Since it's the start of a new year I thought I'd update my blog banner. It was fun to grab some of my more recent, favorite images, and you may notice I went with the "Tess palette," which is lavendar, linen/taupe, cream and coral. I love those colors together! It's a new era with her in the family so why not wear the colors?
It's a bit hard to say goodbye to the old banner, which was the image under which I made this blog public last spring, so I'll post it here in memoriam.
The 2010 banner included a shot of Scarlett's crib and Audrey's portrait. The 2011 version includes Scarlett's portrait, Tess's blanket, and the painting I did of the three little birds in a nest. It's fun to think of the next banner...maybe it will include a portrait of Tess and a picture of her nursery, assuming we finally create a room to house her crib. Hopefully there will be many new paintings and handmade things to choose from.
While I'm revealing the new banner I also want to review the new title. Not blog title (though there might be a few good arguments for that, including ease of spelling, but "Aesthetic Nest" still seems to encompass the wide ranging creative interests about which I post...!), but rather, personal title.
My maternity leave expired at the end of last year and I gave up my business title for the title of SAHM. It may not carry the same weight in the world that my hard-earned executive title did, and I'll miss a lot of things about the marketing position I held at McCann Erickson, but I am thrilled to have the opportunity to stay home full time. My three daughters are my absolute best creative work and I am so looking forward to being with them every day for the ordinary and the extraordinary. Much like job transitions of the past I am a bit anxious about my new gig, not about regretting it, but about doing it really well. I hope I can meet my, and my girls', expectations! Most of you would probably laugh if you heard my internal monologue about goals, standards and the balance of time! I just know I would regret it if I didn't give it a try, so please wish me luck!
I love the new header! I just found your blog the other day and read through all the archives-you have a gorgeous taste in fabric and the clothes you make are stunning! not to mention those darling girls! I have two of my own and they are just so fun to sew for! Anyways, wanted to say thank you for your beautiful blog and good luck with everything!
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The new banner looks fantastic, such beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteMy maternity leave finished last january and I took the decision not to return, but to become a sahm. I feel very lucky to have that choice with my third child, a choice I didn't have with my first two. I don't miss the work but do miss the adult conversation. I remind myself each day how lucky I am, before I know it they will all be grown up and I will have to go back to work!!
Looking forward to following your blog throughout 2011 and gaining inspiration from your beautiful work.xx
Hi. I have stayed home with all three of my children and two stepchildren. This I know. You will never, never, never regret this time at home with your kids. I was just thinking the other day about how much more financially we
ReplyDeletemight have if I'd worked, but even now, knowing that, I would not have changed a thing! Enjoy your time home with those beautiful girls. They'll be teenagers before you know it. Yikes! Mona
Congratulations on your transition. I would have guessed you were in advertising! I've been following your blog since June and am always impressed with your great style. I love your dedication to timeless handmade child dressing. Cheers to you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration to me to create real beauty everywhere in my home. Good luck in your endeavors as a SAHM; I know it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
ReplyDeleteThe new banner looks fabulous! Congratulations to you on this new chapter in your life - you're going to love it. I think every woman in life struggles with the balance of time, but it's well worth it.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!! Can't wait to see what this year holds for you - let's talk soon about our spring vintage blog thing :-)
Lindsay
HUGE wishes for luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteMay I ask you a question about how to do that - go off on maternity leave and then not return - gracefully? I take it that since you were 'on leave' you were employed during that time and gave notice once it expired... This is what I hope to do, but I have a lot of anxiety about how to do it without burning bridges. Thank you so much!
Good luck and many blessings! I stay home with my three little ones and do a little editing on the side...in my former life :) I was a secondary teacher. Sometimes I do miss the professional feel of life then--you know, things like being showered and dressed before 6 am, and having high-level conversations about things I know I am good at! But I would never, ever trade this time with my children for anything. I'm grateful I get to be here with them. You're going to do great! Your blog has been an inspiration to me--and I don't know HOW you get to all these creative projects with three children, but I hope to figure that out at some point so I can squeeze some more creating into my life! :) All the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all the nice comments and wishes and support for the SAHM adventure. I do feel so blessed to be able to do this now. Am also curious to see how this new phase in my life unfolds.
ReplyDeleteI was a nurse for 2 months when I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd child, a baby girl. She's 3 months old now, and my job has allowed me to work only every other weekend. This is great b/c I am able to stay home with my children during the week and never send them to daycare, but I'm still able to work part-time. I truly have the best of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteThe new banner is great! I have been hooked on this website since I learned I was having a girl. I love the beautiful things you make for your gorgeous girls! When they're older, they'll understand that this is how you show your love for them.
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