Ollie LOVES the bath. I can’t handle that face! And how is he getting so big already!!

He is so, so observant, when he’s awake he just stares into your eyes. I love the way he just looks up at me or Cody.

These have been my favorite baby bath products, I used the aveeno and noodle and boo on Beckam when he was little and  love them. Hello Bello is a newer line but their stuff is plant based and has worked good on my kids sensitive skin.

Ollie has SO MUCH hair, I LOVE IT! It’s so dark too, I’m always curious if it will stay dark or turn light like Beckam’s. He’s started to loose some of his baby hair already though – makes me sad 🙁

I love this picture because I don’t have any of Beckam with his cute little newborn cry and I love all their little expressions happy and “hangry” 😉

DETAILS: SHEA BUTTER BABY WIPES | BABY OIL | LAMB BABY TOWEL | COZY BABY SOCKS | BABY BATH| BUBBLE BATH

First blog post with Baby Ollie!! Ollie loves the bath now and I love that time with him. I can’t believe how big he is already getting! Beckam always loved playing in the bath  – it was genuinely one of his favorite activities and he used to ask if he could take a bath in the middle of the day so he could play with his bath toys. But now that we are back in that newborn phase with Ollie, I’m relearning and re-remembering things that worked and didn’t work the first time around- so I wanted to share a few hacks and tips I’ve learned:

1. Think ahead. To make it as seamless as possible, prep everything ahead of time! Baths require undivided attention, so you want to avoid having to leave the room for anything! Make sure you have all your bath products, towels, and diaper ready to go ahead of time. I love hooded towels for little ones because their head is really what controls so much of how “cold” they are so if you can wrap them up quick and keep their head warm it helps a lot! Love all the cute animal hooded towels!
2. Make bath time as comfortable as possible. I bought the flower thing for the sink before Ollie was born and it made bath time really hard honestly. He HATED bath time. It fits well in the sink and maybe when he’s older and can sit in it, it will make more sense (It’s really plush and comfortable) but he would scream whenever we used it, so I got this one  where he can be propped up more at an angle and he LOVES  IT.  He never cries during bath time anymore except when we pull him out sometimes. Its NIGHT AND DAY difference. I can’t suggest that tub enough its completely changed our bath time and it’s under $20!  Another hack is to fill it up with water first and test the water temperature with your elbow to make sure it’s not too hot or cold once you add your little one.
3. Emergency wipes. Chaos always seems to strike when you are least prepared (especially with boys pee can spray everywhere when they get out of the tub), so I’ve learned to have wipes within arms reach at all times if possible. 😂 I just got these shea butter wipes and love how moisturizing they are! They are from Walmart’s exclusive brand, Parents Choice, which has dermatologically tested products that are free from bleach, perfumes, etc. and it’s all great quality and at amazing price points.
4. (On that same note…) Pay attention to your products. I have always had super sensitive skin and realized while Beckam was a baby that my babies would have the same issues, so I’m super picky about baby hygiene products I use. Luckily baby products are usually safer and they use more natural ingredients. I just got this Hello Bello baby oil for an extra dose of moisture (winters in Utah are brutally dry!). It’s extra sensitive and also plant-based (Also love their diapers!).  Noodle and Boo is another baby brand that works really well for sensitive skin snd their stuff smells so good!
5. Stay put. Of course this one is a given, but it cannot be said enough, don’t leave your baby unattended under any circumstances. Nothing it worth the risk of getting distracted of giving your attention anywhere else!

Would love to know any other tips or hacks you have for newborn or baby bath time!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Walmart.

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I am so excited to finally be able to share our  entry reveal with Studio McGee! They put together our entryway as part of their ‘Two Day Transformation’ Series. It’s where they come into a home and makeover a space and completely surprise the owner. I am obsessed with everything they do, so it was easy for me to totally trust them to furnish the space.  I’ve worked with them a couple times and they are one of my favorite brands to work with their team is so amazing.  Keep scrolling for a full look at the space plus the seating area they put together along with links to everything!

To get the process started, I sent them pictures of the space and also gave them a few function requests that I had on my must-haves: a big console for the entry way and I wanted something large scale above it. On the other side of the stairs I wanted  a comfortable seating nook that wouldn’t clash with our living room decor since they are so close to each other. As far as the general vibe, I just wanted something warm and welcoming that flowed with the rest of our house –  and they really nailed it!

We actually shot two different console tables. One with storage and one that has a more open feel. I love both! The one with cabinets is super similar to another piece of furniture we have in our dining room so I ended up going with the open one, but I loved both so much I wanted to share the styling with each 🙂

CONSOLE OPTION 1:

This is Shea (@studiomcgee) and the owner of Mcgee and Co. We’ve been friends on insta and got to finally meet during this project, she’s as sweet and beautiful in real life! Make sure to go follow her!

This is the first console option with the storage. I love the caning on it and natural wood tones.

This framed beach print! I think is the single piece that most captures our style – coastal casual.

Obsessed with these vases! The come in three different sizes and the matte black is the perfect texture to tie in the black accents throughout the rest of the house. Kristine, one of Studio McGee‘s stylists and is my favorite to work with, just pulled this greenery from a tree. I had never thought of that before but it’s really a brilliant way to get some extra height.  This bowl was another piece I instantly fell in love with the second I saw it and it’s actually a good price point! I was expecting it to be a lot more expensive given how heavy and high quality it felt.

The Studio McGee team picked out this linen bench and this was probably the most surprising piece for me! I don’t think I would have picked it out for myself, but that’s why they are the pros! The slipcover really helps to break up all the open space with the metal banisters so I love how it brings some weight to that area. It’s also super comfortable and the perfect quick seat when we’re running in or out quickly.

I’m also so happy with the rug they went with! I had been on the hunt for the right rug for the entry way – one that had a little bit of pattern to break up all the solids throughout the house, but also something that would complement the living room instead of competing with it. This striped jute rug was the perfect medium!

ENTRYWAY DETAILS: CONSOLE TABLE | FRAMED BEACH PRINT | WHITE BOWL | BLACK VASES | WHITE LAMP | DIOR BOOK | TOM FORD BOOK | SCULPTURE (SIMILAR HERE AND LOVE THIS ONE) | BLUE LINEN BENCH | STRIPED JUTE RUG | STRIPED THROW (UNDER $100)

CONSOLE OPTION 2:

Below is the second console option and the one we ended up going with. I love the open feel of it, subtle black hardware accents, and detailing on the legs.

ENTRYWAY DETAILS: CONSOLE TABLE OPTION 2 | FRAMED BEACH PRINT | WHITE BOWL | BLACK VASES | WHITE LAMP | DIOR BOOK | TOM FORD BOOK | SCULPTURE (SIMILAR HERE AND LOVE THIS ONE) | BLUE LINEN BENCH | STRIPED JUTE RUG | STRIPED THROW (UNDER $100)

SEATING NOOK:

This nook by the stairs was probably the spot in the house that had me the most stumped. It’s small enough that I couldn’t add large furniture or it would block the entry to the kitchen/dining room but also big enough that I needed to bring in some height.

These two chairs were really the perfect choice for this little sitting nook. They are actually comfortable too and I love Studio McGee kept the furniture in this space neutral so I could swap about the accents to transition each space for the season by swapping out the pillows or florals. I also love the height this floor lamp brings in to balance out the height of the mirror.

My favorite piece in this space is the oversized mirror. You guys know how many mirror selfies make their way to my IG or stories, so this seemed like the perfect spot to snap a quick outfit pic on my way out the door! It also brings a much needed height to the space since the ceilings are so high.

OUTFIT DETAILS: GREY CROPPED TEE | WOVEN MAXI SKIRT (ON SALE 30% OFF) | DENIM JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | SANDALS (ON SALE UNDER $50)

ENTRYWAY DETAILS: CONSOLE TABLE | FRAMED BEACH PRINT | WHITE BOWL | BLACK VASES | WHITE LAMP | DIOR BOOK | TOM FORD BOOK | SCULPTURE (SIMILAR HERE AND LOVE THIS ONE) | BLUE LINEN BENCH | STRIPED JUTE RUG | STRIPED THROW (UNDER $100)

SEATING NOOK DETAILS: OVERSIZED MIRROR | WOOD CHAIRS | WOVEN STOOL | HIDE RUG | FLOOR LAMP | FAUX OLIVE TREE | MAUVE VASE | BLUE CHECKED PILLOWS (SIMILAR HERE)

DETAILS: BRASS CHANDELIER (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE) | DOOR HARDWARE (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE) | WOOD FLOORS (COLOR: WINTER OAK) | PAINT (COLOR: POLAR BEAR WHITE)

I couldn’t be happier with this space! It was neutral but still brought in some soft colors and tones to make it feel welcoming and lived in. Everything is from their shop, McGee & Co. If you haven’t checked out their shop, you need to! All of their pieces are so beautiful and the highest quality. Every time I see something I love online, I’m even more blown away by how beautiful it is in person!

Here’s a video of our full transformation!

Below are a few more of my favorite pieces from McGee and Co right now! I’m currently adding all this holiday-related to my cart – they have the best options!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Studio McGee.

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