tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88657905077791250622024-03-13T14:47:48.494-07:00Tessa Loves CharlotteTessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-12796399371988165882015-12-11T01:18:00.000-08:002015-12-11T01:18:34.535-08:00Instagram!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tessamargriet/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="86" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AfL4QaTUyTI/VmqOQkbwNcI/AAAAAAAAAq4/cisXV6f6f6k/s320/instagram_logo.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Will I ever get the hang of this whole social media thing? Probably not, but I did get a little closer. I got Instagram! Yay! So check it out here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tessamargriet/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tessamargriet/</a>. And let me know if you have a cool account I should follow!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eui1omSCK8s/VEv2NDiDzXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/_Vi68Qr05Eo/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eui1omSCK8s/VEv2NDiDzXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/_Vi68Qr05Eo/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-15556254323491728682015-12-02T02:00:00.001-08:002015-12-04T03:19:43.490-08:00Life in November!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2D2BA62A-9622-417B-83AA-FA7F55FAE594_zpspydt0uyl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2D2BA62A-9622-417B-83AA-FA7F55FAE594_zpspydt0uyl.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I can't believe it's December already! Where has the year gone? I really wanted to get back into these montly picture updates. I always really enjoyed doing them and they are great to look back on. So eventhough I am a couple of days late, I decided to upload Life in November and get back into the swing of things. It's been a busy and interesting month. Check it out!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/91073f5e-7ff6-4163-9bce-d906453afb65_zps61jgjunt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/91073f5e-7ff6-4163-9bce-d906453afb65_zps61jgjunt.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
11-01-2015 -We started off the month with redecorating! Yay! I am currently sleeping in a bedroom with concrete floors and no lights, but that's okay. I am sure it will all be worth it in the end. This is the floor, the wallpaint and the wallpaper we picked out. What do you think? I think it looks lovely!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CA8F1E7E-29D3-4F01-A6B9-1C841EE70E23_zpsjsgxgi0v.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CA8F1E7E-29D3-4F01-A6B9-1C841EE70E23_zpsjsgxgi0v.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
11-05-2015 - We headed to Amsterdam to see my all time favorite band in concert! The band is called Editors by the way. Good music, beer, no kids... Just something every mom needs every once in a while. Plus, it kinda feels like you're one of the cool kids when you're hanging out at concerts in Amsterdam, haha! I am definitely getting old...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C1C92620-9E2C-4686-9A77-2328A98F8077_zpsplw9650e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C1C92620-9E2C-4686-9A77-2328A98F8077_zpsplw9650e.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
11-14-2015 - Making snowmen out of marshmallows, salty sticks, puffed rice and chocolate pens. Because that's just what you do on cold and rainy days.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/D1E779FB-D021-48C6-9CE7-71028D3E6FB8_zpsenaydvqg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/D1E779FB-D021-48C6-9CE7-71028D3E6FB8_zpsenaydvqg.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
11-29-2015 - I just had to include this picture because it was such a precious moment. We were doing some early Christmas shopping and Charlotte found this elderly lady resting on a chair and for some reason they connected with each other. Charlotte crawled up in her lap and they just sat there cuddling together. They didn't even speak the same language but that didn't matter one bit. The lady was very touched by this spontaneous act of love and you could tell she got a little emotional. And for some reason everyone in the store just stopped what they were doing and just stood there smiling at this cute little moment. It really doesn't matter how different you are. As long as you have enough cuddles! The woman got her wallet and gave Charlotte 20 bucks for a present. How sweet is that?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/039A86A7-3B54-40BF-A25C-AFA0B886AE29_zpscgnwdluv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/039A86A7-3B54-40BF-A25C-AFA0B886AE29_zpscgnwdluv.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
11-29-2015 - I picked up the prettiest purse I have ever seen. I just can't stop staring at it. I am also redecorating my dressing room, so I can't wait for my bag display to be ready. This is obviously not going to be my daily bag, so I would love for it to have a place where I can still see and enjoy it everyday. It's the Mulberry Bow Clutch in Ballet Pink and it's from their 2014 collection. It is pretty much a wallet on chain, and I am able to wear it crossbody, as a shoulder bag and the chain is also completely removable to wear it as a clutch. It's a very multifunctional piece. I was able to pick it up with quite a discount from their factory shop, so that is always a bonus.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/DF683281-77FD-4ECD-8D15-51743584E142_zps0cyfimq1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/DF683281-77FD-4ECD-8D15-51743584E142_zps0cyfimq1.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
11-30-2015 - Going out for lunch with my co-workers. I never do this, but it was so nice to just have lunch away from work for once. Definitely something I plan on doing more often. I had a delicious sandwich wih blue cheese, walnut, pear, honey and red onion. Yum!<br />
<br />
Well, that was it! I hope you all had a lovely month. Let's get December going! :)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-54554582331404554212015-10-17T03:01:00.001-07:002015-10-17T03:01:19.946-07:00Back in London!<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CEBE217A-2EAE-4409-8264-8CDF674F3A7B_zpstjad45w7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CEBE217A-2EAE-4409-8264-8CDF674F3A7B_zpstjad45w7.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
So...did I ever mention I love London? If I ever had to leave my hometown for some reason, this is the city I would want to move to. I don't know what it is, but visiting London always feels like coming home for me. This time I visited the city with a friend of mine. It turned out to be an amazing and completely stress free trip. As a parent you are so used to having your kiddo around that you completely forget what it was like to just enjoy a good cup of coffee and a scone without attending to someone else's needs all the time. But that beeing said...I did miss my little terror! :)</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/39FA7281-D353-4A47-A1DA-7A4FEB08E1CE_zpso65zzbug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/39FA7281-D353-4A47-A1DA-7A4FEB08E1CE_zpso65zzbug.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
Bye France! We actually travelled to France and took the boat to England from there. We saw a refugee camp there with Syrian refugees. That was quite impressive to see. And it defintely made me realise how lucky I am to be travellling through for an entire different reason. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c5743366-b713-4500-886c-9d62671a7bd2_zpsakg4pjws.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c5743366-b713-4500-886c-9d62671a7bd2_zpsakg4pjws.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
You can't travel without a little caffeine! Enjoying some Starbucks coffee while enjoying the view. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B54EB47A-DC5F-4C82-A3D8-BB5C13255800_zps9nruzhgt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B54EB47A-DC5F-4C82-A3D8-BB5C13255800_zps9nruzhgt.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
The famous white cliffs of Dover. I had never seen these before, so that was kind of cool! We arrived in England around sunset, so the ride to our hotel was amazing. I loved the English scenery! </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/998FE783-46B9-4D2E-BC3A-3EF1DBBFE289_zpsjudoxnal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/998FE783-46B9-4D2E-BC3A-3EF1DBBFE289_zpsjudoxnal.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
Chilling at Hyde Park. Because that's just something you do when you're in London. It's mandatory. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CE9E0254-43B4-42B3-90A9-65F6366A3547_zps1pwyfsnr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/CE9E0254-43B4-42B3-90A9-65F6366A3547_zps1pwyfsnr.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Marble Arch!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1B0505FF-A294-4545-8306-334811CF7598_zpsxcxdq1ro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1B0505FF-A294-4545-8306-334811CF7598_zpsxcxdq1ro.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A Disney store on Oxford Street! I can't believe I didn't notice that the last time I was there! I obviously had to go in and pick up a present for Charlotte. It was so hard picking just one thing though. They had so many cute toys! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/b1634fba-4132-40f9-bf48-d7593f299b7b_zpssgx01bmp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/b1634fba-4132-40f9-bf48-d7593f299b7b_zpssgx01bmp.jpg" height="358" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
London by night! You can see the London Eye in the background. We also did a night tour around the city to see all the famous hotspots, but my phone battery died. But if you're interested in that sort of thing, check out the blogpost from my London trip from last December: <a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.com/2014/12/london-baby.html" target="_blank">London, Baby!</a> :) </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/57E9E722-05E3-4E80-BA71-6025188A9ED4_zpskq4kbzan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/57E9E722-05E3-4E80-BA71-6025188A9ED4_zpskq4kbzan.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We also visited a new town. Well, it was new to us. The town itself is actually medieval, haha! We visited Canterbury! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/701B3A15-91BA-491C-A0EC-2671E78C08DB_zpskhya5icb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/701B3A15-91BA-491C-A0EC-2671E78C08DB_zpskhya5icb.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Enjoying some carrot cake and a cappuccino at the town square. This is the life my friends! But after our visit to Canterbury it was time to head home again. It was a long way home, but it was definitely worth it. London is always worth it. ;)</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-66830797788607755222015-08-09T01:28:00.001-07:002015-08-09T01:28:59.016-07:00Oui, Oui... Paris!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/752618CB-5949-42DD-9441-826FFFF57214_zpsbygntq9n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/752618CB-5949-42DD-9441-826FFFF57214_zpsbygntq9n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Unfortunatly my summer holiday is coming to an end... But not before I share some pictures of out summer holiday in Paris! We had a great time and the weather was actually pretty okay too! I was a bit worried about safety issues, since there have been some terrorist attacks in France recently. But luckily we didn't notice much of that at all. The only thing that was a bit intimidating was the military security at one of the bigger train station in Paris. Army men with big automatic weapons...that's just a sight I am not very used to and probably never will be.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6F24AE94-25FE-45AC-BB5B-DBC05C32284C_zpsmn35nylc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6F24AE94-25FE-45AC-BB5B-DBC05C32284C_zpsmn35nylc.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Charlotte kicking a ball at the vacation park we stayed at. This park was called 'Le Chene Gris' in Pommeuse and it was very close to Disneyland and the city of Paris. It was also very kid friendly. There was an animation team for the little ones, lagune pools, mini disco and different playgrounds. Charlotte had the most wonderful time there! The caravan we stayed in was perfect. It had a little porch and it was clean and tidy. It had everything we needed. A very comfortable way of doing some family camping!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6B859863-5FF8-424A-B618-28E79DF38357_zpspowrvlqh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6B859863-5FF8-424A-B618-28E79DF38357_zpspowrvlqh.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Obviously we had to visit Disneyland! We started our vacation with some cloudy weather, and we decided that would be perfect for visiting the park and that we would safe the 'sunnier' days for other activities. I was really excited about showing Charlotte the 'It's a small world' ride, but unfortunately it was closed for maintenance. That was a bit of a bummer. But it didn't stop us from making the best of it!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/5AE778AB-CE6E-41E2-9665-BA3B3632AB2C_zps7tkog7ha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/5AE778AB-CE6E-41E2-9665-BA3B3632AB2C_zps7tkog7ha.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Anna and Elsa! We're in a Frozen fase right now, so it was very magical to see the characters in 'real life'.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/594A4492-1DB0-42EC-8E69-F846F417B480_zpsocgdjdcc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/594A4492-1DB0-42EC-8E69-F846F417B480_zpsocgdjdcc.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Riding the tea cups...and loving it!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/AA5BA675-7E1D-406C-9397-12ABA35EE402_zps4mxfdzfm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/AA5BA675-7E1D-406C-9397-12ABA35EE402_zps4mxfdzfm.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Turned out a lot of the attractions at Fantasyland were quite scary. Especially the Snowwhite ride (it was really dark and it had a scary looking witch that seemed to pop up everywhere). Charlotte would even end up sleeping in our bed that night because she had some scary dreams about it. She kept telling us she wasn't scared though, but as a parent you just know. So we decided to take it easy with this little boat ride around different fairytales and a simulair train ride. Very cute and laid back attractions for all ages! </div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/234B3F00-E67C-4A67-9DD5-B2A65D47F8D9_zpsib5ovlrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/234B3F00-E67C-4A67-9DD5-B2A65D47F8D9_zpsib5ovlrg.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
The most magical of the day was definitely the parade! We got to wave at all our favorite Disney characters and the parade ended with the big mouse himself!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/077ADE3F-6AE3-470A-A62B-6C1BC5D3908C_zps6jbjsf9t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/077ADE3F-6AE3-470A-A62B-6C1BC5D3908C_zps6jbjsf9t.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Charlotte infront of the Eiffel Tower! </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/A0F85BB7-AE14-4CFA-BD61-59206473AAFA_zpsn1h0uceo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/A0F85BB7-AE14-4CFA-BD61-59206473AAFA_zpsn1h0uceo.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
A close up of the detailing...absolutely gorgeous! I had no idea how much detail went into building this thing. Obviously I've seen a lot of pictures of the Tower in the past but I never noticed this. That's really why you need to go see this thing in real life. It's much prettier than you think!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B359FEFF-DE04-4070-A188-0D91581CF914_zpsakfwmmmk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B359FEFF-DE04-4070-A188-0D91581CF914_zpsakfwmmmk.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/69FF8D40-CD8A-43F1-9BAB-73309106BEBE_zpsw2l1uiaf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/69FF8D40-CD8A-43F1-9BAB-73309106BEBE_zpsw2l1uiaf.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
This is the view of the Notre Dame from the little terras we decided to sit down for our lunch. I ordered a plain cappuccino that I paid 6 bucks for...that was the second most expensive plain cappuccino I ever had! But the view was worth it. The most I spend on a plain cappuccino was at Harrods London. That sucker cost me 8 bucks! Speaking of London, I might go back there this year!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/903DF23D-EB90-440C-B292-CFFEC83F1055_zpsagck5e1g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/903DF23D-EB90-440C-B292-CFFEC83F1055_zpsagck5e1g.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div>
We got a metro pass that allowed us to travel all through Paris. You kind of need that because all the big highlights are actually very far apart. Paris is a big city! The Metro system kind of reminded me of the one in London. It's actually very simulair and as easy to use! I snapped a piture of this cute old little entrance sign at one of the Metro stations...I believe this is the one at Cité...How cute is this?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/375E2C58-D742-4D00-A2F9-CCFD006F419E_zpsiran3xbz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/375E2C58-D742-4D00-A2F9-CCFD006F419E_zpsiran3xbz.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Charlotte playing in the pool at the vacation park. We saved the sunnier days for activities like these!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/891E0916-47BF-4A61-82B1-E38CDF7D7A80_zpsumyjytbs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/891E0916-47BF-4A61-82B1-E38CDF7D7A80_zpsumyjytbs.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Well, that was it! Where did you spend your summer vacation? And if you're also getting back to work next week...good luck to you!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-3861490033220451362015-08-06T04:30:00.001-07:002015-08-06T04:30:41.419-07:00The Makeup Mix-Up | Summer Lippy!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6BF0F8FB-CF0B-4D2B-9F9F-600D70867E94_zpsld2vkjll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6BF0F8FB-CF0B-4D2B-9F9F-600D70867E94_zpsld2vkjll.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
To some summer will probably stand for bright colored eye makeup and lipsticks, but for me it's all about minimalizing. We don't have normal summer weather over here. It's either extremely cold and wet or incredibly hot. And there's nothing I hate more than having my makeup melt off my face. Well... there's probably something I hate more, but you understand what I mean. When it's hot and summery out I like to keep my makeup light and simple. Like this lipbalm from Superdrug for example! It has a little bit of color to it and it smells like strawberry! Love it!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C2021FF4-8A7B-4418-8B63-94F6FEDC7199_zpsxt8gf0t6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C2021FF4-8A7B-4418-8B63-94F6FEDC7199_zpsxt8gf0t6.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I combined this lipbalm with some BB Dream Fresh tinted moisterizer by Maybelline, All Matt Plus Shine Control powder by Catrice Cosmetics, Alabaster Pink base and Cocao Shimmer contour shadow on my eyelids and the Rich Chocolate Brown liner shadow for my eyebrows (all from the Big Beautiful Eye Palette by Benefit), Lash Princess mascara by Essence and to finish it off some Bronze Block by Sleek. Here is the complete look:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C5410D7E-ED1F-4F09-AAC0-F08E11185272_zpsrqsjm7tp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C5410D7E-ED1F-4F09-AAC0-F08E11185272_zpsrqsjm7tp.jpg" height="452" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>(And yes, I am a horrible selfie taker)</i></div>
<br />
This week I'm joining the Makeup Mix-Up link up again. Check out <a href="http://makingmrsm.com/" target="_blank">http://makingmrsm.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.mirandawritesblog.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mirandawritesblog.com/</a> for more looks from this week's prompt!<br />
<br />
So, what is your go to makeup for the summer?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-23242735991924126622015-08-02T01:18:00.001-07:002015-08-02T01:18:43.613-07:00Life in July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d4fb466f-a0a3-4c59-b58f-5e21616a507f_zps825glhj1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d4fb466f-a0a3-4c59-b58f-5e21616a507f_zps825glhj1.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">Hi there! It is time for another monthly picture bomb of what's been going on in my life. A little bit later than usual (and I'll admit...a little bit shorter), but we were on our summer vacation! So that is always a good excuse, right? I'll do a seperate post on our vacation later.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/4F735447-0713-4855-8004-9949C5EE0E38_zpsx27zcopa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/4F735447-0713-4855-8004-9949C5EE0E38_zpsx27zcopa.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><i>07/03/2015 -</i></b> We started this month off with a full blown heat wave. So that meant some well needed refreshment in the shade!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/51527c6e-b3a0-43c5-b882-6497837ca1d0_zpsb9cgvnnj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/51527c6e-b3a0-43c5-b882-6497837ca1d0_zpsb9cgvnnj.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2e59800e-87a2-4c2a-a394-61f0f757ccbd_zpsjzgbffsu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2e59800e-87a2-4c2a-a394-61f0f757ccbd_zpsjzgbffsu.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><i>07/09/2015 -</i></b> We had a team building day at work. We spend the entire day boating the canals, shopping and eating! I can imagine worse workdays!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6d08dbf2-9774-4208-a796-194cfba258d8_zpszwg5ljxa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6d08dbf2-9774-4208-a796-194cfba258d8_zpszwg5ljxa.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><i>07/18/2015 - </i></b>Visiting the aquarium and attending a dolphin show. Charlotte was so excited about it all and couldn't stop smiling and clapping. I got so teary eyed seeing her like this. I love it that I am able to experience things like this with her. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/9a31aa1a-78d6-4960-a891-b3255fb2fbf0_zps3lkqvzu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/9a31aa1a-78d6-4960-a891-b3255fb2fbf0_zps3lkqvzu1.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<i><b>07/22/2015 -</b></i> We had a playdate at the petting zoo! There was a big play area, including a groundwater pump. Charlotte just couldn't resist the muddy puddles surrounding it. I blame Peppa Pig for that! Haha!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/da364565-3931-4a90-9d51-0f7290ad13c6_zpsbkeh0hph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/da364565-3931-4a90-9d51-0f7290ad13c6_zpsbkeh0hph.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><i>07/24/2015 </i></b>- Celebrating the first day of my summer vacation with this delicious cheese cake and a latte macchiato! This is seriously the best cheese cake ever!<br />
<br />
Well, that was it for now! I hope you all have a wonderful summer! See you later!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-68545882547553975152015-07-18T11:55:00.002-07:002015-07-18T11:55:59.464-07:00Charlotte's 30 month update! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/70230447-A39E-48C0-AA3C-3E69F9D73414_zpsgputq9lx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/70230447-A39E-48C0-AA3C-3E69F9D73414_zpsgputq9lx.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
Today I am officially the mom of a 2,5 year old. WOW! I can't believe we'll be starting looking at preschools after the summer. I miss my little baby, but this is also a very fun age! We talk, we play and we laugh so much. She's a real commedian and she brings so much joy to our lives. I decided to to another update to look back on the last couple of months and see how she's doing. So here we go! </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b><i>Height & Weight</i></b></div>
<div>
We haven't had a any check-ups lately, so I have no idea what her exact weight and height is at the moment. I am guess she's about 34 inches tall and about 24 - 25 pounds. I don't this she has grown so much over the last 6 months. She still wears size 4+ nappies, shoe size 7 and fits into 24 month clothing. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<i><b>Development</b></i></div>
<div>
Her speech has developed so much over the last couple of months. She's always been a pretty good talker, but we do notice an increase in difficulty in the words she uses. She suprises us constantly with new words and sentences like 'Can you get me my musical instruments?' and 'I am such a commedian!' She also suprised us with the fact that she can now count beyond ten. We didn't even start practicing with that yet. The potty is also becoming more and more interesting. She uses the potty a couple of times a day now for peepies and poopies. But she isn't fully potty trained yet. We'll probably start taking it up a notch during the summer vacation. We'll see how it goes, there is no rush. She is also refining her motorskills and her visual perceptual skills. She loves puzzles and she's getting pretty good at making them. She now makes puzzles consisting of 12 - 16 pieces.</div>
<div>
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<div>
<b><i>Likes & Dislikes</i></b></div>
<div>
We experienced a heat wave recently. and that meant we had to take the pool out for some refreshment. Charlotte loved it! If it would have been up to her she would have spend the entire week in that pool. I let her pick out a toy for in the pool and she picked an inflatable crocodile. They have been BFF's since day one! It's been great! Besides that Charlotte has become completly obsessed with books. She takes them everywhere and we are not allowed to leave the house without taking atleast one of them with us. She even sleeps with 5 books in her bed at night. That can't be comfortable, but she refuses to go to sleep without them. She also loves singing, dancing and often takes out my yoga mat for the downward facing dog. She's also getting more and more into movies. Her favorite movie is Disney's Frozen. She dislikes being told no and she's awfully scared of mascots at amusement parks. Which should be fun considering the fact that we're going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, haha! </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Well that was it for today. I hope you all have a lovely weekend! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-81676369769550262732015-07-09T13:13:00.002-07:002015-07-09T13:47:53.804-07:00Wing It Out! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/dc0b576e-2c6b-4012-8335-c9534ea0aa75_zpsr5glimiu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/dc0b576e-2c6b-4012-8335-c9534ea0aa75_zpsr5glimiu.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Let's try something new this week! A couple of weeks ago I came across a post from Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M introducing a new beauty link-up: the makeup mix-up. I loved the idea and was certain I would join in sometime. And since this week's prompt is right up my alley, I decided that time was now!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/3647fd2e-7992-4522-8039-c9f86bca2b43_zpsdpmktsev.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/3647fd2e-7992-4522-8039-c9f86bca2b43_zpsdpmktsev.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This week is all about winged eyeliner, and that happens to be something that is part of my daily makeup routine. It does have to be work appropriate, so that means I need to keep it subtle. Here's a shot of the entire makeup look.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/7e4b7a92-a24b-4c0d-b5c2-3e4998f0d3a8_zpspp0sqyap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/7e4b7a92-a24b-4c0d-b5c2-3e4998f0d3a8_zpspp0sqyap.jpg" height="482" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And here's a close up of the wing. I have tried many different eyeliners over the last couple of years, but I finally found one that I decided to stick to for a while. I never get eyeliners to last me more than a couple of weeks since they seem to dry out so incredibly fast. A co-worker of mine suggested the L'oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim and that one has been holding up like a pro! I've been using it for 3 months staight now, and that is a personal record. So if you're looking for a great liner for your wings, I dearly recommend this one! Do you love eyeliner as much as I do? If so, what is your personal favorite? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Check out <a href="http://www.makingmrsm.com/" target="_blank">www.makingmrsm.com</a> & <a href="http://www.mirandawritesblog.com/" target="_blank">www.mirandawritesblog.com</a> for more winged eyeliner looks! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-45001192194227968622015-06-29T12:35:00.001-07:002015-07-05T09:54:24.544-07:00Life In June!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0050fe4c-1836-4992-a1a5-3794e9c2120f_zpsamcb8lwm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0050fe4c-1836-4992-a1a5-3794e9c2120f_zpsamcb8lwm.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe an entire month has passed since my 'Life In May' post, but it has! I decided to stick to these monthly picture posts for a while. So here's what we've been up to this month!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/a8c0cbf7-ca56-4663-9e95-2f9f78664e99_zps7hwodjbn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/a8c0cbf7-ca56-4663-9e95-2f9f78664e99_zps7hwodjbn.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/01/2015</b> - Charlotte moved to a big girl bed! She started mentioning that she wanted to sleep in a big bed like mommy and daddy, so we eventually decided she was ready. The transition went very smoothly. We put her to bed at night and when she wakes up the next morning she calls for us and asks for permission to get out of bed. Yes, it is THAT easy. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/21d0703a-f228-4276-820b-ce2a5e37bca1_zps689hcpsg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/21d0703a-f228-4276-820b-ce2a5e37bca1_zps689hcpsg.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/04/2015 - </b>Driving to work and enjoying all this prettiness riding shotgun with me. Unfortunately LV had another price increase, so I probably won't be picking up any new items anytime soon. Oh well, more time to enjoy the items I already have!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C0A4DC23-D194-44D1-BAC7-40E585847E0A_zps6gophdbf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C0A4DC23-D194-44D1-BAC7-40E585847E0A_zps6gophdbf.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/08/2015 </b>- Charlotte on vacation with her friends! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6dfc43ab-8d9c-4812-aff2-0a6154d7b9a4_zpseubiggbu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6dfc43ab-8d9c-4812-aff2-0a6154d7b9a4_zpseubiggbu.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/13/2015 - </b>Selfie time! Experimenting with a new make-up routine! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/ff850f13-e79c-4291-8d8f-18e429d9c187_zpsbueydpbf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/ff850f13-e79c-4291-8d8f-18e429d9c187_zpsbueydpbf.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/13/2015</b> - A couple of friends invited us to the Zoo. Charlotte is checking out the pinguins in this shot and she is absolutely loving it!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/9c6451fd-32c8-4b2e-8533-933d03e7e319_zpsdqia4ghj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/9c6451fd-32c8-4b2e-8533-933d03e7e319_zpsdqia4ghj.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/13/2015</b> - Not sure what this is, but it is definitely cool looking!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/537303ad-7342-44da-8f74-41cb868a592c_zpsz6u3utqm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/537303ad-7342-44da-8f74-41cb868a592c_zpsz6u3utqm.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/15/2015</b> - Charlotte proudly showing her freshly painted nails! She loves it when mommy gives her manicures and this coral color is just perfect for summer! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/bc7f02eb-0878-4f8f-9769-24502b59738a_zpsyyft2pzo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/bc7f02eb-0878-4f8f-9769-24502b59738a_zpsyyft2pzo.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>06/20/2015</b> - Ever wondered what your kid is up to when you're at work? Well apparently something like this! I recieved this picture on my IPhone while I was in a meeting, and I just couldn't help but chuckle! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/85bf6954-1d55-4070-a994-b8be112cf8cc_zpsdtkwy8r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/85bf6954-1d55-4070-a994-b8be112cf8cc_zpsdtkwy8r1.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>06/29/2015</b> - Preparing for a heat wave coming our way! In just a couple of days we'll be experiencing 98 degrees out. Holy Guacamole! </div>
<br />
Well, that was it for this month! See you later!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-10803740909747247902015-06-24T00:50:00.000-07:002015-06-24T00:50:46.038-07:00My Second Blogiversary!This week marks my second blog aniversary. Yes, I have been blogging for two years now! How crazy is that? I honestly never thought I would last this long, but I 'm definitely glad I stuck to it. I love that I have documented so many lovely memories to look back on. I thought it would be fun to celebrate this little fact my sharing some favorites from the last two years!<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>Most popular posts</b><br />
In the last two year's I've written 87 blogposts, but not all of them were published (yet). Some posts had more reads than others, but there are three that really stick out. They were all published on Blogher.com as well which helped generate the many reads they got (most reads were on the Blogher,com website). My birth story 'How to smile your way through labor' was definitely the most read post with almost 8500(!) reads. My pregnancy experience with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome and my Mommy Uniform post both recieved about 1000 reads per blogpost. Not bad considering the fact I never really expected anyone to read them. I probably should do more posts like these three. They were all very personal. But I must admit that sharing so much of myself with the world still feels a bit akward for me. If you are interested, here are the links to these three posts:<br />
<a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2013/07/how-to-smile-your-way-through-labour.html" target="_blank">How To Smile Your Way Trough Labor</a><br />
<a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2013/11/pregnancy-and-klippel-trenaunay-syndrome.html" target="_blank">Pregnancy and Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome</a><br />
<a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2013/07/the-mommy-uniform.html" target="_blank">The Mommy Uniform</a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>My favorite posts</b><br />
The most read posts are also pretty much my personal favorites. But I would probably swap out <a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2013/07/the-mommy-uniform.html" target="_blank">The Mommy Uniform</a> for <a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2014/12/london-baby.html" target="_blank">London, baby!</a>. Mainly because it was such an awsome experience to visit London with my family and I love to look back on that.<br />
<br />
<b>My favorite Pictures</b><br />
Pictures are a big part of my blog. Every post contains atleast one and all the pictures on this blog were pretty much all taken by me. Let me share some of my favorites from the last two years!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JyUFfdlqNv0/UeMDGLi-ouI/AAAAAAAAAEE/p0gZq62gpeM/s1600/1012848_293427410801348_813290451_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JyUFfdlqNv0/UeMDGLi-ouI/AAAAAAAAAEE/p0gZq62gpeM/s320/1012848_293427410801348_813290451_n.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remember when baby mugging was a thing? We sure do! :) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/6e3824b2-594c-40cc-9663-2554a02f2cfc_zps006e46a4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/6e3824b2-594c-40cc-9663-2554a02f2cfc_zps006e46a4.jpg" height="320" width="237" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Charlotte during our 2014 summer vacation in France. She was just released from the hospital and we were so glad o have her back on her feet! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBB289F-DE1F-46E7-9D3B-91FC082F9A2D_zpsrmxsmd48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBB289F-DE1F-46E7-9D3B-91FC082F9A2D_zpsrmxsmd48.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sun + nature = love!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2b065cfc-8019-4a82-8311-7e78ebc93fd6_zpscep5shzg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2b065cfc-8019-4a82-8311-7e78ebc93fd6_zpscep5shzg.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Me and my beautiful little nugget! I love the background and I love that we are both wearing matching pink coats. I am a sucker for cheesy stuff like that. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/57f3cdd3-cacd-4b24-ac0c-438a35bae081_zpszdj8knq8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/57f3cdd3-cacd-4b24-ac0c-438a35bae081_zpszdj8knq8.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I will never be a real fashion blogger, but this picture looks pretty legit! </div>
<br />
<b>My favorite Experiences</b><br />
The most awsome blogging experience was definitely being featured on Blogher.com. I visit their website daily and I've read so many incredible articles from so many incredible bloggers on there. That I got to be a part of that was absolutely incredible!<br />
<br />
My second favorite experience is joining a fashion linkup. Like I mentioned before, I struggle with how much of I show on this blog, but doing this definitely helped getting my out of my comfort zone and trying out new things.<br />
<br />
And third become an avid blog reader! I'm a busy girl, so sitting down and reading an entire book is a challenge for me. But if I have a couple of minutes to myself I love to scroll through my reading list and see what my favorite bloggers have been up to.<br />
<br />
Well, that pretty much summons up my first two years of blogging! I'm curious to see where the third year will lead me. How long have you been blogging for?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-76072046393367205702015-06-16T13:15:00.000-07:002015-06-16T13:15:18.584-07:00Vacation with the girls!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c6634688-2c99-40fc-957e-c153a3faae2a_zpsepu0l06m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c6634688-2c99-40fc-957e-c153a3faae2a_zpsepu0l06m.jpg" height="640" width="474" /></a></div>
I don't know about you, but I'm in a vacation state of mind! Summer vacation is still a couple of weeks away, but luckily I had a mini vacation planned with a friend of mine and our three little diva's. And oh my, going on vacation with three little girls is just crazy! It was fun, it was wild, it was hectic and it sure was hot! It's been a while since I experienced 95 degrees out, so it definitely took some getting used to again! Throw three little energy explosion in the mix to run around after and you have a trip to remember! Haha!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B1B95D02-C001-4A9C-A49E-F0549F3D5C21_zpsawbbt3cm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B1B95D02-C001-4A9C-A49E-F0549F3D5C21_zpsawbbt3cm.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
95 degrees obviously meant a lot of swimming! Charlotte loved this little water spray thingy. So much that she now actually loves to takes showers! She always took baths before this trip because she was terrified of the water falling down on her head. This fun little thing definitely changed that!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B3A7FE6A-3255-4391-85A2-4C320400A5F6_zpsp9z7qgeh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/B3A7FE6A-3255-4391-85A2-4C320400A5F6_zpsp9z7qgeh.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div>
We stayed at a vacation park that had a lot of activities for kids, which was a lot of fun for the girls! One of our favorite activities was face painting! Charlotte chose to be a butterfly and it was such a fun experience! If you have a little girl and you have the opportunity do get her face painted, go for it! Charlotte couldn't stop pretending to fly. She BECAME the butterfly! Haha! She looked at herself in the mirror for such a long time that she eventually had to make place for the girl that got her face painted after her. It was adorable to see!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/A9EEFAEE-B6F5-47ED-920D-343AD1DC44CC_zpskhm6fwov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/A9EEFAEE-B6F5-47ED-920D-343AD1DC44CC_zpskhm6fwov.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
The park also had a small petting zoo which is always a lot of fun! Charlotte loves animals and she loves to be around them. Unfortunately I have pretty bad allergies, so that makes pets pretty much impossible in our household. So we love to jump at the oppertunity to cuddle us some sheep and bunnies!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/4000EAEF-8E10-41B8-B239-6E927A6A8A60_zpswxqfbs6z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/4000EAEF-8E10-41B8-B239-6E927A6A8A60_zpswxqfbs6z.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
We had a few wonderful days together. But at the end of each day I just had to sit down and get me a proper coffee! I...NEEDED..IT!<br />
<br />
So how about you? Are you already on your summer vacation countdown?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-52203591551421392502015-05-31T04:21:00.001-07:002015-05-31T04:21:46.136-07:00Life in May!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1ed1a453-5d58-47e3-a8c7-3629d656afcd_zpskjesmaio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1ed1a453-5d58-47e3-a8c7-3629d656afcd_zpskjesmaio.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Let's try something new this week! I don't actually get to share as much as I would like to on this little blog of mine. I have a pretty busy life and updating this blog more than just a few times a month just isn't going to happen. But I do have more than enough material. I take pictures of everything! So I thought it would be fun to look back on this past month by sharing some of the pictures I took with my IPhone. Just to walk you through what I've been up to lately. So this is what life in May looked like!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/32EC428C-F657-4D18-A966-3A1C7F595781_zpsisfnpxyo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/32EC428C-F657-4D18-A966-3A1C7F595781_zpsisfnpxyo.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>05/02/2015</b> - I decided to check out a new store that was just opening up in town and I picked up a new perfume there. Luckily for me it happened to be the grand opening of the store and I was one of the first 50 customers. I recieved an awsome goodie bag with my purchase, including a ton of samples, a full sized showergel and a cosmetics purse from Tommy Hilfiger. Score!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C44EFE68-0F23-48D8-B4E4-E98FA7B5C447_zps34iotu3z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/C44EFE68-0F23-48D8-B4E4-E98FA7B5C447_zps34iotu3z.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>5/5/2015</b> - Charlotte found a very comfortable little spot on the couch to 'read' one of her favorite books. Meanwhile she was also keeping an eye on her daddy. He was outside doing some well needed work in our garden. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0fd019ee-d8c5-49de-854d-861780bc3f91_zpsck8h6c5g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0fd019ee-d8c5-49de-854d-861780bc3f91_zpsck8h6c5g.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b style="text-align: justify;">5/10/2015</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - Obviously this post had to include some sort of nature picture. I am a nature junkie after all. I love the sun peeking through the trees here. Summer is upon us my friends! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/bc3dae4c-0186-4846-b2d4-1874ae5dda46_zpsqolgr1we.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/bc3dae4c-0186-4846-b2d4-1874ae5dda46_zpsqolgr1we.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>5/15/2015</b> - Charlotte checking out the view from a store while visiting Amsterdam. She was kind of mesmerized by this building in particular. I believe it's called the New Church and it's on the Dam Square. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/e193ac50-c7a2-49d6-9ced-d8c5f989c188_zpsuvxpx5j6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/e193ac50-c7a2-49d6-9ced-d8c5f989c188_zpsuvxpx5j6.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: left;"><b>05/15/2015</b> - Smittened by this little purse that I picked up at the LV store in Amsterdam. I'm getting more and more comfortable visiting stores like this one. I used to think they were so intimidating and that everyone in the store would think I wasn't good enough to shop there. But I had a very nice girl helping me with my purchase, so that definitely helped! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/ef748de3-53e8-4312-95be-2fff199b60a6_zpsjidwza7b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/ef748de3-53e8-4312-95be-2fff199b60a6_zpsjidwza7b.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>05/22/2015</b> - Attending the wedding of a good friend of mine. It was held at this beautiful castle and the couple suprised the guests with a full tour of the property. This is a picture of the window in the master bedroom.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0dfb8127-56f3-4d53-b913-efbd9ff6fc9d_zpsabab6oiv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0dfb8127-56f3-4d53-b913-efbd9ff6fc9d_zpsabab6oiv.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>05/22/2015</b> - Another picture of the wedding location. It was such a perfect day. I am so happy for the couple and I really think they had the time of their lives that day. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d9ea0348-6d9e-4d01-919f-249d5331e5fc_zpsvgoy5dfa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d9ea0348-6d9e-4d01-919f-249d5331e5fc_zpsvgoy5dfa.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>05/24/2015</b> - After the wedding we headed to Germany. We met up with my father-in-law and his girlfriend and we visited a 'Tierpark'. In case you are wondering, that is pretty much a small zoo. It was fun because they hadn't seen Charlotte in months so it was nice for her to spend some time with her grandfather and grandmother. Charlotte is checking out a prairie dog with her dad in this picture. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2f1c90ce-91ac-4c1a-9ee7-3b12e4f137e8_zps7m6xc2bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2f1c90ce-91ac-4c1a-9ee7-3b12e4f137e8_zps7m6xc2bd.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<b>05/24/2015</b> - Charlotte feeding an Alpaca at the 'Tierpark'. Atleast I think it's Alpaca... It could have been a funky looking llama. They were really friendly though and we weren't spit upon. So that is always a bonus. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0b81c180-4a52-4ab9-9907-66b136b188ed_zps5ptq2lbv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0b81c180-4a52-4ab9-9907-66b136b188ed_zps5ptq2lbv.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>05/29/2015</b> - Treating myself to a caramel latte macchiato iced coffee during my lunch break. I do work so I had to include some sort of work related picture in this post. It wasn't all fun and games this month! </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
So this is what the past month looked like for me! I hope you all had a lovely month as well! Take care and see you soon!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-59159033926923537812015-05-25T21:15:00.000-07:002015-05-25T21:15:25.533-07:00A little bit of lace!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d2ee77c9-58d6-4a32-8e32-097e2bad4161_zpsz1kjvjic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d2ee77c9-58d6-4a32-8e32-097e2bad4161_zpsz1kjvjic.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div>
I'm joining the creative closet linkup once again this week! Interesting because this weeks prompt is about lace, which isn't my thing...at all! I like it on others, but I just don't like how it looks on me. But I guess I can survive a little bit of lace every one in a while. I picked up a top with two lace side panels a couple of weeks ago. I decided to get it because it was on sale and I was planning on wearing it underneath a blazer, so I thought nobody would see the lace anyway. But since the top is a little longer than most of my blazers, a little lace is visible. So yeah, a little bit of lace!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/7d3a10de-ded5-416b-b829-8ee74e4dedff_zpsnwupxiye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/7d3a10de-ded5-416b-b829-8ee74e4dedff_zpsnwupxiye.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I paired the top with my pink blazer by Only and my dark blue velvet pants by Esprit. The pose is a bit odd, but I had very little time taking pictures of this outfit. I wore it to a wedding last weekend, and getting out of the door on time with a toddler is a challenge on it self. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/960e49d1-ae5c-48ce-b5d1-60a823fbfba7_zpscpehx375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/960e49d1-ae5c-48ce-b5d1-60a823fbfba7_zpscpehx375.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8fbab56f-42db-4d33-8e3f-7177fab4b564_zpsdws3yyat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8fbab56f-42db-4d33-8e3f-7177fab4b564_zpsdws3yyat.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Accessories! I wore my Mini Phantom watch by Guess, my pink bow bracelet by Mulberry and a pair</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
of heart shaped earrings. I also carried my new mini pochette by Louis Vuitton. I attached a chain I got off Ebay to wear it as a crossbody during the day, and I took the chain off in the evening to wear it as a wristlet. Such a cute and versatile little thing! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6532932f-a58a-4165-9437-f63550d9e536_zpsioil2jyq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6532932f-a58a-4165-9437-f63550d9e536_zpsioil2jyq.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I also orded some new dark brown heels to match my mini pochette. I figured I would just wear a pair of heels I already owned, but later realised they were all pretty beaten up already and weren't very suitable to wear to a wedding. So I rushed to get these the day before the wedding. Now it probably isn't the best idea to dance the night away in heels you didn't break in yet, but luckily I survived! :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So how about you? Do you like to rock a little bit of lace from time to time?</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/4Ih6q1R30nE2ICxszu91VEIEUBKsDEk-VPGQ0sBuAspyxwneO5I35g6BYPZOj652Z1fmHQ15OG9ConPchZxRp2OIe4I25nr8v5tORLqATAsSy0Got6ogRrHXOgu5EZOYBBqPB7Gg6ZisbufddbQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.lifecouldbeadreamblog.com/" target="_blank">life could be a dream</a> | <a href="http://www.themoderntulipblog.com/" target="_blank">the modern tulip</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi1173.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr593%2Fjanalynne528%2Fcreativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/4Ih6q1R30nE2ICxszu91VEIEUBKsDEk-VPGQ0sBuAspyxwneO5I35g6BYPZOj652Z1fmHQ15OG9ConPchZxRp2OIe4I25nr8v5tORLqATAsSy0Got6ogRrHXOgu5EZOYBBqPB7Gg6ZisbufddbQ" -->Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-810975003485886562015-05-13T13:47:00.000-07:002015-05-13T13:47:39.365-07:00Gnomes, Wild Horses & Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBB289F-DE1F-46E7-9D3B-91FC082F9A2D_zpsrmxsmd48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBB289F-DE1F-46E7-9D3B-91FC082F9A2D_zpsrmxsmd48.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you ever scrolled through this little blog of mine, this will come to no suprise to you: I love nature! I love discovering new places and just being in awe by how beautiful this little globe of us can be. I have a pretty complicated and rushed life, but this really helps me wind down and realize what's really important in life. We headed out to our favorite spot last weekend and we were accompanied by my mom and brother. A little family outing. And since I have the compulsive need to take pictures of everything, I have plenty shots of this day to share with you!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/DF861F9F-BABF-4676-98EF-279385F3B8A5_zpsmqm7vrpf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/DF861F9F-BABF-4676-98EF-279385F3B8A5_zpsmqm7vrpf.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Now how cute is this? I always get so excited when I discover little things like this in the woods. It's a little step and a door carved into the bottom of a tree. It looks a little gnome house. I obviously have no idea who was responsible for this, but I think it's absolutely genius! It definitely delivered a smile on my face when I stumbled across it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/75a22431-f78f-4bdf-bc70-0b130a303d44_zpsxxzawysy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/75a22431-f78f-4bdf-bc70-0b130a303d44_zpsxxzawysy.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We often encouter wild horses on this trail, so I should be used to it by now. But I just can't help myself. I still find it so special to see these beautiful animals roam around in their own habitat. No fences, no owners....just nature. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d2263caa-a4d1-4995-b6d3-44cd03df612b_zps3jhwx6lt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d2263caa-a4d1-4995-b6d3-44cd03df612b_zps3jhwx6lt.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My little monkey swinging among the trees and playing with her favorite uncle. Never mind her little bum peeking out of her skirt. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/58382208-5A8D-4591-AD7A-E3C5A8C5BA60_zpsantvtkpv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/58382208-5A8D-4591-AD7A-E3C5A8C5BA60_zpsantvtkpv.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
How gorgeous is this? Nature as far as the eye (or in this case the camera on my Iphone) can see. I work in (and for) a city that is always crowded, busy and full of traffic. So this is really a very welcome change of scenery. Love it!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6e7d1bc7-03e3-439a-8eac-514cef3038ee_zps2pmvtbz2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6e7d1bc7-03e3-439a-8eac-514cef3038ee_zps2pmvtbz2.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
But being outside all day sure can make a gal hungry. So I indulged in the most disgustingly delicious pancake ever. It's a mandarin, cointreau, sugar, chocolate, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream pancake. It was awsome, but I don't think it justified the regret I felt afterwards. So yeah, I'll just be eating salads for the rest of the week! Haha!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Too much nature for you? Don't worry! I'm going on another city trip this weekend, so I'll be back next week with pictures of the concrete jungle... and possibly a shopping haul! :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-46109045693528288402015-04-29T11:51:00.003-07:002015-04-29T12:05:55.089-07:00Mommy & Daughter OOTD - Casual Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/39565016-b7cb-4f9b-8f9f-618312287d22_zpsuvcnft9o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/39565016-b7cb-4f9b-8f9f-618312287d22_zpsuvcnft9o.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
One of my favorite things about changing seasons is shopping for new seasonal pieces to add to my wardrobe. I've been wanting to make a couple of changes to my wardrobe anyway, so this was the perfect opportunity for that. My daughter is a full-blown toddler now, so my days of walking behind a stroller in high heels and a blazer are officially over. I need some casual outfits that I can wear while running after my little mischief. Those little legs can be fast I tell you!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/f4ab8171-0b11-4c26-a77b-2397f2fc7682_zpscgdcq2az.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/f4ab8171-0b11-4c26-a77b-2397f2fc7682_zpscgdcq2az.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Let's start off with Charlotte's little outfit. She is wearing a dark blue polo dress by Polo Ralph Lauren and some pink sneakers by Converse. She's grown into such a little tomgirl over the last couple of months. She loves to play soccer, run around and jump in muddy puddles. So I'm afraid we've outgrown the cute little bows and ballerina's fase... But that's okay. I think she's adorable no matter what she wears.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/cf664031-4467-4593-a61d-187c770e7d3b_zpsyxeva0sc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/cf664031-4467-4593-a61d-187c770e7d3b_zpsyxeva0sc.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm wearing a new pair of 7/8 slim jeans by Esprit. I say 7/8, but on me they are actually a regular length, I am the size of a leprechaun apparently! And I'm also wearing a slouchy light pink longsleeve by Esprit. The fabric is very thin, so it's absolutely perfect for spring or summer. I just love shopping at Esprit, its definitely one of my favorite brands. The fit is amazing, the quality is very decent and I love how affordable their pieces are. The top was on sale and I ended up spending less than 20 bucks on it. Not bad I think!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/73757ac9-7d1c-43cb-99a6-17877cc14799_zpsqwkohvwt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/73757ac9-7d1c-43cb-99a6-17877cc14799_zpsqwkohvwt.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As far as accessories go, I've kept it really basic and simple. I'm wearing my Phantom Mini Watch by Guess, rosé gold ear studs by Zinzi and a canvas spring summer 2015 tote which I got as a gift from my dear friends at Mulberry. I love how this canvas tote goes with the casual look of the entire outfit. Not something I would regularly wear, but it s great for hitting the farmers market or just as an extra shopping bag inside one of my other bags. You never know when it might come in handy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c9422099-b148-420e-b8f7-955127b5dcda_zpsx0vxyxgh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c9422099-b148-420e-b8f7-955127b5dcda_zpsx0vxyxgh.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And the sneakers...this is a really big step for me. I ve been a high heels kinda gal since I was 16, so wearing something like this will need some getting used to. The only pair of 'sneakers' I owned to this point were actually my running shoes... And not those cute pink nike's either. No, just big ol' white Asics that I got on sale last year... probably because of the fact that they are so incredibly ugly, haha! But I think these sneakers are kinda cute. They are also by Converse bu the way.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So there you have it, another mommy and daughter OOTD. It's been a while since I did one of these. So how about you? Do you have you spring collection all sorted out yet?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-11936393824824416372015-04-22T00:07:00.001-07:002015-04-22T00:07:14.281-07:00OOTD - Pastel Me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/59e7626e-5aae-41da-a3b6-08d00ac8019f_zpsfgno2ac4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/59e7626e-5aae-41da-a3b6-08d00ac8019f_zpsfgno2ac4.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm back with another outfit post today! I'm joining the creative closet for this week's prompt: Pastel Me! I love pastels, so I just knew I had to join this week. This is what I wore to a bacholerette party a couple of days ago. I took some quick pictures on my way out.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm wearing my new pastel pink summer parka by Tommy Hilfiger. I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago in a haul post, and I really have been loving it ever since. I love the color, and i love the comfy slouchy fit. I am on a quest to dress more casual, so this is a great first step for me. I paired it with a light creamy pink top by Steps and a simple white top from H&M. I am also wearing my Speedy 30 again. I love how this bag looks with lighter colored clothing. It's the ultimate bag for spring.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/e30f8e51-2bba-4d9b-967d-1d5cebad3f89_zpszcb0fyqc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/e30f8e51-2bba-4d9b-967d-1d5cebad3f89_zpszcb0fyqc.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On my nails I am wearing Essie Fiji. This is probably my favorite nail polish right now. It's just such a clean and fresh look. Love it!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8b5ed159-9c1d-4190-bad7-2c4544edeefd_zpspu0kukxq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8b5ed159-9c1d-4190-bad7-2c4544edeefd_zpspu0kukxq.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On the bottom I'm wearing shimmery taupe ankle boots by SPM and blue velvet pants by Esprit. Yeah, velvet pants... I never would have willingly picked these out to be honest. I ordered them online and was under the impression I was ordering a pair of jeans. When they came in I realised I made a mistake. I still thought they looked kinda cool though. And since they were on sale I decided to hang on to them. I do like the fact that they are something different.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So there you have it, my latest OOTD. Do you love pastels just as much as I do?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span id="goog_1615574326"></span><span id="goog_1615574327"></span><br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-57025671450368213292015-04-19T12:21:00.000-07:002015-04-19T12:21:06.929-07:00Fun With Helium!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/feaa65a0-4e4e-49ec-845c-07e773f9eb4c_zps9bdwuadf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/feaa65a0-4e4e-49ec-845c-07e773f9eb4c_zps9bdwuadf.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
We planned a babyshower this weekend for friends that are expecting their first child in a couple of weeks. We decided to decorate the location with some helium balloons, so we ordered a helium tank and some balloons a couple of weeks ago. We didn't end up using everything, so we still had some stuff left this afternoon. So... what were we to do? I mean, we weren't going to be mature about it and just safe it for another occasion, right? There's no fun in that! So we decided to use them as fly kites instead and have some fun in the sun with our little munchkin. We had a blast! So let me share some quick pictures of our Sunday afternoon!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d40d22b0-b5a8-479a-bc34-65d7e9788197_zpszmiksgpb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d40d22b0-b5a8-479a-bc34-65d7e9788197_zpszmiksgpb.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/31e6e17d-d010-4b0c-82c8-0f31787ffec6_zpsoyo6lszg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/31e6e17d-d010-4b0c-82c8-0f31787ffec6_zpsoyo6lszg.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8cee1b78-7f8d-408d-aba0-dccb5d5ccaca_zps4jlmsi6u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8cee1b78-7f8d-408d-aba0-dccb5d5ccaca_zps4jlmsi6u.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/f0ca1187-1f91-4bb1-ae61-888858ed1bf6_zpswjkkx5od.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/f0ca1187-1f91-4bb1-ae61-888858ed1bf6_zpswjkkx5od.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
I hope you all had wonderful weekend! Have a good week!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-26096642389484574122015-04-03T10:07:00.002-07:002015-04-03T11:37:55.695-07:00A Day at the Petting Zoo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8CC4458E-289F-4BEB-BD14-79B784314967_zpsc12xots0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/8CC4458E-289F-4BEB-BD14-79B784314967_zpsc12xots0.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Being a mom comes with alot of awsome perks. You get to go to Disneyland, you can get lost in the local ballpit and yes, you get to visit the petting zoo! Things you secretly loved to do anyway, but now you have an excuse to actually do those things without having people look at you like you're insane. So yeah, awesomeness! And getting to do those things with the coolest kid in the world makes it even better! On my days off I love to plan little activities like these for me and my daughter. It gives us some quality time together and I love see her learn and play.<br />
<br />
So a couple of days ago I decided to visit the local petting zoo and I just couldn't get over the fact how kind and considered she was towards the animals. She talked to them, petted them and even tried to give out a little kiss here and there. But she did know what she did and did not like and she set some clear boundries that afternoon. At one point she spoke firmly to an unsuspecting turkey that was just minding it's own business about 14 feet away from us. Charlotte pointed her little finger at the turkey and said 'No chicken, you can't eat my mommy!'. I had to do my best to keep myself from laughing, it was so adorable! Charlote seemed so serious, and the turkey so uninpressed. Haha! But I guess it's good that she got that out of the way first. You know... just to be safe! :) We ended up having a lovely afternoon together. Making and documenting memories to last a lifetime.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/347B90F2-1C14-4F47-AB23-98F37ED9AAE1_zps2gle9bix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/347B90F2-1C14-4F47-AB23-98F37ED9AAE1_zps2gle9bix.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8D3CFA-0241-4464-8F7F-AD045E734C3E_zpshyjrbo4l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/BA8D3CFA-0241-4464-8F7F-AD045E734C3E_zpshyjrbo4l.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
So what activities do you love to do with your little one(s)?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-35150690363914393782015-03-28T05:22:00.001-07:002015-03-28T05:27:00.027-07:00We're going to Disneyland Paris!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/images_zpsxbxbseld.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/images_zpsxbxbseld.png" height="330" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Exciting things are happening! Like I mentioned in a previous post <a href="http://tessalovescharlotte.blogspot.nl/2014/08/vacation-part-deux.html" target="_blank">Vacation Part Deux!</a> our 2014 summer vacation went a little different than expected. Charlotte got very ill and was hospitalized. And eventhough the people we booked our vacation with were very understanding and we were able to postpone our vacation a little, we weren't able to do all the things we had planned. We had to take it easy due to Charlotte's health and we were also very tired from spending an entire week in the hospital with our very sick little princess. Nothing is more nerve-racking than having to worry about your kid being okay! So I was hoping we would be able to go back this year and visit Disneyland Paris and see the Eiffel Tower. So I've been going back and forth the last couple of months to see if this was going to be a possibilty for us. And it is! I booked our summer vacation this week, and we're going back to France! And I am really excited about sharing this experience on this blog. How awsome that I happen to have this little space of internet to document, preserve and share these kind of wonderful experiences. It is going to be amazeballs! :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So how about you? What are your plans for this summer? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-86339941377756857102015-03-23T21:31:00.000-07:002015-04-03T12:35:22.618-07:00OOTD - My favorite denim!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2884_zps3vwzutsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2884_zps3vwzutsa.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I'm a jeans kinda gal, no doubt about it! I have the tendency to dress beyond my years, so a good pair of jeans keeps my outfits a little bit more suitable for my age. It's my last shred of youth, haha! This is the pair of jeans I pull out of the closet on my day off. They are the Vila Cleavo Slim Fit jeans in black and they are so incredibly comfortable! They are absolutely ideal for running errands, visiting the petting zoo and having fun at the playground. And if you ask my daughter, she'll probably tell you that they are also fab for wiping snotty noses on. Maybe that's why like them them so much. They remind me of the moments where life is just...life.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2886_zpsh39trwkd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2886_zpsh39trwkd.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I paired them with a really casual and comfy outfit. I'm wearing a white flowy top by Only, a pink cardigan by NafNaf, brown ballerina's by Pier One and a brown drawstring bag by Burberry. Oh, and as you can probably tell... I still haven't mastered this whole selfie thing yet. So pardon the blurriness. I will get there eventually.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2863_zpsqqyb7iox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2863_zpsqqyb7iox.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Armcandy! I'm wearing my Guess mini phantom watch as always and I paired it with my pandora bracelet. I don't wear this bracelet a whole lot anymore, but it is still very special to me. It had charms representing a lot of important moments in my life. My graduation, buying my first home, the birth of my kiddo and so on!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2865_zpszqkmtjxg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/DSCN2865_zpszqkmtjxg.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And I'm ending this post with a little detail picture of my cardigan and top. I am a sucker for a cute little detail, so I just couldn't resist! :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am joining the creative closet linkup again this week! So check out all the other looks for this prompt! See you soon!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eui1omSCK8s/VEv2NDiDzXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/_Vi68Qr05Eo/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eui1omSCK8s/VEv2NDiDzXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/_Vi68Qr05Eo/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-70357380695051722092015-03-18T02:59:00.000-07:002015-03-18T13:18:18.314-07:00Spring has sprung!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0c45c74b-07f1-4ab9-8c43-76a8c0f97fd9_zps66g1w5ts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/0c45c74b-07f1-4ab9-8c43-76a8c0f97fd9_zps66g1w5ts.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am not much of a winter person. So when the first signs of spring start to show I get really, really excited. Because I make pretty long hours at work, winter always makes me feel like a zombie. I go to work when it's dark and I get home when it's dark. And not experiencing any daylight just does something to a person. So I love the days getting longer and being able to spend more time outdoors with my family. Enjoying nature and being active is just something that makes me feel alive and happy. And that beats zombie every single time! So we jumped at the opportunity to enjoy the first signs of spring. Here are some of my favorite shots of the day! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2b065cfc-8019-4a82-8311-7e78ebc93fd6_zpscep5shzg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2b065cfc-8019-4a82-8311-7e78ebc93fd6_zpscep5shzg.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6186b233-b9d9-426b-ad51-375868fcd824_zpsmzp0vrjp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/6186b233-b9d9-426b-ad51-375868fcd824_zpsmzp0vrjp.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/56c00ff1-77c4-45e3-80e9-bcfdde4fd96a_zpszmjxptox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/56c00ff1-77c4-45e3-80e9-bcfdde4fd96a_zpszmjxptox.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/fa210079-d6de-44be-80a0-db51073a6175_zpsueaq4ayz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/fa210079-d6de-44be-80a0-db51073a6175_zpsueaq4ayz.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
So, are you just as excited about spring as I am?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gQxGHTHKpS4/VEv0gpXfo9I/AAAAAAAAAmc/yGFEaxKDsHY/s1600/Naamloos-11kopie.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gQxGHTHKpS4/VEv0gpXfo9I/AAAAAAAAAmc/yGFEaxKDsHY/s1600/Naamloos-11kopie.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-27418768193062628642015-03-09T21:43:00.001-07:002015-03-09T22:31:35.871-07:00OOTD - Blazer and Accessories!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/96ed2776-a60d-4a1e-a5fa-1f581c2226ef_zps8i4fxmtz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/96ed2776-a60d-4a1e-a5fa-1f581c2226ef_zps8i4fxmtz.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello there! Today I'm doing something different and something that it completely out of my comfort zone. I am joining the creative closet linkup with an outfit post! I have been following these linkups from the moment they started, and I always thought it was such a clever idea! I am also one of those people who has a closet full of stuff and never anything to wear. So picking a theme and going inside my own wardrobe to style an outfit around it would make a good exercise for me.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I always told myself I would join one of these linkups one day. And than I saw this prompt pop up. I am completely blazer obsessed, so I knew it was now or never. If I didn't have the guts to join this one, I knew I would chicken out forever. So here I am, with a picture I took myself before going out for a lunch date and with a tantrum throwing toddler infront of me on the floor. My life is so glamorous, Haha! But let's get back on track here. I went for the most basic outfit ever (jeans, a white tank top and heels) and dressed it up with a blazer and a few of my favorite acccesories. So let's have a look! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/7e616766-2634-4e7f-93e9-a04db21176c8_zpsj2sufhow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/7e616766-2634-4e7f-93e9-a04db21176c8_zpsj2sufhow.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The blazer is the Only Sanne Blazer in the color Dusty Pink I believe. I got it 3 years ago when I was pregnant with Charlotte. I love the color, but the material is really thick and stiff, so that it's not always the most comfortable piece to wear. For work it's absolutely fine, but for crawling over the floor with a toddler there are definitely other pieces I prefer!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/57f3cdd3-cacd-4b24-ac0c-438a35bae081_zpszdj8knq8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/57f3cdd3-cacd-4b24-ac0c-438a35bae081_zpszdj8knq8.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Can we just acknowledge the fact that this picture looks complely blog worthy? Yes? Good! :) These these are definitely my favorite accessories to date! The watch is the Guess Mini Phantom in silver/rosé and the bracelet is the Mulberry Bow bracelet in pink. I wear these two items every single day. The bag is my favorite bag for the summer and when I'm not out with my daughter (so that pretty much means I take it with me to work during the summer months). During the winter I prefer a bag that stands rain and snow a little bit more than this one. The leather stains pretty easily. My daughter drooled on it in the first week I got it, and the stain is still visible. But that just brings character to the bag right? :) It's the Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 in Damier Azur by the way.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/7b9954bb-823e-43f7-b68b-225d3d88f29c_zpsy77ltqen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/7b9954bb-823e-43f7-b68b-225d3d88f29c_zpsy77ltqen.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The scarf is the Mulberry Tamara scarf in the color oak. I purchased it last december and it's my absolute favorite scarf at the moment. It just instantly upgrades any look. Everything just looks a little more fancy when you pair it with a Mulberry scarf. It does crinkle up a bit though, so I 'm still figuring out what to do with that. I am not supposed to iron it, but if the crinkles keep bothering it, I might just give the good 'ol iron a try anyway. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/88d132cf-1adc-4507-a3e4-e05eb46e4367_zps27hd0lje.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/88d132cf-1adc-4507-a3e4-e05eb46e4367_zps27hd0lje.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And than the rest of the outfit. The jeans are the Esprit EDC Slim Low Rise Jeans in the color cinder blue. I really love these jeans, I actually own them in a couple of different colors. They just fit my body type really well and they feel very comfortable on. The shoes I got on sale about two years ago. They were ridiculously cheap for good quality all leather shoes. I think they were the last pair and I ended up paying 20 bucks for them. They are by the brand Linea Zeta and they are very comfortable. I could walk for miles in these. And the last item (not shown in picture) is a plain white tanktop by H&M.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So, are you just as blazer obsessed as I am?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r593/janalynne528/creativeclosetbutton_zpsfa38b641.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0B0lphmaA/VEwBbD1wMAI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Jh1UnV7891w/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-73417352447785298032015-03-04T12:32:00.001-08:002015-03-04T13:54:53.918-08:00The look for less - my favorite makeup dupes! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/798ade72-28c1-437d-b413-8c5ae5cffacf_zps1752e598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/798ade72-28c1-437d-b413-8c5ae5cffacf_zps1752e598.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I love makeup just as much as the next girl, but when you get older your priorities do seem to shift a little. And when you're dealing with mortgage payments, day care bills and health insurance, spending a lot of money on a new eye shadow just doesn't always seem logical. But that doesn't mean I don't like to doll up anymore. It just means I got a little smarter about it and figured out how to get the same look for less. So let me share my favorite makeup dupes with you!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d47cb16f-2d26-4b3a-be03-062abd27006f_zps48aa836e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/d47cb16f-2d26-4b3a-be03-062abd27006f_zps48aa836e.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>W7 In The Nude Palette - Perfect dupe for Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I love this Palette... and it shows! I got this for my birthday 1,5 years ago and I've been using it for my every day look ever since. I'm really into nudes and rosé and I have been for a while now. This palette is really all I need to make a great look for me. It has highlighters, shimmers and darker colors. The colors are also well pigmented and they blend quite easily. I really think it looks alot like the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette. So much that I actually passed on the opportunity to pick that palette up when I was in London last December. This palette is so good and they are so much alike that I simply didn't feel like I needed it anymore. You can get this palette through amazon.com if you're interested! Oh, and you can actually get it for 10 bucks. Great deal, huh?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/15ab7c9d-1d87-4243-a122-113a418e9b06_zps8bfc4eff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/15ab7c9d-1d87-4243-a122-113a418e9b06_zps8bfc4eff.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/3057837f-a934-4a9d-80b4-12013a3dd581_zpsaa74d93a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/3057837f-a934-4a9d-80b4-12013a3dd581_zpsaa74d93a.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>H&M Lipstick/Liploss in Nougat Rose - Perfect dupe for Mac Lipglass in Fashion Punch</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I knew H&M had a makeup line, but that didn't interest me one bit to be honest. But when I ended up at a fashion party and these babies were lying around for just 1 buck, I just couldn't resist. It looked very pretty with it's rosé gold packaging. So even if I would just end up with a pretty looking lipstick in my purse, I was just going to give it a try. It's a lipstick/ lipgloss combination and it has a dark nude matte lipstick and a bit of a peachy lipgloss. Because I'm not really a matte kinda gall, I decided to wear the lipstick with the lipgloss on top of it. When I looked in the mirror, I realised I had seen this look before. It looked alot like the Mac lipglass Fashion Punch! A very good dupe! It's not my daily favorite, but I do carry it around in my purse and use it from time to time. And that's way more than I expected out of this one. So check out H&M for their makeup line, they might suprise you!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So, do you have any dupe secrets to share? I would love to hear them!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-11929267002381382442015-02-18T11:30:00.000-08:002015-03-04T11:01:34.295-08:00Tommy Hilfiger Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/a535e0aa-db15-4042-9822-e77dae39a630_zps783bae94.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/a535e0aa-db15-4042-9822-e77dae39a630_zps783bae94.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div>
So yeah, we kind of dig this clothing brand. It's just one of those brands that suits our lifestyle really, really well. It's casual, the materials are low maintenance and the quality is very decent. And since we're just not uber trendy folk that like to spend our entire weekend going through a gazillion different washing instructions, this is a really good match for us. Oh, and since I'm a major outlet junkie, I can get their clothing for a pretty reasonable price. That's not unimportant either! So let me show you the items I picked up!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c9ff41d8-299a-4564-b6fd-2625b5935ba5_zps6e65c94b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/c9ff41d8-299a-4564-b6fd-2625b5935ba5_zps6e65c94b.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
For myself I got this oversized summer parka in the color rosé. Well, I think it's supposed to be oversized. All I know is that I got it in my regular size and it runs really, really large. I really fell in love with the color, so I just knew I wasn't going to leave the store without it. Wearing something oversized is something I will have to get used to though. But I do think it's very comfortable!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/aae0a7cc-3fdd-4820-8e51-53b2ec2e3837_zps0efde813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/aae0a7cc-3fdd-4820-8e51-53b2ec2e3837_zps0efde813.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Charlotte is always the big winner when it comes to shopping. All those tiny shirts and pants are just too adorable. If you have a little girl yourself, I'm sure you'll understand! She got a navy tregging, a pink longsleeved t-shirt with print, an indigo blue cardigan and a light pink polka dotted polo shirt with a ruffled colar. I am completely in love with this one! I can't wait for summer to arrive! This polo is going to look so cute on some light denim skirt and some a 3/4 leggings.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/95182799-876b-40a9-b7e7-041f3374ecf6_zps07ce276d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/95182799-876b-40a9-b7e7-041f3374ecf6_zps07ce276d.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And daddy got this simple green polo shirt. He has a lot of polo shirts, but he didn't own a green one yet. So to mix it up I went for a color he wouldn't normally pick himself. The color looks good on him though! It's also a very casual looking polo. The cotton has a bit of a worn look to it. Perfect for when he's doing chores around the house or when he's roughhousing with the tiny one.</div>
<br />
So there you have it! My latest haul! What is your favorite brand to shop for?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865790507779125062.post-54635931412613028352015-02-05T04:19:00.000-08:002015-03-04T11:02:01.576-08:00Cute Finger Paint DIY for Valentine's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/0b2073f2-1ff1-4c73-9c0c-8f3f0e36b361_zps65b27844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/0b2073f2-1ff1-4c73-9c0c-8f3f0e36b361_zps65b27844.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Valentine's day is only a little bit more than a week away! And if you have a little girl like me, you know that daddy is her big crush on this day as well! So I wanted to make this day something for our entire family, not just something for me and her daddy. So I asked my two year old if she wanted to make something especially for her daddy, and she gave me a really big excited YES! I think this makes a really cute self made gift and it's actually a really fun and easy activity to do for you and your little munchkin. So, win-win right?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/520c02eb-f91c-41f8-b2de-8a08e89d4986_zpsf91ff9c3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/520c02eb-f91c-41f8-b2de-8a08e89d4986_zpsf91ff9c3.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is all you need to get started! You need two sheets of paper (one with a heart on it, google is your bestie for this!), two colors of finger paint, two plastic cups, a pair of scissors, a bow, baby wipes, a bib with sleeves and some old newspapers. Oh, and you need a baby or toddler (not shown in picture)! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/9fa994b5-c74d-434a-85e2-7cd0717467e0_zps94cb5552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/9fa994b5-c74d-434a-85e2-7cd0717467e0_zps94cb5552.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
Cut out the heart and place this sheet of paper on top of the other one. Make sure the heart is on the right side of the paper. When you fold the paper into a card, the heart will be on the front. You can use a bit of tape to secure it all, but if the paper is thick enough and you're around to hold it in place a little, you'll be fine. Besides, this is a card made by a toddler so it doesn't have to be a 100% perfect. Personally I actually prefer a little smudge here and there.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/5077ec11-fab8-4301-91fe-a4d83b8ba4e9_zpsb7a37289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/5077ec11-fab8-4301-91fe-a4d83b8ba4e9_zpsb7a37289.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
When everything's in place put the paint in the plastic cups and let your little one paint it's little heart out! Smudging a little paint on each other's faces is totally allowed during this process! :)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/74d8077a-95e4-4bea-b75c-d2911145198f_zpsb39eb2d4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/74d8077a-95e4-4bea-b75c-d2911145198f_zpsb39eb2d4.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
When you're finished it should look something like this. Let it dry for a little bit and then remove the upper sheet of paper.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/f590f209-cbdd-4734-ba39-38b7a341d4a6_zps1f60794b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/V00D00LADY/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/f590f209-cbdd-4734-ba39-38b7a341d4a6_zps1f60794b.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
And last but not least, fold this little piece of artwork in a card, leave a cute note for daddy on the inside and tie the ribbon around it. Voila! I'm sure every daddy would love the get a valentine's card like this from his little princess!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MB6xl08yfc/VGkG37HLOsI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Y4cRnNyBiOg/s1600/Naamloos-11.gif" /></a></div>
<br />Tessa Loves Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423318812957286018noreply@blogger.com2