Bubby and Bean ::: Living Creatively: Life Lately, in Snapshots Bubby and Bean: Living Creatively STYLE FASHION BEAUTY OUTFITS HOME INSPIRATION OUR HOME DIY PROJECTS ROUND-UPS FOOD SWEETS SAVORY DRINKS SNACKS INSPIRATION COLOR LOVE 10 GREAT MORE TRAVEL OUR TRIPS MORE TRAVEL KIDS BABIES/KIDS PREGNANCY HIP MOMS MORE GIVEAWAYS LIFE/THOUGHTS HOLIDAYS PHOTOGRAPHY GREEN LIVING PARTIES WEDDINGS BUBBY Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Life Lately, in Snapshots 1. mom and i went to see the husband's band play for her birthday (she loved it!) // 2. got to see our little bean again (and it's a girl!) // 3. summer s'mores rule // 4. daily organic tomato harvest from our container garden // 5. my little sister, the master gardener // 6. sunny skies turned into a summer storm out of nowhere // 7. j'adore this art print c/o By Luciana // 8. this pregnancy pillow is finally allowing me to get some damn sleep y'all (thank you bump nest!) // 9. i couldn't resist getting these, obviously. // 10. playtime at the park with my favorite little dude, roman // 11. baby's very first show at her daddy's work // 12. painting the nursery was exciting, until the grey paint dried powder blue. round 2/new shade coming this week. // 13. i love love love my amazing desk goodies from poppin // 14. my furry nice, isis (aka the 'bean' in 'bubby and bean!') // 15. i love my city in the summertime // 16. most people find loose change in the dryer. when you're married a stage manager, you find guitar picks. every single time. Time for another 'life lately' update, via good ol' cell phone pictures. I used to post these monthly, but it's actually been almost three months since the last time I did one. Things have been so busy lately, with so much activity, but I just haven't been capturing it all like I normally do. This summer I made a conscious effort to enjoy life more and not focus quite as much on pulling out my phone or camera to chronicle every moment of it. (Keep in mind that for a normal person, I probably actually chronicled quite a lot of it. For a blogger, not so much.) What's new with you? I usually try to not work at all on the weekends, but I did work this past Sunday so that I could take yesterday off and go see Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at the Art Institute before it ends later this month. There aren't any pictures in this post because they wouldn't allow photography for this particular exhibit (which was actually pretty nice because I was able to just be in moment with each piece). It was really, really interesting, and sort of forced me to look at familiar Impressionist paintings in a whole new way. I never go to the museums here, which is kind of ridiculous since Chicago has some of the best in the world. Truthfully, the only time I ever do anything touristy is when I have out of town guests. We're so lucky to have so much awesomeness so close to us, and I'm going to really try to take advantage of it more often. Other than that and what you see in the photos above, I've just been tying up a lot of work projects, squeezing in lots of hang time with friends before summer slips away, and getting the house ready for baby when I can find the extra time. And my husband finally got home from the band's (long!) three-week late summer tour the day before yesterday. I can't tell you how happy this makes me. What about you? FILED UNDER: random thoughts/life Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest 24 comments: Paige @ Little Nostalgia September 04, 2013 7:58 AM I used to go to the Art Institute all the time! The last couple of years I've been too busy, but I would make a special trip just for that exhibit. Impressionism is one of my favorite periods. I also had to laugh at the little guy in the swing. He looks pretty uncertain about the whole thing, haha. ReplyDelete Replies Melissa at bubbyandbean.com September 04, 2013 12:09 PM Go!!! I'm more of a contemporary art person, and I was still amazed by this exhibit. You'd love it. Delete Replies Reply Reply Unknown September 04, 2013 10:11 AM Great photos! That desk set is seriously cute. :) ReplyDelete Replies Reply Duni September 04, 2013 10:13 AM What a precious photo of you and your mom! Those baby booties are adorable :) ReplyDelete Replies Reply Unknown September 04, 2013 10:13 AM those are some adorable owl booties!!! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Gina September 04, 2013 1:24 PM The profile ultrasound of your wee one is soooo cute!!! It looks like you've had a fun few weeks, my life is more boring lol. I'd love to go to the art institute, I've hear the best things about it!! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Jenny September 04, 2013 1:57 PM I couldn't live without my pregnancy pillow. It made sleeping so less painful :) Yours has a really pretty cover; mine was plain white. ReplyDelete Replies Reply SoundRootsMusic September 04, 2013 3:38 PM Haha.. I laughed about your pic of the picks in the laundry because I can totally relate. I always tell Chris, if I had a quarter for every pick I find in the laundry, I could probably buy him the guitar of his dreams. Guess its better than finding gum though ;o) ReplyDelete Replies Reply Lix Hewett September 04, 2013 4:39 PM I love that hat you're wearing in the first picture. ReplyDelete Replies Melissa at bubbyandbean.com September 04, 2013 9:58 PM Thank you! It's from Target. :) Delete Replies Reply Reply anna September 04, 2013 5:04 PM Love the ultrasound pic and love that hat! Where did you get it? The exhibit sounds really neat. ReplyDelete Replies Melissa at bubbyandbean.com September 04, 2013 9:59 PM Target! I got it about a month ago, in their hat section. It's my favorite hat right now. Delete Replies Reply Reply 2justByou September 04, 2013 5:09 PM The Art Institute sounds really great. I'd love to visit Chicago some day. =0) Love the profile of baby bean (and those cute lil booties too). I always like your Life Lately posts! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Mechelle September 04, 2013 6:48 PM Thanks for sharing the great pics!! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Sailor July September 05, 2013 4:55 AM Such lovely pictures!!! Isis is so cute. ^_^ AND NUMBER 9, OH MY GOSHHHH! ReplyDelete Replies Reply walking dot photography September 05, 2013 8:12 AM haha, guess guitar picks aren't quiiiiite as fun as loose change (or five dollar bills, which is totally what came out of my machine last week. SCORE!). xox giedre ReplyDelete Replies Reply Nicolette Gawthrop September 05, 2013 11:49 AM great little snippets! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Sugar and Spice and Everything Positive September 05, 2013 5:32 PM I absolutely adore your hair color on that pic with your mom. It is gorgeous! may I ask what shade it is? (btw, your blog has become my new addiction, I love it!) ReplyDelete Replies Melissa at bubbyandbean.com September 05, 2013 5:57 PM Thank you! It's actually just plain old brown - I haven't colored it in a long time. :) Delete Replies Reply veronica September 10, 2013 2:49 PM Really!?? Oh wow I'm sorry, I thought it was colored since it looks so bright... it's very gorgeous. How do you keep it that healthy-looking?? Delete Replies Reply Sugar and Spice and Everything Positive September 10, 2013 2:51 PM The above comment (Veronica) was me, I was under my other account... Delete Replies Reply Melissa at bubbyandbean.com September 10, 2013 3:55 PM I think it's just the photo, because I need a cut badly. :) But I'm also pregnant, which makes your hair grow more quickly and makes it thicker. I use John Frieda Brilliant Brunette shampoo and conditioner. Delete Replies Reply Reply Little Tree Vintage September 09, 2013 10:25 PM you are going to have the most beautiful baby girl! i cant wait to see her cute little face ReplyDelete Replies Reply Teddi September 14, 2013 8:33 PM melissa, i enjoy these posts. it's fun to see peeks of your life. when i think of chicago i think of the art museums. i'm jealous you got to see the impressionism fashion exhibit. i bet it was fascinating. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Add comment Load more... Thank you for commenting! We love reading your thoughts and we're grateful for your input. (All spam will be deleted.) Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) privacy policy and disclosure Blog design, images and content © Melissa Baswell. All rights reserved. Powered by Blogger.