May 2018

Stephanie Spring Lifestyle

 I cannot believe it is the end of May already and summer is right around the corner! 🙂 

What we’re eating this week: My Lemon Butter Salmon. It’s so easy to make and flavorful! 

What I’m reminiscing about:

There are a lot of changes going on at school for next year and it keeps making me reminisce to my first year of teaching. My first (and part of my second year of teaching) I taught all subjects and had the same set of students all day. We then made a shift where I just taught math to all of the 5th graders. When I taught all subjects, I would read Maniac Magee each year to the class and they loved it! I almost cry every time I read it. Anyone else?

What I’m loving lately:This weather and all the flowers. I’m not sure when I became a girl who likes flower but…:)

What we’ve been up to:

Closing out the school year. Here are some fun teacher gifts that you can never go wrong with!

What I’m dreading:

Nothing. 🙂

What I’m working on:

I’m finishing up thank you notes (I used these) from my Baby Shower that my friends and family planned and for some co-workers and students at school. We are just feeling beyond blessed for all these sweet showers!

What I’m excited about:

I already added a massage, a date night, and a night out with friends all on the calendar next month. I may be totally sleep deprived but I’m so glad they are on there! 

What I’m watching/reading:Multiple people mentioned how good the show Parenthood is, so I randomly started watching it. Within two weeks Eric and I are on season 3 and can’t stop.

Reading:I’ve been reading Eat Dirt again to get my head back in the game post-baby. 

What I’m listening to:

I’ve already mentioned about how I listen to Jamie Ivey‘s podcast. Well, the other day she had Lynsey Kramer as a guest and she basically hit on multiple dreams Eric and I have. 

What I’m wearing: This Blooms and Linen shirt. I’ve also been wearing this almost every night. 

What I’m doing this weekend:

Laying low, which will probably be a theme for a little while. 🙂

What I’m looking forward to next month:

 We ordered these nightstands that a friend is redoing for us and I am so excited to pick them up next month!

What else is new:

B-A-B-Y! 🙂

Happy Wednesday, friends! 

Miss Mustard Seed

Stephanie Spring Lifestyle

I am so honored that Marian took the time to do a guest post for me while Baby Spring is (still) waiting to make her debut. Marian and I worked together last year at Lucketts (and here), I’ve done some work for her (here), and she has been an inspiration to me in the blog world. She is the sweetest and there are a million and one things to admire about her. I thought it would be fun to do a little Q & A with her for you to get to know her better and be sure to check out her lovely blog when you are finished reading!The kitchen is one of my favorite spots. What is your best piece of advice when decorating a kitchen that people spend a lot of time in?

The kitchen has to be a functional space, so I think function is a good place to start!  Function can be beautiful, though, and it can work with any style.  I love finding ways to use antiques, which are my thing, in a functional way throughout the home, but especially in the kitchen.  I use an old locker basket to hold my paper towels and antique ironstone pitchers to hold my wooden spoons and serving utensils.  It’s those creative choices that make a space look customized and homey.What is your favorite piece in your kitchen right now?

I love the scale on my kitchen island.  It was too large to use in my last kitchen, but it’s perfect in this space.  I also am in love with my beefy gas range and my pot rack.

Large or small crowd of people, what is your best entertaining tip? (This can be geared strictly towards decor, food, or both!)

Get as much done ahead of time and leave as much for when they leave as possible.  I find it’s easy to get pulled away to busy myself in the kitchen or with clean-up and then I miss out on the fellowship.  They are there to see you, not your house.What is your favorite color (from your paint line or other) to incorporate in the kitchen?

White, definitely!  I am a big fan of white kitchen cabinets.  They are classic and timeless.  Blue is a close second for me, of course!Three random questions: What is a staple food in your kitchen? Do you have a favorite cookbook? What is your favorite meal to make?

1. Fruit that’s in-season.  I get sort of OCD about stocking up on my favorites (Citrus in the winter, cherries in the summer, apples in the fall)
2. I love the Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book (the red and white plaid one).  I got it for a wedding present and it’s my go-to when I need a recipe.
3. I like making Italian dishes with pastas and pan sauces.  They are usually simple to make, but so tasty.

The Cutest

Stephanie Spring Lifestyle

Want to know a secret? Most of the little babe’s clothes we bought were from a consignment shop. Yep, you read that right! But you know what that left room for? Some amazing quality pieces that I cannot get enough of. Viverano, Sapling Child, and Blushing Bows were so sweet and gracious to send our little one some gorgeous items. I love their missions, clothing/accessories, and cannot wait to see our little girl wearing them! The only thing we’re still missing at this point? HER! 🙂 While I was buying a few things for our little girl, I was on the hunt for some post-maternity clothing that was cute but practical for the upcoming stage I was about to enter. Well, I couldn’t help but share this shirt because I’m obsessed. This came in the mail and I thought I would have to wait until after the baby was born to button it, let alone wear it and I was so wrong! It has slits at the side that make it gorgeous and flowy, and also perfect to wear now. I’ve been wearing it on repeat and I love it! You can buy it, here!