A lot of things have changed around here. This is good. Somewhere along the way I realized that I wasn't living life the way I should be, or could be. I'm working hard to build the life that I want to live. This has included paying better attention to my own needs, finding balance in life, and not just running ragged caring for the boys. Cue organized bedside below. I've been more indulgent with the little things and actually taking the time to enjoy them.
(balenciaga candle all time fave: here)
(balenciaga candle all time fave: here)
Here I am (incase you forgot what I look like), headed to a lunch event/fw12 show with a group of 9 other women to meet Nanette Lepore. Lucky me. Such a fun afternoon.
Tomorrow is my birthday and as a gift to me, from me, I'm hoping to connect much more regularly, with all of you, here. I'm headed out now to pick up cupcakes so that I can eat them for breakfast tomorrow. That's what we do on birthdays, right? Oh, it's good to be back! xoxo
Let me be the first to say, welcome back. I missed you terribly my friend! You look SO adorable, as always. Happy birthday, Erica!! May your day (and year) be filled with love, joy and lots of dessert and pretty little things. Praying for you friend- that you will be content with how you're living and truly live fully...and enjoy it along the way! :) xoxo M
ReplyDeleteCupcakes (especially Birthday ones) are the breakfast of champions - that's what I always say! You look fabulous by the way!
ReplyDeleteMichaela and Jenny. My heart is officially warmed and a tear brought to my eye. Thanks my sweet friends. xo
ReplyDeletehappy birthday Erica! miss your posts and IG too!
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday. May your cupcake breakfast taste fabulous & your cake dessert taste even sweeter! :-)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back. I wondered but never wanted to ask as I think it's rude and usually a perfectly good explanation why one would stop. I am hosting a giveaway on mine in celebration of 2 yrs so feel free to stop by & enter.
Happy Birthday, Erica! It's really great to hear from you and you're looking fabulous (as always). Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Erica! Love your outlook :-) Enjoy those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteErica,
ReplyDeleteOf course we would never forget you oh high priestess of Moth Design. You of course have been missed here in bloggy land.
I love how you have been taking time to enjoy your self. We do have to give ourselves oxygen first. You radiate joy.
Enjoy that first bite of your cupcake, I do hope their will be a candle for you to make a wish!
Happy Birthday,
pve
welcome back love!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see you back Erica!! I love following you on Instagram, but blogging is so much more fun :) I hope you have an absolutely wonderful birthday!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteso glad you are back! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Erica and happy birthday! Love your dress, so beautiful. And yes, eat as many cupcakes as you want for breakfast! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Welcome back Erica.
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Happy you're back :) Have a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a smokin' hot mama!!! Happy Bday girlfriend!!!! I'm celebrating my ....... eeeeeeek big 4-0 this weekend. Wish we could be together to celebrate. Big hugs to you my lovely.
ReplyDeleteYAY~ welcome back and a big happy bday hug to you!
ReplyDeletexoxo~
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Yay! welcome back ;) and Happy early Birthday!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back, and happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteYay! You're blogging again :) I'm not running Nicole Jane Home any more, but I started a new blog and just nominated you on it for a Sunshine Award.
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I've missed you and look forward to more new posts.
ReplyDeleteYay so glad you're back!! Happy birthday!! Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday gorgeous Erica! As always it is a pleasure reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteThat black and white dress is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and your amaizing blog! http://raslinkina.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteyay! welcome back. we've missed you. have a fabulous birthday!
ReplyDeleteI missed you and miss you!!! I am glad to know that you are doing well. That dress looks gorgeous on you! I hope you had the most wonderful birthday my friend...xo
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday <3
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Well, I am so glad you're back! And double Yay! I'm not the only one who goes missing while trying to find a way to enjoy the real world now and again. I must follow you on instagram. BTW you look absolutely stunning in that dress. Was it one of Nanette Lepore's?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back! Instagram is great, but we need more!:)
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is Tuesday...I think picking up cupcakes the night before is the best idea I've heard in awhile...stealing that!
xx
happy birthday to you! happy birthday to you! happy birthday dear erica! happy birthday to you! God bless you on your birthday and always! I missed you in the blog world because you are a special, sweet, sincere person that really shares from the heart. I understand taking a break. I have 3 boys and a full time teaching job and cleaning duties around the house that keep me very busy plus giving attention to the hubby. It's difficult to keep up with a blog sometimes. i'm glad that you feel refreshed and I've enjoyed following you on instagram in the meantime! XOXO hugs and kisses, Desi
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