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…
Congratulations!! Lady you had me at the yellow fireplace. You show courage in expressing your love of color and I appreciate that example
So sweet, thanks Marlene!
I can’t EVEN! I’m so excited for you guys!!!!! Congrats!
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!
That’s so sweet, Mary! Thank you for following along and looking forward to showing you more soon!
Blown away and so happy and excited for you & your family! Congrats!!
That’s so exciting! We’ve recently became a family of five, and I would t have it at other way. Congratulations!!!
Good to hear, thanks Brooke!
yay!!!!! congrats pretty lady! what a great moment in life! xoxo
Yay!!!!! Y’all make beautiful babies! So happy for your family!!! xox
I cannot imagine all of your renos plus your special gift growing inside of you! Congratulations!!!!
What an awesome announcement! So happy for your family, what a wonderful blessing.
Betsy Gordon
Thanks, Betsy!
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
Thanks and glad I’m not alone!
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!
SO exciting! I’m super happy for you! Congratulations!
What wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations Gwen, I’m so happy for you and for your beautiful expanding family!
Thanks, Kathy!
Oh My Goodness!! Our Bunko Babe is Going to Have a Bunko Baby!! Yayyyyy!! Congrats to You and Micah!!
Ha, thanks Melinda! No more wine for me. 🙁 Ha.
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!
Thanks, Sarah and hope you’re feeling a bit better soon!
Oh my gosh girl!! Congratulations!! Sounds like we’re only a few weeks alert! How exciting!!? Xo,Cait
What a great surprise! Congratulations!
Felicitaciones! (Congrats from the Dominican Republic)
Thanks, Marlene!
I so much enjoy your design work! And am absolutely thrilled for you!
Very sweet, thanks Lela!
Congrats Gwen!! How exciting!
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.
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!!
Congratulations…very exciting!!
What a wonderful announce! Congrats on your new little one on the way! Blessings to you all!
XOXOX
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So thrilled for you and your family! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us!
Oh, thanks for following along, Mary!
Yay, congratulations! I can’t even imagine dealing with all of those renovations during the first trimester… you must be exhausted
I have been, ha. On the ups though!
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!
Ha, that would be amazing!!!
Congrats!! So excited for yall:) I’ve got a little one coming this july – fun stuff!!
Thanks and congrats to you too, Amy!
So so thrilled for you and your family Gwen!!
Absolutely wonderful news! Three kids are hard but worth it!
Great to hear, thanks!
Congratulations!!!! ? So happy for you!!! It s Mother’s Day today in Belgium! Perfect day for such a great news!!!
Thanks, Ina!
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
You’re sweet, thanks friend! Hope you’re doing well!
Wow, Congrats Gwen!! I can’t believe you’ve been plugging through the renos…so impressive! Very excited for you and your family 🙂
Crazy might be a better word. 😉 Thanks, Katie!
Congratulations from France !
Congratulations, so exciting for you and your family!!
Congrats Gwen! SO excited for you guys!!!!
I am so excited for you, Gwen! That’s amazing!! What a fun and special time!!
Yay! Congrats Gwen!
So, exciting! Congratulations!
YAY Gwen!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!
Thanks, Mandi! Tell me it was a good decision to have a third? 😉
Fantastic news! And impressive. I could not think at all when I was pregnant. Feel well.
I’m late to the party, but congratulations on your exciting news!!
Thanks, Kristen!