Here’s all the pinspiration, just as a reminder. Except let’s pretend I didn’t just say “pinspiration.” Boo, Jen. Boo.
1) Coconut oil deodorant: Since I didn’t have arrowroot powder or any kind of essential oil,
and since I’m kind of lazy and didn’t feel like hitting up a Whole Foods
to try to track some down, I decided to try Preethi’s simpler recipe instead of the one I originally pinned.
It was super easy to make–one part each of coconut oil, cornstarch, and baking soda–although I ended up getting a bunch of
cornstarch and coconut oil on my dark jeans (curse you, clumsiness!)
which was kind of a bummer.
I’ve used it for over a week now, and while I haven’t noticed any dampness, I’m not sure it’s winning the battle of the stank. Granted, I tend to smell worse when I’m pregnant than
otherwise, and I’m hyper-sensitive to people smells too, so it’s hard to say. Maybe this was a bad time to make the switch. Or maybe I need to try a different recipe. Or maybe I’ll give it a little longer and see if my body acclimates. I’ll keep you posted.
2) HST quilt: All of my squares are cut out and most of them are pinned together. The next step is sewing the triangles, which is the part I’m most nervous about. I’ll be working on that over the next few evenings after Mila goes to bed. Please oh please let me not mess this one up!
3) A colorful, girly, springy outfit: I actually tried two different outfits based on the inspiration photo–a dress for church on Sunday and skinny jeans for a midweek date–and I think I preferred the pants version. I would have liked to wear heels with the dress, but late pregnancy + heels = very uncomfortable and grumpy Jen, so I opted for flats instead. Of the three, which is your favorite?
Incidentally, this is what I look like at about 35 weeks. I am so ready to get this beastie outta me I can hardly stand it. Can you tell?
4) Homemade naan: Still haven’t tried this but I hit up my sister-in-law (who lived in India for a while) for a good curry recipe to try with my naan. Because you can’t just have naan by itself. I mean, you could, but naan and curry and rice is a meal that’s pretty hard to top, in my opinion.
5) Pom pom trim on curtains: While out running errands on Saturday, we stopped by Ikea to pick up some curtains and hanging hardware for Mila’s bedroom window. After we got home, I ordered this blackout liner from Land of Nod (because it will be absolutely necessary and I am too lazy to make something myself and that one got really good reviews) as well as some pom pom fringe to trim the edges. I ran the curtains through the wash but they should probably be ironed and hemmed before I add the trim, so I’ll take care of that this week too. By the time the trim arrives in the mail I’ll be ready to roll.
On a related note, I also finally settled on a paint color! We picked up a couple gallons of it this weekend and are ready to get it on the walls as soon as we’ve got a spare hour or two. That means I can actually hang the curtains when they’re finished instead of tossing them in a corner to be forgotten. Huzzah!
6) Music lyrics wall art: I tried working on this the other day but couldn’t decide if I wanted to try hand-lettering or not. I keep going back and forth. It hardly helps that I also can’t decide whether to do the Flaming Lips lyrics or the Led Zeppelin ones first. Eventually I will do both, but I really should choose one or the other and just get it done. Eeney meeney miney mo?
Love it all!! Youre a freakin hot pregnant lady! Is that weird? oh well.. p.s my air plant is still alive!
Maybe a little weird, but it makes me feel good so I'll allow it. 🙂 P.S. I've got faith in you; you'll keep it alive a long while yet!
My outfit vote is for look #2. I like the belt and you look great in purple.
Rigby and Adam vote for the Led Zeppelin quote first. Their suggestion is completely unbiased (Ha!).
Noted. And thank you. And why am I not surprised? Boys and their Zeppelin…
I say outfit #2 also! LOVE it! So cute. Also, I might steal your pom-pom fringe curtain idea. 🙂
You should. Then I won't feel so bad about totally copying someone else because I won't be the only one! Pom pom curtains for everyone!
I gotta say that the middle picture is my favorite. But I totally understand about wearing heels and being pregnant. It's so hard, especially at the end!
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
No kidding. I miss my heels so much already. Thanks for chiming in…looks like the middle picture is the winner so far!
I have a hard time picking favorites with anything… It's a problem. So I love BOTH #2 and #3!
#2, totally love the belt!
Sounds like it's (practically) unanimous: Outfit #2 wins!
…Except it's a maternity dress and heels, a combination which is unlikely to ever see the light of day again. I'll have to wrangle up a non-pregnant version one of these days.
I'm with the others on liking the outfit with the belt! Super cute. Also, I love that you're experimenting with alternative deodorants. My sister is always looking into that kind of stuff. I tried just straight baking soda for awhile. I don't remember it working very well, haha. I have been using coconut oil on my face lately though. And by lately I mean 2 days….so, time will tell with that one!
looooooove that outfit!! especially with the belt. how do you look amazing at 35 weeks?? jealous of your hotness 🙂
You flatter me, Megan…but I'm not gonna lie, it's nice to hear. 😉
I just spent WAY TOO MUCH of my baby's nap stalking your whole blog. (Found via AZ Bloggers Group.) First, I started by reading your list, and then I moved on to reading all the posts you written about cake because I think baking 30 cakes in one year is the most hilariously random goal I've ever heard of. And delicious. After that, I spent 10 minutes trying to figure out how to follow your blog, but I can't figure it out!
Oh, I would weigh in on the fashion comparison, but you do not want fashion advice from me. Seriously.
P.S. I initially removed this comment because it had a typo and I'm vain like that.
You are hilarious and I like you. So there.
Also I probably should add a thingy so people can follow me, huh? I'll get on that…