Posts by valerie weber
The 4 Ways I Make My Baby's Room DARK for Naps

All the baby sleep pros will tell you that it’s really important to make sure the baby’s room is dark dark dark to allow the best nap environment possible. This is how I’ve done it for both my babies: with these 4 items!

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9 Pregnancy Must-Haves

After about 19 months of pregnancy, two babies, and lots of trial and error along the way, these are my 9 pregnancy must-haves.

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Willa's Birth Story, COVID and All

Willa Gene Weber was born at 1:00am on January 1, 2022. She was 7 lbs 6 oz and 20.5 inches long. She was the first baby born in 2022 at East Cooper Medical Center! Her birth was much different birth than her brother’s! I am grateful for that.

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Willa Gene Weber Newborn Photos

Clair Shorter did Wyatt’s newborn photos and we loved them so we hired her again for Willa! Here’s a peek at the gallery + details on the decor in Willa’s nursery.

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3 Easy Holiday Recipes With Just 6 ingredients or Less

Scrambling for something to bring to that party? These are some of mine and my family’s favorite and easiest holiday or party recipes. They all have 6 ingredients or less! One appetizer, one casserole and one dessert. Guaranteed to be crowd pleasers at your next party.

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Monogrammed Gifts For the Holiday Season (or not!)

Any gift feels a little more special when it’s monogrammed. Any of theses gifts are great for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, etc! You have the option to purchase any of these items without monogramming if you prefer.

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I Tried 10 Pairs of Leggings for Maternity So You Don't Have To

Since this pregnancy forced me to wear pants (I was pregnant mostly spring and summer with Wyatt), I was on the hunt for comfortable and quality pants. You can read my blog post rating maternity jeans here, and today I am talking about the best and worst maternity leggings, after trying 10 pairs!

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A Gender Neutral Nursery That Isn't Gray & Yellow

We didn’t find out the gender of our first baby until he was born. Crazy, right?! So much of the gender neutral nursery inspo I found was gray, yellow, and green. None of that tickled my fancy so I did my own thing and I love how it turned out. It has worked for over a year for my son and it definitely would have worked for a baby girl, too!

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5 Times I Talked My Clients Out of Buying or Selling

It’s my job to sell you a home, or sell your home. It’s also my job to protect you, advise you and educate you. You are absolutely welcome to make any decision you’d like after I have provided you with all the information, expertise and advice I have available. These are 5 instances where I actually talked my clients out of selling or buying.

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The Best & Worst Maternity Jeans + Jeggings (I tried 9 pairs!)

I spent a lot (probably too much) time buying, trying on, exchanging, returning and eventually keeping, some maternity jeans and jeggings. Here are my findings, including: which pairs I kept, which are runner ups, which to pass on, and which I recommend sizing up in.

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The Charleston Home's "Romantic Trip to Charleston" Travel Guide

Are you traveling to or planning a couples trip to Charleston? No idea where to start in finding all the fun, authentically Charleston things to do in while you’re here? I’ve got you covered!

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Loving & Eyeing Lately | Ninth Edition

Whew I haven’t done one of these in a minute!!! I’m back — and this series is being expanded to include a “what I am eyeing” lately section. Originally I had been including what I have been loving lately — things I already own, do, eat, drink, listen to, etc. I am also constantly eyeing new things and keeping new ideas on my radar too, and I figure they are worth sharing with you. So here we go. I am loving lately: a fall candle, a piece of furniture, a bracelet, photos from a photo shoot I did recently, and a podcast.

I am eyeing lately: hands-free slip on sneakers, knee high boots, pretty curtains, a local flower press company, and a new waterfront restaurant in downtown Charleston.

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