Happy Friday guys! I {finally} had a chance to shoot Ruby's room last weekend thanks to the help of my talented friends Bonnie & Jen. Here's a little peek at our little lady showing her serious side during the shoot. I'll be posting the rest of the photos next week, so stay tuned. And, of course...have a great weekend all... — Joy
{photo by Bonnie Tsang}
I love kid's clothing that doesn't look too baby-like but still has that youthful and quirky quality to it. The styling and coziness of Amsterdam-based, Kidscase, is just so so good...I could dress Ruby in this stuff all day long. And, I seriously want grown-up versions for myself too! — Joy
Happy Friday friends! This week, our little Ruby turned four months. This is by far my favorite month yet. She smiles a ton, giggles, reaches for things, sits up {with help of course}, smiles at herself in the mirror, and her new favorite thing is to stand...it's like she doesn't want to be a tiny baby just lying down all the time anymore. I haven't had a chance to take her official 4-month photo yet, but here are a couple of my favorite photos of her from this past month. This kid seriously makes my world go round. Have a great weekend all! — Joy
{photos by Oh Joy}
There's no question about it that shopping for and dressing a little girl is so much fun. So I'm loving these little bitty hair clips by Hello Shiso...super cute... — Joy
As a new mom, I feel like a really appreciate every day a bit more than I used to. Time with my baby, time with my husband, and just time to enjoy the simple moments really have more meaning for me more now than ever. If you haven't yet seen The Glow, the site is a gorgeous depiction of talented, creative mothers and their children. Photographed by Kelly Stuart and written by Violet Gaynor, it's an amazing depiction of the love and bond between kids and their mamas. Have a great weekend all... — Joy
{photos of Zoe, Christiane, and Christina by The Glow}
Happy Friday friends! Last week, we celebrated Ruby's 100 Days—a Korean tradition called "baek-il" on Bob's side of the family. We had a small gathering with some family in LA, and Bob's mom flew in from Philly for the occasion. We ate a ton of delicious homemade Korean food, and Ruby got dressed up in a little hanbok {Korean dress}. She wasn't too thrilled about having to wear so many outfits that day and had a bit of grumpy face {said face above}, but it was a fun day nonetheless to celebrate our little lady. It made me realize how fast time really does fly. I've been limiting my work schedule and taking on less projects then usual to be able to spend time with her while she's so young and growing so fast. As guilty as I sometimes feel for not working as much as I did last year, I also feel so lucky that I have the flexibility in my business to cater my work around my personal life and make my baby a priority in this stage her life. All of those years I've spent building up my business was to be able to have this flexibility that I have now. So, here I am...doing my best to soak up every day {this is what a typical day is like now}. Here's to a great weekend to all of you and all those moments you get to enjoy with your loved ones! — Joy
{photos by Itoko}
I've been a longtime fan of Japanese texile and fashion brand, Mina Perhonen, and adore their newest kids collection! I'd totally wear those prints in my size any day. — Joy
{via Bird & Banner}
Ruby's got her fair share of cute toys, but my favorites are the food ones {a doughnut, a burger, and some stuffed veggies} that our friends have given her for what we hope will foster a future love of food. So, of course, I'm loving these food-themed onesies by Small Bites for a little foodie in the making... — Joy
Happy Friday friends! Our little lady turned 3 months this week...and I couldn't be more enamoured. She's so much more aware this month...laughing, smiling a ton, and attempting to talk to us in her own little way. I find myself making up the dorkiest songs to sing to her, speaking in accents I never knew I could do, and watching videos of her on my computer when she's napping because I already miss her. It's crazy. You never know how being a mom will feel until you're there, and it's the most amazing thing...ever. Thanks for letting me share my sappy little bit with you today. Hope you guys have a great weekend! — Joy
{Also, congrats to Kathryn Q. from Burbank, CA for being the winner of our Catbird giveaway! All readers can still get a 15% discount through next Tuesday, January 17th. Simply enter code OHJOY at checkout!}
{photos of Ruby at 3 months by Oh Joy}
...super sweet illustrated decals and other cute things for a mini room from French home decor company, Mimi Lou... — Joy
I hope you guys had a nice weekend! Remember those baby bump photos I took in front of my computer while Ruby was growing in my belly? With a help of my friend, Tony, I finally got to string them together into a simple little clip just in time for Ruby's 3 month birthday this week!
— Joy
{"What I Wouldn't Do" by A Fine Frenzy"}
When we were a couple months away from our baby shower and had to start thinking about what to register for or even what we'd need to buy ourselves, it was overwhelming to say the least. There are a million brands of strollers, clothes, bottles, things for sleeping, swinging, lounging, you name it. I tried to narrow things down with suggestions from friends who had babies, but I learned a lot more {and learned what we didn't need} once Ruby came. I've previously posted a short list of a few favorites, but my friend Jenna is expecting her first baby this Spring, so I've been working on master list of suggestions for her and figured I might as well share it with you mamas-to-be out there too! Many items are personal preferences based on you and your baby, but there are definitely some things I wish I knew we'd need over other things I registered for simply because they were cute or pretty!
As to where to register, even though we had our shower locally here in LA, I found that having a registry where people could order online and have shipped to you was the easiest, both for those who came to our shower and those who didn't. We registered for some of the more design-y stuff at Giggle and then everything else at Amazon. Amazon has so many options, and I loved that the remaining items on our list that weren't purchased, we could buy ourselves at 10% off a month before our due date. Also, there are lots of items friends or relatives may give you, so be open to hand-me-downs, especially for things that are washable, pricey, or you'll only use for a short time. It helps so much to be able to save some money where you can.
Clothes
Hands-down, clothing is one of the most gifted items you'll receive when you have a baby...especially onesies...we must have a hundred of them. Most people want to give you something cute that baby can wear. Since newborns grow out of clothing so quickly, people tend to give 3-6m or 6-12m items, but newborn stuff is great too as you need those in the first month when your baby can't fit into those bigger pieces yet. The clothing I registered for was cute, but not as practical as we needed, so we ended up buying some additional pieces after Ruby arrived. Here are my musts on what baby clothing is the most useful during the first few months and what I'd recommend registering for. You don't need to register for decorative or cutesy onesies because you'll get a ton of those from friends and family.
Wrap shirts...these tend to be mostly made for newborns, but they're great to pair with Kushies Footed Pants or Cuffed Pants just with a diaper. We loved these long sleeved wrap shirts from Gerber with built-in mitts and these short-sleeved ones by Disney. They're basic, white cotton and great for those early months.
Snap-up Pajamas...Carter's Sleep n' Play are our go-to clothing option for daily use especially during the cooler months. Ruby wears these both in the day and at night. The newborn sizes have built-in cuff mitts which are so helpful. And I highly recommend the kind with snaps, as opposed to the zip-up kind, as it's much easier and more comfortable for the baby to check a diaper by unbuttoning a few snaps, then to have to unzip the whole thing just to check.
Sleep Gowns...having easy access to the diaper for middle of the night changes is so helpful and we love these sleep gowns by Tadpoles and Carter's. They are roomy and have the always handy built-in mitts.
Wrap Onesies...you'll get plenty of regular short-sleeve and long-sleeve onesies, but it's nice to have some that snap for when baby is being extra fussy and want to avoid having to put something over their head. My favorites are from Petit Bateau {so soft!} and Tadpole {great snaps!}. These ones are a bit more pricey so save them for 3 months or bigger when they can get more use out of them.
Baby Mittens...Ruby was super active with her hands and arms since birth and has scratched up her face quite a few times, so we used these Satsuma Mitts {along with regular nail trims} and these GuavaMitts to protect her from her nails when her tee or pj's don't have built-in mitts.
Booties & Socks...a multi-pack of cute socks will always come in handy for keeping those toes warm. But socks don't stay on well unless they fit perfectly, so we use these Nature Baby Booties a lot too.
Shoes...your baby doesn't really need shoes, but that doesn't mean you won't get some super cute ones as gifts or want to pick up a pair or two yourself when you see them. Even if they won't be walking for another year, they're super fun for display in the nursery.
Hats...for colder climates and months, a couple hats are great for cold nights or outdoor adventures. Hats don't really stay on baby's heads super well {my favorite was actually the one they give you in the hospital}, so cotton hats with a bit of stretch usually work well. I love the ones by Nature Baby, American Apparel, and Satsuma.
Hamper & Laundry...I have a DwellStudio storage bin that we use as a hamper {the handles make it easy to take to and from the laundry room}, and we love Mrs. Meyers baby detergent and Method baby dryer sheets for her clothing.
Located in Los Altos {in Northern California}, Bumble Cafe is a new concept cafe and play space created for families in downtown Los Altos to gather, meet other parents, enjoy a healthy meal with their children, and/or relax with friends while the children play. The menu serves farm-to-table fare for both parents and kids. As a new mom with my own business, I wish there was a place like Bumble Cafe near me to be able to meet up with friends or clients while having Ruby not too far from me. It's such a fun idea and hope they'll spring up in other cities soon! — Joy
{photos by Bumble Cafe, designed by Kate Collins}
How sweet are these handmade stuffed animals from the Walnut Animal Society? If you're still looking for a holiday gift for a little one, these adorable friends are available to order till tomorrow for delivery by Friday! — Joy
Happy Friday guys! It was so fun meeting some of you last night at the West Elm party! It was my first fancy night out in two months since Ruby was born. Time has flown by like crazy, and I can't believe she's two months already. Her smile makes my day complete, and her rolls are better than the ones you'd get at a French bakery. Inspired by Nicole, I've been tracking her growth monthly, and can't wait to see them all together in a year. Some of you have been asking...and I swear {swear} I'm gonna post photos of her room after the holidays...the break will give me a chance to finally take some photos of it! Hope you all have an amazing last-weekend-before-Christmas! — Joy
{Ps. If you're still looking for gifts, here's a recap of our Gift Guides: The new mom with a sweet tooth, The sweet cheeked bundle of joy, The cozy cook, The collected naturalist, The California girl living in New York, The girly utilitarian, and The silly sophisticate! Also, the series from our Tasty Gift Guide can be found here!}
{photos by Oh Joy}
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