Ok, to be honest, that word “squad” is a bit overused read: trendy right now and for that reason I don’t love it, but it’s really the definition of what I’m talking about today. I’ve realized something in the last few months. I think that we look at bloggers and designers and say to ourselves “man, they just get it. They can put stuff together that I could never dream of. I wish I had that kind of gift.” I’ve had this same convo in my head…you’re not alone.
And sure, there’s truth in that. Not everyone has an eye for design and that’s ok. There will always be people ahead of you in their design journey and that’s ok. I don’t want to speak for everyone in this creative realm, but I do want to say this: I don’t do this design thing alone! I definitely envision spaces and find most things myself, but I am constantly bouncing ideas off of my “sisters in creativity” and going to them when I get stuck. The creative process is a beast. It’s filled with lots of self-doubt and uncertainty every. single. time. and having others there to encourage and support is so important!
I love texting with my design friends, but these last few months I’ve really needed them. Between the kitchen renovation and the One Room Challenge, my design limitations have been pushed. I was feeling exhausted at the start of the challenge and then I found out it wasn’t just the renos that were doing me in…
Turns out I’ve had a pretty good reason to not feel myself! Two renos at once was crazy enough but to add on top of that nausea and exhaustion…let’s just say I didn’t stand much of a chance. Micah always works hard on our projects, but he’s had to do so much more these last few months. Along with the exhaustion has come a state of design uncertainty and a lack of inspiration. Indecisiveness could have been my middle name but thank goodness I’ve had my sister, Laura, Grace, Kristin and Sarah on speed dial. My squad came to the rescue when I couldn’t decide between the brass or the chrome hardware and needed a new pouf choice in a jiffy.
I’m finally coming out of the fog and looking forward to wrapping up these two renos with some more energy again. We’ve got until about the first week of November before we become a family of five, so Micah and I are both hoping to take a bit of a renovation break and just enjoy the pool as the weather warms. We’ll definitely be tackling a space or two before this baby arrives, but I’m hoping I can hold off that itch for a few months…Micah’s praying…
Marlene says
Congratulations!! Lady you had me at the yellow fireplace. You show courage in expressing your love of color and I appreciate that example
themakerista@gmail.com says
So sweet, thanks Marlene!
Anneke says
I can’t EVEN! I’m so excited for you guys!!!!! Congrats!
Mary Sweeney says
I’m emo and I don’t know you! #personally but, Wow! Congratulations! You are such an inspiration to me #myfav look forward to all the reveals in the future!
themakerista@gmail.com says
That’s so sweet, Mary! Thank you for following along and looking forward to showing you more soon!
laurie @ laurie jones home says
Blown away and so happy and excited for you & your family! Congrats!!
Brooke says
That’s so exciting! We’ve recently became a family of five, and I would t have it at other way. Congratulations!!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Good to hear, thanks Brooke!
brittanyMakes says
yay!!!!! congrats pretty lady! what a great moment in life! xoxo
Emily @ 11gables.blogspot.com says
Yay!!!!! Y’all make beautiful babies! So happy for your family!!! xox
Nicole T says
I cannot imagine all of your renos plus your special gift growing inside of you! Congratulations!!!!
Betsy gordon says
What an awesome announcement! So happy for your family, what a wonderful blessing.
Betsy Gordon
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Betsy!
Kimberly Duran says
Huge congratulations! And couldn’t agree more, I hit up my friends whenever I get stuck too – it’s great to have people to bounce ideas off of 🙂 xx
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks and glad I’m not alone!
Lusa says
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
SO exciting! I’m super happy for you! Congratulations!
Catherine says
What wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!
Kathy Purser says
Congratulations Gwen, I’m so happy for you and for your beautiful expanding family!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Kathy!
Melinda Fischer says
Oh My Goodness!! Our Bunko Babe is Going to Have a Bunko Baby!! Yayyyyy!! Congrats to You and Micah!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Ha, thanks Melinda! No more wine for me. 🙁 Ha.
Sarah says
Congrats! That’s so exciting! I’m also expecting our third one the first week of November! Nausea, hormones, exhaustion and sciatica pain have been my companions for the past three months… I guess it’s revenge for my first two easy pregnancies.
Can’t wait to see a nursery! But no pressure… I’m loving the kitchen and ORC!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Sarah and hope you’re feeling a bit better soon!
Caitlin says
Oh my gosh girl!! Congratulations!! Sounds like we’re only a few weeks alert! How exciting!!? Xo,Cait
Christin says
What a great surprise! Congratulations!
Marlene says
Felicitaciones! (Congrats from the Dominican Republic)
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Marlene!
Lela says
I so much enjoy your design work! And am absolutely thrilled for you!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Very sweet, thanks Lela!
Summer Hogan says
Congrats Gwen!! How exciting!
Beverly M says
Do you recall when you asked your readers to guess what room your next reno-project would be and my guess was a nursery? Did that shock you that early?
To me it seemed you were in the nesting mode even then.
Welcome to the world little new Hefner babe.
Sherri says
Congratulations sweet mama! Such exciting news! Finish these two projects and put the blog world on pause. Enjoy your family, the pool, and all of the blessings God has given you!!
Colleen says
Congratulations…very exciting!!
Patti D'Arbanville says
What a wonderful announce! Congrats on your new little one on the way! Blessings to you all!
XOXOX
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Mary Cravens says
So thrilled for you and your family! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Oh, thanks for following along, Mary!
Haley says
Yay, congratulations! I can’t even imagine dealing with all of those renovations during the first trimester… you must be exhausted
themakerista@gmail.com says
I have been, ha. On the ups though!
Kristin Jackson says
Love you!!!! And is it sad I feel just a little cooler being part of a “squad”!! Ha
So so happy for you and your gorgeous family. Maybe we should all fly in for the nursery install!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Ha, that would be amazing!!!
Amy@theblissfulbee says
Congrats!! So excited for yall:) I’ve got a little one coming this july – fun stuff!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks and congrats to you too, Amy!
Megan | Honey We're Home says
So so thrilled for you and your family Gwen!!
Yanira Garza says
Absolutely wonderful news! Three kids are hard but worth it!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Great to hear, thanks!
ina says
Congratulations!!!! ? So happy for you!!! It s Mother’s Day today in Belgium! Perfect day for such a great news!!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Ina!
FROM THE RIGHT BANK says
Oh goodness, I take time of the inter webs for a week and miss all the big news! Congratulations on the wonderful news! Wishing you all the best! xoxo
themakerista@gmail.com says
You’re sweet, thanks friend! Hope you’re doing well!
Katie says
Wow, Congrats Gwen!! I can’t believe you’ve been plugging through the renos…so impressive! Very excited for you and your family 🙂
themakerista@gmail.com says
Crazy might be a better word. 😉 Thanks, Katie!
Sybille says
Congratulations from France !
Stephanie says
Congratulations, so exciting for you and your family!!
Laura Blanton says
Congrats Gwen! SO excited for you guys!!!!
Amber B Design says
I am so excited for you, Gwen! That’s amazing!! What a fun and special time!!
Patricia says
Yay! Congrats Gwen!
Beth Wyman says
So, exciting! Congratulations!
Mandi says
YAY Gwen!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Mandi! Tell me it was a good decision to have a third? 😉
Linda @ Calling it Home says
Fantastic news! And impressive. I could not think at all when I was pregnant. Feel well.
Kristen says
I’m late to the party, but congratulations on your exciting news!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Kristen!