I've left you hanging for a couple of weeks and I apologize… I have been burning the candle at both ends AND just got back from a little vaction with my husband. I've been on the go a lot lately and am about to plant my feet firmly in this office so I can get ahead in order to get away (with peace of mind) once the baby comes. My sweet intern Julie is leaving me sooner than I anticipated due to her brother's wedding, sorority rush, and an architecture internship in Birmingham that is snatching her out from under me… I could cry. Friday will be her last day. Feel free to pray for me… she has been a total Godsend and the remainder of this summer and remainder of this pregnancy without her is not something I'm looking forward to.
Chance and I just returned from Boston and Nantucket… but first…
a quick flashback: Independence Day. We spent 24 hours in the car over a 5 day period and I managed to survive. We headed north, waaaay north to Southern Illinois to spend the holiday with my family at my parents farm. It seems like ages ago now, but it was wonderful. Here are some pictures.
More from me later… promise.
oh dreamy pics! i’m sorry super julie is leaving early. she really is a wonderful person. kind, warm, smart and such great energy. it might be tough, but you’ll make it and once you hold your little girl in your arms, all the hardship that it took to reach that point will melt into distant memories. can’t wait to hear about nantucket, i love that place! hope you took lots of pics.
Good to see you are alive & well & still kicking!
Hope you had a restful time,
Leslie
I’m glad your back – I’ve been checking for posts
I’m anxiously awaiting more nursery details… I’m having the hardest time deciding what to do with my nursery – especially with fabric and art… looks like you had a nice visit with family – just what you needed 
love all the pictures. can’t wait to see more!!
You’re such a pretty pregnant person. Every time you post pictures, I think, “Man, I’ve GOT to get one of those cameras.” They are so pretty and you take great pictures. Just wanted to drop in and let you know that I’m thinking about you in these dog days of hot pregnant summers. Addison was born last Sept, so I feel for ya, girl!
So glad to have you back, if only briefly. Your parents must have had the most wonderful time having all of you up there – it looks so beautiful!
You look wonderful, too – you’re carrying the same way I did with my baby girl – just a little basketball! Take Care, and REST!
E- so good to get a post! I always look at my blog list for an UG update
Take it easy and good luck with everything you have to do. get some rest and put those feet up! xo
first off sweet erika, you just make me out to be WAY to good!! thank you! but most off i might just miss working with you more than you miss me!! it has been wonderful!! your are a delight, and have so much talent!! im up for doing ugi work via email (ha!) xoxo JuLiE!!
welcome home! your photos are wonderful and you look fabulous!
E!!! That gorg black/white umbrella!!! It made it to your parents house?! Love it! You better REST girl!! Lovely pics!
Wish I could take Julie’s place! 
Alright, I know your all about interiors schmiriors – but c’mon, your photos make life look really good.
(I think I saw the baby move? ha ha) I just could not resist adding that in…you look fab and we are all so thrilled for you to add “momma” to your repertoire!
pve
The Boston Kids miss you already!!
oh how i wish i could come and be your intern/assistant (such a huge fan of your fabulous style)! glad you had a great vacation. loved your photos!
i agree with whoever wrote the above! wish i could help! You’ll get through this! Plus, keep that vacation mode in your brain – its helpful when the hard days start comin’ (i know, just got back from the beach and sitting at my desk right now…not looking at the ocean!)
You look GREAT!!!
you look GORGEOUS and glad you had some good weather up here- am sure you thoroughly enjoyed ACK!
omg…what great boobs you have
you look amazing, well rested, so the vacation is all good–hope you find someone else to help you out–I’m sure you’ll have a line of people wanting to learn from you.
You take great photos, lady, seriously! Those children are models and that chocolate lab makes my heart melt:)
PS I need your opinion on a chair, btw…I narrowed it down to three… swing by when you get a second:-)