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Maternity Style Guide: Making It Work With Mostly Pre-Pregnancy Clothes + a Few Maternity Must-Haves

I am ~24 weeks along today and thought I’d share how I’ve hacked my maternity style so far with mostly pre-pregnancy/non-maternity clothes and a few must-have maternity items. This being my first pregnancy, I had no idea how much of my closet I would still be able to wear, and friends and family varied widely in how much they spent and which maternity pieces they deemed necessary. This is the guide I wish I had as a first-time preggo, and I hope it will inspire you to maximize your pre-pregnancy wardrobe or purchase pieces that you can continue wearing postpartum.

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Black-Owned Printers and Stationery Designers to Support Now and Forever

This list of black stationery designers and black-owned print shops was initially compiled for a follower who asked me for recommendations as she takes the 15 percent pledge to intentionally include black-owned businesses in her shopping. I’m sharing it here too (and will continue to update it as a live document) because I think it’s imperative that we continue to share and support black-owned businesses well beyond this week, especially in graphic design, where only 3% of the industry is black (according to this 2019 design census).

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Shop My Old Apartment

This is the comprehensive post on the various pieces of our home decor and furniture that I get the most questions about! All products are linked, and I will do my best to keep this list up to date.

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Current Favorites: House Slippers

Today I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite house slippers because what are shoes. My feet are perennially cold, and wearing a pair of slippers around the house has made a huge difference, not just for me but for my spouse whose back I use to warm them up before I go to sleep.

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WFH Outfit Inspo From Everlane's Site-Wide Sale

I hope this post finds you and your loved ones well. I know it’s been a crazy few weeks, but I’ve been finding comfort in maintaining a routine, which includes getting dressed for the day. I threw together a few comfy WFH outfits from Everlane, since they’re having a site-wide sale this week, and I hope it can add some creative inspiration to your day.

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My Favorite Tools & Materials

One of the questions I get asked most through Instagram DM and email is what my go-to tools and materials are for my various product offerings. Here is the comprehensive list that covers everything I use for envelope addressing to my hand-painted banners.

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Austin, TX Recommendations

We traveled to Austin, Texas this Christmas for a family wedding. We had a blast spending quality time with family and exploring the quirky land of breakfast tacos and barbecue. Here’s a list of things we did that I would highly recommend to anyone who’s planning a trip!

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