The Intersection of Design & Motherhood
So many pretty patterns and colors in the swimwear at Athleta. And everything cut kind of sporty and athletic — lots of T-backs and bottoms with decent coverage. In another life, I plan to be someone who enjoys sports.
Is it time to think swimwear already? I’m on the hunt. I’ll share my best finds as I find them. . .
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We love coming up with fun valentines to make and give. Here are some of our favorites (many are candy free!):
3-D Lollipop Valentines - Easy! And a big hit. Try it with crazy straws or pencils too.
Fortune Teller Valentines - with free printable!
You Blow Me Away, Valentine! - Everyone loves party blowers. : )
Wild Animal Valentines - Family Fun Magazine requested my idea for their latest issue.
Mad Lib Valentines - Family Fun requested this idea too!
Friendship Bracelet Valentines
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Here's something fun. Our family was featured in an episode of House Hunters International! Spoiler: we choose the gorgeous French Farmhouse. It's called La Cressonnière and we take pictures of it all the time. If you're curious, try these links:
The Kitchen
Summer at La Cressonnière
The Halfbath
The Stairwell
The Neighbors
Ralph's Bedroom
The Studio
Springtime at La Cressonnière
The Living Room
Maude's Bedroom
The Artists
Oscar & Betty's Bedroom
The Exterior
The Floors
Olive's Bedroom
The Treehouse
The House: La Cressonnière
I hope you enjoy the house tour! Oh. And if you'd like to see the episode, you can find it on Youtube here (it's in four parts).
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I live in Athleta clothes…they are an awesome company!
I’m always looking for swimsuits that are for those of us with larger chests (which they have), though constantly in search of bra sized tops that are cute and not just plain black (and I hate it when they assume that because I have a larger chest I’m large all around!) So if you find any that are suited to that, I’m on the lookout.
I just got this catalog and dogearred several pages. Of couse, living in Seattle I don’t have much use for swimwear but this made me excited about getting a new suit anyway.
Oooo, if I buy that swimsuit, will I look that good when I go surfing?
I’ll look forward to it. I think I need a new swimsuit for this summer – I’m thinking a tankini with a skirt on the bottom. I love that look.
What gorgeous fabrics! How about a sexy cozzie for women with big bums (ie, me)? A German friend of mind designed a lovely ‘bikini’ with loose pretty short-type bottoms and gave me one of her prototypes which was quickly permanently borrowed by someone else. I also once had a lovely skirt-cozzie, probably much as Stephanie mentions, which walked. Can’t keep a good thing to oneself, apparently.
“In another life, I plan to be someone who enjoys sports.”
That’s a funny line, Gabby.
I love these! I have been searching for a new suit and these are perfect. Thank you!
I’m a sucker for reversable clothing. Though, maybe they could find a way to put a soft cup bra inbetween the two layers of a full coverage, reversable swim suit. Is that asking too much? Maybe.
I ordered and just tried on the halter and swim shorts in the cute asian print as well as their one piece w/ sized underwire. The one piece was really short and the halter hugged my post baby body. Both going back…No more ordering swimsuits off the internet for me!
I feel summer now. :) Great swimsuits.
I just ordered one of their bathing suits last week; I got it the other day and I love it. their stuff is so cool.
I absolutely love Athleta. I have several of their swimming suits – and love every one of them. I am having a hard time deciding on which one I will get this year . . . .
they are cute but very expensive. Target has cute patterns this year for MUCH cheaper.
I love these suits too. But they don’t have enough choices in the busty section. I’m nursing and need a suit that doesn’t look like I’m busting out. Help!