What Ana Does

My girls are getting bigger, so it got me thinking that maybe my purse can get smaller. Big Purse, Little Purse In days of old (or as of three years ago), I carried around a variety of things to keep little girls entertained or fed, depending on where we were heading. Items included: Snacks, most importantly, but often small crayons and notebooks/paper, windup toys/cars, tissues, hand sanitizer, little board book, cards. The stuff changed often depending on what was popular or needed. (I am still in the habit of never leaving the house on trips with the girls without a snack or two tucked in my bag. That hasn't changed.) Then there are my essentials: lip balm, mints, wallet and phone. And, without fail, I'll be handed my husband's car keys and, likely, his glasses. You can see how a "Mom Purses" comes into being, right? Lots of stuff to haul around. Well, other than a few snacks, I'm not carrying anything for the girls anymore. Occasionally, th...

Orla Kiely Bedding. I NEED it all. Most of you know my love and adoration for all things Orla Keily . You all probably remember when Target sold dish sets with cups and plates, and I dragged Dave and the kids to three Targets in the area, snapping up all that I found. So imagine my glee while walking through Bed, Bath and Beyond when I discovered they were selling her comforter sets, sheets, throw pillows and other bedding. OMG! I stood in front of this display and tried to think of a single bed in my house in need of a new comforter. Unfortunately, I came up empty. All the rooms and bed are currently spoken for, design-wise. (Though, I'm still considering it for my bed ... would Dave be comfortable under all that sweet original stem design?!) I did purchase a queen sheet set, using one of the many coupons they send in the mail. If you are in need of a comforter set, please consider either of these so I can live vicariously.