ playroom when we moved to NJ. Let me tell you, trying to decorate and make a room look cute in such a small space is hard work. This is just a temporary space until we find something bigger we both love, but for now this is home and I want it to feel that way. Lucky for me, we can decorate the place and put nails in the wall. Hallelujah!

The first few weeks after we moved here, Cayman would start crying every time we pulled into the driveway and would say, "I don't want to go to New Jersey! I want to go HOME!" It broke my heart, so I wanted to create a space that felt like home. I wasn't really sure what direction or "theme" I going for, until my best friend Kristen sent me an adorable sign in the mail as a house warming gift for the boys room. It read, "I'll eat you up, I love you so!" I read the book, Where The Wild Things Are to her kids countless times this last summer, and its my boys personal favorite. I knew then that I wanted their room to be centered around adventure. My kids are as adventurous as they come, so I wanted it to reflect their fun and playful personalities. I chose to do bright colors, and the teepee/ play tent of course as the center of the decor. Don't even get me started on how much I'm loving this teepee from Ashley Gabby Designs. Its great quality, and the design is probably the cutest I've seen for boys. Cayman and Beckham's favorite place to be is the outdoors, and they absolutely love camping. The first time I set up their tent, Cayman was so excited to go "camping," in his bedroom!
I hope you all love this fun and playful bedroom I created for my boys as much as I do. Its definitely made this temporary place feel a little more like home. XOXO

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Room Details

Bedding: c/o Beddys Beds Use code KISSMEDARLING for $40 off!

Crib Bedding - Pottery Barn Kids

Crib- Babyletto Mercer

Twin size Headboard- old, painted white

Teepee/ Play Tent: c/o Ashley Gabby Designs Use code KISSME20 for 20% off your purchase!!!

Sheepskin Rug (inside the tent): Ikea

Rug: Joss and Main on sale HERE

Curtains: Target , similar

Pillows: (Mint Triangle and Orange Polka Dot) c/o Love Joy Create use code KISS15 for 15% off

all others Society6

Large Plush Giraffe: Melissa & Doug

Signs: World Map c/o Gathered Nest Designs ,

Large Peter Pan quote- c/o House of Belonging Use code KISSMEDARLING for 15% off your order

Ill Eat You up, I love you so - Hobby Lobby

He's got the Whole World in his hands - Hobby Lobby

Framed Pictures: Two Gold Frames: Love you to the Moon, and Let them be little c/o Always Lou The world is super lucky to have you - Hobby Lobby,

Fox Print - Etsy

Gold Metallic Frames: Old, Spray painted metallic gold

Polka Dot Bean Bag: c/o Window Nook

Book Shelves: Ikea

Triangle Garland: Made by yours truly. Get a similar here

Striped Storage Bins: Target

Striped Laundry Hamper: Target

Lamp: Old, spray Painted blue

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Happy Mothers Day featuring Maggy London and Rack Room Shoes

Today I am honored to be collaborating Maggy London and Rack Room Shoes for a special Mothers day post. With this wonderful holiday right around the corner, Ive thought a lot about my mother and mother in law and the influence they have made in my life. My mom was a single mom from the time I was 14. She worked full time to provide for us, (all 5 of us) and still managed to attend every soccer ball game, science fair, parent teacher conference, recital, you name it. She has and always will be there for me, and if I'm half the mom she is- I know I'm doing something right.

My Mother in law has been through more than any one person should ever have to go through in their entire life. Despite it all, she is the most happy and optimistic woman I have ever met. She has taught me to always see the glass half full, to count my blessings, and to always see the best in others and in myself.

In the end, material things don't matter. You're only as happy as your heart is full- and boy is my heart full. I have one amazing family, and am so blessed to be a mom to my two rambunctious little boys. I am grateful every day for the mothers in my life, and for helping me be the best mom I can be to my children. Happy early Mothers Day to all of you moms out there! May it be as beautiful and wonderful as you are.

XOXO

Dress: c/o Maggy London, similar style | Blazer: old, similar style | Heels: JustFab | Bracelets: c/o Rocksbox use code bethanyxoxo2 for you first month FREE | Necklace: c/o Itchelita Jewelry

Boys Outfits: Tops: Carters & Gap | Shorts: Carters | Shoes: c/o Rack Room Shoes

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Getting Motivated with Vola Sports

Want to know an interesting factoid about myself? I grew up in Southern California up until my junior year, and used to run Track and Field. Now the interesting part - I was a pretty darn good runner (I feel like I can say that now because I didn't appreciate it at the time), but I HATED running! I don't know why I did it, other than I loved being apart of a team and my dad was a former track star.

Anyway, I ran track in Junior High and High School. My Freshman year I made varsity. Our team was the best in Southern California (in my opinion) and we won the Championship every year I was there. I had track practice every morning from 6:30am until 7:45am and after school from 2:45pm until 5:30 sometimes up until 7pm depending on the day. We would even practice on spring break just to stay in shape. To say we worked hard was an understatement. I remember walking up and down the field with weights attached to my ankles doing lunges, lifting weights with the football team, and icing my hamstrings every night. I even have a wicked scar on my right shin from a girl who accidentally trampled me during a baton pass and jabbed me with her running cleats.

The point of this long story is that I took it all for granted. I ate healthy and exercised because I wanted to win races. I was motivated to be healthy and stay in shape. I moved to Utah and the motivation all went downhill. I gained weight for a bit, but lost it all by dieting and getting back to my natural frame. That does not however mean that I am in shape. I used to have rock hard abs, toned legs, my whole body was ripped and I didn't even notice it. I took it for granted because it was the norm for me. Now here I am years later, two kids, and I can't remember the last time I hit the gym or even ran on a track.

My goal is to change that! I want to get back to the old me, the one that was motivated to be healthy. If not for me, than for my two very busy little boys who need their mommy to live a long and healthy life. So, what better way to start this new me than by getting a crazy cute workout outfit? Vola Sports has some super cute active wear that you are sure to feel sporty in. If you are like me and want to get back into shape, or even if you just want a cute new workout outfit, make sure to check them out and use code KMD20 for an extra 20% off your purchase! Let motivate each other to be the best we can be - heavens knows ill need it trying to get off my chocolate chip cookie addiction!

What are YOU doing to get in shape this summer? I want to know. :)

Make sure and stop by my Instagram later, I've heard rumors there might be a giveaway for some Vola swag!

XOXO