I thought it was about time I gave you all an update on our journey towards growing our family. As I hinted yesterday, we have begun the adoption process. My sweet readers, I have never been more excited for anything in all my life! I really, truly feel this is the way it was meant to be. After ... View Post
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Ask Katie: My Favorite Place I’ve Lived, Where I Shop For Gabe, If We Will Adopt Again, and More!
Where is your favorite place you've lived? This is a tough one because, as longtime readers know, I've lived in several cities in the U.S. and abroad. I think every place was fitting for specific periods of my life, but if I had to choose one it would probably be New York. I lived there twice: in ... View Post
Ask Katie…Your Questions, Answered!
Hello, my dears! I'm thrilled to be launching a new series here on the blog in which I'll be answering reader questions on a variety of topics. I get so many wonderful emails and instagram direct messages with your questions and this column will allow me to answer a handful each week. All my ... View Post
Back in action!
And I'm back! I'm so very sorry for the radio silence the past couple weeks. I had to upgrade my server and my tech team encountered what felt like a million hiccups along the way. Thank you to all of you who wrote checking in (I seriously have the world's most thoughtful readers). I was unable to ... View Post
Welcome Home, Gabriel Isaiah Taylor
Welcome to the world, Gabriel Isaiah Taylor. Our adoption profile had been active less than a week when the agency called to say your mother had chosen us as adoptive parents. Hours later, we were on a plane to the Midwest. I’ll never forget the moment she placed you in my arms, only hours old. We ... View Post
The Daily Hunt: Velvet Crystal Bow Earrings and More!
How is it already Thursday?! I don't know about you, but it feels as though this week has flown by! We've been busy putting the finishing touches on our adoption paperwork (our profile is almost live!!!) and taking care of the pugs (Alfred still isn't doing so hot and Wilbur is limping for an ... View Post
2018 Gift Guide: For Little Ones
Looking for fun holiday gift ideas for kids? Today, I'm sharing a fabulous array of toys, books, fashion accessories, and more for the little ones in your life. Whether you're shopping for your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews there's something special for everyone on your list. Some of ... View Post
Five Things I Love About My Husband on Our Third Anniversary
Today, November 6, marks my third wedding anniversary to my husband, Simon. We met in Chicago, got engaged in London six months later, and got hitched at New York City Hall a month after that. Some asked if our hurry down the aisle was due to pregnancy (wishful thinking!) or immigration (Simon's ... View Post
The Daily Hunt: Ruffled Cashmere Sweaters and more!
Greetings my dears! Apologies for the lack of post yesterday, I've been swimming in adoption paperwork. The good news is our profile is almost complete---there's still a fair amount of paperwork trickling in, but we're almost there! Moving along, below explore some pretty new things for your home ... View Post
The Daily Hunt + Best Weekend Sales, Oct 26
Cheers to Friday! Do you have any fun weekend plans? Our social worker for the adoption is coming to our home for three hours (!!!) tomorrow so I'll be doing lots of cleaning and last minute picture-hanging to prepare. Honestly, I'm not that worried because our social worker is so wonderful and ... View Post
