around my home // a girl's space

Back in December we decided to give the kids their own rooms.

A little space in the house to call their own.

I decided to keep my daughter's room with the black and white theme, but decided to add some pops pink and gold. (You can see what the what it looked like >>> HERE <<< )

I had plans for a few DIY projects before I posted, but life is so busy that I just haven't got to do any of them (planning for the near future though, so stay tuned)

 

My favorite is hearing my daughter reading from her room.

In her own little world, with out a care expect for those words on the pages.

I find myself sitting in the corner imagining her growing up in this space.

Will it change as she grows?

What will her style be like?

Will she love antiques as much as her mother does?

 

As I tuck her in at night, I kiss her goodnight and pray she knows just how much I love her.

 

 

 Mounted Photos C/O Tiny Prints

'Do What you Love' Print C/O BC Print Shop

Driftwood Tassel Wall Hanging from Sand and Starfish

 

 

 



baby shower || the details

My sister and her husband are expecting their first baby due this October. We are so thrilled and can't wait to meet this little guy who is already loved by so many already!!

 

This past weekend a group of wonderful ladies threw her the most beautiful baby shower. Every detail was just perfect and so fitting for the occasion. Delicious parfait station and to die for tostadas were some of the yummy foods we all enjoyed. And the desserts.... they kind of left you speechless!

 

It was so great to see so many wonderful ladies shower my sister with so much love and laughter. I am so excited for this next chapter of her life, motherhood is life changing and amazing!

 

 



 

A BIG thank you to all the lovely ladies who put this entire shower together, you all did such an amazing job!!!

baking | bread

kitch-en [kichen]

- a place to gather to create lots of memories

 

Spent the day at my mom's this weekend. She had the kids help her mix up some sourdough bread. The kids were tickled they got to add the ingredients and stir it all together.

I love watching them with my mom, they all have a blast together. And it always ends with "That was so much fun GiGi!!"  I grabbed my camera (which I have been good about keeping with me this past week) and snapped some quick photos.









beach | day

So I made a 'Summer List', You can see it here. And I am making a point to start checking things off of it. The other day they kids and I escaped the heat for some cool breeze and ocean air. 

 

It was the perfect escape! And the kids had a blast. We rarely make the 45 min drive- like I only think we've been twice in the past 4 years, eeks! They were asking the entire drive "are we there yet?"- typical right. The squeals that came from the back seat as ocean became visible was not only ear piercing, but equally heart bursting! I love when they can't contain their excitement. 

 

 

 We dipped our toes in the cold water (literally only our toes, those waves are quite intimidating to little ones) and rolled in the warm sand- well my son did, must be a boy thing. And it wouldn't be a successful beach trip with out sand castle building. 

 

 

 

 

We left with sun-kissed cheeks, salty hair, and a handful of memories. I made a mental note that we need to go more often! 

• Beach Trip: CHECK!

captured | moments

 

Being a mom I feel it is sometimes hard to juggle our favorite past times.

They sometimes get lost in the hustle of life.

I use to be upset about it- I just want to be able to do it all. But sometimes we can't. And that's ok [!]

And I am finally okay with not doing it all. I feel like it takes so much pressure off myself and I can really enjoy being in the moment with my kids and/or my husband.

Today I found a moment to pick up my camera- it's been so many months since I was behind it. After a few clicks, I could feel that wave of inspiration run through me. Oh how I have missed this.

I have missed capturing passing moments.

While I am totally ok with not being to do all, I think it also important to still enjoy those passions. I love photography and wish I could do it all day everyday (maybe one day I can). When I find these small windows I definitely will take them and run with it.



summer time vibes

'Good Vibes Only' keychain

C/O BC Prints

Summer List

Sunsets at the beach

Fireworks with family and friends on the 4th

Backyard Remodel

Picnics with the littles

Adopt some chicks

Plant more succulents

Read a good book (and finish it)

Work on my tan (whether it's a fake one or not)

Swim lessons for the kids

Work on some crafty projects

Browse farmers markets

Date nights with my husband

Rock out to Train (can't wait)

I'm sure I could make a never ending list. Whatever we do, we will enjoy it 110%!!

 

hello

So I have been wanting to get back into blogging. It's been a good while since I have anything consistent on here- I feel like everything has just been kind of random. I took a step back just to breath and mainly because I just couldn't come up with great content to share. I have just been so stuck- in a rut so to speak. I turned to Pinterest to find some inspiration and compiled a list of blog post ideas to help motivate me. I really want to get this space moving again and bring life back to Antlers & Roses. So I thought it might be fun to share some 'facts' about myself, for those who are new and just a way to reintroduce this space.

 

 

15 Facts About Me

 

1. My name is Heidi. (my grandma's name is Heidi and I also have a cousin Heidi).
2. I am the oldest of 3 girls
3. I have been with my Husband since we were sophomores in high school- that's 12 years together. We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary last week.
4. We have 2 kids- 4 going on 16 year old daughter and our son is 3.
5. I love coffee- I would drink it all day if it didn't give me the jitters!
6. I am a frequent shopper at Target (it's kind of a problem- for my husband, not me)
7. I am a licensed cosmetologist- I work part time right now in a salon. I think I always new I was going to be a hairstylist from a young age, I was always wanting my hair cut or colored.
8. I enjoy doing anything artsy or creative- love sewing, scrapbooking, decorating, photography, drawing, fashion... the list could go on really
9. I don't speak with my father or stepdad- not by choice really. I think they both decided having kids wasn't for them (I think). I have tried to reach out, but with no luck. Some days I find myself crying over it because I don't have a 'Dad' that I can just call up and say "hey what's up", most of the time I just feel sorry for them- for missing out on my life growing up and enjoying my kids lives.
10. I consider my Mom to be my mentor-  raising 3 girls and working full time, she is probably one of the strongest women I know. She inspired me everyday.
11. I lived on a ranch a good majority of my life. At the time I hated it because we were so far from town and our friends, but now I enjoy it (I don't live on a ranch now, just a ways from town).
12. I use to have a dirt bike. It was my 8th grade graduation present. Probably one of the one things I did like about living on a ranch and miss. Maybe one day we can be a little dirt bike family or something.
13. I am really critical of myself- whether its how I look or things I do. I am definitely my harshest critic.
14. I have always dreamed of living in New York, since I was really little I have just always loved New York. I visited after graduating high school and hope to back again.
15. I have a problem with not saying 'no'. I am a people pleaser by nature, which I don't think is a bad thing really, but I have a hard time telling people no for fear of them being angry with me. I have a hard time speaking up, and expressing my feelings out loud. I am trying to be better about it, and know that it is ok to say no and be okay about it.

 

Hoping that this will get the gears going so I can crank out more posts. I have been wanting to share stories and personal stuff- but I am never sure if anyone will really want to read it. Might have to step out of that comfort zone and just do it.